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STORM CYCLONE (7) brings the clearest recent form after his Scottsville third, beaten just under two lengths by Wo Zai, and he has already placed at this distance from his only try. The five-week spacing is no concern given he is third-up and race fit, with his latest run rating as the strongest winning platform. MADRID (5) is the main danger: he was well-supported when fourth at Vaal and should be sharper again third-up, though his two runs still leave room for improvement. POGINI GREINE (2) has been unplaced in five starts, but his repeated fourths give him some minor claims if the class drop helps. STORMACT (1) is also third-up and has put two fourths together, yet the first attempt around 1600m is the point he has to answer.
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Weight: 60kgs
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Has put together two fourths this campaign, most recently beaten just under five lengths by Skitt Smiling in a MPLTE at Turffontein Inside. The start prior was sounder, when beaten just over two lengths over 1200m at the same venue. He is third-up and race fit, with a class drop in his favour, but the first attempt around 1600m is the main query. Shapes as a realistic place hope.
Last Starts 14 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 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Richard Fourie | 58kg | 1:31.01 | - | 9 |
| 4.9L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/09/2026 | 126 | MPLTE 3 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:13.88 | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $9.00 |
| 9/13 | 16/05/2026 | 18 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:07.32 | - | 13 |
| 13.4L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | 26 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Diego De Gouveia | 57kg | 1:10.53 | - | 5 |
| 0.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 02/04/2026 | 93 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 57kg | 0:57.37 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:58.00 | - | 1 |
| 17.7L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Finished fourth first-up at Turffontein Inside, but was beaten just over nine lengths by Lucky Awesome and was unwanted in the market. His previous run, also a fourth, had more merit when beaten four and a half lengths by Kovil at big odds. The class drop helps, but he is unplaced from three starts around 1600m, so the winning case still requires a lift.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/10/2026 | 79 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:29.59 | - | 4 |
| 9.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:39.41 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $67.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:29.48 | - | 9 |
| 11.9L | $13.50 |
| 7/9 | 11/06/2026 | 26 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:42.69 | - | 7 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
| 10/13 | 16/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:07.32 | - | 9 |
| 13.7L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
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Was safely held on debut at Vaal, finishing fourth in a 1200m MPLTE but beaten over 12 lengths by Kings Mountain after starting among the outsiders. He is entitled to take improvement from that first race experience, and the class drop is some help, but he has not raced around 1600m before. Has upside, though others bring stronger race form.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 01/10/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 59kg | 1:08.48 | - | 6 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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Made little impact on debut at Turffontein Inside, finishing last in a seven-runner MPLTE and beaten a long way by Lucky Awesome after being sent out at long odds. Barrier one gives him a tidier starting point and he comes from a respected stable, but the evidence from race day is thin. A much sharper second-up performance is required.
Last Starts 21 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 | - | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:29.59 | - | 7 |
| 30.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing fourth at Vaal, beaten just over six lengths by Be The One when well-supported near the top of betting. That market respect was a clear change from his debut, where he was unwanted and beaten over 12 lengths by Noble Saint. Third-up fitness and a class drop give him a better platform, and his natural speed can make him a genuine winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 22/09/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:38.18 | - | 3 |
| 6.1L | $3.25 |
| 5/13 | 03/09/2026 | - | MPLTE 3 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:23.93 | - | 3 |
| 12.2L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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Finished seventh on debut at Vaal over 1200m, beaten over 14 lengths by Kings Mountain after starting at big odds. The R1m buy may have more to offer with that first run behind him, and the class drop is a small positive, but he has not raced around 1600m before. On exposed form, he has a sizeable gap to close.
Last Starts 23 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 | 01/10/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:08.48 | - | 2 |
| 14.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after producing the strongest recent form reference, a Scottsville third behind Wo Zai when beaten just under two lengths on soft ground. That followed an eighth on debut at Greyville, so he has already taken a clear step forward within this campaign. He has placed at this distance, is third-up and race fit, and the class drop gives him the right profile to break through.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/09/2026 | 24 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Soft | A Mosaheb | 57.5kg | 1:38.12 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $13.50 |
| 8/11 | 28/08/2026 | - | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Soft | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 1:28.63 | - | 8 |
| 8.6L | $9.50 |