Turffontein Race 3 - Tickets At Howler For The Betway Summer Cup Pinnacle Stakes
INDIAN OCEAN (5) is the horse to beat after a strong second-up effort at Turffontein Inside, finishing second in a 2200m race at big odds, only a length behind the winner. She returns to her preferred distance of 2000m, boasting two wins and one placing in five starts here, with just 50kg on her back third-up. TOP FLOOR (6) has been competitive in both runs since returning, most recently a fourth in a BM80 over 2600m as a well-supported favorite. The class drop and 50kg keeping him in contention, though 2000m is untested for him. ALADDIN'S LAMP (3) was disappointing first-up at Turffontein Inside, but his solid record at this distance makes him a valid place contender if he rebounds. PALACE PRINCE (4) comes off a win here over 1800m, but his latest third was distant, and this being his first attempt at 2000m puts him in a supporting role unless he significantly improves.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a six-month spell after ending last campaign with fourth at Greyville, beaten just under a length behind Isivivane at long odds. He had also run third at this track, again beaten just under a length, after being notably firm in betting. The 2000m record is sound, with two wins and three placings from seven starts around the trip, but resuming without a recent race run leaves him more a place prospect than a clear winning play.
Last Starts 168 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 | 09/05/2026 | 11 | G3 OPEN | $42,120.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:58.95 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/04/2026 | 24 | G2 OPEN | $42,120.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 58kg | 2:06.43 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $168,490.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 2:04.34 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:49.94 | - | 7 |
| 2.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $33,700.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:53.77 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $4.30 |
| 8/10 | 24/01/2026 | 56 | HCP | $21,061.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:50.83 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/20 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | G1 CUP | $505,476.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 2:07.32 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/11/2025 | 10 | G3 OPEN | $42,123.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 51kg | 1:51.45 | - | 3 |
| 1.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 30/10/2025 | 28 | HCP | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 2:05.47 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/10/2025 | 46 | CUP | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:48.84 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | RBH90 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | 2:05.44 | - | 9 |
| 0.7L | $1.83 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 56kgs
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Had a fair bit to find first-up when seventh at Turffontein Inside over 1600m, beaten six and a half lengths behind Calla Lagoon after starting at big odds, and there was no clear excuse in the run. The stronger part of his case is the return to 2000m, where his overall record is good and he is two wins and one placing from three starts at this track and distance. That makes him a genuine place hope if the latest run has brought him on.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 10/10/2026 | 98 | OPEN | $13,120.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:37.78 | - | 9 |
| 6.7L | $41.00 |
| 11/18 | 04/07/2026 | 27 | G1 OPEN | $859,110.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 53kg | 2:13.48 | - | 18 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/06/2026 | 40 | G3 OPEN | $21,480.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Callan Murray | 54kg | 1:51.04 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 28/04/2026 | 24 | LR OPEN | $33,700.00 | Turffontein | 3200m | Y | Callan Murray | 56kg | 3:32.99 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | LR CUP | $25,270.00 | Turffontein | 2850m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 3:04.23 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/13 | 14/03/2026 | 62 | LR HCP | $18,960.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Callan Murray | 59.5kg | 2:32.69 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 11/01/2026 | 43 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Callan Murray | 54kg | 2:05.88 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/14 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | CUP | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 52kg | 2:06.31 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/11/2025 | 10 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Callan Murray | 53.5kg | 1:52.32 | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/10/2025 | 103 | CUP | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 56kg | 1:29.14 | - | 7 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 19/07/2025 | 26 | HCP0-105 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Callan Murray | 54kg | 2:32.59 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $1.87 |
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 54kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing third at Turffontein Inside over 1800m, but he was beaten over 13 lengths behind Drumnadrochit after easing near the top of betting. The run prior was far stronger, winning at this track over 1800m by just over four lengths from Fire 'N Flames as a well-supported favourite. He gets weight relief and has barrier 2, though 2000m is untried and he has to rebound sharply.
Last Starts 35 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 | 19/09/2026 | 42 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:52.85 | - | 6 |
| 12.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 08/08/2026 | 30 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Jason Gates | 50kg | 1:51.87 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/07/2026 | 19 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:37.55 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | OPEN 3U | $55,840.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 58.5kg | 1:39.15 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/11 | 07/06/2026 | 38 | OPEN 3 | $17,180.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 60kg | 1:36.43 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 30/04/2026 | 30 | BM96 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 61.5kg | 1:09.03 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 31/03/2026 | 26 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:27.33 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/03/2026 | 19 | HCP 3 | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 62.5kg | 1:10.52 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | HCP | $13,060.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:08.45 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:21.72 | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 59.5kg | 1:27.43 | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops in class after finishing fourth in a BM80 over 2600m at Turffontein Inside, beaten five lengths behind Utsaah when a well-supported favourite. Two back he was fifth in a NOV over 1600m, also beaten five lengths, so the recent form is solid rather than dominant. The 50kg helps and he is race fit, but 2000m is new territory and he looks better placed as a genuine placing chance than a standout win hope.
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 | 21 | BM80 | $10,500.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 2:49.86 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
| 5/7 | 12/09/2026 | 9 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:40.59 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 03/09/2026 | 182 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:37.23 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:39.78 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.36 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 278 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:39.33 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:08.28 | - | 1 |
| 5.4L | $3.80 |