Turffontein Race 3 - Betway Mr 80 Hcp
UTSAAH (5) is the runner to beat after turning her Vaal form into a clear Open win over 2400m, scoring by a length and a half as favourite in an open betting contest. The move to 2600m is new, but she beat EUPHRATES and EPIDAURUS there and brings the most positive last-start result into this. APACHE SON (1) has the strongest two-run formline after winning a Benchmark 86 over 2400m before a Benchmark 96 fourth to Best Candidate, and his proven record at this venue keeps him right in the race. EUPHRATES (4) has been behind both key rivals lately, but he was only beaten three and a half lengths by UTSAAH last time and has previous placing form around 2600m. FUTUREWOLFF (2) is hard to promote off two plain runs, yet the class drop and solid turf record leave him as a place-driven danger if he improves at the longer trip.

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Won a Benchmark 86 over 2400m at Vaal two back, beating Arlington Action by a long neck, then was fourth in a stronger Benchmark 96 over 2000m behind Best Candidate. The step back up to 2600m is a small query given he was unplaced at his only previous try around this trip, but he has won twice at this track and brings the right recent form to challenge strongly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 2:04.07 | - | 7 |
| 6.7L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 10/09/2026 | 22 | BM86 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 56kg | 2:32.75 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $13.50 |
| 7/7 | 19/08/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 50kg | 1:51.02 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 53kg | 2:04.46 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 57kg | 2:04.61 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | 12 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 53.5kg | 1:51.03 | - | 9 |
| 2.9L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 29/06/2026 | 25 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 58.5kg | 2:07.91 | - | 6 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/06/2026 | 19 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 55.5kg | 2:05.74 | - | 10 |
| 4.7L | $51.00 |
| 5/12 | 16/05/2026 | 46 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 52.5kg | 1:38.35 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $76.00 |
| 11/11 | 31/03/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 54kg | 1:27.33 | - | 7 |
| 20.8L | $17.00 |
| 13/13 | 14/03/2026 | 23 | LR HCP | $18,960.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 53kg | 2:32.69 | - | 13 |
| 23.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at both runs back from a spell, most recently beaten five lengths in a NOV over 1600m at this track after starting an outside chance. He now gets to peak third-up and receives genuine weight relief, while barrier one suits a runner who can take up a forward role. The sharp rise to an untried 2600m remains the main obstacle to him lifting into the major money.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:40.59 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 182 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:37.23 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:39.78 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.36 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 278 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:39.33 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:08.28 | - | 1 |
| 5.4L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into a better result when fourth to Utsaah in Open company over 2400m at Vaal, beaten three and a half lengths, after being firmer in betting before his fifth behind Apache Son. He has placed once from two previous attempts around 2600m and gets weight relief from that latest run. The winning case is not as strong as the top pair, but he has enough substance to be competitive for a placing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 2:34.52 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/09/2026 | 35 | BM86 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54.5kg | 2:32.75 | - | 9 |
| 6.1L | $7.50 |
| 1/13 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 2:32.25 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $13.50 |
| 8/10 | 16/07/2026 | 11 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 2:48.79 | - | 4 |
| 11.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/3 | 05/07/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54kg | 2:33.38 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $13.50 |
| 5/13 | 18/06/2026 | 84 | BM76 | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 57kg | 2:31.61 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/03/2026 | 12 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Soft | Kyle Strydom | 59.5kg | 2:34.93 | - | 3 |
| 3.9L | $8.00 |
| 11/13 | 14/03/2026 | 23 | LR HCP | $18,960.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 53kg | 2:32.69 | - | 10 |
| 14.8L | $126.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/02/2026 | 9 | BM86 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 50.5kg | 2:46.88 | - | 1 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 2:32.05 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/01/2026 | 37 | OPEN | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 2:30.91 | - | 2 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returned to winning form at Vaal last start, taking out an Open over 2400m by a length and a half from Golden Warrior after being sent out favourite in an open market. That followed a fourth over 1800m at this venue, so the extra ground clearly helped. She is new to 2600m, but the class drop, winning rider staying aboard and latest result make her the runner they have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 56kg | 2:34.52 | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 12/09/2026 | 30 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 58kg | 1:53.99 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | RBH81 FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 56kg | 1:51.06 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $13.50 |
| 5/9 | 30/07/2026 | 25 | BM73 FM | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59.5kg | 2:06.82 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/6 | 05/07/2026 | 10 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:39.80 | - | 1 |
