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INDUSTRIALSTRENGTH (1) returns after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1400m at Durbanville. Lines up today for the first time for trainer Mike & Mathew De Kock. Excels fresh and expected to play a major role. ELUSIVE RED (3) finished fourth two runs back at Vaal then improved last time out to score by 1.3 lengths as public elect after being prominent at the turn over 1200m at Vaal. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. CAMILLO CAVOUR (8) impressed when successful as favourite on debut over 1200m at this track five weeks ago. Too good when heavily bet in what has been a strong form race already. Can make it two-for-two. ZIP CODE (4) ran below his best last start when beaten 3 lengths into eighth from a wide draw over today's course and distance. Reunites with Marco V'rensburg which is a proven winning combination. Solid claims on best form.

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
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Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Scottsville March 1 over 1500m, 7 len behind Jp's Palace with 54kg at $7. Previously first up; second of 8 at Durbanville September 9 2025 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Major Master with 60.5kg at $3.50. Excels fresh and expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | Y | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:30.82 | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/15 | 15/02/2026 | 58 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:31.58 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:39.06 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $2.50 |
| 7/9 | 28/11/2025 | 18 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:23.88 | - | 1 |
| 7.7L | $2.70 |
| 6/8 | 10/11/2025 | 16 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55.5kg | 1:38.20 | - | 5 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/10/2025 | 33 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55.5kg | 1:38.41 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 22/09/2025 | 13 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:37.95 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.87 |
| 2/8 | 09/09/2025 | 84 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:25.10 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/12 | 17/06/2025 | 93 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:27.67 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/13 | 16/03/2025 | 88 | C4 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:26.60 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/12/2024 | 29 | C4 | $10,200.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:39.57 | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 10th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on July 11 over 1400m, 7 len behind Life In Colour carrying 53kg at $34. First up last campaign 6th of 8 at Vaal on December 18 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Fully Loaded with 57kg at $9. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 70 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 | 11/07/2026 | 147 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 53kg | 1:24.38 | - | 3 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/02/2026 | 58 | BM96 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 48kg | 1:25.75 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/8 | 18/12/2025 | 68 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:09.54 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:12.54 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55.5kg | 1:29.19 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/08/2025 | 16 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57kg | 1:27.21 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 14/08/2025 | 70 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 55.5kg | 1:10.02 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $76.00 |
| 9/14 | 05/06/2025 | 28 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | D W Schwarz | 55.5kg | 1:37.49 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/05/2025 | 44 | RBH80 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | D W Schwarz | 57.5kg | 1:29.99 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/03/2025 | 28 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 1:10.36 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 4/10 | 25/02/2025 | 40 | RBH80 | $10,170.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 57kg | 1:08.84 | - | 7 |
| 0.9L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 1.3 len at Vaal on August 27 over 1200m defeating Blindfire carrying 58kg at $2. Before that 4th of 9 at Vaal on August 13 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Brave Waam with 55kg at $3.30. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:10.38 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | RBH80 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 55kg | 1:26.39 | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $3.25 |
| 2/13 | 30/07/2026 | 33 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:26.31 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/06/2026 | 16 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 52kg | 1:23.58 | - | 6 |
| 4.6L | $8.50 |
| 6/14 | 11/06/2026 | 21 | BM70 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Julius Mariba | 61kg | 1:29.73 | - | 7 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/16 | 21/05/2026 | 63 | BM84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Julius Mariba | 54kg | 1:21.69 | - | 16 |
| 1.6L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | BM70 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 61kg | 1:30.74 | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/03/2026 | 61 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:28.98 | - | 2 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 57kg | 1:37.96 | - | 4 |
| 13.1L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/12/2025 | 30 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 58kg | 1:30.21 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/11/2025 | 12 | CUP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55kg | 1:21.69 | - | 3 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 10 at this track on September 12 over 1450m, 3 len behind Jack's Legacy carrying 60kg at $17. The race before that won by 0.6 len at this track on August 16 over 1450m defeating Peace Treaty with 53kg at $3.30. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 7 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 | 12/09/2026 | 27 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:31.05 | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/08/2026 | 8 | HCP | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 53kg | 1:29.29 | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $3.25 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Vaal on September 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind Spy Story carrying 59kg at $7. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Vaal on August 13 over 1450m, 2 len behind After Hours carrying 55.5kg at $5.50. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:23.30 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/08/2026 | 12 | RBH80 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 55.5kg | 1:28.50 | - | 5 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
| 6/11 | 01/08/2026 | 11 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59.5kg | 1:25.59 | - | 11 |
| 8.1L | $13.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/07/2026 | 26 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 61kg | 1:25.56 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | BM83 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 53.5kg | 1:26.43 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 7/14 | 11/06/2026 | 21 | BM70 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 61kg | 1:29.73 | - | 12 |
| 2.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/16 | 21/05/2026 | 14 | BM84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 54kg | 1:21.69 | - | 14 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/05/2026 | 39 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:14.98 | - | 9 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/03/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 1:10.10 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | BM70 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 61kg | 1:30.74 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/03/2026 | 19 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:28.98 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 11 at Vaal on September 3 over 1400m, 11 len behind Spy Story carrying 60.5kg at $41. Before that 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on August 8 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Merryweather carrying 52kg at $21. Needs to improve.
Last Starts 16 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 | 03/09/2026 | 26 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:23.30 | - | 4 |
| 11.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/08/2026 | 9 | BM91 FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 52kg | 1:39.83 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $21.00 |
| 8/13 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 58kg | 1:26.31 | - | 5 |
| 7.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | BM74 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 1:39.80 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | BM77 FM | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 56.5kg | 1:23.83 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $21.00 |
| 9/14 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | BM78 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 56.5kg | 1:29.64 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/05/2026 | 17 | BM78 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57kg | 1:35.85 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/05/2026 | 39 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Tobias Mango | 58kg | 1:38.03 | - | 4 |
| 7.9L | $13.50 |
| 7/9 | 26/03/2026 | 18 | BM79 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:51.29 | - | 7 |
| 7.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 60.5kg | 1:35.19 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/02/2026 | 11 | BM72 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:39.86 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 10 at this track on September 12 over 1450m, 8 len behind Jack's Legacy carrying 58kg at $17. The run before that 5th of 10 at Vaal on August 27 over 1600m, 5 len behind One State with 61.5kg at $5. Has shown enough ability in the past to take this out.
Last Starts 7 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 | 12/09/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:31.05 | - | 8 |
| 8.7L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/08/2026 | 11 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 61.5kg | 1:37.56 | - | 9 |
| 5.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/08/2026 | 3 | HCP | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52.5kg | 1:29.29 | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, won favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track on August 16 over 1200m defeating Willow Charm with 58kg at $2.70. Too good as a heavily bet favourite on debut in what has been a strong form race already. Can make it two-for-two.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/08/2026 | - | MPLATE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 58kg | 1:13.96 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.70 |