Turffontein Race 8 - Next Tab Turffontein Racemeeting Saturday 24 October Mr 66 Hcp
COMMANDER OF ALL (8) earns top billing after a firmed-in BM66 win at Vaal, where he beat Spy Story by a length and confirmed he is in the right form cycle. His earlier run at this track was better than the market expected, and his record around 1800m gives him the right platform to hold that form. DISDAIN (1) is the clear danger after a dominant four-length MPLTE win at this track and distance as a well-supported favourite; the top weight is the one small concern, but he is lightly raced and Keagan De Melo stays aboard. KOVIL (3) has been around the mark at this venue, finishing just under a length from Duke Of Lorraine last time after also firming in betting, though 1800m is new territory for him. HAT FURIOUS (9) resumes with mixed last-campaign form, yet his close second at this venue two starts ago and a prior win around this distance keep him in the place-and-danger bracket.

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after a decisive first-up win at this track and distance, scoring by four lengths in MPLTE grade after firming into a well-supported favourite. His previous fourth behind Trojan Horse was sound enough given he was beaten only three and a half lengths at long odds. The top weight is a fair leveller, but he is lightly raced, proven under Keagan De Melo and profiles as a major winning threat.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/09/2026 | 68 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Keagan De Melo | 56kg | 1:57.39 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 29/06/2026 | 39 | PLATE 2 | $12,030.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 55.5kg | 1:40.46 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:22.23 | - | 4 |
| 16.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in both recent runs at this venue, finishing second last in a FM BM72 when beaten over 12 lengths after starting at long odds. The start prior was no better, also second last and well beaten in Open company after being unwanted in the market. She has placed around 1800m and has won at this track, but current form leaves her with plenty to find.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 27/09/2026 | 15 | BM72 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 58kg | 1:55.04 | - | 3 |
| 12.2L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/09/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:53.99 | - | 4 |
| 24.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/08/2026 | 28 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 61.5kg | 1:37.56 | - | 5 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | BM73 FM | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 2:06.82 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/07/2026 | 17 | BM74 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:39.80 | - | 8 |
| 5.7L | $13.50 |
| 1/12 | 29/06/2026 | 11 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 2:08.66 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 12/13 | 18/06/2026 | 23 | BM76 | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Jacey Botes | 49.5kg | 2:31.61 | - | 3 |
| 11.2L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/05/2026 | 26 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Jacey Botes | 49.5kg | 2:32.58 | - | 10 |
| 4.1L | $13.50 |
| 2/9 | 30/04/2026 | 7 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jacey Botes | 52.5kg | 1:41.03 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/13 | 23/04/2026 | 86 | BM78 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Jacey Botes | 52kg | 1:38.96 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/01/2026 | 10 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54kg | 1:36.41 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close at this track last start, finishing third to Duke Of Lorraine over 1600m and beaten just under a length after firming near the top of an open market. He had also been respected in betting when fourth to Palace Attack in NOV grade two runs ago. The new 1800m is the main question, but his record at this venue is solid and he looks one of the better winning chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 03/10/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $11,200.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Tristan Godden | 56kg | 1:40.99 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/09/2026 | 58 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 52kg | 1:40.59 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/07/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 60kg | 1:39.41 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/13 | 18/06/2026 | 33 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | A Mosaheb | 56kg | 1:22.94 | - | 9 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/13 | 16/05/2026 | 23 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:07.32 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Mxolisi Mbuto | 60kg | 0:58.08 | - | 3 |
| 13.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed some improvement when fifth to Berry Lancer in a BM66 at Vaal, beaten four and a half lengths after firming from bigger odds. That was a better run than his previous last at this track, where he finished well held behind Naretoi in Open company. Even so, two unplaced tries around 1800m and a wide draw leave him searching for a sharper finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 08/10/2026 | 26 | BM66 | $7,870.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Y Leung | 61.5kg | 1:22.02 | - | 2 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/09/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | 1:53.99 | - | 10 |
| 30.0L | $13.50 |
| 10/15 | 28/08/2026 | 15 | BM70 | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Soft | A Mosaheb | 55kg | 1:55.42 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/08/2026 | 23 | RBH80 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Y | Kyle Strydom | 55kg | 1:28.50 | - | 1 |
| 4.4L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/07/2026 | 10 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 53kg | 1:25.67 | - | 8 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/07/2026 | 16 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 59.5kg | 1:07.90 | - | 2 |
| 7.7L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/06/2026 | 18 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 56.5kg | 0:56.44 | - | 6 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/14 | 07/06/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 59kg | 1:07.22 | - | 11 |
| 0.6L | $13.50 |
| 7/13 | 26/05/2026 | 22 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 58.5kg | 0:56.13 | - | 2 |
