Turffontein Race 9 - Betway Mr 84 Hcp
HIGHWAYMAN HARRY (6) is the one to beat after resuming with a fourth at this track in Benchmark 80 grade, beaten just under a length on soft ground after firming near the top of an open market. His prior win at Turffontein Standside came as favourite in a 17-runner field, and his record around 1200m gives the profile real substance. ELUSIVE RED (8) is the clear danger, dropping back from an Open third over 1450m at this venue with meaningful weight relief and a recent Vaal win over Blindfire behind him. LITTLE BOY BLUE (4) is race-fit, third-up and comes off a two-length NOV win at this track as a well-supported favourite, backed up by a close third the run prior. FOSTINOVO (3) has to rebound from a well-held effort on soft ground, but his Benchmark 84 second two back and proven 1200m record keep him in the each-way discussion.

Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form leaves her with ground to make up, finishing sixth at Vaal in an FM Benchmark 85 over 1000m when beaten over 12 lengths after being near the top of an open market. The start prior was also plain as favourite at Turffontein Standside, beaten eight lengths in Benchmark 86 grade. The class drop and prior win at this venue help, but her 1200m record is a genuine concern.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/09/2026 | 40 | BM85 FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 61kg | 0:57.66 | - | 3 |
| 11.7L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 01/08/2026 | 23 | BM86 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60.5kg | 0:56.38 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/07/2026 | 70 | BM91 FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | 0:58.28 | - | 2 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |
| 7/14 | 30/04/2026 | 33 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60.5kg | 0:58.65 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $4.30 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | 32 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 0:56.67 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Phenisile Mongqawa | 57.5kg | 0:58.83 | - | 5 |
| 2.7L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/02/2026 | 9 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 0:56.95 | - | 5 |
| 1.9L | $3.80 |
| 5/9 | 01/02/2026 | 102 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:09.42 | - | 3 |
| 4.1L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 22/10/2025 | 94 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 58kg | 1:26.82 | - | 2 |
| 11.1L | $5.50 |
| 3/14 | 20/07/2025 | 36 | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good Soft | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 56kg | 1:26.61 | - | 2 |
| 1.9L | $21.00 |
| 9/13 | 14/06/2025 | 41 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:10.25 | - | 7 |
| 12.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed first-up at this track in Benchmark 86 grade over 1000m, though he was still beaten four and a half lengths by Fierceness. His previous run was another third at Vaal over 1450m, beaten just under four lengths, so the consistency is there without a sharp winning edge. Proven around 1200m and drawn to use his speed, but others bring stronger recent figures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 19/09/2026 | 235 | BM86 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 58kg | 0:58.74 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/01/2026 | 31 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Ryan Munger | 55kg | 1:25.92 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:09.66 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/13 | 07/12/2025 | 24 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:09.02 | - | 12 |
| 5.9L | $4.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:12.99 | - | 3 |
| 4.1L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished well held at this track in a Benchmark 80 over 1500m last start, a clear backward step after being near the top of an open market but easing. His previous second at Turffontein Standside in Benchmark 84 grade, beaten a length and a half as favourite, is the run that keeps him relevant. Back to 1200m with weight relief and a strong recent 12-month profile, he can bounce into the minor money.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/09/2026 | 46 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Soft | Keagan De Melo | 61kg | 1:35.20 | - | 2 |
| 30.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/07/2026 | 22 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:25.67 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 29/06/2026 | 79 | BM76 | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 62kg | 1:29.63 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/14 | 11/04/2026 | 23 | BM82 | $12,220.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:23.46 | - | 4 |
| 5.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/03/2026 | 28 | BM86 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 1:29.65 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/12 | 19/02/2026 | 23 | BM80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 58.5kg | 1:27.89 | - | 6 |
| 0.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/01/2026 | 24 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 56.5kg | 1:25.92 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 03/01/2026 | 18 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 61kg | 1:25.43 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $2.80 |
| 2/13 | 16/12/2025 | 73 | RBH76 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 58.5kg | 1:25.13 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Richard Fourie | 61.5kg | 1:30.07 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 6/9 | 30/08/2025 | 35 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:27.21 | - | 7 |
| 3.6L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes through two solid runs at this venue, winning a NOV by two lengths from Drivelikeamaster last start after firming as a well-supported favourite. That followed a close third in Benchmark 80 grade on soft ground, beaten just under a length by Blindfire. He is a track-and-trip winner, has already had Highwayman Harry behind recently, and looks a genuine place player again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/09/2026 | 7 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | 1:13.58 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.65 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2026 | 69 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:13.39 | - | 5 |
| 0.9L | $2.80 |
| 4/16 | 28/06/2026 | 15 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | Y | Divesh Ramkhalawon | 52.5kg | 1:02.28 | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $7.50 |
| 7/12 | 13/06/2026 | 14 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Tristan Godden | 57kg | 1:09.48 | - | 8 |
| 4.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 30/05/2026 | 31 | BM82 | $12,220.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Gavin Lerena | 56.5kg | 1:10.22 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/04/2026 | 31 | BM82 | $12,220.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Soft | Mickaelle Michel | 55kg | 1:24.19 | - | 8 |
| 4.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/03/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | 1:12.09 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/03/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 0:55.51 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/02/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:11.53 | - | 3 |
| 4.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | BM98 | $13,901.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:26.99 | - | 4 |
| 7.6L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/01/2026 | 59 | OPEN | $14,743.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 0:58.43 | - | 11 |
| 5.1L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after ending last campaign with an eighth at Turffontein Standside in a NOV over 1400m, beaten four and a half lengths by Tracksuit Dave. He had earlier won a MPLTE there as a dominant favourite, scoring by a length and a half from Millennium Warrior. The apprentice claim is some help, but his only 1200m attempt was unplaced and he has to return sharper.
Last Starts 97 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 | 27/06/2026 | 84 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 57kg | 1:23.58 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/04/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:27.31 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.46 |
| 2/9 | 12/03/2026 | 79 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:29.09 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:37.89 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 6/14 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Savanna Valjalo | 55kg | 1:28.58 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Serino Moodley | 59kg | 1:08.45 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a strong fourth at this track in Benchmark 80 grade, beaten just under a length by Blindfire on soft ground after firming near the top of an open market. That followed a Turffontein Standside MPLTE win over Rising Eagle as favourite, showing he has returned with a sound form base. Proven around 1200m and aided by weight relief, he has the right profile to take this out.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/09/2026 | 70 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Soft | Marco V'rensburg | 58kg | 1:13.39 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/17 | 27/06/2026 | 37 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 1:06.95 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/15 | 21/05/2026 | 54 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:09.43 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:10.85 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:09.18 | - | 2 |
| 4.7L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:09.56 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:24.73 | - | 1 |
| 14.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/13 | 08/01/2026 | 40 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 59kg | 1:25.67 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 16/19 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | MPLTE | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:09.51 | - | 4 |
| 17.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:08.22 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing eighth at Turffontein Standside in Benchmark 88 grade, beaten just over six lengths by Life In Colour at long odds. The run prior at this venue was better, finishing fifth in Benchmark 84 grade and beaten two and a half lengths by Antonio Gaudi. He has won around 1200m, but recent form says he has plenty to repair.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 11/07/2026 | 12 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | 1:24.38 | - | 13 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 29/06/2026 | 39 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:12.46 | - | 6 |
| 2.7L | $15.00 |
| 16/16 | 21/05/2026 | 23 | BM84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:21.69 | - | 3 |
| 15.9L | $13.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:10.53 | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives in good order after a third at this track in Open company over 1450m, beaten just under two lengths by Zip Code after being near the top of betting but easing. Two back he was heavily backed and won a Benchmark 74 at Vaal by just over a length from Blindfire. Back to 1200m with weight relief, a track win and a handy jockey-horse record, he rates a strong winning danger.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/09/2026 | 23 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:30.32 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 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 |