Turffontein Race 5 - Tab Telebet 011 074 0300 Mr 80 Hcp
DARK SILVER (1) was well found in the betting last time out but could only manage to finish sixth over 1600m at Vaal in a disappointing performance. Course and distance winner well placed with the claim. Watch for sharp improvement. CULTURATI (2) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on May 26, finishing sixth and beaten 3.5 lengths over 1800m at Vaal. Progressive type suited at the trip fresh and leading rider aboard. Looks a key runner. DUAL PROPHECY (5) followed an unplaced effort first-up two runs back with a third last start over 2000m at this track after being prominent at the turn. Tackling a deeper field this time but he is worth serious consideration. GUERILLA WARFARE (6) turned in a fine effort to win by one length at today's course and distance last start in a far better run. Stepping up a level this time but on his best form he is good enough to cope.

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Vaal on July 2 over 1600m, 7 len behind Gran Canaria carrying 57kg at $4.30. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on June 7 over 1600m, 4 len behind Tintin with 57.5kg at $9. Course and distance winner well placed with the claim. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/07/2026 | 25 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:36.23 | - | 3 |
| 7.4L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 1:37.94 | - | 6 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/05/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jacey Botes | 49.5kg | 1:38.35 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/04/2026 | 28 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Jacey Botes | 60kg | 1:39.93 | - | 8 |
| 8.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 31/03/2026 | 5 | BM86 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:33.83 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 26/03/2026 | 21 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 60.5kg | 1:49.85 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/03/2026 | 93 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Jacey Botes | 52kg | 1:38.62 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 11/14 | 02/12/2025 | 23 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:53.31 | - | 13 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/11/2025 | 17 | OPEN | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:40.02 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/13 | 23/10/2025 | 187 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:35.72 | - | 8 |
| 0.4L | $13.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/04/2025 | 37 | RBH84 | $10,910.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 53kg | 2:08.78 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Vaal May 26 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Boundless Love carrying 55.5kg at $8.50. On debut second last of 11 at this track October 26 over 1400m, 12 len behind Monkey Puzzle with 58kg at $151. Progressive type suited at the trip fresh and leading rider aboard. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 26/05/2026 | 52 | BM84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 55.5kg | 1:49.40 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $8.50 |
| 10/13 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $105,310.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | 2:37.36 | - | 6 |
| 15.8L | $67.00 |
| 10/13 | 14/03/2026 | 32 | LR OPEN 3 | $18,960.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 2:05.41 | - | 1 |
| 7.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/02/2026 | 19 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 2:32.05 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 22/01/2026 | 49 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 58kg | 2:02.78 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/13 | 04/12/2025 | 39 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Malesela Katjedi | 58kg | 1:52.45 | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 58kg | 1:26.37 | - | 6 |
| 12.0L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last in a small field at Vaal April 21 over 2400m, 5 len behind Futurewolff carrying 57kg at $9. When resuming last campaign sixth of 13 at this track June 23 2025 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Aladdin's Lamp carrying 60.5kg at $13.50. Might need the run.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/04/2026 | 31 | BM86 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Y | Serino Moodley | 57kg | 2:33.58 | - | 4 |
| 5.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/03/2026 | 16 | BM86 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | 2:36.29 | - | 5 |
| 6.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/13 | 05/03/2026 | 35 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 2:06.68 | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 2:02.71 | - | 5 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 |
| 10/13 | 15/01/2026 | 44 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 55kg | 1:59.93 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/14 | 02/12/2025 | 40 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55.5kg | 1:53.31 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $67.00 |
| 11/13 | 23/10/2025 | 33 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 57.5kg | 1:35.72 | - | 7 |
| 5.9L | $67.00 |
| 11/11 | 20/09/2025 | 34 | OPEN | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 58.5kg | 2:05.02 | - | 10 |
| 20.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/08/2025 | 55 | RBH90 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | M Mbuto | 52.5kg | 2:05.44 | - | 4 |
| 10.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/13 | 23/06/2025 | 65 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | 2:05.18 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $13.50 |
| 5/7 | 19/04/2025 | 37 | RBH84 | $10,910.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | B Plaatjies | 56kg | 2:08.78 | - | 5 |
| 8.4L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 12 at Greyville All Weather on July 4 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Sommerstern carrying 59.5kg at $67. The start before that 9th of 16 at Vaal on May 21 over 1400m, 4 len behind Bristol Hercules with 55.7kg at $101. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 04/07/2026 | 44 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 59.5kg | 1:34.36 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $67.00 |
