Turffontein Race 7 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Mr 74 Apprentice Hcp
KNIGHT HEIST (5) is a talented colt who has been in the money at both appearances. Is at the races for the first time since he got the prize over 1600m at this track on June 11. Has plenty of upside so he is likely to be in the finish. SPIRIT OF GABZ (3) finished second two runs back at Turffontein Standside then improved last time out to score by a head over 1400m on that course. Likely to be in the finish again. PLAY WITH FIRE (2) turned things around last start and landed the prize by a long neck as favourite over 2000m at Vaal. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot repeat the dose. AMERICAN REBEL (1) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1700m at Vaal, finishing sixth. He is at his peak fitness now and is nicely placed to find some form.

Jockey: Divesh Ramkhalawon
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 59-day let-up. Last start 6th of 14 at Vaal on June 18 over 1700m, 6 len behind Best Candidate with 62kg at $41. Before that 5th of 9 at Vaal on May 4 over 2000m, 7 len behind Ariovistus carrying 62.5kg at $5. Among the winning chances.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 18/06/2026 | 45 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 62kg | 1:41.75 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/05/2026 | 25 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Sam Mosia | 62.5kg | 2:04.93 | - | 5 |
| 7.4L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/04/2026 | 70 | BM81 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | 2:08.83 | - | 9 |
| 6.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/01/2026 | 58 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 2:02.71 | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 10/14 | 02/12/2025 | 31 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Rachel Venniker | 57kg | 1:53.31 | - | 14 |
| 9.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/11/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Y | Mathew Thackeray | 54kg | 2:37.98 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/10/2025 | 24 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 58kg | 2:01.63 | - | 5 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/09/2025 | 34 | OPEN | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | R A Venniker | 59.5kg | 2:05.02 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | RBH90 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 2:05.44 | - | 3 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/07/2025 | 79 | OPEN | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 62kg | 2:03.88 | - | 2 |
| 6.2L | $13.50 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2025 | 42 | RBH80 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 2:09.79 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by a long-neck at Vaal on July 30 over 2000m defeating Chariklo carrying 60kg at $4.30. The run before that 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Guerilla Warfare with 58kg at $7. Last-start winner worth including
Last Starts 17 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 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | BM73 FM | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 2:06.82 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $4.30 |
| 4/9 | 21/07/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 58kg | 2:05.95 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/07/2026 | 28 | BM82 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 56.5kg | 1:52.36 | - | 5 |
| 1.9L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/06/2026 | 16 | BM77 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | 2:07.26 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/05/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 57.5kg | 2:32.58 | - | 9 |
| 7.4L | $13.50 |
| 4/14 | 14/05/2026 | 42 | BM78 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | 1:49.74 | - | 5 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/04/2026 | 26 | HCP FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | 1:25.10 | - | 2 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 07/03/2026 | 191 | BM79 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:28.12 | - | 5 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | RBH86 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 55.5kg | 1:50.23 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/08/2025 | 19 | RBH81 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | J R Syster | 58.5kg | 1:37.20 | - | 8 |
| 1.7L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/07/2025 | 9 | RBH85 FM | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | J Gates | 57kg | 1:53.98 | - | 9 |
| 3.9L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start won by a head at Turffontein Standside on August 1 over 1400m defeating Rising Eagle carrying 58.5kg at $5. Before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 5 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Gotthetiger carrying 60kg at $21. Great chance to win again.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 01/08/2026 | 27 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:25.59 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/07/2026 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $12,030.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 1:24.53 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/06/2026 | 24 | OPEN 2 | $15,030.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58kg | 1:24.41 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $51.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/05/2026 | 46 | PLATE 2 | $11,790.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 1:35.42 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/03/2026 | 8 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:12.66 | - | 1 |
| 18.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 1:08.14 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $76.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/03/2026 | 41 | LR OPEN 2 | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 0:58.39 | - | 3 |
| 10.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | PLATE | $21,061.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 0:56.16 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | PLATE 2 | $12,337.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Ryan Munger | 55kg | 0:58.49 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/12/2025 | 23 | PLATE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 0:58.00 | - | 7 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 0:46.62 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 13 at Vaal on August 6 over 2400m, 5 len behind Euphrates carrying 60kg at $6.50. The race before that won by 4 len at Vaal on July 30 over 2000m defeating Ghostbuster carrying 60.5kg at $5.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 2:32.25 | - | 13 |
| 5.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 2:03.35 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 9/9 | 21/07/2026 | 10 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 2:05.95 | - | 9 |
| 16.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/07/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:39.38 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 29/06/2026 | 4 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 2:08.66 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | HCP | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56kg | 2:03.61 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/14 | 18/06/2026 | 23 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56kg | 1:41.75 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $13.50 |
| 2/12 | 26/05/2026 | 19 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | 1:49.25 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $13.50 |
| 5/10 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:43.13 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 2:05.88 | - | 9 |
| 12.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/11 | 31/03/2026 | 12 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 2:01.81 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation winning by 2 len this track June 11 over 1600m defeating Expert Witness with 60kg at $3.80. On debut third of 13 at Turffontein Standside May 16 over 1160m, 8 len behind Gone Cold carrying 60kg at $11. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 11/06/2026 | 26 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:42.69 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.80 |
| 3/13 | 16/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:07.32 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 13 at Vaal on August 6 over 2400m, 11 len behind Euphrates carrying 56kg at $34. The start before that won by 2.25 len at Vaal on July 23 over 2000m defeating Comic Artist with 60kg at $4. Others going much better heading into this one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 56kg | 2:32.25 | - | 6 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/07/2026 | 42 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Sam Mosia | 60kg | 2:07.13 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/06/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | 2:08.67 | - | 4 |
| 6.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/05/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 60kg | 1:50.76 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 07/05/2026 | 72 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | 2:13.50 | - | 5 |
| 6.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | 33 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | 2:06.04 | - | 1 |
| 1.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/01/2026 | 49 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 2:02.78 | - | 9 |
| 10.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/13 | 04/12/2025 | 11 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | 1:52.45 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $13.50 |
| 3/9 | 23/11/2025 | 31 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | 2:04.39 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $13.50 |
| 6/9 | 23/10/2025 | 58 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 2:32.31 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.30 |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2025 | 17 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59.5kg | 2:06.39 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Vaal on July 30 over 2000m, 9 len behind Itsnowornever carrying 53.5kg at $13.50. The run before that ran second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 2000m, 15 len behind Guerilla Warfare with 49.5kg at $9. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 53.5kg | 2:03.35 | - | 9 |
| 9.9L | $13.50 |
| 8/9 | 21/07/2026 | 33 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 49.5kg | 2:05.95 | - | 6 |
| 15.9L | $9.00 |
| 7/14 | 18/06/2026 | 8 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Jacey Botes | 49.5kg | 1:41.75 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $13.50 |
| 2/12 | 10/06/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $7,730.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | 1:48.93 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 26/05/2026 | 20 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Jacey Botes | 51kg | 1:49.25 | - | 9 |
| 1.1L | $9.50 |
| 7/12 | 06/05/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Neutral | Trent Mayhew | 55.5kg | 2:02.28 | - | 6 |
| 5.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | BM73 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Y | Jacey Botes | 52kg | 2:36.03 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53kg | 2:01.81 | - | 3 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 9/14 | 12/03/2026 | 14 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Soft | Jacey Botes | 50.5kg | 1:29.88 | - | 10 |
| 5.2L | $13.50 |
| 4/12 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | BM70 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jacey Botes | 49.5kg | 1:39.23 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $34.00 |
| 13/14 | 19/02/2026 | 9 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 2:06.90 | - | 11 |
| 11.8L | $26.00 |