Turffontein Race 5 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Graduation Plate
BRISTOL HERCULES (1) is close to a win. Placed here at first try this circuit last time and is ideally suited by the extra ground. Worth following up. KING HARALD (2) was outclassed at Grade 2 level last time when not disgraced and will relish the big class drop. Worth another chance. GOLDEN OPERATOR (5) is a progressive type who has placed only try second-up. Nice return and extra trip a plus. Don't underestimate. A BIT OF CLASS (7) won maiden here at second outing then thrown into the deep end in the Grade 1 Thekwini Stakes and ran a huge race for fourth. Has the ability and likely to run well.

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on February 12 over 1450m, 0.9 len behind Speedman with 60kg at $9. The race before that second last in a small field at Vaal on January 17 over 1700m, 4.5 len behind Taegan's Champ with 57kg at $2.80. Close to a win. Placed here at first try this circuit last time and is ideally suited by the extra ground. Worth following 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 26 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:28.01 | - | 7 |
| 0.9L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | PLATE | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:43.12 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.80 |
| 13/21 | 20/12/2025 | 34 | HCP | $42,123.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 52kg | 1:26.14 | - | 21 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/11/2025 | 35 | PLATE | $12,637.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 58.5kg | 1:22.69 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/10/2025 | 25 | PLATE | $12,468.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:24.50 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2025 | 56 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Soft | Callan Murray | 57kg | 2:05.25 | - | 4 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 23/07/2025 | 77 | HCP0-101 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Y | Callan Murray | 58.5kg | 1:35.86 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 07/05/2025 | 10 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:35.08 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/14 | 27/04/2025 | 105 | C3 | $13,960.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good Soft | Richard Fourie | 56kg | 1:24.55 | - | 2 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/01/2025 | 143 | C3 | $11,550.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good Soft | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 1:36.34 | - | 2 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/08/2024 | 43 | RBH98 | $10,120.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 54kg | 1:51.14 | - | 6 |
| 3.7L | $9.50 |

Jockey: S'manga Khumalo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 13 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Splittheeights carrying 60kg at $126. Before that 2nd in a small field at Vaal on January 15 over 1450m, 3 len behind I'm A Fireball with 55.5kg at $3.30. Outclassed at Grade 2 level last time when not disgraced and will relish the big class drop. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 07/02/2026 | 23 | G2 OPEN 3 | $84,246.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:37.06 | - | 2 |
| 7.9L | $126.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/01/2026 | 39 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:23.32 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 7/7 | 07/12/2025 | 40 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:08.59 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 28/10/2025 | 17 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:08.55 | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $3.25 |
| 5/9 | 11/10/2025 | 76 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:28.45 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/14 | 27/07/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN 2 | $126,370.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:37.63 | - | 14 |
| 4.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/06/2025 | 43 | OPEN 2 | $14,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:25.31 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 2 | $26,180.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:04.40 | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/6 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 2 | $43,630.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:08.61 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 1:08.29 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Vaal on January 22 over 1450m, 2.75 len behind Fair Proposal carrying 57kg at $2.10. The race before that favourite; won by 1.3 len at Vaal January 8 over 1600m defeating Scarlett Heart with 57kg at $4.50. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 57kg | 1:26.26 | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 57kg | 1:38.71 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Damyan Pillay | 51.5kg | 1:37.15 | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/11/2025 | 26 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 57kg | 1:29.75 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/15 | 01/11/2025 | 23 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 52.5kg | 1:10.08 | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/10/2025 | 92 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 58.5kg | 1:09.60 | - | 8 |
| 3.1L | $13.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/07/2025 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:39.19 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/9 | 04/06/2025 | 13 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:23.24 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/05/2025 | 33 | PLATE 2 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 57kg | 1:31.49 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2025 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 57.5kg | 0:57.72 | - | 2 |
| 6.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/03/2025 | 19 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good Soft | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | 1:05.34 | - | 8 |
| 1.1L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 40-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 9 at Vaal on January 17 over 1700m, 2.5 len behind Robert Browning with 57.5kg at $5.50. Before that second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 2000m, 10 len behind Texas Missile carrying 59kg at $7. Others offer greater appeal.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:42.47 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 8/9 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 2:06.48 | - | 2 |
| 10.2L | $7.00 |
| 4/19 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 1:26.60 | - | 19 |
| 3.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/11/2025 | 16 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 61kg | 1:40.83 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/11/2025 | 28 | CUP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 61kg | 1:28.52 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/10/2025 | 12 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 53.5kg | 1:39.51 | - | 9 |
| 5.2L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/10/2025 | 32 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:40.76 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/09/2025 | 16 | RBH78 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 62kg | 1:50.64 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2025 | 22 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:37.32 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/07/2025 | 20 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J Penny | 60.5kg | 1:25.84 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/07/2025 | 10 | G3 OPEN 3 | $21,060.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 1:52.20 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $76.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run 5th of 7 at this track on February 12 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Speedman with 57kg at $9. At only start last preparation won by 0.8 len at Vaal October 14 over 1200m defeating Major Arcana with 59kg at $1.80. Progressive type who has placed only try second-up. Nice return and extra trip a plus. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 12/02/2026 | 121 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:28.01 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/10/2025 | 113 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:10.52 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.77 |
| 3/10 | 23/06/2025 | 30 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:26.11 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $1.25 |
| 2/12 | 24/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:13.68 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1600m, 4 len behind Scarlett Heart carrying 58kg at $5. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Vaal on January 8 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Opera Fan with 59.5kg at $2.70. Might just find this a bit too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 01/02/2026 | 24 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:39.71 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 1:38.71 | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $2.70 |
| 8/9 | 18/12/2025 | 37 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 2:03.85 | - | 9 |
| 5.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 11/11/2025 | 40 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:43.63 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 02/10/2025 | 21 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 55kg | 1:35.85 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/09/2025 | 28 | RBH74 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 57.5kg | 1:38.28 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/08/2025 | 77 | RBH81 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 54kg | 1:37.20 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 13/19 | 29/05/2025 | 12 | RBH74 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 59kg | 1:10.18 | - | 11 |
| 6.7L | $41.00 |
| 13/15 | 17/05/2025 | 32 | RBH83 FM | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 55.5kg | 1:08.08 | - | 1 |
| 6.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/04/2025 | 24 | RBH80 FM | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good Soft | K Matsunyane | 57.5kg | 1:23.56 | - | 9 |
| 5.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 22/03/2025 | 23 | RBH76 | $9,160.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good Soft | K Matsunyane | 59.5kg | 1:27.02 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 4th of 7 at this track on October 4 over 1200m, 3 len behind Perfect Miracle carrying 56.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 3 over 1160m, 3.5 len behind Fair Proposal with 60kg at $21. Won maiden here at second outing then thrown into the deep end in the Grade 1 Thekwini Stakes and ran a huge race for fourth. Has the ability and likely to run well.
Last Starts 144 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/10/2025 | 69 | GPLATE FM | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56.5kg | 1:13.23 | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/07/2025 | 31 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $84,250.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:37.39 | - | 6 |
| 5.4L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/06/2025 | 23 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:33.40 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $3.80 |
| 4/9 | 03/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:08.30 | - | 7 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |