Turffontein Race 6 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Mr 96 Hcp
MISSION TO MARS (2) sets the standard with a clean profile: two wins and two placings from four starts, proven form at 2000m and a strong BM96 win two runs back before running third as a well-supported favourite at Vaal. He also has the recent head-to-head edge over HOTARUBI, which strengthens his case. HOTARUBI (1) is the danger after missing by only a neck in an Open over 2400m at Vaal, though he comes back to a trip where he has placed without winning. DIWALI ROCKET (6) resumes off a BM84 win at Vaal and has placed around 2000m, but his record at this track is the reservation. LA MOOHAL (4) improved into fourth at this venue first-up and has track-winning form, giving him the profile of a minor chance if the rise to 2000m proves within reach.

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from one month off after going very close in an Open over 2400m at Vaal, finishing second to Positive Attitude and beaten a neck after firming near the top of an open market. His previous BM96 run was plain when seventh and unwanted in betting, so the rebound was significant. The move back to 2000m and rise to 60.5kg are the questions, but his recent peak puts him right among the main chances.
Last Starts 29 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 | 22/09/2026 | 5 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 50kg | 2:28.94 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/09/2026 | 40 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | A Mosaheb | 60.5kg | 2:04.07 | - | 11 |
| 8.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/08/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 50kg | 1:51.87 | - | 7 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:51.03 | - | 6 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60.5kg | 2:33.02 | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/06/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 2:34.63 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN | $21,480.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 52kg | 1:51.04 | - | 8 |
| 4.4L | $101.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/05/2026 | 12 | TRPHY | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 54kg | 1:55.54 | - | 3 |
| 3.2L | $67.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/04/2026 | 19 | LR OPEN | $33,700.00 | Turffontein | 3200m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 3:32.99 | - | 5 |
| 24.4L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/04/2026 | 5 | HCP | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 57kg | 1:38.58 | - | 3 |
| 16.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | LR CUP | $25,270.00 | Turffontein | 2850m | Good | Ryan Munger | 54kg | 3:04.23 | - | 9 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after five weeks off with the strongest recent pattern in the race, having run third in a BM96 at Vaal when beaten two lengths as a well-supported favourite. The start prior, he won a BM96 at Turffontein Standside by three and a half lengths from Prince Of Kildare as the short odds-on favourite. With two wins and two placings from four starts and proven 2000m form, he is the horse to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 17/09/2026 | 47 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | 2:04.07 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/08/2026 | 11 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 55kg | 2:04.46 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 21/07/2026 | 26 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:39.04 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $1.33 |
| 2/10 | 25/06/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:29.48 | - | 10 |
| 0.6L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a plain return at Vaal, where he finished second last in an Open over 1500m and was beaten seven lengths at generous odds. His previous run was much better, a neck second to Please Be True at Greyville Aw over 1600m. The class drop and Muzi Yeni going back on help, but his only previous 2000m attempt produced no placing, so he profiles as a rougher hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 01/10/2026 | 89 | OPEN | $11,810.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:26.86 | - | 1 |
| 7.1L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/07/2026 | 30 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:33.43 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 04/06/2026 | 25 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 57.5kg | 2:05.74 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/05/2026 | 10 | BM96 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 57.5kg | 1:54.63 | - | 6 |
| 1.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/04/2026 | 30 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:26.67 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $9.00 |
| 7/11 | 31/03/2026 | 26 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:27.33 | - | 5 |
| 5.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/03/2026 | 47 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 1:38.62 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Jacey Botes | 59.5kg | 1:42.47 | - | 5 |
| 6.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/21 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | HCP | $42,123.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:26.14 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60.5kg | 1:41.25 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Damyan Pillay | 57.5kg | 1:40.83 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after five weeks on the sidelines following a fair fourth at this track over 1450m, beaten four and a half lengths in Open company despite being unwanted in the market. That was a clear improvement on his last at Turffontein Standside two runs back. He has won at this venue and the class drop is useful, but his only previous 2000m try yielded no placing, keeping him more in the placing mix.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/09/2026 | 126 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 56kg | 1:28.45 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 16/05/2026 | 135 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 56kg | 1:38.35 | - | 11 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/01/2026 | 192 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58.5kg | 1:40.13 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
| 12/12 | 23/06/2025 | 15 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 2:05.20 | - | 8 |
| 16.3L | $4.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/06/2025 | 22 | G3 OPEN | $21,060.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 1:50.83 | - | 8 |
| 8.4L | $67.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/05/2025 | 32 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:38.49 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 12/16 | 15/04/2025 | 31 | RBH96 | $13,090.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good Soft | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:49.87 | - | 8 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2025 | 16 | OPEN | $17,180.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good Soft | J Penny | 50kg | 1:53.03 | - | 5 |
| 1.2L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/02/2025 | 235 | RBH97 3 | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Ryan Munger | 59.5kg | 1:52.70 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 07/07/2024 | 15 | G3 OPEN 3 | $20,460.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:50.98 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/14 | 22/06/2024 | 63 | RBH96 | $9,000.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 55.5kg | 1:36.29 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after five weeks off with stronger distance credentials than his recent form suggests, having won twice and placed twice from five starts around 2000m. The concern is that he has been beaten eight and a half lengths at his past two runs, most recently eighth in a BM96 at Vaal. The class drop and weight relief give him a setup to improve, but he has to rediscover his better figures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 17/09/2026 | 40 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 2:04.07 | - | 10 |
| 8.6L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/08/2026 | 62 | BM95 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:39.12 | - | 3 |
| 8.6L | $13.50 |
| 9/11 | 07/06/2026 | 64 | OPEN 3 | $17,180.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:36.43 | - | 3 |
| 16.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/13 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN 3 | $105,310.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 2:37.36 | - | 4 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/13 | 14/03/2026 | 46 | LR OPEN 3 | $18,960.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 2:05.41 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/01/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 2:02.65 | - | 3 |
| 0.7L | $4.30 |
| 1/9 | 30/12/2025 | 63 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 2:06.48 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 1/11 | 28/10/2025 | 17 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 2:03.58 | - | 10 |
| 4.4L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:53.67 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | MPLTE 3 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:29.50 | - | 4 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after ending his last campaign with a BM84 win at Vaal over 1800m, scoring from Boundless Love by just under a length at generous odds. He had been beaten only two and a half lengths in an Open two starts back, so the form has substance. His record at this track is the obvious knock, but he has placed around 2000m and can be competitive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 19/08/2026 | 62 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 60kg | 1:50.75 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $13.50 |
| 8/15 | 18/06/2026 | 23 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | A Mosaheb | 50kg | 1:21.63 | - | 10 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/05/2026 | 16 | BM84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 61kg | 1:49.40 | - | 9 |
| 2.4L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/05/2026 | 10 | BM96 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Tristan Godden | 55.5kg | 1:54.63 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/04/2026 | 21 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 61.5kg | 1:53.94 | - | 7 |
| 2.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/04/2026 | 21 | BM86 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 60kg | 1:28.92 | - | 9 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | 110 | BM86 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 61.5kg | 1:29.65 | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 14/14 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | CUP | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Mxolisi Mbuto | 52kg | 2:06.31 | - | 13 |
| 37.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/11/2025 | 17 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:52.32 | - | 8 |
| 21.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/13 | 23/10/2025 | 33 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 59.5kg | 1:35.72 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 1:50.85 | - | 3 |
| 7.4L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well held at this track last start, finishing 11th in an Open over 1450m and beaten over 12 lengths at big odds. His previous run gives him a better platform, having won a BM96 at this venue by a length and a half from Secret Chord after firming from opening levels. He has placed twice from two tries around 2000m, so a return to that two-back form would make him a minor hope.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 03/10/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN | $48,120.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 58.5kg | 1:28.58 | - | 2 |
| 11.8L | $126.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Soft | Malesela Katjedi | 52.5kg | 1:40.96 | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 26 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:37.14 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/08/2026 | 33 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 52.5kg | 2:04.46 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 29/06/2026 | 22 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 2:07.91 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 07/06/2026 | 17 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 55.5kg | 1:37.94 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/16 | 21/05/2026 | 23 | BM84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 58kg | 1:21.69 | - | 13 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 28/04/2026 | 24 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:39.93 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/04/2026 | 23 | G2 OPEN | $42,120.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:24.85 | - | 4 |
| 9.4L | $67.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | 26 | BM96 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 52kg | 1:27.91 | - | 4 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | BM96 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 1:25.75 | - | 11 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |