Turffontein Race 6 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Mr 96 Hcp
MISSION TO MARS (5) is a progressive type who got off the mark with a dominant win by 10 lengths over 1600m at this track. Winning rider Philasande Mxoli retains the mount. Nicely placed to get the job done again. PRINCE OF KILDARE (7) has been in the placings his past two starts, finishing second over 2000m at Turffontein Inside last time out. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Best form puts him right in this. THE PLAYBOY BOMBER (1) finished sixth last start, beaten 3.5 lengths, over 1800m at this track. Form over this journey is strong, boasting two wins from three starts. Should be poised just off the lead. Sure to be competitive. APACHE SON (6) was beaten 5.5 lengths into fourth over 2000m at this track a week ago. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on July 11 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Gimmeachoice carrying 60kg at $9. The race before that won by a nose at Turffontein Inside June 4 over 2000m defeating Royal Edition carrying 58.5kg at $5. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/07/2026 | 37 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:51.03 | - | 8 |
| 3.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 04/06/2026 | 19 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58.5kg | 2:05.74 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 16/05/2026 | 37 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56kg | 1:38.35 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/04/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 54kg | 2:08.55 | - | 9 |
| 0.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 05/03/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Chase Maujean | 54kg | 1:38.62 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 29/01/2026 | 26 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 2:02.71 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.75 |
| 1/7 | 03/01/2026 | 35 | HCP | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Chase Maujean | 55.5kg | 1:54.58 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Savanna Valjalo | 56.5kg | 1:40.83 | - | 8 |
| 4.6L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 09/11/2025 | 17 | OPEN | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Savanna Valjalo | 52kg | 1:40.02 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 23/10/2025 | 103 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 58.5kg | 1:35.72 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/07/2025 | 72 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58.5kg | 1:39.80 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run raced on the pace before fading ran last of 11 at Greyville in G3 on July 4 over 2200m, 10 len behind Magic Verse with 52kg at $101. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Turffontein Inside on June 4 over 2000m, nose behind The Playboy Bomber carrying 58kg at $17. Didn't fire last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 04/07/2026 | 30 | G3 HCP | $25,770.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good | Jason Gates | 52kg | 2:14.93 | - | 9 |
| 10.9L | $101.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/06/2026 | 25 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | 2:05.74 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 10/05/2026 | 31 | BM96 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 1:54.63 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/04/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 2:08.55 | - | 2 |
| 0.9L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 31/03/2026 | 45 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 56kg | 1:27.33 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/02/2026 | 18 | G3 OPEN | $33,700.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Denis Schwarz | 57kg | 1:53.77 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/01/2026 | 38 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 2:02.65 | - | 6 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | 16 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 59.5kg | 1:27.43 | - | 9 |
| 2.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 2:05.98 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/11/2025 | 25 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 2:03.49 | - | 2 |
| 5.2L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/10/2025 | 24 | OPEN | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 50kg | 2:04.78 | - | 8 |
| 11.6L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran second last in a small field at this track on July 5 over 2400m, 3.5 len behind Enflame carrying 54kg at $13.50. The race before that ran last of 7 at this track on June 14 over 2400m, 18 len behind Hotarubi carrying 52kg at $15. Among the winning chances.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 05/07/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 54kg | 2:33.38 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $13.50 |
| 7/7 | 14/06/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 2:34.63 | - | 3 |
| 18.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/06/2026 | 37 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 58.5kg | 2:05.74 | - | 6 |
| 4.6L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/04/2026 | 19 | LR OPEN | $33,700.00 | Turffontein | 3200m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 3:32.99 | - | 8 |
| 30.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/04/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 56kg | 2:08.55 | - | 5 |
| 7.2L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 31/03/2026 | 122 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 56kg | 1:27.33 | - | 3 |
| 7.2L | $67.00 |
| 11/11 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | HCP | $29,486.00 | Turffontein | 3200m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 3:33.10 | - | 3 |
| 30.0L | $17.00 |
| 11/11 | 01/11/2025 | 42 | OPEN | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 56kg | 2:37.98 | - | 8 |
| 17.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | HCP0-105 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 54kg | 2:45.54 | - | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.80 |
| 1/5 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 3000m | Good | P Mxoli | 50kg | 3:11.78 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 02/08/2025 | 28 | RBH83 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 2850m | Good | P Mxoli | 59kg | 3:07.89 | - | 3 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run 8th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 29 over 2000m, 7 len behind Page Boy carrying 58.7kg at $67. At only start last preparation ran second last of 12 at Greyville in the G3 Gold Cup on July 27 2025 over 3200m, 16 len behind King Pelles carrying 55kg at $126. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 29/06/2026 | 337 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 58.7kg | 2:07.91 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $67.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/07/2025 | 105 | G3 CUP | $84,250.00 | Greyville | 3200m | Y | Tristan Godden | 55kg | 3:25.23 | - | 3 |
| 16.6L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/04/2025 | 15 | OPEN | $16,140.00 | Scottsville | 2400m | Good Soft | Tristan Godden | 57kg | 2:31.83 | - | 7 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/03/2025 | 20 | OPEN | $26,180.00 | Turffontein | 2850m | Soft | Chase Maujean | 52kg | 3:12.42 | - | 6 |
| 11.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/03/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $14,180.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Good Soft | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 51kg | 1:44.39 | - | 6 |
| 8.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/02/2025 | 74 | OPEN | $16,950.00 | Scottsville | 1950m | Soft | R A Venniker | 52kg | 1:59.21 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/11/2024 | 17 | RBH90 | $7,800.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Soft | R A Venniker | 59kg | 2:10.18 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/11/2024 | 44 | OPEN | $10,400.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good Soft | R A Venniker | 53.5kg | 2:17.80 | - | 5 |
| 5.2L | $13.50 |
| 1/7 | 27/09/2024 | 26 | RBH91 | $7,590.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Neutral | R A Venniker | 57.5kg | 1:47.48 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/09/2024 | 148 | RBH96 | $10,960.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Good Soft | Serino Moodley | 56.5kg | 1:45.21 | - | 7 |
| 8.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/13 | 06/04/2024 | 30 | LR CUP | $24,410.00 | Turffontein | 2850m | Y | M K Katjedi | 50kg | 3:09.03 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Progressive type. Most recently favourite; scored a big 10 len win at this track July 21 over 1600m defeating Uncle Bob carrying 60kg at $1.30. Hard to fault and can only be further improved. The one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/07/2026 | 26 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:39.04 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $1.33 |
| 2/10 | 25/06/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:29.48 | - | 10 |
| 0.6L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at this track on July 25 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Best Candidate carrying 57kg at $17. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on July 11 over 1800m, 3 len behind Gimmeachoice carrying 53.5kg at $51. Racing well and is nicely placed.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 57kg | 2:04.61 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | 12 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 53.5kg | 1:51.03 | - | 9 |
| 2.9L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 29/06/2026 | 25 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 58.5kg | 2:07.91 | - | 6 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/06/2026 | 19 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 55.5kg | 2:05.74 | - | 10 |
| 4.7L | $51.00 |
| 5/12 | 16/05/2026 | 46 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 52.9kg | 1:38.35 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $76.00 |
| 11/11 | 31/03/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 54kg | 1:27.33 | - | 7 |
| 20.8L | $17.00 |
| 13/13 | 14/03/2026 | 23 | LR HCP | $18,960.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 53kg | 2:32.69 | - | 13 |
| 23.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | BM86 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 61.5kg | 2:46.88 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 215 | OPEN | $13,060.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 54.5kg | 1:51.24 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/07/2025 | 20 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | N Nastili | 53.5kg | 1:38.95 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/06/2025 | 19 | OPEN 3 | $54,760.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59.5kg | 1:37.92 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 29 over 2000m, neck behind Page Boy with 55.5kg at $3.80. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on June 7 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Tintin carrying 55.5kg at $15. Solid run last time and close to a win. Strong winning hope again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 29/06/2026 | 22 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 2:07.91 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 07/06/2026 | 17 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 55.5kg | 1:37.94 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/16 | 21/05/2026 | 23 | BM84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 58kg | 1:21.69 | - | 13 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/04/2026 | 24 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:39.93 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | 23 | G2 OPEN | $42,120.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:24.85 | - | 4 |
| 9.4L | $67.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | 26 | BM96 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 52kg | 1:27.91 | - | 4 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | BM96 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 1:25.75 | - | 11 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59.5kg | 1:43.07 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 15/01/2026 | 23 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59.5kg | 1:34.42 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 23/12/2025 | 16 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Callan Murray | 59.5kg | 1:30.21 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 07/12/2025 | 17 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 55.5kg | 1:41.25 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Vaal March 5 over 2000m, soft track; 8 len behind Councillor carrying 59kg at $13.50. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Vaal October 9 over 1600m, 4 len behind Mastership with 55.5kg at $101. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 148 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 05/03/2026 | 37 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Soft | Ryan Munger | 59kg | 2:06.68 | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $13.50 |
| 7/8 | 27/01/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 54kg | 2:02.65 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/13 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58.5kg | 1:59.93 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/12/2025 | 19 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60.5kg | 2:06.48 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/12/2025 | 9 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 50kg | 1:51.92 | - | 7 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/14 | 02/12/2025 | 12 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Savanna Valjalo | 54.5kg | 1:53.31 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 20/11/2025 | 11 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 52kg | 2:03.49 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/11/2025 | 10 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 52kg | 1:52.32 | - | 1 |
| 6.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/10/2025 | 21 | HCP | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58.5kg | 2:05.47 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 09/10/2025 | 154 | HCP | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Nirvan Nastili | 55.5kg | 1:35.06 | - | 2 |
| 3.9L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 08/05/2025 | 23 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | N Nastili | 57kg | 2:07.97 | - | 4 |
| 12.3L | $17.00 |