| 6.4L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/05/2026 | 32 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Nkosithandile Ngqwangi | 60kg | 0:58.13 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/3 | 02/04/2026 | 5 | MPLTE | $4,040.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 60kg | 1:11.36 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form is below the level required, with a last placing behind Utsaah in a BM80 at this track following an eighth to Naretoi in Open company. He was beaten over 15 lengths in both, despite market interest two back. The veteran has plenty of 1800m experience and some old class, but his track-and-distance record is a clear sticking point for anything more than a rough place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/10/2026 | 21 | BM80 | $10,500.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 2:49.86 | - | 3 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished tenth behind Berry Lancer at Vaal last start, beaten just over seven lengths after easing near the top of an open market. His previous third to Commander Of All was more competitive, but that form line still leaves him behind one of the key chances here. He has won at this track, though the first attempt around 1800m asks him to find more than he showed last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 08/10/2026 | 21 | BM66 | $7,870.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | A Mosaheb | 57.5kg | 1:22.02 | - | 10 |
| 7.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 17/09/2026 | 21 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:24.31 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $13.50 |
| 3/10 | 27/08/2026 | 19 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | A Mosaheb | 53kg | 1:37.56 | - | 4 |
| 3.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/08/2026 | 118 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 57kg | 1:26.62 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 12/04/2026 | 52 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58kg | 1:26.66 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/02/2026 | 18 | BM80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 1:27.89 | - | 7 |
| 11.3L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 01/02/2026 | 5 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 56.5kg | 1:25.86 | - | 7 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | 1:36.41 | - | 1 |
| 5.2L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 08/01/2026 | 46 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 52kg | 1:08.54 | - | 9 |
| 14.4L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/11/2025 | 26 | CUP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53kg | 1:21.69 | - | 7 |
| 20.6L | $51.00 |
| 10/13 | 28/10/2025 | 59 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:08.97 | - | 2 |
| 11.7L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months following a sixth at Vaal, where he was beaten nine and a half lengths in BM66 grade after firming from a bigger opening quote. His run prior was a fifth at this track in BM72 company. He has won around 1800m and the apprentice claim is useful, although an unplaced record from four starts at this venue tempers confidence to place level.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 2:03.35 | - | 8 |
| 9.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 55.5kg | 2:48.79 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $13.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | HCP | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | A Mosaheb | 51kg | 2:03.61 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/13 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | BM76 | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 51.5kg | 2:31.61 | - | 13 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 55.5kg | 1:44.79 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |
| 9/16 | 21/05/2026 | 126 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58kg | 1:22.11 | - | 15 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/11 | 15/01/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56kg | 2:30.60 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $67.00 |
| 12/12 | 01/01/2026 | 21 | RBH66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:53.99 | - | 8 |
| 18.5L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/12/2025 | 70 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:37.67 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/10/2025 | 30 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 53kg | 1:48.65 | - | 5 |
| 15.7L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/09/2025 | 7 | RBH66 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 2:04.91 | - | 8 |
| 8.1L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks following a strong BM66 win at Vaal, where he beat Spy Story by a length after firming from bigger odds. His prior seventh at this track was better than it reads, beaten just over three lengths in Open company when unwanted in the market. With a win and a placing from three previous starts around 1800m, he has the right form and distance profile to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Jason Gates | 53.5kg | 1:24.31 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/09/2026 | 24 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 52kg | 1:31.05 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/14 | 19/08/2026 | 18 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 1:36.35 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Jacey Botes | 49.5kg | 1:25.59 | - | 10 |
| 11.7L | $76.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/07/2026 | 16 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 1:39.38 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 25/06/2026 | 30 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 55.5kg | 1:36.86 | - | 11 |
| 5.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/05/2026 | 19 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Chase Maujean | 55.5kg | 1:49.25 | - | 4 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Y | Jason Gates | 52kg | 1:31.05 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/04/2026 | 42 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jason Gates | 52kg | 1:41.03 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | BM70 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jason Gates | 54kg | 1:30.74 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/14 | 12/03/2026 | 26 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Soft | Jason Gates | 56kg | 1:29.88 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after four months having ended last campaign with a plain sixth in BM74 grade at Turffontein Standside, beaten over 11 lengths as an easing favourite. The run prior is the more relevant piece, a second at this venue when beaten just over a length in BM66 company. He has won around 1800m and has enough back form to be a genuine placing chance fresh.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/07/2026 | 22 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 51kg | 2:05.95 | - | 7 |
| 11.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 29/06/2026 | 67 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 54.5kg | 2:08.66 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Mxolisi Mbuto | 53.5kg | 2:05.88 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 9/11 | 31/03/2026 | 5 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 54.5kg | 2:01.81 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/03/2026 | 53 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Soft | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 2:34.93 | - | 6 |
| 5.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/02/2026 | 31 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:53.57 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 01/01/2026 | 70 | RBH66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:53.99 | - | 12 |
| 3.7L | $15.00 |
| 3/13 | 23/10/2025 | 51 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55kg | 2:02.97 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 02/09/2025 | 26 | RBH66 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55kg | 2:04.91 | - | 2 |
| 2.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/08/2025 | 14 | RBH68 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 2:36.01 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/07/2025 | 35 | RBH64 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59kg | 2:05.00 | - | 8 |
| 7.4L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has not threatened in two recent Vaal runs, finishing seventh behind Berry Lancer in BM66 grade after being backed and eighth to Noble Saint in BM74 company when unwanted in betting. The weight relief is helpful and he can use his early speed, but he has not raced around 1800m before and recent form demands a clear turnaround.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | BM66 | $7,870.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:22.02 | - | 12 |
| 6.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/11 | 01/10/2026 | 19 | BM74 | $8,750.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kendall Minnie | 55kg | 1:22.28 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/09/2026 | 24 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 1:40.59 | - | 6 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/14 | 19/08/2026 | 27 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55.5kg | 1:36.35 | - | 14 |
| 13.5L | $13.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Phenisile Mongqawa | 56kg | 1:31.13 | - | 7 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/06/2026 | 11 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54.5kg | 1:29.48 | - | 6 |
| 7.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:26.73 | - | 4 |
| 3.4L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/05/2026 | 9 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:25.79 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/05/2026 | 23 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:22.23 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/04/2026 | 94 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57kg | 1:10.53 | - | 4 |
| 10.2L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:10.81 | - | 8 |
| 13.9L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished ninth behind Berry Lancer at Vaal last start, beaten six and a half lengths at generous odds. His previous fifth at this track in Open company was stronger, only two and a half lengths from Jack's Legacy and ahead of Commander Of All that day. The 1800m record is limited and unplaced, but that prior local run gives him a genuine minor-placing profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 08/10/2026 | 26 | BM66 | $7,870.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 54.5kg | 1:22.02 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 1:31.05 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | A Mosaheb | 52kg | 1:23.30 | - | 11 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/08/2026 | 11 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 1:10.38 | - | 5 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/08/2026 | 45 | RBH66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 55.5kg | 1:13.55 | - | 10 |
| 4.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 55kg | 1:10.11 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/12 | 25/06/2026 | 35 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 1:36.86 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $34.00 |
| 10/16 | 21/05/2026 | 39 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 1:22.11 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/04/2026 | 24 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 1:26.66 | - | 1 |
| 2.6L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | BM70 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 52kg | 1:30.74 | - | 3 |
| 12.0L | $101.00 |
| 13/14 | 12/03/2026 | 54 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 52kg | 1:29.88 | - | 6 |
| 11.2L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing last at Vaal, well beaten by 23 lengths behind Itsnowornever. His previous third behind the same winner was better, though still beaten just over eight lengths. He has a deep record at 1800m and has placed several times at this track, but the latest defeat is hard to overlook and he must lift sharply.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 03/09/2026 | 35 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 54kg | 2:04.32 | - | 8 |
| 22.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 54.5kg | 2:03.35 | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/10 | 16/07/2026 | 17 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Jason Gates | 52kg | 2:48.79 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/06/2026 | 11 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 56kg | 2:08.66 | - | 9 |
| 5.1L | $26.00 |
| 11/13 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | BM76 | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 2:31.61 | - | 12 |
| 9.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/05/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | 1:44.79 | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 16/05/2026 | 27 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 52.5kg | 2:07.06 | - | 11 |
| 10.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/04/2026 | 24 | BM76 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Jarryd Penny | 52kg | 1:55.15 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/12 | 26/03/2026 | 35 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Soft | Jarryd Penny | 53.5kg | 2:34.93 | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/14 | 19/02/2026 | 18 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 53.5kg | 2:06.90 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/11 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 56.5kg | 1:53.57 | - | 9 |
| 1.4L | $26.00 |