Turffontein Race 6 - Racing Today Mr 95 Open Hcp (3-Year-Olds)
BLUNDERBORE (9) Pulled away to win by a margin of over 4 1/2L last time at this venue and showing consistent performance in races. Displaying improvement over the past few runs. Must be considered. GOTTHETIGER (2) Competed in a tight contest last time here and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Gets a favourable draw. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. WALKINGINTHEWOODS (4) Came in 4th last start at this venue. Happy to overlook that run. K De Melo is a suitable booking. Goes close. KNIGHT HEIST (3) Fresh today after a break. Below par performance when 5th last time around here but solid career start. Dropping back to a shorter trip. Key player.

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Worked into fourth at this track last start in a FM BM73, beaten four and a half lengths behind On A Jet Plane after starting an outside chance in the betting. She had been last at Vaal over 1200m start prior, so the recent form still asks her to sharpen. Third-up, with weight relief and one win and three placings from six runs at this distance, she profiles as a genuine place hope rather than a dominant winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | BM73 FM | $8,750.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 59kg | 1:28.52 | - | 11 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/10/2026 | 67 | HCP 3 | $11,200.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:08.67 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/07/2026 | 21 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $64,430.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:38.72 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/07/2026 | 17 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:24.82 | - | 4 |
| 2.9L | $4.30 |
| 1/12 | 18/06/2026 | 19 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:23.18 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/12 | 30/05/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:25.79 | - | 2 |
| 2.9L | $3.80 |
| 3/11 | 16/05/2026 | 27 | MPLTE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 1:07.44 | - | 11 |
| 2.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:27.49 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:25.06 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | LR OPEN 2 | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 57kg | 0:58.04 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Returns off a five-week freshening after going within a neck of Duke Of Lorraine at this track over 1600m, where he was a firming odds-on favourite in a small field. He had earlier beaten Spirit Of Gabz at Turffontein Standside in a PLATE and is one from one around this distance. Second-up with strong market respect around him, he has the right profile to be a major player again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/10/2026 | 90 | HCP 3 | $11,200.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57.5kg | 1:40.99 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $1.91 |
| 1/9 | 05/07/2026 | 50 | PLATE 2 | $12,030.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 1:24.53 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.91 |
| 5/13 | 16/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:07.32 | - | 10 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after ending his last campaign with a fifth at this track in a RBH74, beaten eight and a half lengths behind Spirit Of Gabz. The earlier win at this venue over 1600m showed he has ability, and he has one win and one place from two starts with this jockey. Still, he is untried around 1450m and has to find a better level fresh.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/08/2026 | 66 | RBH74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 1:53.02 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 11/06/2026 | 26 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:42.69 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.80 |
| 3/13 | 16/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:07.32 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resumed with a sound fourth at this track in a CUP, beaten a length and a half behind Dads Dream after starting short odds-on favourite. His debut win at Vaal was much stronger, putting six and a half lengths on Dreadnought after being heavily backed. Second-up with Keagan De Melo back aboard and natural early speed, he has the quality and profile to take control of this race.
Last Starts 26 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 | 72 | CUP | $10,500.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 1:30.04 | - | 5 |
| 1.4L | $1.63 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59.5kg | 1:09.30 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.77 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Was safely held at this track last start in a BM84, finishing second last and beaten just over seven lengths behind Lone Horizon after being near the top of an open market. The win start prior over Purple Rain showed he can produce at this venue, and he has won at this distance. Third-up and suited back to 1450m, but his latest effort leaves him with a fair bit to turn around.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | BM84 | $10,500.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 52kg | 1:52.98 | - | 1 |
| 7.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 19/09/2026 | 76 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:31.64 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 7/9 | 05/07/2026 | 24 | PLATE 2 | $12,030.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:24.53 | - | 5 |
| 7.6L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:42.69 | - | 9 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Finished sixth at this track first-up in a PLATE, beaten four and a half lengths behind Radio Star at long odds. His start prior third behind Trojan Horse was more encouraging, beaten just over two lengths over 1600m. He is proven at this distance with one win and two placings from four tries, and the 2.5kg claim gives him a solid platform to improve into a winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/10/2026 | 115 | PLATE | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jacey Botes | 50.5kg | 1:29.74 | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/06/2026 | 22 | PLATE 2 | $12,030.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:40.46 | - | 4 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/06/2026 | 24 | OPEN 2 | $15,030.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:24.41 | - | 3 |
| 2.4L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $11,790.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:35.42 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 30/04/2026 | 33 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:41.49 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:23.41 | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:30.30 | - | 7 |
| 1.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | 65 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:12.08 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:58.00 | - | 5 |
| 16.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a two-month let-up after winning on debut at this track over 1200m, beating The Kid by a neck after firming near the top of an open market. That showed professionalism at the first attempt, and he receives weight relief with a 1.5kg claim. The query is the move to an untried 1450m, so he is a promising type but more a place hope until he proves the trip.
Last Starts 47 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 | 19/09/2026 | - | MPLTE 3 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:13.88 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 53kgs
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Comments
Broke through in emphatic style at this track last start, winning a MPLTE by just over five lengths from Uncle Bob as a firming odds-on favourite. He had also run second here start prior, beaten just over a length behind Skitt Smiling, so his three-start record has genuine substance. The light weight helps him carry that form forward, and he looks a sound placing chance in deeper company.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/10/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:31.05 | - | 10 |
| 5.1L | $1.67 |
| 2/10 | 10/10/2026 | 18 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:31.01 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:10.01 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after finishing fourth at this track in a RBH80, beaten five and a half lengths behind Set To Music in a five-runner field. He had won start prior at Turffontein Standside over 1100m, and his overall record of two wins and two places from six starts is respectable. The concern is 1450m, where he is unplaced from one try, so he has work to do fresh.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 16/08/2026 | 26 | RBH80 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 58kg | 1:12.38 | - | 4 |
| 5.4L | $3.00 |
| 1/4 | 21/07/2026 | 17 | PLATE 2 | $11,740.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:04.33 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.80 |
| 11/14 | 04/07/2026 | 30 | G2 OPEN 2 | $64,430.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:24.24 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/06/2026 | 117 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:12.92 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | 0:57.11 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 57.5kg | 1:10.81 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $51.00 |