| 9/16 | 21/05/2026 | 32 | BM84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jacey Botes | 55.7kg | 1:21.69 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 19/04/2026 | 24 | BM76 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Chase Maujean | 60.5kg | 1:55.15 | - | 2 |
| 15.0L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 26/03/2026 | 21 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Mickaelle Michel | 55.5kg | 1:49.85 | - | 5 |
| 16.3L | $41.00 |
| 13/13 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 2:06.68 | - | 3 |
| 9.9L | $13.50 |
| 4/5 | 05/02/2026 | 4 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Iannish Taka | 60kg | 1:52.47 | - | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 01/02/2026 | 10 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 62kg | 1:53.57 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:37.28 | - | 5 |
| 1.4L | $3.80 |
| 3/14 | 08/01/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:48.97 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/13 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:52.45 | - | 7 |
| 15.7L | $15.00 |
| 5/13 | 20/11/2025 | 75 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:23.77 | - | 9 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 7th of 9 at this track on July 11 over 1800m, 6 len behind Doctor Strangelove with 59.5kg at $17. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at this track on July 21 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Guerilla Warfare with 61kg at $7.50. Not far away last start. Big chance.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/07/2026 | 10 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 61kg | 2:05.95 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | 74 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 59.5kg | 1:51.72 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/04/2026 | 28 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 57.5kg | 1:39.93 | - | 11 |
| 14.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/11 | 31/03/2026 | 105 | BM86 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 55.1kg | 1:33.83 | - | 2 |
| 6.6L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/12/2025 | 47 | RBH86 | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 56.5kg | 2:36.54 | - | 7 |
| 16.3L | $13.50 |
| 8/9 | 30/10/2025 | 110 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60.5kg | 2:05.95 | - | 8 |
| 11.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/13 | 12/07/2025 | 19 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 2:04.47 | - | 6 |
| 4.2L | $4.30 |
| 3/13 | 23/06/2025 | 43 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Juluis Mariba | 56.5kg | 2:05.18 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/05/2025 | 229 | RBH74 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Juluis Mariba | 59.5kg | 1:39.85 | - | 6 |
| 3.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/09/2024 | 24 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59.5kg | 2:06.29 | - | 2 |
| 19.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 31/08/2024 | 28 | RBH73 | $6,750.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 2:07.78 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.0 len at this track July 21 over 2000m defeating Art Nouveau carrying 59kg at $13.50. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on July 11 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Snow Moon with 59.5kg at $17. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/07/2026 | 10 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | 2:05.95 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $13.50 |
| 6/11 | 11/07/2026 | 23 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Divesh Ramkhalawon | 59.5kg | 1:39.38 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 13/14 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59.5kg | 1:41.75 | - | 7 |
| 31.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/05/2026 | 21 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60.5kg | 1:44.79 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/05/2026 | 28 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 60.5kg | 1:31.05 | - | 9 |
| 20.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/04/2026 | 12 | BM86 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jason Gates | 54.5kg | 1:28.92 | - | 7 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | 70 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 60.5kg | 1:45.01 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56kg | 1:42.47 | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $13.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/01/2026 | 4 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 59kg | 1:37.96 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58.5kg | 1:26.82 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $3.80 |
| 6/19 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 56.5kg | 1:26.60 | - | 18 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 29 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Winding Power carrying 58.6kg at $5. Before that 5th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 4 over 1450m, 1.75 len behind Sea Shanty with 59.1kg at $9. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 29/06/2026 | 25 | BM76 | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 58.6kg | 1:29.63 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 59.1kg | 1:29.05 | - | 8 |
| 1.7L | $9.00 |
| 6/16 | 21/05/2026 | 54 | BM84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 55kg | 1:21.69 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 61.5kg | 1:45.01 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | BM70 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 61.5kg | 1:30.74 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 26/02/2026 | 16 | BM70 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 61.5kg | 1:39.23 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $9.00 |
| 7/11 | 10/02/2026 | 12 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Jacey Botes | 59.2kg | 1:50.13 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Jacey Botes | 58kg | 1:36.58 | - | 1 |
| 3.1L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/01/2026 | 53 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Jacey Botes | 59kg | 1:34.42 | - | 2 |
| 5.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/11/2025 | 31 | CUP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:35.50 | - | 3 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
| 6/13 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | 1:35.72 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |