Turffontein Race 7 - Hkjc World Pool Sa Classic (Grade 1) (3 Year-Olds)
JAN VAN GOYEN (1) is a talented colt who was tested in tougher class last time when 12th over 1600m in the G1 Queen's Plate at Kenilworth. That was WFA but was a Grade 1 winner the start prior against own age. Callan Murray who has four wins when partnering stays on. Can atone. TRUST (4) has top form for this including a Grade 2 win here three back. Big chance to score after a near miss last start. SPLITTHEEIGHTS (2) has won three of last four, the latest the G2 Gauteng Guineas here last time. Should be winding up strongly again. GRAND EMPIRE (3) was runner-up in that race. Close to breaking through after two consecutive placings and can give this a mighty shake.

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 14 at Kenilworth in the G1 Queen's Plate on January 10 over 1600m, 9 len behind The Real Prince carrying 55kg at $2.50. The start before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at Kenilworth G1 Cape Guineas December 13 over 1600m defeating Happy Verse with 60kg at $2.70. Well off best as favourite last time at WFA but was a Grade 1 winner against own age the start prior. Great record here and worth another chance.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | G1 PLATE | $252,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 55kg | 1:37.00 | - | 2 |
| 9.1L | $2.50 |
| 1/15 | 13/12/2025 | 14 | G1 HCP 3 | $168,492.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:38.45 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/13 | 29/11/2025 | 125 | G2 HCP 3 | $67,397.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:39.90 | - | 10 |
| 0.7L | $3.80 |
| 1/14 | 27/07/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN 2 | $126,370.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:37.63 | - | 3 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/07/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:27.36 | - | 2 |
| 2.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 15/06/2025 | 12 | PLATE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:06.98 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $1.72 |
| 1/11 | 03/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:08.02 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 0.6 len at this track G2 Gauteng Guineas February 7 over 1600m defeating Grand Empire carrying 60kg at $3.50. Before that won by 1.3 len at this track G3 January 11 over 1400m defeating One Eye On Vegas carrying 58kg at $21. Has won three of last four, the latest a Grade 2 lead-up here last time. Should be winding up strongly again.
Last Starts 28 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 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3 | $84,246.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:37.06 | - | 5 |
| 0.6L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 11/01/2026 | 26 | G3 OPEN 3 | $29,486.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | 1:24.97 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 16/12/2025 | 17 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:08.10 | - | 12 |
| 1.0L | $1.67 |
| 1/19 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | MPLTE | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:09.51 | - | 18 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:08.45 | - | 12 |
| 3.2L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Splittheeights carrying 60kg at $6.50. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Pressonregardless carrying 52kg at $1.80. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3 | $84,246.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:37.06 | - | 6 |
| 0.6L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/01/2026 | 10 | HCP | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 52kg | 1:38.67 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 01/01/2026 | 39 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54.5kg | 1:40.13 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2025 | 22 | CUP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:21.69 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.46 |
| 1/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:08.45 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Splittheeights with 60kg at $3.30. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track in G3 on January 11 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Splittheeights carrying 60kg at $1.90. Top form for this including a Grade 2 win here three back. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3 | $84,246.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:37.06 | - | 4 |
| 0.9L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 11/01/2026 | 43 | G3 OPEN 3 | $29,486.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:24.97 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.87 |
| 1/13 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | G2 HCP 3 | $67,397.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:39.90 | - | 4 |
| 0.7L | $3.00 |
| 2/15 | 01/11/2025 | 56 | G3 OPEN 3 | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:26.92 | - | 11 |
| 0.6L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:11.87 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Splittheeights carrying 60kg at $13.50. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track in G3 on January 11 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Splittheeights with 58kg at $3.50. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 07/02/2026 | 27 | G2 OPEN 3 | $84,246.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:37.06 | - | 13 |
| 1.4L | $13.50 |
| 2/9 | 11/01/2026 | 26 | G3 OPEN 3 | $29,486.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:24.97 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 16/12/2025 | 9 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:24.24 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/12 | 07/12/2025 | 36 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Sean Veale | 56.5kg | 1:08.05 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 4/15 | 01/11/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN 3 | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Sean Veale | 58kg | 1:26.92 | - | 14 |
| 3.1L | $13.50 |
| 1/9 | 28/09/2025 | 22 | MPLTE 3 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:29.50 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $1.33 |
| 3/8 | 06/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:11.87 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.63 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Splittheeights with 60kg at $26. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Vaal on January 24 over 1400m, 0.1 len behind Paul Revere carrying 56kg at $2.70. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 07/02/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN 3 | $84,246.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:37.06 | - | 1 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:21.72 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.65 |
| 4/9 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | G3 OPEN 3 | $29,486.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:24.97 | - | 9 |
| 3.9L | $51.00 |
| 9/21 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | HCP | $42,123.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 52kg | 1:26.14 | - | 2 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/12/2025 | 40 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:08.59 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/10/2025 | 115 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:08.55 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 14/14 | 05/07/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $63,180.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good Soft | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:25.91 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/06/2025 | 38 | OPEN 2 | $25,270.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:25.78 | - | 2 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 30/04/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,910.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:10.06 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Splittheeights with 60kg at $41. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Fairview on January 16 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Buffalo Bill with 54kg at $1.90. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 28 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 | 07/02/2026 | 22 | G2 OPEN 3 | $84,246.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:37.06 | - | 3 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/01/2026 | 48 | PLATE 3 | $7,731.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:23.11 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.91 |
| 3/13 | 29/11/2025 | 36 | G2 HCP 3 | $67,397.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:39.90 | - | 1 |
| 5.1L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/10/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $21,061.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:36.12 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/10/2025 | 47 | MPLTE | $6,318.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:23.17 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/11 | 15/08/2025 | - | MPLATE 3 | $6,320.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.65 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; won by 4.5 len at Vaal January 8 over 1450m defeating Highwayman Harry carrying 59kg at $8. Last start favourite; won by 3 len at this track February 7 over 1600m defeating Trombolines with 56.5kg at $3.50. Racing well and can win again.
Last Starts 28 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 | 07/02/2026 | 30 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 56.5kg | 1:38.21 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 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: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming scored a big 4 len win at this track January 3 over 1600m defeating Guerilla Warfare carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell 10th of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 10 len behind Splittheeights carrying 60kg at $11. Recent form not good enough.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 07/02/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3 | $84,246.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:37.06 | - | 12 |
| 10.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 03/01/2026 | 63 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 1:37.96 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $2.25 |
| 12/15 | 01/11/2025 | 93 | G3 OPEN 3 | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:26.92 | - | 3 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 31/07/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:36.76 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.25 |
| 5/8 | 06/07/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:27.36 | - | 5 |
| 2.7L | $3.80 |
| 2/11 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:25.78 | - | 11 |
| 1.3L | $1.72 |
| 2/13 | 17/05/2025 | - | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:26.67 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |