Turffontein Race 5 - Racing240 Mr 101 Open Hcp (3 Year Olds)
BISOU BISOU (1) performed above expectations last time over 1200m in Group 2 grade at Greyville, finishing 1.1 lengths from the winner in second after starting at huge odds. Promising galloper placed in far tougher company last time and will go close here. RIVERA (4) is a promising filly yet to miss the frame after two starts, including a win. Last appeared when she scored over 1160m at Turffontein Standside on July 11. Too speedy to get off the mark before a break and will take catching fresh. GIMME A FIREBALL (3) was a most impressive winner when resuming last time out over 1200m at Scottsville, putting 4.5 lengths on his nearest rival. Gets some weight relief this time. Should park just off the speed. Sure to be competitive. KUDIKARAN (2) ran below expectations when fresh from a spell at Turffontein Standside over 1160m last time, finishing sixth and beaten 7 lengths. Should be in the mix in this suitable race.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 13 at Group 2 level at Greyville at Greyville on July 26 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Fish Tales carrying 60kg at $26. The start before that ran second last of 14 in Group 2 grade at Greyville at Greyville on July 4 over 1400m, 13 len behind Vibe Check carrying 60kg at $15. Promising galloper Grade 2 placed last time and will go close here.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 26/07/2026 | 22 | G2 OPEN 2 | $42,960.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:12.38 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |
| 13/14 | 04/07/2026 | 20 | G2 OPEN 2 | $64,430.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:24.24 | - | 6 |
| 13.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:57.58 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Kaidan Brewer
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on August 8 over 1160m, 7 len behind Espinoza with 55.5kg at $7. Previously second-up ran last in a small field in a G2 The Nursery at Turffontein Standside on April 4 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Better Never Ends carrying 60kg at $13.50. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 08/08/2026 | 77 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 55.5kg | 1:06.11 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | G1 OPEN 2 | $150,340.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:07.13 | - | 7 |
| 6.4L | $126.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:01.48 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $2.50 |
| 4/4 | 04/04/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN 2 | $42,120.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 60kg | 1:08.62 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $13.50 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:08.14 | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Sean Veale
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Second-up. First start 3rd of 8 at Scottsville on May 17 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Stronger Together carrying 60kg at $3. Returned from break favourite; scored a big 4.5 len win at Scottsville on July 29 over 1200m defeating French War Lord carrying 57kg at $2.10. Big win fresh and can only be improved. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 29/07/2026 | 73 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:08.76 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 0:56.90 | - | 8 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 54kgs
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Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation winning won by 1.75 len Turffontein Standside July 11 over 1160m defeating Lightinthewoods with 60kg at $1.30. On debut second of 10 at Turffontein Standside June 14 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Bisou Bisou carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. Progressive filly too speedy to get off the mark before a break. Take catching fresh.
Last Starts 63 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 | 11/07/2026 | 27 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:07.92 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.33 |
| 2/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57.5kg | 0:57.58 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 54kgs
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Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on August 29 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Caladrius carrying 57.5kg at $1.70. The race before that favourite; won by a nose at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 1160m defeating One Tiger carrying 58kg at $5.50. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/08/2026 | 39 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 0:58.12 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $1.72 |
| 1/12 | 21/07/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:07.23 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 05/07/2026 | 73 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:07.16 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/04/2026 | 33 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:58.08 | - | 4 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/03/2026 | 42 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:08.14 | - | 6 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:57.11 | - | 1 |
| 10.7L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 52kgs
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Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on July 25 over 1400m, 17 len behind Concordia carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on June 29 over 1600m, 6 len behind Moana with 56.5kg at $3.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 25/07/2026 | 26 | BM75 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 54.5kg | 1:25.22 | - | 3 |
| 17.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 29/06/2026 | 18 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 56.5kg | 1:40.24 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/06/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 1:40.47 | - | 3 |
| 4.6L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 0:56.90 | - | 3 |
| 10.6L | $26.00 |