Turffontein Race 8 - Next Turffontein Racemeeting Saturday 14 February Fm 79 Divided Handicap (F & M)
VAMANOS (2) continued the great form last start, scoring by 0.6 lengths at Vaal over today's trip. Racing in top form and has a win and a second at two tries at the trip. Hard to beat again. PLAY WITH THE WIND (1) is going well this time in work, including a last start win over 1200m at Vaal to bring up two wins from three runs in the campaign. Should be fitter again for the extra trip. Hard to knock winning form and looks a key chance again. TRAIL RUNNER (5) was in the money at each run this time in before scoring over 1160m at Turffontein Standside last time. Should park just off the speed. One of the main contenders. BRIGHT AND BRAZEN (3) is overdue for a win and was beaten only a length last time in open class. Don't underestimate.

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently favourite; won by 1.3 len at Vaal January 17 over 1200m defeating Captain Selvie with 57.5kg at $4.30. The race before that 4th of 15 at Vaal on December 20 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Rockaroundtheclock with 55.5kg at $4.50. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:08.35 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 4/15 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 55.5kg | 1:09.34 | - | 15 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/16 | 07/12/2025 | 192 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | 1:08.38 | - | 13 |
| 4.7L | $101.00 |
| 15/18 | 29/05/2025 | - | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 1:10.29 | - | 4 |
| 21.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.6 len at Vaal January 8 over 1450m defeating Fair Proposal carrying 55.5kg at $4. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Vaal on December 4 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Western Wishes carrying 57.5kg at $5.50. Racing in top form and has a win and a second at two tries at the trip. Hard to beat again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 08/01/2026 | 35 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55.5kg | 1:26.98 | - | 7 |
| 0.6L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/12/2025 | 37 | HCP FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:11.57 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/17 | 28/10/2025 | 47 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:11.68 | - | 13 |
| 2.1L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2025 | 47 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:27.81 | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 26/07/2025 | 142 | PLATE F 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:09.63 | - | 4 |
| 5.9L | $13.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:57.23 | - | 9 |
| 3.9L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 8 at Vaal on January 22 over 1450m, 1.1 len behind Fair Proposal carrying 58.5kg at $8. Before that ran last of 8 at Vaal on December 18 over 1200m, 9 len behind Fully Loaded with 55.5kg at $21. Genuine hope on latest effort.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/01/2026 | 35 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 1:26.26 | - | 7 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 55.5kg | 1:09.54 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 0:59.52 | - | 1 |
| 4.6L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 13/11/2025 | 30 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 59.5kg | 1:12.73 | - | 9 |
| 2.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/10/2025 | 52 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 55.5kg | 1:29.02 | - | 4 |
| 7.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/08/2025 | 48 | HCP | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K A Brewer | 56.5kg | 1:13.19 | - | 5 |
| 10.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/07/2025 | 70 | PLATE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:27.62 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/04/2025 | 57 | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good Soft | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:13.63 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2025 | 49 | OPEN 2 | $17,180.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 0:57.66 | - | 3 |
| 9.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/01/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 0:59.31 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 14 at Vaal on January 17 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Play With The Wind with 59.5kg at $51. Before that ran last of 10 at Vaal on December 23 over 1450m, 8 len behind Fire In Her Soul carrying 60kg at $21. Hard to make a case on recent form.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 17/01/2026 | 25 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59.5kg | 1:08.35 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/12/2025 | 24 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:26.92 | - | 6 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 10/15 | 29/11/2025 | 16 | G3 HCP F 3 | $42,123.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:41.73 | - | 3 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/11/2025 | 175 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 53.5kg | 1:12.29 | - | 5 |
| 6.6L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/05/2025 | 33 | PLATE 2 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:31.49 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2025 | 37 | PLATE 2 | $13,090.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K J Lihaba | 57kg | 1:28.95 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 13/03/2025 | 26 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:32.50 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $11,020.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good Soft | K J Lihaba | 57kg | 1:27.54 | - | 3 |
| 5.6L | $81.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | R A Venniker | 56kg | 1:09.07 | - | 3 |
| 10.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 1.75 len at Turffontein Standside February 1 over 1160m defeating Traditional Belief carrying 60kg at $1.90. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Turffontein Standside on December 27 over 1160m, 4 len behind Continental King carrying 57.5kg at $3. Can measure up again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/02/2026 | 36 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:09.42 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.87 |
| 2/11 | 27/12/2025 | 41 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:09.66 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/11/2025 | 115 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:24.92 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 24/07/2025 | 15 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:11.42 | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $2.50 |
| 4/14 | 09/07/2025 | 83 | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:10.18 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/16 | 17/04/2025 | 61 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:11.06 | - | 4 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | 1:07.93 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/01/2025 | 36 | MPLATE | $8,980.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:27.49 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/15 | 21/12/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:11.15 | - | 14 |
| 4.7L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 14 at Vaal on January 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Play With The Wind with 56kg at $14. The race before that 4th of 12 at Vaal on December 23 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Deal Maker carrying 58kg at $17. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 17/01/2026 | 25 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 1:08.35 | - | 11 |
| 6.2L | $14.00 |
| 4/12 | 23/12/2025 | 26 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 0:57.33 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 27/11/2025 | 56 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 0:58.47 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 02/10/2025 | 98 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 52kg | 1:35.85 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/06/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:39.10 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 05/06/2025 | 14 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K J Lihaba | 53.5kg | 1:28.66 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 22/05/2025 | 25 | PLATE 2 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:31.49 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 27/04/2025 | 148 | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:13.63 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $7.50 |
| 8/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,660.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 0:46.86 | - | 10 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 8 at Vaal on January 22 over 1450m, 7 len behind Fair Proposal with 56kg at $17. The race before that ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 1600m, 15 len behind Solar Sail with 49.5kg at $126. Has failed to show enough.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:26.26 | - | 1 |
| 7.1L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/12/2025 | 49 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 49.5kg | 1:39.12 | - | 6 |
| 15.0L | $126.00 |
| 9/12 | 11/11/2025 | 28 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:43.63 | - | 10 |
| 6.9L | $76.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/10/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 52kg | 1:29.02 | - | 8 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/13 | 30/09/2025 | 12 | RBH78 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Soft | J R Syster | 58.5kg | 1:23.87 | - | 10 |
| 7.1L | $126.00 |
| 8/12 | 18/09/2025 | 129 | HCP FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J R Syster | 59kg | 1:09.14 | - | 12 |
| 6.6L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 12/05/2025 | 205 | RBH76 FM | $7,120.00 | Fairview | 1900m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 61kg | 1:55.01 | - | 1 |
| 10.3L | $9.50 |
| 7/7 | 19/10/2024 | 23 | HCP | $7,530.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:39.24 | - | 4 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/09/2024 | 33 | RBH70 FM | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59.5kg | 1:50.55 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 24/08/2024 | 30 | MPLATE 3 | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:40.23 | - | 4 |
| 13.0L | $1.56 |
| 2/9 | 25/07/2024 | 33 | HCP FM | $6,140.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:27.99 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently from last on the turn 7th of 10 at Vaal on January 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Libeccio carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Before that 5th of 8 at Vaal on January 15 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Northern Kitten carrying 53.5kg at $26. Others have better credentials.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 27/01/2026 | 12 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 1:36.41 | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 35 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 53.5kg | 1:34.56 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/12/2025 | 37 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:37.67 | - | 2 |
| 6.2L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/11/2025 | 24 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:38.84 | - | 5 |
| 13.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | 16 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 56.5kg | 1:39.42 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 59.5kg | 1:38.91 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2025 | 9 | RBH74 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 55kg | 1:38.28 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/09/2025 | 19 | RBH64 FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:36.43 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/9 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | RBH66 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:28.01 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2025 | 14 | RBH80 FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Botes | 48kg | 1:11.04 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 24/07/2025 | 21 | RBH66 FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:27.52 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |