Turffontein Race 9 - Next Turffontein Racemeeting Thursday 22 October Mr 74 Hcp
HARUN AL RASHID (1) First up and in the money when 2nd first up last preparation here. Large claim helps and has drawn the rails. Goes very close. KNOWMORE (4) Right in the mix last time here but hoping that the added weight won't hurt. This field suits. NARETOI (11) Close up last time at this track. Likely to settle back in the field. Should go close. EIFFEL TOWER (7) Was competitive when 2nd last time at Vaal. Likely to be well placed early. Sound chances.

Jockey: Q Ngcobo
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a three-month break after a plain seventh in a Benchmark 84 over 1600m at Turffontein Standside, where market support did not translate into a finish. His earlier second to Sky Pilot was sound, and the 1800m record gives him some grounding for this. The apprentice claim helps under 63kg, but he must return sharper to trouble the main chances.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 01/08/2026 | 27 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | 1:38.68 | - | 3 |
| 9.1L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 05/07/2026 | 128 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:39.80 | - | 4 |
| 0.9L | $3.25 |
| 6/9 | 27/02/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Neutral | S'manga Khumalo | 62kg | 1:48.80 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.30 |
| 10/15 | 15/02/2026 | 44 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 59.5kg | 1:31.58 | - | 13 |
| 4.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 02/01/2026 | 34 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Nicholas Patel | 59.5kg | 1:35.14 | - | 8 |
| 3.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 29/11/2025 | 22 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 58.5kg | 1:40.83 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/11/2025 | 100 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Nicholas Patel | 60kg | 1:38.53 | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $13.50 |
| 9/10 | 30/07/2025 | 81 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 59.5kg | 1:35.71 | - | 4 |
| 9.2L | $11.00 |
| 11/12 | 10/05/2025 | 20 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:58.38 | - | 9 |
| 7.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/04/2025 | 44 | MPLATE | $10,910.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:55.71 | - | 9 |
| 3.7L | $1.72 |
| 3/13 | 07/03/2025 | 33 | MPLATE | $9,450.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good Soft | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:52.73 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after two months off following a heavy last-start defeat at this venue, finishing last behind Spirit Of Gabz after being well-supported near the top of betting. His previous sixth at Vaal was also safely held, and he remains unplaced from eight starts in the past 12 months. The class drop and track win are positives, but current form is the concern.
Last Starts 54 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/08/2026 | 59 | RBH74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Divesh Ramkhalawon | 57kg | 1:53.02 | - | 4 |
| 12.6L | $4.50 |
| 6/14 | 18/06/2026 | 45 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 62kg | 1:41.75 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/05/2026 | 25 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Sam Mosia | 62.5kg | 2:04.93 | - | 5 |
| 7.4L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/04/2026 | 70 | BM81 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | 2:08.83 | - | 9 |
| 6.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/01/2026 | 58 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 2:02.71 | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 10/14 | 02/12/2025 | 31 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Rachel Venniker | 57kg | 1:53.31 | - | 14 |
| 9.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/11/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Y | Mathew Thackeray | 54kg | 2:37.98 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/10/2025 | 24 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 58kg | 2:01.63 | - | 5 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 20/09/2025 | 34 | OPEN | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | R A Venniker | 59.5kg | 2:05.02 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | RBH90 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 2:05.44 | - | 3 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/07/2025 | 79 | OPEN | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 62kg | 2:03.88 | - | 2 |
| 6.2L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been racing consistently without quite putting a race away, most recently fourth in a Benchmark 74 at this track when the market expected a forward showing. His second to Naretoi in Open company the run prior reads well for this grade, and he has a strong place record with Philasande Mxoli. The 1800m win record is thin, but his recent form keeps him right in the winning discussion.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60.5kg | 1:54.06 | - | 5 |
| 5.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:53.99 | - | 8 |
| 2.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2026 | 28 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 55.5kg | 2:08.94 | - | 7 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/08/2026 | 11 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | 2:07.13 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 21/07/2026 | 10 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | 2:05.95 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $13.50 |
| 6/11 | 11/07/2026 | 23 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Divesh Ramkhalawon | 55.5kg | 1:39.38 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 13/14 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59.5kg | 1:41.75 | - | 7 |
| 31.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/05/2026 | 21 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60.5kg | 1:44.79 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/05/2026 | 28 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 60.5kg | 1:31.05 | - | 9 |
| 20.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/04/2026 | 12 | BM86 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jason Gates | 54.5kg | 1:28.92 | - | 7 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/03/2026 | 70 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 60.5kg | 1:45.01 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a neck of Palace Attack in a NOV over 1600m at this track last start, continuing a tidy local profile after being well-supported. His previous fourth at Vaal in Benchmark 88 company was sound enough, and he has a win and two placings from three runs at this venue. The step to 1800m is the reservation after one unplaced try, so he profiles as a genuine place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/09/2026 | 16 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54kg | 1:40.59 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2026 | 26 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55kg | 1:37.14 | - | 8 |
