Turffontein Race 4 - Tab Telebet 011 074 0300 Mr 80 Hcp
WINTER IN AUCKLAND (3) turned in a fine effort to score by 1.3 lengths at today's course and distance when resuming from a layoff last time out. Meeting a deeper field this time but she is up to the challenge. GEOSTORM (2) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 1160m at this track, beaten only 1.3 lengths. Needs to be at his best to beat this field but he is up to the challenge. STONEYWOOD (1) has had two runs since a break, the latest a fourth over 1000m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Strips fitter so a top-three finish is on the cards. KIA KAHA (7) did a great job to score by 0.6 lengths over this course and distance last time out to continue her outstanding recent form. Looks well placed so expect another big run.

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 9th of 14 at this track on June 14 over 1160m, 6 len behind Vibe Sa with 55kg at $13.50. Second-up 4th in a small field at this track on July 11 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Plus Four carrying 61.5kg at $6.50. Fitter and should appreciate the step up to 1160m.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/07/2026 | 27 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 61.5kg | 0:57.11 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
| 9/14 | 14/06/2026 | 101 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55kg | 1:07.08 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $13.50 |
| 3/5 | 05/03/2026 | 12 | HCP 3 | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Marco V'rensburg | 54.5kg | 1:10.52 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 21/02/2026 | 11 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 56.5kg | 1:08.12 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | BM83 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 0:57.36 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.82 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:57.21 | - | 1 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 30/12/2025 | 82 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:58.65 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 9/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:10.29 | - | 2 |
| 12.3L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on July 11 over 1160m, 1.3 len behind Winter In Auckland carrying 62.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 15 at Vaal on May 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cold Shine with 58.5kg at $6. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/07/2026 | 44 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 62.5kg | 1:07.90 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/15 | 28/05/2026 | 61 | BM80 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 58.5kg | 1:08.80 | - | 8 |
| 6.4L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | 170 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:10.85 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:10.29 | - | 11 |
| 2.1L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months won by 1.3 len at this track July 11 over 1160m defeating Geostorm with 59.5kg at $17. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Kenilworth on December 10 over 1200m, 3 len behind Black Erika with 60kg at $7. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 11/07/2026 | 136 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59.5kg | 1:07.90 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | BM70 FM | $6,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58.5kg | 1:28.23 | - | 3 |
| 3.4L | $13.50 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 29 | MDN FM | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:15.05 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $13.50 |
| 6/14 | 13/01/2026 | 34 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:13.17 | - | 11 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/12/2025 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:13.65 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 08/11/2025 | 179 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:13.68 | - | 10 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/05/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:13.89 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 29 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Antonio Gaudi with 58.5kg at $26. The run before that 8th of 11 at Greyville on May 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Black Frost with 60.5kg at $34. Should go well.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 29/06/2026 | 30 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 58.5kg | 1:12.46 | - | 4 |
| 3.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/05/2026 | 30 | BM82 | $12,220.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 60.5kg | 1:10.22 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/04/2026 | 49 | BM80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Richard Fourie | 61.5kg | 1:08.14 | - | 3 |
| 12.5L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Soft | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 0:58.33 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $15.00 |
| 9/12 | 19/02/2026 | 107 | BM80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Ryan Munger | 62kg | 1:27.89 | - | 11 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/11/2025 | 45 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 61kg | 1:09.61 | - | 3 |
| 5.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/09/2025 | 119 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.6kg | 0:58.24 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/14 | 24/05/2025 | 23 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60.5kg | 1:12.54 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 01/05/2025 | 119 | RBH84 | $7,790.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J R Syster | 59kg | 1:09.21 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/01/2025 | 30 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | K Matsunyane | 61.5kg | 1:27.04 | - | 7 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/12/2024 | 40 | RBH86 | $10,620.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:08.89 | - | 3 |
| 3.1L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on July 16 over 1200m, 8 len behind Trip Of Faith carrying 60kg at $13.50. Before that ran second last of 9 at Greyville on May 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sign Of Fate carrying 56.5kg at $6. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 16/07/2026 | 47 | BM76 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:11.68 | - | 8 |
| 8.7L | $13.50 |
| 8/9 | 30/05/2026 | 37 | BM82 FM | $11,370.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 56.5kg | 1:10.36 | - | 8 |
| 4.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Calvin Habib | 61kg | 1:10.98 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/16 | 31/03/2026 | 17 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:08.72 | - | 13 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 10/15 | 14/03/2026 | 18 | BM78 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jason Gates | 56.5kg | 1:06.51 | - | 1 |
| 8.4L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | BM84 FM | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | 0:57.36 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | BM78 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 58kg | 1:09.17 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/01/2026 | 35 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 58kg | 0:56.78 | - | 1 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/12/2025 | 21 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57.5kg | 0:57.33 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/12/2025 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Soft | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 1:01.01 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.87 |
| 2/8 | 13/11/2025 | 9 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:13.23 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 12 at this track April 30 over 1160m, 10 len behind Sosoru with 56.5kg at $21. On debut second of 9 at this track February 1 over 1160m, 1.75 len behind Trail Runner carrying 56kg at $15. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 30/04/2026 | 54 | BM80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:08.14 | - | 2 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | BM79 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 1:28.12 | - | 1 |
| 2.9L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56.1kg | 1:10.99 | - | 7 |
| 1.7L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 1:09.42 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 0.6 len at this track June 27 over 1160m defeating Pointer carrying 55kg at $5.50. Before that favourite; won by a neck at Turffontein Inside June 11 over 1000m defeating Tempranillo carrying 53kg at $5.50. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 27/06/2026 | 16 | BM81 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 55kg | 1:07.47 | - | 13 |
| 0.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 11/06/2026 | 16 | BM78 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 53kg | 0:58.33 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 12/13 | 26/05/2026 | 26 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 56.5kg | 0:56.13 | - | 1 |
| 11.2L | $21.00 |
| 9/14 | 30/04/2026 | 33 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 57.5kg | 0:58.65 | - | 13 |
| 5.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/03/2026 | 70 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 0:56.67 | - | 1 |
| 5.6L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | 32 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 53.5kg | 0:54.93 | - | 6 |
| 3.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 0:58.00 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/11/2025 | 35 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 0:59.52 | - | 6 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/10/2025 | 91 | CUP FM | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Julius Mariba | 52.5kg | 0:56.27 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2025 | 28 | RBH92 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K A Brewer | 55kg | 0:55.96 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $13.50 |
| 3/11 | 26/06/2025 | 46 | RBH92 FM | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | 0:58.55 | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 48-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 14 at this track on June 7 over 1160m, 21 len behind Cold Shine with 59.5kg at $101. The race before that 13th of 16 at Vaal on May 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind Bristol Hercules carrying 52.7kg at $101. Prepared to risk today.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 07/06/2026 | 17 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59.5kg | 1:07.22 | - | 14 |
| 21.3L | $101.00 |
| 13/16 | 21/05/2026 | 21 | BM84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 52.7kg | 1:21.69 | - | 15 |
| 7.7L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 30/04/2026 | 33 | BM80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:08.14 | - | 1 |
| 29.5L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:45.01 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 59.7kg | 1:27.08 | - | 2 |
| 24.0L | $2.65 |
| 3/16 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:09.24 | - | 12 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/01/2026 | 67 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:25.43 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $3.80 |
| 1/13 | 28/10/2025 | 24 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 60.5kg | 1:08.97 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/10/2025 | 23 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 56kg | 1:30.07 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2025 | 35 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:11.37 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2025 | 14 | RBH74 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | D D Louw | 54kg | 1:22.61 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |