Turffontein Race 8 - Betway Classified Stakes
LANZAROTE (2) was well held in stakes class in a race won by Get Up over 1100m at Turffontein Standside at her last appearance four months ago. Should be prominent from the outset. Resuming in far easier grade. Can go on with the job this prep. SOCIAL GRACES (3) didn't do a bad job after being prominent at the bend to finish 1.5 lengths away in third last start over 1100m at Turffontein Standside. That followed a win on debut at Turffontein Standside. Finds a suitable race and can get the job done. NKANDLA GOLD (4) is putting together some solid results. Finished second at this track two starts back then scored by 2 lengths as favourite last time out over 1200m at Vaal. Jeffery Syster scored on him last time and retains the mount. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. EXECUTRIX (5) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at Vaal over 1000m after being prominent at the bend. Go well.

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Kenilworth April 6 over 1200m, 3 len behind Objet D' Art carrying 51.5kg at $51. Previously first up; ran last of 14 at Kenilworth February 22 over 1200m, 11 len behind Spirit with 58.5kg at $101. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 145 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/04/2026 | 19 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Eduan Muller | 51.5kg | 1:12.44 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/03/2026 | 24 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Varun Jodhee | 52.5kg | 1:13.26 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $51.00 |
| 14/14 | 22/02/2026 | 71 | BM82 | $12,220.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 58.5kg | 1:11.87 | - | 7 |
| 11.2L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 13/12/2025 | 35 | BM82 | $12,216.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Nicola Yuen | 56kg | 1:11.80 | - | 11 |
| 8.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/11/2025 | 34 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Nicola Yuen | 57.5kg | 1:12.76 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Nicola Yuen | 57.5kg | 0:58.01 | - | 6 |
| 4.4L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 April 28 over 1100m, 10 len behind Get Up with 58kg at $13.50. On debut fourth of 7 at Turffontein Standside December 7 over 800m, 8 len behind Volcanic Heat carrying 60kg at $2.40. Resuming in far easier grade after tackling stakes class before a spell. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 123 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/04/2026 | 33 | G3 OPEN 2 | $21,060.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 58kg | 1:05.13 | - | 3 |
| 10.4L | $13.50 |
| 1/7 | 26/03/2026 | 19 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:58.25 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $1.20 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 2 | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 0:58.04 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/02/2026 | 62 | PLATE F 2 | $11,100.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 0:57.60 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | MPLTE F 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:45.65 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At debut, won by 1.1 len at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1000m defeating Midnight Special with 60kg at $7. Last start 3rd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 1100m, 1.5 len behind Minerva Fae carrying 60kg at $3.50. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 21/07/2026 | 37 | PLATE F 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:04.03 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/13 | 14/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:58.85 | - | 12 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run favourite; won by 2 len at Vaal on August 19 over 1200m defeating Blindfire with 52kg at $4.30. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track on August 16 over 1200m, head behind Iconic Winter carrying 56.5kg at $4. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 19/08/2026 | 3 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 1:10.39 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.30 |
| 2/10 | 16/08/2026 | 26 | RBH66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 56.5kg | 1:13.55 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/07/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 1:07.23 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52.5kg | 1:07.90 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56.5kg | 1:10.11 | - | 12 |
| 3.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 1:07.03 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/14 | 07/06/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 51.5kg | 1:07.22 | - | 9 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/05/2026 | 22 | BM65 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:09.65 | - | 11 |
| 5.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/05/2026 | 32 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 54kg | 1:11.61 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/04/2026 | 28 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jason Gates | 58.5kg | 0:56.90 | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Jeffery Syster | 54.5kg | 0:58.36 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 7 at Vaal on August 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Magic Carpet Ride with 58kg at $21. The race before that ran second last of 8 at this track on July 9 over 1000m, 8 len behind Power Of Pearls carrying 59.5kg at $51. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/08/2026 | 28 | BM72 FM | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 58kg | 0:57.71 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/07/2026 | 32 | BM74 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59.5kg | 0:58.42 | - | 7 |
| 8.7L | $51.00 |
| 13/14 | 07/06/2026 | 24 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 59kg | 1:07.22 | - | 4 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/05/2026 | 532 | BM93 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 0:57.05 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/11/2024 | 23 | RBH90 FM | $11,700.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 0:55.85 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/11/2024 | 33 | RBH75 FM | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:09.21 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2024 | 65 | MPLATE FM | $7,940.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 0:58.04 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.72 |
| 3/9 | 30/07/2024 | 54 | PLATE F 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:11.39 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/11 | 06/06/2024 | - | PLATE F 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:30.16 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 12 at Vaal on August 19 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Nkandla Gold carrying 56kg at $21. Before that 5th of 10 at this track on August 16 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Iconic Winter carrying 60kg at $51. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 19/08/2026 | 3 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | 1:10.39 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/08/2026 | 10 | RBH66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:13.55 | - | 9 |
| 3.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/08/2026 | 194 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 0:58.38 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $13.50 |
| 14/16 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 56kg | 1:09.24 | - | 4 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 |
| 12/17 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Louis Nhlapo | 56.5kg | 0:56.65 | - | 1 |
| 5.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/12/2025 | 53 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60.5kg | 0:57.40 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/13 | 28/10/2025 | 17 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 59kg | 1:08.97 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 11/10/2025 | 16 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60.5kg | 1:13.16 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/09/2025 | 54 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Soft | Malesela Katjedi | 59.5kg | 1:06.79 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 02/08/2025 | 9 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J Gates | 56kg | 1:08.56 | - | 6 |
| 2.7L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 24/07/2025 | 26 | RBH71 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Gates | 55.5kg | 1:10.45 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 58-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 12 at Vaal on July 2 over 1200m, 11 len behind Ready Set Fire with 56kg at $21. The race before that 8th of 10 at Vaal on June 25 over 1000m, 7 len behind Ready Set Fire with 52kg at $9. Win doesn't look likely.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:10.11 | - | 8 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2026 | 30 | HCP | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Q Ngcobo | 52kg | 0:56.95 | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/05/2026 | 22 | BM65 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:09.65 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/05/2026 | 34 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 54kg | 1:11.61 | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 7/16 | 31/03/2026 | 54 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 53.5kg | 1:08.72 | - | 3 |
| 4.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/02/2026 | 25 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 51.5kg | 0:56.69 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 11/17 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54.5kg | 0:56.65 | - | 15 |
| 5.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/15 | 20/12/2025 | 18 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 53.5kg | 1:09.34 | - | 9 |
| 5.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/12/2025 | 5 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Soft | Callan Murray | 58.5kg | 1:13.48 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/11/2025 | 30 | OPEN | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 0:59.35 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/13 | 28/10/2025 | 33 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54kg | 1:08.97 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on August 16 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Iconic Winter with 55kg at $4.30. Before that 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Longsword carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/08/2026 | 26 | RBH66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55kg | 1:13.55 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
| 4/7 | 21/07/2026 | 56 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:25.56 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 26/05/2026 | 44 | BM65 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:09.65 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/10 | 12/04/2026 | 12 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54kg | 1:26.66 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 8/16 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 51kg | 1:08.72 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/14 | 12/03/2026 | 35 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Soft | Malesela Katjedi | 58.5kg | 1:29.88 | - | 7 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/02/2026 | 19 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 53.5kg | 1:27.99 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/15 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58.5kg | 1:09.95 | - | 12 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 14/15 | 20/12/2025 | 18 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 54.5kg | 1:09.34 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/12/2025 | 185 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:13.48 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/05/2025 | 16 | C5 | $8,420.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 1:09.79 | - | 1 |
| 1.6L | $3.80 |