Vaal Race 7 - Tab Telebet 011 074 0300 Mr 108 Hcp
TROMBOLINES (4) Honest race when 3rd last run at Turffontein and gets a reduction in weight. Has plenty of early speed. Producing consistent results this preparation. Must respect. SECRET CHORD (10) Was all too good winning by 1L last run at the track. Undefeated last 2 starts. Should go close. IMMEDIATE EDGE (7) Average effort when 9th last time at Turffontein. Underrated. TINTIN (12) First up from a break of 18 weeks and looked good when 2nd first up last preparation at Turffontein. Will be facing a significant drop in distance. This field suits.

Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after finishing last in an Open over 1000m at Turffontein Inside, beaten just under seven lengths by Antonio Gaudi at generous odds. His previous run was better, a fifth at Turffontein Standside when beaten two and a half lengths by Kisshoten. The return to 1450m suits on his one win and three placings from five tries, but he must lift sharply.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 15/10/2026 | 130 | OPEN | $11,810.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 63kg | 0:58.86 | - | 6 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/06/2026 | 38 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 54kg | 1:23.91 | - | 7 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/04/2026 | 243 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 62kg | 1:26.67 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 30/08/2025 | 55 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:10.02 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/07/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $21,060.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:52.20 | - | 2 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/06/2025 | 43 | OPEN 3 | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:38.07 | - | 4 |
| 0.9L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 26/04/2025 | 35 | OPEN | $13,960.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:40.58 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2025 | 25 | GPLATE | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:39.71 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 25/02/2025 | 212 | RBH100 3 | $9,320.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Ryan Munger | 55kg | 1:25.26 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 14/14 | 28/07/2024 | 21 | G1 OPEN 2 | $81,830.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:36.26 | - | 7 |
| 32.9L | $81.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/07/2024 | 15 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:38.92 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a better run than the market expected when fourth at Greyville Aw, beaten three and a half lengths by French Trip after being unwanted in betting. Drawn to use his natural speed from barrier 2 and drops to 52kg with the 2.5kg claim. Two wins and one place from five starts at this track and distance is the key pointer, and that proven profile makes him the one to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/10/2026 | 103 | OPEN | $13,120.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Dezahn Louw | 57kg | 1:22.01 | - | 7 |
| 3.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/07/2026 | 21 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:24.63 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 12/14 | 14/06/2026 | 19 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 56.5kg | 1:07.08 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 26/05/2026 | 26 | BM96 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 56.5kg | 0:56.37 | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/04/2026 | 42 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 1:26.67 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 19/03/2026 | 54 | BM86 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 55.5kg | 1:29.65 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 49.5kg | 1:21.72 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/01/2026 | 26 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59.5kg | 1:23.32 | - | 1 |
| 7.4L | $6.50 |
| 12/21 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | HCP | $42,123.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 52kg | 1:26.14 | - | 15 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/11/2025 | 28 | CUP | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:30.52 | - | 8 |
| 3.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2025 | 40 | CUP | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 52kg | 1:29.14 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was second last in a Handicap over 1600m at Turffontein Standside last start, beaten just under nine lengths by Sunset Riot and unwanted in the market. He had been sixth in a CUP at this track before that, beaten two and a half lengths by Truth at huge odds. Craig Zackey knows him well, but recent form leaves him with plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 31/10/2026 | 23 | HCP | $17,500.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jacey Botes | 55kg | 1:38.78 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/10/2026 | 16 | CUP | $13,120.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Good | Jacey Botes | 52kg | 1:01.02 | - | 11 |
| 2.7L | $126.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/09/2026 | 107 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 59.5kg | 1:08.68 | - | 5 |
| 14.3L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 52kg | 1:23.91 | - | 2 |
| 35.1L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/05/2026 | 40 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Jacey Botes | 49.5kg | 1:26.99 | - | 1 |
| 7.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 31/03/2026 | 26 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:27.33 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/03/2026 | 42 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:38.62 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/01/2026 | 33 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 52.5kg | 1:24.37 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/21 | 20/12/2025 | 39 | HCP | $42,123.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 57.5kg | 1:26.14 | - | 17 |
| 1.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/12 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | CUP | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Girish Samo-Burthia | 59.5kg | 1:08.13 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/10/2025 | 30 | CUP | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 55.5kg | 1:29.14 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up in strong form, having placed at his past two starts over 1200m at Turffontein Inside. He was beaten a head by Precocious, then third to Griselda as the well-supported favourite in a GPLATE. The 1450m is ideal on his two wins and one place from three attempts, and the weight relief gives him a genuine winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 10/10/2026 | 28 | GPLATE | $9,620.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:12.44 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/09/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:12.86 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/08/2026 | 17 | BM95 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 57.5kg | 1:39.12 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 22/07/2026 | 25 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:23.58 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.72 |
| 2/10 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:23.58 | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 10/14 | 14/06/2026 | 127 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 54.5kg | 1:07.08 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 56.5kg | 1:38.21 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/01/2026 | 25 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Callan Murray | 60.5kg | 1:43.07 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:27.20 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.63 |
| 2/7 | 16/12/2025 | - | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:08.68 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been admirably consistent this campaign, most recently third at Greyville over 1600m when beaten just over a length by In A Timely Manner as an outside chance in betting. That followed another third in a BM96 at Turffontein Inside when firm and favourite. The trip back to 1450m is the only real query, but he has won at it and his current form reads strongly.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 25/10/2026 | 50 | OPEN | $13,120.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58.5kg | 1:35.25 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $13.50 |
| 3/9 | 05/09/2026 | 28 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | 1:40.96 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | 18 | BM95 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 1:39.12 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/07/2026 | 10 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60.5kg | 1:25.67 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/07/2026 | 34 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54.5kg | 1:51.03 | - | 1 |
| 0.7L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 1:37.94 | - | 2 |
| 7.2L | $13.50 |
| 6/8 | 16/05/2026 | 12 | BM88 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 58.5kg | 2:09.22 | - | 4 |
| 6.7L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 04/05/2026 | 25 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Phenisile Mongqawa | 62kg | 2:04.93 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | BM81 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 59.5kg | 2:08.83 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 26/03/2026 | 54 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Chase Maujean | 56kg | 1:49.85 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $9.00 |
| 13/13 | 31/01/2026 | 27 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 2:04.43 | - | 5 |
| 14.7L | $21.00 |

Jockey: ...............
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week let-up after finishing fourth at this track, beaten three lengths by Secret Chord as a firming favourite. He had chased the same horse home in a BM95 here the start prior, beaten just over a length in a small field. His two wins and six placings from eleven starts at this track and distance point to a reliable place profile rather than a standout winning case.
Last Starts 41 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 | 01/10/2026 | 43 | OPEN | $11,810.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:26.86 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/5 | 19/08/2026 | 11 | BM95 | $11,170.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59.5kg | 1:23.32 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.25 |
| 4/8 | 08/08/2026 | 34 | BM95 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:39.12 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/07/2026 | 17 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:24.63 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/15 | 18/06/2026 | 105 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | 1:21.63 | - | 13 |
| 1.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/03/2026 | 75 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:38.62 | - | 10 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 10/21 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | HCP | $42,123.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:26.14 | - | 20 |
| 3.9L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:29.05 | - | 7 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/11/2025 | 51 | PLATE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:21.29 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/14 | 30/09/2025 | 10 | RBH100 | $11,790.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:23.20 | - | 10 |
| 2.2L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/09/2025 | 18 | HCP0-105 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 54kg | 1:37.32 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a ninth at Turffontein Standside, beaten four and a half lengths by Sunset Riot after firming from opening levels. His previous run was in the G1 Durban July at Greyville, where he was beaten over 12 lengths by The Real Prince, so the class of his background is clear. Four wins from eight starts commands respect, but he profiles as a place hope until he sharpens second-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 31/10/2026 | 483 | HCP | $17,500.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:38.78 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 15/18 | 05/07/2025 | 27 | G1 OPEN | $421,230.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good Soft | Callan Murray | 53kg | 2:14.22 | - | 10 |
| 11.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 08/06/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN | $21,060.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:50.83 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.91 |
| 2/11 | 11/05/2025 | 43 | OPEN 3 | $14,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60.5kg | 1:25.30 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 6/13 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3 | $109,080.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Soft | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 2:39.61 | - | 8 |
| 11.7L | $4.30 |
| 1/11 | 08/03/2025 | 23 | OPEN 3 | $19,330.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 57kg | 2:05.33 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.77 |
| 1/9 | 13/02/2025 | 21 | RBH80 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good Soft | Ryan Munger | 56.5kg | 2:10.97 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 |
| 1/13 | 23/01/2025 | - | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 59kg | 1:40.75 | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after a ninth in a CUP at this track, beaten four and a half lengths by Truth at big odds. His previous start was a seventh here over 1000m, beaten six and a half lengths by Echo Check despite some market interest. Third-up fitness helps, but top weight and an unplaced past 12 months make this a tough task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 08/10/2026 | 21 | CUP | $13,120.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 1:01.02 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/09/2026 | 201 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 0:57.52 | - | 3 |
| 6.7L | $9.50 |
| 10/14 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN | $50,550.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 59kg | 1:10.25 | - | 10 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |
| 9/16 | 31/01/2026 | 49 | CUP | $21,061.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:04.80 | - | 16 |
| 3.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/18 | 13/12/2025 | 272 | G2 HCP 3 | $42,123.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 57.5kg | 1:10.96 | - | 16 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/03/2025 | 22 | C2 | $15,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60.5kg | 1:27.43 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 22/02/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $23,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:38.74 | - | 9 |
| 5.4L | $8.00 |
| 1/13 | 25/01/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:24.68 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/12 | 04/01/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $21,390.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 56kg | 0:56.79 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/19 | 22/12/2024 | 29 | G2 HCP 3 | $42,480.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Chase Maujean | 53kg | 1:11.21 | - | 15 |
| 7.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/14 | 23/11/2024 | 21 | OPEN 3 | $19,500.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Richard Fourie | 56kg | 1:03.91 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after two months off following a fifth over 1200m at Turffontein Inside, beaten four lengths by Precocious after drifting from opening levels. He was also beaten by Trombolines there a couple of months ago. The positives are clear, with three wins and one place from five starts at 1450m and two wins from three at this track, but recent output has to improve.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/09/2026 | 244 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 58kg | 1:12.86 | - | 7 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | HCP | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 52.5kg | 1:38.67 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/21 | 20/12/2025 | 27 | HCP | $42,123.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 56kg | 1:26.14 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2025 | 38 | OPEN | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:22.11 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/10/2025 | 63 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 62kg | 1:39.51 | - | 5 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2025 | 26 | RBH100 | $11,790.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 55kg | 1:37.07 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $1.91 |
| 1/9 | 19/07/2025 | 44 | OPEN | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61.5kg | 1:24.35 | - | 8 |
| 0.4L | $3.25 |
| 1/14 | 05/06/2025 | 40 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 56kg | 1:37.49 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/04/2025 | 35 | RBH72 | $8,730.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 61kg | 1:28.17 | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2025 | 105 | MPLTE | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:27.48 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 07/12/2024 | 26 | MPLTE | $10,200.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:54.89 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a six-week let-up in winning form after scoring at this track by a length from Big Unit in an Open. That backed up a Turffontein Inside win from Lost For Words, when he was an outside chance in the betting. Three wins and one place from four starts this season is hard to knock, though this looks a deeper assignment and he is best treated as a solid place chance.
Last Starts 41 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 | 01/10/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $11,810.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:26.86 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:28.45 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/09/2026 | 17 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 58.5kg | 1:40.96 | - | 3 |
| 1.6L | $13.50 |
| 1/5 | 19/08/2026 | 39 | BM95 | $11,170.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | 1:23.32 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $13.50 |
| 9/13 | 11/07/2026 | 27 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Divesh Ramkhalawon | 57.5kg | 1:24.38 | - | 2 |
| 6.7L | $34.00 |
| 14/14 | 14/06/2026 | 45 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 56kg | 1:07.08 | - | 5 |
| 19.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 30/04/2026 | 33 | BM96 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:09.03 | - | 5 |
| 2.9L | $101.00 |
| 11/13 | 28/03/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Calvin Ngcobo | 56kg | 1:08.76 | - | 5 |
| 12.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/03/2026 | 49 | BM96 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:27.91 | - | 8 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/01/2026 | 33 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59.5kg | 1:08.42 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/12/2025 | 39 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59.5kg | 1:27.43 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth at Greyville Aw last start, beaten just over five lengths by French Trip as an outside chance in the market. His better recent run was a third at this track behind Secret Chord, beaten two lengths, but he then met Paul Revere and was beaten at Greyville Aw. With no wins from six tries at this track and distance, others make stronger appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/10/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $13,120.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:22.01 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/10/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $11,810.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:26.86 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/09/2026 | 42 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Jacey Botes | 53.5kg | 1:52.85 | - | 1 |
| 15.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/08/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Jacey Botes | 48kg | 1:51.87 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/07/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 50.5kg | 1:37.89 | - | 7 |
| 7.6L | $13.50 |
| 4/6 | 05/07/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 52.5kg | 1:53.97 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 50.5kg | 1:23.91 | - | 10 |
| 2.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/05/2026 | 34 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 50.5kg | 1:02.43 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/04/2026 | 80 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 62kg | 0:58.37 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/01/2026 | 33 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 56kg | 1:24.37 | - | 6 |
| 11.8L | $41.00 |
| 19/21 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | HCP | $42,123.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Nathan Klink | 60kg | 1:26.14 | - | 18 |
| 9.2L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after ending last campaign with a sound fourth in a G3 at Greyville, beaten just over two lengths by Magic Verse when well-supported near the top of betting. He had earlier won a BM88 at Turffontein Standside from Prince Of Kildare as a short odds-on favourite. Two wins from three starts at 1450m give him genuine claims if forward enough fresh.
Last Starts 130 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 | 04/07/2026 | 27 | G3 HCP | $25,770.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 52kg | 2:14.93 | - | 2 |
| 2.2L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:37.94 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $1.63 |
| 2/12 | 16/05/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 54kg | 1:38.35 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.00 |
| 9/12 | 11/04/2026 | 30 | OPEN | $421,230.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 50kg | 1:22.44 | - | 7 |
| 4.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | 39 | BM96 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 53kg | 1:27.91 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 01/02/2026 | 43 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55kg | 1:24.88 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/12 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:09.31 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $1.36 |
| 2/19 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | MPLTE | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.51 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/12 | 01/11/2025 | 198 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:08.45 | - | 11 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 17/04/2025 | - | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:10.48 | - | 11 |
| 1.4L | $13.50 |