| 3.4L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 54.5kg | 1:38.68 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/07/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:39.38 | - | 9 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/06/2026 | 25 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:40.49 | - | 7 |
| 0.6L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/06/2026 | 117 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:39.01 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/02/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:54.52 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:37.28 | - | 1 |
| 2.7L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/12/2025 | 40 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:27.20 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:23.77 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held when sixth behind Sunset Warrior at Vaal last start, beaten nine and a half lengths after attracting support from a bigger opening quote. He had won a NOV at Vaal prior, beating Rock My Boat as an unwanted runner in the market, and his track record has some merit. The latest effort leaves him with ground to make up on the stronger chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | BM76 | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58.5kg | 1:35.83 | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/09/2026 | 18 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53kg | 1:37.23 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 16/08/2026 | 26 | HCP | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52.5kg | 1:29.29 | - | 6 |
| 0.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/07/2026 | 124 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 61.5kg | 1:25.56 | - | 7 |
| 5.7L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/03/2026 | 37 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57.5kg | 1:54.60 | - | 3 |
| 16.2L | $15.00 |
| 11/11 | 10/02/2026 | 9 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:50.13 | - | 5 |
| 13.3L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/02/2026 | 3 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 61.5kg | 1:53.57 | - | 6 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | 28 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | 1:36.58 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | RBH66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 61kg | 1:53.99 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 7/9 | 18/12/2025 | 16 | NOV | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | 1:44.24 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/14 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 2:09.91 | - | 10 |
| 5.7L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after two months off following a heavy defeat at Vaal, where he finished last in a Benchmark 74 and was beaten a long way. His previous fifth to Satyagraha was more competitive, beaten three and a half lengths at long odds, and Tristan Godden has won on him before. He can run into a minor placing if he recaptures that better run, but the latest effort is a clear warning.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 59.5kg | 1:36.35 | - | 13 |
| 31.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/13 | 30/07/2026 | 19 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 59.5kg | 1:26.31 | - | 9 |
| 3.7L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/07/2026 | 19 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 58kg | 1:39.38 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/06/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $7,730.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Divesh Ramkhalawon | 59.5kg | 1:22.68 | - | 7 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/06/2026 | 39 | BM70 | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:23.83 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/05/2026 | 42 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Tristan Godden | 61.5kg | 1:22.65 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/03/2026 | 380 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 57.5kg | 1:41.24 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/03/2025 | 26 | MPLATE | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:44.37 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $2.65 |
| 4/11 | 08/02/2025 | 18 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:40.79 | - | 2 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/01/2025 | 24 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Ryan Munger | 58kg | 1:49.82 | - | 1 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/12/2024 | 37 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Soft | M K Katjedi | 58kg | 2:13.65 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a sound second to Sunset Warrior at Vaal, beaten three lengths in Benchmark 76 grade after attracting support despite double-figure odds. That gives him some second-up interest, and the blinkers going on for the first time add another point of focus. Even so, his overall profile is that of a runner who will have to improve again to beat the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 170 | BM76 | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Jason Gates | 56.5kg | 1:35.83 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/11 | 31/03/2026 | 52 | BM86 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 52kg | 1:33.83 | - | 9 |
| 5.2L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/02/2026 | 23 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 53.5kg | 1:38.21 | - | 7 |
| 4.4L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59.5kg | 1:34.42 | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:37.96 | - | 3 |
| 5.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/12/2025 | 40 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | 2:03.60 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 9 | CUP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57.5kg | 1:28.52 | - | 5 |
| 4.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/11/2025 | 12 | CUP | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 52.5kg | 1:31.92 | - | 3 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/10/2025 | 9 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 58kg | 1:26.41 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/10/2025 | 24 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 58.5kg | 2:01.63 | - | 7 |
| 13.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/09/2025 | 37 | OPEN | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 2:05.02 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth behind Special Envoy in a Benchmark 74 at this track last start, beaten just over six lengths at long odds, which was at least better than his previous last at Vaal when beaten over 20 lengths. He has won around this trip before, but the current campaign has yet to produce a placing. Others arrive with far stronger recent evidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/09/2026 | 16 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 57kg | 1:54.06 | - | 2 |
| 6.4L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 58.5kg | 1:23.30 | - | 3 |
| 19.8L | $76.00 |
| 11/14 | 19/08/2026 | 18 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:36.35 | - | 9 |
| 16.9L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/08/2026 | 28 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 59kg | 2:07.13 | - | 6 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/07/2026 | 44 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 59.5kg | 1:34.36 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $67.00 |
| 9/16 | 21/05/2026 | 32 | BM84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jacey Botes | 55.5kg | 1:21.69 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 19/04/2026 | 24 | BM76 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Chase Maujean | 60.5kg | 1:55.15 | - | 2 |
| 15.0L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 26/03/2026 | 21 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Mickaelle Michel | 54kg | 1:49.85 | - | 5 |
| 16.3L | $41.00 |
| 13/13 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 2:06.68 | - | 3 |
| 9.9L | $13.50 |
| 4/5 | 05/02/2026 | 4 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Iannish Taka | 60kg | 1:52.47 | - | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/11 | 01/02/2026 | 10 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 62kg | 1:53.57 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back quickly after finishing ninth to Noble Saint over 1400m at Vaal, where the market gave him little chance. His previous fifth in Benchmark 66 grade was also well held, and two 1800m attempts have not produced a placing. The offset is a better overall rating profile, a useful record at this track and a setup that can bring him back into winning calculations.
Last Starts 8 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 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | BM74 | $8,750.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 56.5kg | 1:22.28 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | A Mosaheb | 61kg | 1:24.31 | - | 11 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | A Mosaheb | 52kg | 1:37.23 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 8 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 53kg | 1:37.14 | - | 2 |
| 1.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/14 | 19/08/2026 | 18 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57.5kg | 1:36.35 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/08/2026 | 30 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:25.59 | - | 6 |
| 4.7L | $76.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/07/2026 | 37 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:36.23 | - | 6 |
| 12.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/05/2026 | 10 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60.5kg | 1:49.25 | - | 12 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:39.98 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/05/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $9,650.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:43.78 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 09/04/2026 | 5 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:40.92 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Produced the key last-start run when third to Special Envoy in a Benchmark 74 at this track, beaten half a length at 34.00 despite being unwanted in the market. He also had Guerilla Warfare behind him there, and the earlier 2000m miss can be put into context now that he has shown he handles this track and distance. Drawn low with a light weight and a proven jockey pairing, he sets the benchmark.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/09/2026 | 16 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54kg | 1:54.06 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 2:04.32 | - | 3 |
| 13.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 13/08/2026 | 21 | MPLATE 3 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 60kg | 1:39.26 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/07/2026 | 46 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1300m | Good | Sam Mosia | 57kg | 1:17.54 | - | 4 |
| 17.5L | $11.00 |
| 12/13 | 07/06/2026 | 66 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:06.83 | - | 2 |
| 16.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/04/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | 0:57.37 | - | 8 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has built a compelling local case, following an Open win over Guerilla Warfare with a Benchmark 74 second to Special Envoy at this track, beaten a long neck as one of the better-supported runners. His 1800m record is a major asset, with two wins and four placings from seven starts, and the gear change adds interest. He is a reliable top-three chance with enough substance to challenge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/09/2026 | 7 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Jason Gates | 54.5kg | 1:54.06 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 12/09/2026 | 24 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Jason Gates | 52kg | 1:53.99 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 10/14 | 19/08/2026 | 18 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 53kg | 1:36.35 | - | 10 |
| 13.9L | $9.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/08/2026 | 11 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Jason Gates | 55.5kg | 1:25.59 | - | 2 |
| 8.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/07/2026 | 10 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 59.5kg | 1:40.01 | - | 8 |
| 4.4L | $3.80 |
| 7/11 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56kg | 1:39.38 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/15 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:30.40 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 10/14 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56.5kg | 1:41.75 | - | 12 |
| 10.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 04/06/2026 | 31 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57kg | 1:29.05 | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/05/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Chamu Mabaya | 58kg | 2:04.93 | - | 4 |
| 12.9L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/04/2026 | 45 | BM76 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 58.5kg | 1:55.15 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |