Turffontein Race 6 - Black Chrome Mine Middle Stakes
TOMYRIS (1) Narrowly denied a win last time here and gets a favourable alley. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this preparation but rises in weight. Worth strong consideration. QUICKFREEZE (6) Threw down a serious challenge last run at this venue but goes up in weight. Expecting to settle positively. Must respect in this event. DUCHESS OF PALOMA (11) First up from a break of 21 weeks and finished 3rd first up last preparation at Vaal. Change in trainer and stepping down to a lower level. Dropping in distance. Must be considered. ORANGE COUNTY (2) Came in 4th last run at Vaal but has a positive draw. Likely to settle back in the field. Gets some weight taken off. Strong chance.

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Narrowly missed at Turffontein Standside last time when second to Kubu, beaten a long neck after firming into a well-supported favourite. That followed a dominant FM BM91 win at this track, where she beat Future Date by just under four lengths. With two wins and two placings from six runs around 1800m, she has the right form and conditions to take serious holding out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 31/10/2026 | 34 | LR HCP FM | $17,500.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55.5kg | 1:50.22 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/09/2026 | 63 | BM91 FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60.5kg | 1:53.98 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/07/2026 | 22 | G2 OPEN FM | $42,960.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 55kg | 2:05.63 | - | 10 |
| 5.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/11 | 04/07/2026 | 6 | G3 HCP | $25,770.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good | Nicholas Patel | 52kg | 2:14.93 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $101.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2026 | 39 | BM98 FM | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Y | Nicholas Patel | 57.5kg | 1:38.71 | - | 8 |
| 1.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 20/05/2026 | 21 | OPEN FM | $12,640.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 1:34.04 | - | 3 |
| 4.1L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 29/04/2026 | 24 | OPEN FM | $12,640.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | Y | Nicholas Patel | 58.5kg | 1:31.45 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 05/04/2026 | 25 | OPEN FM | $15,590.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Y | Nicholas Patel | 58.5kg | 1:46.32 | - | 9 |
| 0.4L | $13.50 |
| 7/7 | 11/03/2026 | 24 | OPEN FM | $10,950.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:36.75 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/13 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 54kg | 1:30.72 | - | 2 |
| 3.1L | $8.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/01/2026 | 30 | OPEN FM | $10,952.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:07.79 | - | 12 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked home fairly when fourth at Vaal first-up in BM84 grade, beaten just under six lengths after easing in an open market. His previous run was stronger, winning a BM84 at this track over 2000m from Guerilla Warfare. The drop to 54kg helps and he is proven around this distance, so he profiles as a genuine place chance rather than a clear win pick.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 03/11/2026 | 66 | BM84 | $13,620.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 61.5kg | 2:03.42 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/08/2026 | 28 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 2:08.94 | - | 8 |
| 1.7L | $4.50 |
| 8/9 | 01/08/2026 | 23 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | 1:38.68 | - | 7 |
| 11.1L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | 44 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jacey Botes | 49.5kg | 1:37.55 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/05/2026 | 19 | BM84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:49.40 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/05/2026 | 18 | BM86 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Jacey Botes | 55.5kg | 1:41.48 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $2.50 |
| 1/11 | 19/04/2026 | 19 | BM76 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Jacey Botes | 58kg | 1:55.15 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/03/2026 | 33 | BM86 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 1:33.83 | - | 11 |
| 3.4L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 26/02/2026 | 12 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jacey Botes | 55.5kg | 1:38.86 | - | 7 |
| 1.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/02/2026 | 273 | BM96 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Jacey Botes | 49.5kg | 1:25.75 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/14 | 17/05/2025 | 16 | RBH80 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:38.65 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fourth at Turffontein Standside last start, beaten just under six lengths by Positive Attitude after starting among the outsiders. Two back he was sixth at this venue and beaten just under seven lengths, so recent margins leave him with work to do. The weight relief and return of a winning rider are positives, but he looks more a placing hope if he sharpens up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/10/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN | $21,870.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 2:33.96 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 03/10/2026 | 58 | OPEN | $11,810.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 56kg | 1:52.33 | - | 2 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/08/2026 | 28 | BM90 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 2800m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 3:01.24 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 09/07/2026 | 12 | BM90 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 56.5kg | 2:45.68 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/06/2026 | 37 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | 2:33.02 | - | 4 |
| 0.6L | $3.25 |
| 3/8 | 21/05/2026 | 42 | BM86 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 58kg | 2:29.35 | - | 2 |
| 4.7L | $4.50 |
| 7/10 | 09/04/2026 | 114 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 49.5kg | 2:08.55 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/12/2025 | 17 | RBH86 | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Callan Murray | 59kg | 2:36.54 | - | 5 |
| 9.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | HCP | $29,486.00 | Turffontein | 3200m | Y | Nathan Klink | 50kg | 3:33.10 | - | 4 |
| 16.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/11/2025 | 20 | OPEN | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Y | Nathan Klink | 54kg | 2:37.98 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 12/10/2025 | 16 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:57.13 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a better run than it first reads, finishing fifth in a BM84 at this track after attracting support at long odds and being beaten four and a half lengths. He drops sharply from 61kg to 51kg, has won at this venue, and profiles well on his past 12-month figures. With the class drop also in his favour, he gets a strong opportunity to turn recent form around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/10/2026 | 21 | BM84 | $10,500.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 61kg | 1:39.58 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 01/10/2026 | 26 | OPEN | $11,810.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 54kg | 1:26.86 | - | 2 |
| 6.6L | $13.50 |
| 5/9 | 05/09/2026 | 13 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:40.96 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 23/08/2026 | 29 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 57kg | 1:34.86 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $13.50 |
| 7/12 | 25/07/2026 | 308 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:23.50 | - | 10 |
| 6.8L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | HCP0-105 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:37.32 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/13 | 23/08/2025 | 42 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:28.37 | - | 12 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/07/2025 | 27 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:38.95 | - | 3 |
| 0.9L | $4.30 |
| 5/11 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | RBH100 | $11,790.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:37.18 | - | 9 |
| 4.4L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/05/2025 | 34 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:38.49 | - | 1 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/04/2025 | 92 | OPEN | $19,630.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 53.5kg | 1:46.93 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-month break after ending last campaign with a Greyville CUP win, beating Ahead Of The Facts by two and a half lengths at generous odds. He had earlier run fourth in a TRPHY at Turffontein Standside, so there is useful back-form in the profile. Even so, resuming under these conditions asks him to bring that level back straight away, and others look safer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 30/05/2026 | 20 | LR CUP | $18,960.00 | Greyville | 2400m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 52kg | 2:29.29 | - | 1 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/05/2026 | 31 | TRPHY | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 54kg | 1:55.54 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/04/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 54kg | 2:08.55 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | 60 | PLATE | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Y | Wesley Marwing | 61kg | 1:44.87 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/01/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 2:02.65 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/01/2026 | 38 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 2:05.88 | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Callan Murray | 61kg | 2:05.98 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/11/2025 | 11 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Serino Moodley | 52kg | 2:03.49 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/11/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Callan Murray | 59.5kg | 1:40.02 | - | 7 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/10/2025 | 24 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 63.5kg | 2:01.63 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 20/09/2025 | 34 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | R A Venniker | 58.5kg | 1:37.92 | - | 8 |
| 5.1L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close at Turffontein Standside last start, finishing third to Sunset Riot and beaten only a neck after attracting support despite long odds. His overall record is sound, with three wins and three placings from ten starts, but this is his first run around 1800m. If he sees it out, his latest effort is good enough to put him in the minor-money picture.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 31/10/2026 | 42 | HCP | $17,500.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52.5kg | 1:38.78 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/09/2026 | 56 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:28.45 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 25/07/2026 | 23 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:23.50 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/07/2026 | 14 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:36.23 | - | 1 |
| 1.4L | $3.80 |
| 5/15 | 18/06/2026 | 49 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:21.63 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 30/04/2026 | 77 | BM96 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | - | 8 |
| 5.6L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:28.01 | - | 6 |
| 2.7L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 27/01/2026 | 12 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54.5kg | 1:25.92 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 15/01/2026 | 26 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:08.73 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.31 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after two solid Vaal seconds, the latest in BM96 company when beaten a length and a half by Best Candidate at long odds. He had also been backed near the top of an open market the run prior, so the form has depth. His 1800m record is heavy on placings rather than wins, but he is going well enough to be a key winning chance.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 17/09/2026 | 29 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | 2:04.07 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/08/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 56kg | 1:51.02 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/08/2026 | 28 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 2:04.46 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $9.00 |
| 11/11 | 04/07/2026 | 30 | G3 HCP | $25,770.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good | Jason Gates | 52kg | 2:14.93 | - | 9 |
| 10.9L | $101.00 |
| 2/12 | 04/06/2026 | 25 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | 2:05.74 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 10/05/2026 | 31 | BM96 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 1:54.63 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 2/10 | 09/04/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 2:08.55 | - | 2 |
| 0.9L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 31/03/2026 | 45 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 56kg | 1:27.33 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/02/2026 | 18 | G3 OPEN | $33,700.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Denis Schwarz | 57kg | 1:53.77 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/01/2026 | 38 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 2:02.65 | - | 6 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/12/2025 | 16 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 59.5kg | 1:27.43 | - | 9 |
| 2.9L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Only just missed at Turffontein Standside last start, running second to Sunset Riot and beaten a nose at generous odds. That was a clear step back in the right direction after he finished last in a small BM96 field at this track, albeit beaten only three lengths. His recent 12-month record is solid, but his record at this venue keeps him in the place bracket.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 31/10/2026 | 9 | HCP | $17,500.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 53kg | 1:38.78 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/10/2026 | 21 | BM96 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 2:08.52 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a six-week freshening following a poor run at this track, where he finished second last and was beaten over 12 lengths at big odds. His start prior at Vaal was better when second in BM90 grade, and he does have a respectable record at this venue and distance. The issue is producing that better form again, because his latest run leaves him with plenty to repair.
Last Starts 42 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 | 03/10/2026 | 58 | OPEN | $11,810.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 54kg | 1:52.33 | - | 8 |
| 12.4L | $126.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/08/2026 | 12 | BM90 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 2800m | Good | Chase Maujean | 59.5kg | 3:01.24 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $13.50 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2026 | 28 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 61.5kg | 2:04.61 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/06/2026 | 23 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 2:33.02 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 12/12 | 04/06/2026 | 37 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 58.5kg | 2:05.74 | - | 5 |
| 15.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/04/2026 | 7 | LR OPEN | $33,700.00 | Turffontein | 3200m | Y | Chase Maujean | 52kg | 3:32.99 | - | 4 |
| 9.1L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/04/2026 | 38 | BM86 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 63kg | 2:33.58 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 6/13 | 14/03/2026 | 23 | LR HCP | $18,960.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 54kg | 2:32.69 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $13.50 |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | 18 | BM86 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61.5kg | 2:46.88 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/02/2026 | 5 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 2:33.49 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/01/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 2:02.65 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in both runs this campaign, finishing last at Durbanville most recently and beaten over 11 lengths at long odds. The run prior was no better, also last at Durbanville and beaten over 12 lengths. He gets weight relief and is third-up, but the recent form is a long way short of what is required to trouble the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 21/10/2026 | 25 | OPEN | $12,250.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Y | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:40.36 | - | 2 |
| 11.1L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2026 | 84 | LR TRPHY 4 | $19,330.00 | Durbanville | 2000m | Good | Oswald Noach | 57kg | 2:01.48 | - | 7 |
| 11.7L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 04/07/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN | $25,770.00 | Greyville | 3000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 52.5kg | 3:11.88 | - | 8 |
| 22.8L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 30/05/2026 | 60 | LR CUP | $18,960.00 | Greyville | 2400m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 52kg | 2:29.29 | - | 10 |
| 19.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/03/2026 | 58 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 54kg | 1:27.33 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/02/2026 | 47 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 52.5kg | 2:33.49 | - | 2 |
| 3.1L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 16/12/2025 | 26 | RBH86 | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 57kg | 2:36.54 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.65 |
| 2/9 | 20/11/2025 | 11 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Jarryd Penny | 52kg | 2:03.49 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 09/11/2025 | 31 | OPEN | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Jarryd Penny | 57kg | 1:40.02 | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 09/10/2025 | 126 | HCP | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 53.5kg | 1:35.06 | - | 3 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/06/2025 | 19 | RBH82 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | J Penny | 58.5kg | 2:44.02 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after finishing second last at Greyville, beaten just over eight lengths, following a much closer sixth there when beaten a length and a half. Her record around 1800m is excellent, with three wins from three starts, and she has also performed well at this track. Fresh, however, she still has to convert those positives into race-day sharpness.
Last Starts 147 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 | 20/06/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN FM | $25,770.00 | Greyville | 2400m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 57kg | 2:32.76 | - | 4 |
| 8.4L | $11.00 |
| 6/11 | 02/05/2026 | 58 | LR CUP FM | $16,850.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Y | Callan Murray | 57kg | 2:05.39 | - | 11 |
| 1.4L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | BM92 FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:53.05 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.65 |
| 1/9 | 05/02/2026 | 49 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:51.69 | - | 1 |
| 4.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 55.5kg | 2:03.85 | - | 2 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 35 | HCP FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:52.68 | - | 6 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 30/10/2025 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:39.60 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | 11 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:29.77 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 30/09/2025 | 162 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Marco Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:10.29 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/04/2025 | 30 | MPLATE FM | $8,730.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:06.64 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/03/2025 | 39 | MPLTE | $10,910.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luke Coleman | 59.5kg | 1:16.62 | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth in a small BM96 at this track last start, beaten just under three lengths at big odds, which was more competitive than his market expected. Before that he was fourth at this venue over 1450m after being unwanted in betting. The class drop and weight relief are useful, but he has been unplaced in four starts across the past 12 months and must do more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 22/10/2026 | 33 | BM96 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 2:08.52 | - | 4 |
| 2.9L | $26.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Q Ngcobo
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a solid third at this track, beaten just over a length by Calla Lagoon despite being unwanted in the market. His track-and-distance record is the major positive, with three wins and three placings from eight starts, and the 4kg claim helps offset the big weight. From the wide draw he profiles as an each-way chance if he gets the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 10/10/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $13,120.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54kg | 1:37.78 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/09/2026 | 31 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:52.85 | - | 4 |
| 11.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/08/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 59.5kg | 1:51.02 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/08/2026 | 34 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:51.87 | - | 3 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/07/2026 | 50 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 52.5kg | 1:53.97 | - | 3 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 7/12 | 16/05/2026 | 37 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 60.5kg | 1:38.35 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/04/2026 | 26 | HCP | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56.5kg | 1:38.58 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/03/2026 | 30 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 51.5kg | 1:49.94 | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/02/2026 | 19 | OPEN | $13,060.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 61kg | 1:51.24 | - | 8 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/01/2026 | 44 | HCP | $21,061.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 55kg | 1:50.83 | - | 4 |
| 30.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/12/2025 | 56 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 60.5kg | 1:51.92 | - | 4 |
| 4.9L | $21.00 |