Turffontein Race 6 - Racing240 Novice Hcp
MALSHANA MOU (3) finds it hard to win with just one success from 10 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when seventh over 1160m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 3.5 lengths. Nicely placed to figure in the outcome. GALAXY QUEEN (4) didn't make an impact at her last run before going for a spell on March 12, finishing sixth and beaten 6 lengths over 1800m at this track. Looks a strong top-three prospect. ZIP CODE (5) finished ninth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 2 lengths. Likely to hold the form and is a strong top-three prospect. A BIT OF CLASS (1) will have no fitness excuses now, so watch for market value. UBERMENSCH (7) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 2.25 lengths after being in the firing line on the turn. Looks well placed so expect another big run.

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on July 16 over 1600m, 8 len behind Kensal Green carrying 58kg at $101. The race before that ran last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 27 over 1160m, 12 len behind Lost For Words with 56.5kg at $67. Improvement required to threaten in this field.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 16/07/2026 | 19 | BM95 FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | 1:37.97 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/06/2026 | 23 | HCP FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 56.5kg | 1:06.54 | - | 9 |
| 12.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/06/2026 | 98 | BM97 FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:28.20 | - | 2 |
| 17.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/02/2026 | 145 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 54kg | 1:38.75 | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/10/2025 | 69 | GPLATE FM | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56.5kg | 1:13.23 | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/07/2025 | 31 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $84,250.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:37.39 | - | 6 |
| 5.4L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/06/2025 | 23 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:33.40 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $3.80 |
| 4/9 | 03/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:08.30 | - | 7 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after two months 8th of 10 at Vaal on June 25 over 1450m, 5 len behind Never Never Land with 56kg at $51. Previously second-up 11th of 13 at Vaal on November 20 over 1400m, 12 len behind Amandla Ngawethu with 58kg at $126. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 52 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 | 25/06/2026 | 63 | BM83 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | 1:26.43 | - | 9 |
| 4.9L | $51.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/04/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:39.08 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:27.31 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/03/2026 | 44 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:41.24 | - | 2 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2026 | 56 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:39.09 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | 1:39.07 | - | 3 |
| 7.7L | $126.00 |
| 11/13 | 20/11/2025 | 42 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 58kg | 1:23.77 | - | 4 |
| 12.1L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 09/10/2025 | 82 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:10.29 | - | 6 |
| 18.8L | $67.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:25.36 | - | 1 |
| 14.9L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 50 day let-up. First-up 2nd of 14 at this track on June 4 over 1450m, 1.3 len behind Winds Of Grace carrying 58kg at $21. Second-up 7th of 14 at Turffontein Standside on June 27 over 1160m, 3.5 len behind Kia Kaha carrying 57kg at $6. Rates highly. Big chance.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 27/06/2026 | 23 | BM81 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 57kg | 1:07.47 | - | 14 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 04/06/2026 | 106 | BM78 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | 1:29.64 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 9/15 | 18/02/2026 | 42 | BM82 FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 0:56.62 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/01/2026 | 29 | BM82 FM | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 0:57.17 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:58.06 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $1.91 |
| 2/10 | 18/11/2025 | 188 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 0:59.70 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/05/2025 | 17 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:25.58 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 27/04/2025 | 25 | MPLTE 2 | $13,090.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | 0:58.51 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/04/2025 | 94 | PLATE 2 | $10,910.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:11.96 | - | 8 |
| 0.6L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,200.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Soft | R A Venniker | 58.5kg | 0:58.14 | - | 8 |
| 12.1L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at this track March 12 over 1800m, soft track; 6 len behind Falconfly with 56.5kg at $6. On debut fourth of 9 at Vaal September 30 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Lost For Words carrying 58kg at $11. Has claims on best form.
Last Starts 157 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 | 12/03/2026 | 21 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:54.31 | - | 7 |
| 6.4L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | 58 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:39.61 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:38.81 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/11 | 11/12/2025 | 42 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:39.64 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/10/2025 | 30 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:39.60 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:11.01 | - | 7 |
| 8.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on August 8 over 1400m, 2 len behind Bay Empire with 62kg at $3.50. Before that 9th of 14 at Vaal on June 18 over 1700m, 9 len behind Best Candidate carrying 59kg at $21. Genuine hope on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 08/08/2026 | 51 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Chad Little | 62kg | 1:26.62 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.50 |
| 9/14 | 18/06/2026 | 45 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:41.75 | - | 13 |
| 9.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/05/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | 2:04.93 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | BM76 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:55.15 | - | 5 |
| 5.2L | $13.50 |
| 7/9 | 04/04/2026 | 16 | HCP | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 59kg | 1:26.40 | - | 9 |
| 9.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:30.25 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/02/2026 | 40 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:38.75 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:42.47 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/9 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 2:06.48 | - | 2 |
| 10.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/19 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 1:26.60 | - | 19 |
| 3.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/11/2025 | 16 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 61kg | 1:40.83 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months ran second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Longsword carrying 61.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 19 2025 over 1400m, 5 len behind Obsidian carrying 59.5kg at $41. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/07/2026 | 124 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 61.5kg | 1:25.56 | - | 7 |
| 5.7L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/03/2026 | 37 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57.5kg | 1:54.60 | - | 3 |
| 16.2L | $15.00 |
| 11/11 | 10/02/2026 | 9 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:50.13 | - | 5 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/02/2026 | 3 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 61.5kg | 1:53.57 | - | 6 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | 28 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | 1:36.58 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | RBH66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 61kg | 1:53.99 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 7/9 | 18/12/2025 | 16 | NOV | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | 1:44.24 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/14 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 2:09.91 | - | 10 |
| 5.7L | $4.30 |
| 2/9 | 11/11/2025 | 40 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:52.52 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 54kg | 1:48.65 | - | 9 |
| 1.6L | $34.00 |
| 10/13 | 18/09/2025 | 47 | NOV | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:21.60 | - | 13 |
| 13.6L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Longsword with 62kg at $4. The run before that 4th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 27 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Tracksuit Dave carrying 53.5kg at $26. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
Last Starts 3 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 | 13/08/2026 | 23 | RBH80 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 54.5kg | 1:26.39 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/07/2026 | 24 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 62kg | 1:25.56 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/06/2026 | 23 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 53.5kg | 1:23.58 | - | 8 |
| 2.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/06/2026 | 31 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:29.05 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/05/2026 | 34 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | 1:11.61 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $4.50 |
| 11/16 | 31/03/2026 | 47 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:08.72 | - | 16 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | 1:29.24 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 27/01/2026 | 42 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:26.68 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 16/12/2025 | 33 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:08.68 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 11/11 | 13/11/2025 | 49 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:12.99 | - | 5 |
| 16.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/6 | 25/09/2025 | 19 | MDN | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:12.35 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 06/09/2025 | 111 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:11.87 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $13.50 |