| 2.9L | $13.50 |
| 9/10 | 25/06/2026 | 35 | BM80 FM | $8,330.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 56kg | 1:26.86 | - | 10 |
| 7.6L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/05/2026 | 61 | BM78 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:35.85 | - | 4 |
| 0.7L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/03/2026 | 58 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:41.01 | - | 1 |
| 2.9L | $1.91 |
| 2/9 | 22/01/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:36.75 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/01/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:41.41 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/12/2025 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:29.81 | - | 7 |
| 5.1L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was below his better form when sixth behind Apache Son in a Benchmark 86 over 2400m at Vaal, beaten just over seven lengths after easing near the top of betting. His previous third at this venue over 2000m was much more competitive, and his overall place record is solid. The 2600m record and extra weight from last start leave him needing conditions to fall his way.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | BM86 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 52kg | 2:32.75 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $4.30 |
| 3/8 | 29/08/2026 | 51 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 53.5kg | 2:08.94 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | BM90 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 50.5kg | 2:45.68 | - | 5 |
| 8.4L | $4.50 |
| 2/13 | 18/06/2026 | 23 | BM76 | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54.5kg | 2:31.61 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 26/05/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 58.5kg | 1:50.76 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.56 |
| 2/6 | 07/05/2026 | 49 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57.5kg | 2:13.50 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/9 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 1:55.66 | - | 3 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/02/2026 | 42 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | 1:46.45 | - | 6 |
| 3.9L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/01/2026 | 79 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 59kg | 1:36.59 | - | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.00 |
| 7/14 | 28/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $6,318.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 59kg | 1:12.35 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Won a small-field MPLATE over 2400m at Vaal two runs ago, beating Clairwood Breeze by just over half a length, then finished sixth behind Utsaah in Open company over the same trip. The class drop and weight relief are positives, but he remains untried around 2600m and has already been beaten by the top pick. A sharper staying performance is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/09/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Y | Kyle Strydom | 56kg | 2:34.52 | - | 9 |
| 7.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/4 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | MPLATE | $9,650.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Y | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 2:35.80 | - | 3 |
| 0.7L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 2:07.67 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Nkosithandile Ngqwangi | 60kg | 2:07.13 | - | 1 |
| 3.6L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:52.10 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 11/06/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 2:08.67 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $13.50 |
| 2/6 | 26/05/2026 | 22 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Vusunzi Sithetho | 60kg | 1:50.76 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/05/2026 | 34 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 58.5kg | 1:28.40 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/03/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:42.02 | - | 8 |
| 13.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/03/2026 | 54 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:14.43 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 12/13 | 24/01/2026 | 58 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 60kg | 1:09.82 | - | 4 |
| 22.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Was heavily backed when eighth over 1800m at this track last start, but the result was plain as he was beaten over 15 lengths. His prior second in a Benchmark 66 at Vaal reads better, even if the margin was still just over six lengths. He gets weight relief and has stronger historical form than recent results show, yet his record at this venue makes him a risky each-way proposition.
Last Starts 20 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 | 9 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:53.99 | - | 2 |
| 14.9L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 2:04.32 | - | 9 |
| 6.3L | $4.30 |
| 7/11 | 19/08/2026 | 18 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Jacey Botes | 49.5kg | 1:50.75 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/08/2026 | 23 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 51kg | 1:38.68 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 47.5kg | 1:37.55 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $101.00 |
| 3/14 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 56kg | 1:41.75 | - | 6 |
| 5.7L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 28/05/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 59.5kg | 1:44.79 | - | 10 |
| 13.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/12 | 16/05/2026 | 51 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 2:07.06 | - | 8 |
| 11.3L | $13.50 |
| 4/12 | 26/03/2026 | 21 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Denis Schwarz | 55.5kg | 1:49.85 | - | 12 |
| 4.6L | $41.00 |
| 11/13 | 05/03/2026 | 12 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Soft | Louis Nhlapo | 56.5kg | 2:06.68 | - | 6 |
| 7.7L | $17.00 |
| 3/3 | 21/02/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 52kg | 2:40.54 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |