Turffontein Race 7 - Racing Today Mr 84 Handicap
FIRE STORM (8) scored by 1.3 lengths over 1400m at Turffontein Standside last time out. Significant weight drop this time. Off the mark last time with a strong win and has good upside over the extra ground. Sure to go well. NEVER NEVER LAND (6) is racing well. Scored at Vaal two back then finished second, beaten half a length, over 1450m at Vaal at the latest appearance three weeks ago. Well placed and worth another chance. PALACE ATTACK (4) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing seventh last start over 2000m at Vaal six weeks ago. Well placed to make amends. ORANGE COUNTY (5) finished third last time over 1400m at Turffontein Standside when resuming from a spell, beaten 5 lengths. This is an easier assignment and can take this out.

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last of 12 at Vaal on January 29 over 1200m, 15 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 59.5kg at $9. The run before that 7th of 10 at Vaal on December 20 over 1475m, 3 len behind Amor Fati with 57kg at $4.50. Others preferred at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 29/01/2026 | 40 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 59.5kg | 1:09.17 | - | 11 |
| 15.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 20/12/2025 | 2 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:27.43 | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 18/12/2025 | 25 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 57.5kg | 1:09.54 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | 19 | OPEN | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 54.5kg | 1:22.11 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/11/2025 | 5 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | 1:09.61 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 30/10/2025 | 19 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 62.5kg | 1:28.69 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 49.5kg | 1:12.08 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 28/09/2025 | 26 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60.5kg | 1:29.19 | - | 1 |
| 2.4L | $4.30 |
| 3/7 | 02/09/2025 | 19 | RBH86 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59.5kg | 1:23.86 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/08/2025 | 35 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60.5kg | 1:10.02 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/07/2025 | 84 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:11.15 | - | 1 |
| 0.7L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 7 at Vaal on February 5 over 1600m, 10 len behind Birthright with 54kg at $34. Before that second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Grand Empire with 56kg at $26. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 05/02/2026 | 35 | HCP | $13,058.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 54kg | 1:36.40 | - | 6 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | 53 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56kg | 1:40.13 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/11/2025 | 24 | OPEN | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 58.6kg | 1:40.02 | - | 6 |
| 1.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/10/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:39.51 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | HCP0-105 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 1:37.32 | - | 8 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/13 | 23/08/2025 | 61 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 54.5kg | 1:28.37 | - | 7 |
| 2.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/12 | 23/06/2025 | 58 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 54.5kg | 2:05.20 | - | 1 |
| 3.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/04/2025 | 11 | OPEN | $13,960.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | Chase Maujean | 56kg | 1:40.58 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/16 | 15/04/2025 | 79 | RBH96 | $13,090.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good Soft | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | 1:49.87 | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $13.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/01/2025 | 52 | OPEN | $13,690.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 52kg | 1:38.45 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $15.00 |
| 10/13 | 05/12/2024 | 42 | OPEN | $13,590.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 1:24.59 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on February 12 over 1450m, 3 len behind Speedman carrying 58kg at $8. Before that 5th of 7 at Vaal on January 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind The Specialist with 53kg at $8. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 12/02/2026 | 21 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:28.01 | - | 3 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 22/01/2026 | 33 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 53kg | 1:08.42 | - | 3 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 9/19 | 20/12/2025 | 70 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 59.5kg | 1:26.60 | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/10/2025 | 49 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:28.45 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/13 | 23/08/2025 | 22 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:28.37 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 01/08/2025 | 57 | BM80 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | R A Venniker | 59.5kg | 1:23.76 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $4.50 |
| 3/14 | 05/06/2025 | 77 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 1:37.49 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/03/2025 | 23 | RBH90 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good Soft | Ryan Munger | 55.5kg | 1:30.02 | - | 7 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/02/2025 | 24 | RBH80 | $10,170.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60.5kg | 1:08.84 | - | 9 |
| 3.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/02/2025 | 86 | HCP | $8,550.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Ryan Munger | 58.5kg | 1:25.36 | - | 1 |
| 1.4L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 07/11/2024 | 40 | RBH80 | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 56.5kg | 1:30.00 | - | 5 |
| 1.2L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. Most recently 7th of 13 at Vaal on January 15 over 2000m, 2 len behind Titans Of War with 56.5kg at $4.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Vaal on December 18 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind Drumnadrochit carrying 60kg at $5.50. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 15/01/2026 | 28 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56.5kg | 1:59.93 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 18/12/2025 | 11 | NOV | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:44.24 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 07/12/2025 | 80 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:41.25 | - | 5 |
| 6.2L | $4.30 |
| 2/13 | 18/09/2025 | 42 | NOV | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | 1:21.60 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 07/08/2025 | 19 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:23.26 | - | 5 |
| 0.7L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/07/2025 | 46 | MPLTE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:25.36 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 03/06/2025 | 23 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:08.02 | - | 9 |
| 7.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/05/2025 | - | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:09.00 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after nine months 3rd of 11 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Sunset Riot with 52kg at $34. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on May 1 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind American Rebel with 60kg at $5. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 14/02/2026 | 273 | BM96 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Jacey Botes | 49.9kg | 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 |
| 5/9 | 01/05/2025 | 12 | RBH80 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 2:09.79 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 |
| 8/12 | 19/04/2025 | 93 | RBH93 | $12,220.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 55kg | 1:27.17 | - | 9 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/01/2025 | 28 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:26.54 | - | 2 |
| 4.7L | $2.70 |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2024 | 140 | RBH80 | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:37.15 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 01/08/2024 | 32 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:30.91 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/06/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:26.79 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Vaal on February 5 over 1450m, 0.5 len behind Monkey Puzzle carrying 60kg at $1.90. The race before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Vaal January 8 over 1200m defeating Prized Platinum carrying 60kg at $2. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | 28 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:27.99 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/12 | 08/01/2026 | 40 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:08.54 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/11/2025 | 37 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Nirvan Nastili | 52.5kg | 1:40.83 | - | 9 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/10/2025 | 51 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:26.41 | - | 8 |
| 2.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/09/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 57kg | 1:23.10 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:11.70 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1400m, 8 len behind Tintin with 56.5kg at $7. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Vaal on January 24 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Paul Revere with 50kg at $17. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/02/2026 | 8 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56.5kg | 1:24.88 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/01/2026 | 62 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 50kg | 1:21.72 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/11/2025 | 56 | CUP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | 1:21.69 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $13.50 |
| 6/10 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 55.5kg | 1:29.19 | - | 6 |
| 5.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/08/2025 | 55 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | P Mxoli | 55.5kg | 1:27.16 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 06/07/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | G Dookhit | 54kg | 1:26.84 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 1/11 | 15/06/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:25.78 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/06/2025 | 19 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | N Nastili | 57.5kg | 1:40.12 | - | 6 |
| 0.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 15/05/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:37.76 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $4.30 |
| 2/10 | 29/04/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | 1:38.17 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2025 | 23 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | N Nastili | 57.5kg | 1:45.32 | - | 1 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At debut, 4th of 13 at Vaal on January 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Stoneywood carrying 60kg at $13.50. Last start won by 1.3 len at Turffontein Standside February 7 over 1400m defeating Balule carrying 60kg at $8. Off the mark last time with a strong win and has good upside over the extra ground. Sure to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:24.73 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/13 | 24/01/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:09.82 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 14 at this track on February 19 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Casus Belli carrying 57.5kg at $7. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Vaal on January 29 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Agoge carrying 54.5kg at $4.30. Hard to have.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | 2:06.90 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 54.5kg | 1:36.58 | - | 2 |
| 2.6L | $4.30 |
| 1/11 | 15/01/2026 | 30 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 52.5kg | 1:34.42 | - | 9 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
| 8/13 | 16/12/2025 | 23 | RBH76 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 52.5kg | 1:25.13 | - | 12 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | 122 | OPEN | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 51.1kg | 1:22.21 | - | 7 |
| 1.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/07/2025 | 12 | RBH74 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | K J Lihaba | 55kg | 1:37.48 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/13 | 12/07/2025 | 37 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 56.5kg | 2:04.47 | - | 10 |
| 13.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/06/2025 | 7 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Iannish Taka | 57kg | 1:38.04 | - | 11 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/05/2025 | 32 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:51.40 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/10 | 27/04/2025 | 45 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 2:10.48 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2025 | 14 | RBH74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | Ryan Munger | 56kg | 1:42.72 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |