Turffontein Race 9 - Next Turffontein Racemeeting Thursday 12 February Mr 84 Handicap
TROMBOLINES (5) was a winner two back at this track then was competitive last time when fourth over 1700m at Vaal, beaten only 1.75 lengths. Winning rider Callan Murray sticks. Close to the winner last time and this easier. Looks the one to beat this line-up. ERROL FLYNN (3) recorded a strong maiden win over 1450m at Vaal last time, getting there by 4.5 lengths. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Tricky draw to overcome but he is right in the mix again. KUDZU (2) has been in the market at his last couple of starts but hasn't made an impression, last start finishing fifth over 1600m at this track. Likely improver worth including. WINSTON'S WONDER (4) did his best work late and finished third last time over 1200m at Vaal when resuming from a spell, beaten 3 lengths. In the right race and is one of the big hopes.

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. At the latest run 10th of 19 at Vaal on December 20 over 1475m, 7 len behind Wayne with 58.5kg at $13.50. The run before that 7th of 15 at this track in the G3 Graham Beck Stakes on November 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 58kg at $126. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | 20/12/2025 | 49 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58.5kg | 1:26.60 | - | 14 |
| 7.4L | $13.50 |
| 7/15 | 01/11/2025 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:26.92 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 54kg | 1:28.45 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/09/2025 | 73 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:13.01 | - | 7 |
| 3.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/07/2025 | 32 | PLATE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:12.56 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 15/06/2025 | 17 | PLATE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:06.98 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/16 | 29/05/2025 | - | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57kg | 1:10.39 | - | 14 |
| 0.5L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on January 1 over 1600m, 3 len behind Grand Empire carrying 54.5kg at $7. Before that 6th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, slow going 5.5 len behind Diesel's Shadow with 60kg at $4.50. Winning chance.
Last Starts 36 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 | 01/01/2026 | 30 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 54.5kg | 1:40.13 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/14 | 02/12/2025 | 12 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:53.31 | - | 10 |
| 5.4L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 54kg | 2:03.49 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2025 | 40 | HCP | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 55.5kg | 2:05.47 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 20/09/2025 | 107 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 54kg | 1:37.32 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/14 | 05/06/2025 | 51 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 59.5kg | 1:37.49 | - | 1 |
| 7.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/16 | 15/04/2025 | 47 | RBH96 | $13,090.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 55kg | 1:49.87 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 27/02/2025 | 40 | RBH84 | $10,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:39.21 | - | 6 |
| 0.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/01/2025 | 25 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 61kg | 1:38.94 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/12/2024 | 66 | HCP | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:37.81 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 19/10/2024 | 233 | HCP | $7,530.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:39.24 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Promising on debut 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on September 28 over 1450m, 9 len behind One Eye On Vegas carrying 60kg at $8.50. Went for a spell before returning scored a big 4.5 len win at Vaal January 8 over 1450m defeating Highwayman Harry carrying 59kg at $8. Great chance to make it two in a row. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 08/01/2026 | 102 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:25.67 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | MPLTE 3 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:29.50 | - | 6 |
| 9.6L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran on strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at Vaal on January 15 over 1200m, 3 len behind Sutherland with 58.5kg at $11. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Vaal on August 30 over 1200m, long-neck behind Silver Longsword carrying 58kg at $2.30. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 22 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 | 15/01/2026 | 77 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 58.5kg | 1:08.17 | - | 7 |
| 2.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/10/2025 | 49 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55kg | 1:28.69 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:29.04 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $1.91 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J R Syster | 58kg | 1:11.63 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:09.98 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 9 at Vaal on January 24 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Page Boy with 60.5kg at $5. The run before that won by 1.3 len at this track December 30 over 1400m defeating Reece's Wish with 59kg at $1.60. Close to the winner last time and this easier. Looks the one to beat this line-up.
Last Starts 13 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 | 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: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 13 at this track on December 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Storm Ahead carrying 59.5kg at $21. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 5 len behind Tintin with 55kg at $34. Looks outclassed.
Last Starts 5 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 | 01/02/2026 | 47 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55kg | 1:24.88 | - | 9 |
| 5.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/13 | 16/12/2025 | 107 | RBH76 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59.5kg | 1:25.13 | - | 13 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 13/13 | 31/08/2025 | 21 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | M Mbuto | 55kg | 1:08.98 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/08/2025 | 9 | C5 | $6,740.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | M Mbuto | 60.5kg | 1:24.15 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 01/08/2025 | 37 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Tristan Godden | 56.5kg | 1:37.22 | - | 7 |
| 5.2L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2025 | 28 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | K Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:22.56 | - | 1 |
| 3.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/05/2025 | 188 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | K Matsunyane | 64kg | 1:24.01 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 21/11/2024 | 19 | RBH66 | $7,800.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | K A Brewer | 61kg | 1:49.16 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/11/2024 | 11 | RBH75 | $9,100.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K A Brewer | 57.5kg | 1:53.58 | - | 6 |
| 18.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/10/2024 | 12 | RBH80 | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K A Brewer | 55kg | 1:52.58 | - | 9 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/10/2024 | 26 | RBH80 | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | K A Brewer | 56.5kg | 1:22.12 | - | 3 |
| 6.2L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Vaal on January 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Carnelo carrying 59.5kg at $15. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 3 over 1600m, 5 len behind Radio Star with 58kg at $8. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 22 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 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59.5kg | 1:34.42 | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/01/2026 | 11 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:37.96 | - | 3 |
| 5.1L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/12/2025 | 40 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | 2:03.60 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 9 | CUP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57.5kg | 1:28.52 | - | 5 |
| 4.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/11/2025 | 12 | CUP | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 52.5kg | 1:31.92 | - | 3 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/10/2025 | 9 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 58kg | 1:26.41 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/10/2025 | 24 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 58.5kg | 2:01.63 | - | 7 |
| 13.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/09/2025 | 37 | RBH82 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 2:05.02 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/08/2025 | 12 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 57.5kg | 1:36.87 | - | 4 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/08/2025 | 21 | RBH83 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 58.5kg | 1:38.92 | - | 8 |
| 5.6L | $13.50 |
| 4/12 | 12/07/2025 | 56 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:39.80 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three months. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Kenilworth November 10 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Boundless Love carrying 61.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign eighth of 12 at Durbanville August 30 over 1500m, 9 len behind Yamazaki with 57kg at $26. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 88 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 | 10/11/2025 | 23 | CUP | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 61.5kg | 1:38.86 | - | 10 |
| 5.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/15 | 18/10/2025 | 26 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:38.23 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/09/2025 | 23 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:38.68 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/08/2025 | 74 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:31.83 | - | 11 |
| 9.7L | $26.00 |
| 9/16 | 17/06/2025 | 23 | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:12.78 | - | 12 |
| 8.7L | $67.00 |
| 8/12 | 25/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:12.80 | - | 10 |
| 4.7L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Sean Veale
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 at Vaal on January 15 over 1600m, 4 len behind Carnelo carrying 58kg at $13.50. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on December 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Clever Trevor carrying 56kg at $21. Among the winning hopes on best form.
Last Starts 22 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 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:34.42 | - | 11 |
| 4.1L | $13.50 |
| 6/9 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 56kg | 1:26.82 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $21.00 |
| 13/19 | 20/12/2025 | 77 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Sean Veale | 53kg | 1:26.60 | - | 12 |
| 8.6L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/10/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:42.40 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 4/9 | 18/09/2025 | 19 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:45.43 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $1.36 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:28.11 | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $2.50 |