Turffontein Race 1 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Graduation Plate
TRAJANUS (3) Tidy effort when 3rd last time at Vaal. Displays good tactical speed. Tracking very well this campaign. Can get the job done. ZALATORIS (2) Sub-standard effort when 10th last start at the track. Looking past the last run and stepping down to a lower level. Has the ideal stall. Not out of this. CHARMING CHEETAH (1) Finished 6th last start here. Expecting improvement here and will appreciate the drop in class. Will try to take advantage of the stall. Betting may tell the tale. VICTORY IN ORLEANS (4) Resumes after a break. Finished 8th last run at the track. Is capable of a resurgence and gets a reduction in weight. Coming to a new trainer. Market may be the ultimate guide for this runner.

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $15.00 and ran 6th last start at the track. Expecting improvement here and drops back to a suitable class. Gets a favourable draw. Rough chance today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $261,227.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $19.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/01/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $332,502.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.75L | $12.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/12/2025 | - | 3 Year-Olds | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 3/14 | 29/11/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $522,500.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/11 | 01/11/2025 | - | Listed | $237,516.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | R A Venniker | 53.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 04/10/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 11/14 | 27/07/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $1,424,994.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
| 11/14 | 05/07/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $712,497.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 6.6L | $31.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/05/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $1,424,994.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/05/2025 | - | 2yo | $100,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $499,991.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/03/2025 | - | Listed | $199,992.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $8.00 and just average when 10th last start around here. Looking past the last run and competing in an easier class. One for the value hunters.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $261,227.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 8/13 | 29/11/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $759,991.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/15 | 01/11/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $379,972.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | GOOD | R A Venniker | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.45L | $8.50 |
| 3/10 | 04/10/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 27/07/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $475,007.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/06/2025 | - | 2Y JUV | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.70 |
| 5/9 | 31/05/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $1,424,994.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/7 | 11/05/2025 | - | 2yo | $100,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 27/04/2025 | - | Flat | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 3rd last time at Vaal. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Going well this campaign. Will not be far away.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 10/02/2026 | - | 1-2 WINS MDN | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.25L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | 1-2WINS & MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | SOFT | Craig Zackey | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3L | $1.34 |
| 2/11 | 18/09/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.75L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 23/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 18/05/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a break. Was $12.00 and came in 8th last run around here. Is capable of a resurgence and carrying less weight this time. Looking at others.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 59.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6.2L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/05/2025 | - | for 2 Yo R100 000 Win Bsa / Crs Bonus | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $67.00 |