Turffontein Race 9 - Next Turffontein Racemeeting Saturday 04 April Fm 76 Divided Handicap (F & M)
BLINDFIRE (1) Nice run when 2nd last run at Vaal and will try to take advantage of the draw. Blaine Marx Jacobson and Tony Peter enjoy a high success rate together. Serious player. TEMPRANILLO (3) Finished 4th last start at Vaal. Has the talent to rebound quickly and good career start. Should jump out and bowl along. This field suits. MRS STORMIATRIX (8) Winner by just over 2 1/2L last start at Vaal and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Will be competitive. LOVABLE (4) Below par when 10th last start at Vaal. Worth strong consideration.

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice run when 2nd last run at Vaal and gets a favourable draw. Blaine Marx Jacobson and Tony Peter must be respected together. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 22 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 | 05/03/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.69L | $2.70 |
| 1/12 | 24/02/2026 | - | FM 68 HCP | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.14L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Nichola Yuen | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/01/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 62kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 10/17 | 11/01/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Mickaelle Michel | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.75L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $20.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.7L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 51.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.75L | $22.00 |
| 2/11 | 23/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 54.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 09/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 53.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.05L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/09/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 49.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 5/10 | 07/08/2025 | - | Flat | $80,750.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 52kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6L | $12.00 |
| 7/13 | 12/07/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 50kg | - | - | 14 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/05/2025 | - | F&M MDN | $90,014.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Phenisile Mongqawa | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.25L | $2.45 |
| 6/16 | 17/04/2025 | - | 3UP F&M | $104,981.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.05L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/03/2025 | - | Flat | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/03/2025 | - | Fillies | $119,994.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.55L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $51.00 and threw down a serious challenge last time at this venue and hoping that the added weight won't hurt. May find these too slick.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | SOFT | Jeffery Syster | 54kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.46L | $51.00 |
| 13/15 | 20/12/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.35L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 23/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.7L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Girish Dookhit | 51.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.25L | $29.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/08/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1900m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 51.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 15.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/08/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $71.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Mathew Thackeray | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13.7L | $31.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $3.75 and finished 4th last start at Vaal. Has the talent to rebound quickly and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Should race on the speed. Strong claims.
Last Starts 59 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 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.85L | $4.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.6L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.75 |
| 2/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.05 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $5.50 and mediocre display when 10th last start at Vaal. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 10/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.95L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.65 |
| 4/19 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57kg | - | - | 20 |
| 5.05L | $17.00 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Started $29.00 and ran 6th last start at Vaal but gets the perfect draw. Likely to get back. Has to cope with a weight increase. Needs too much luck.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 53.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.35L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 52.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.85L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/06/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/05/2025 | - | F & M | $100,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.25L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 20/03/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/02/2025 | - | F & M | $135,010.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2025 | - | F & M | $135,010.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/12/2024 | - | F & M | $135,000.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.55L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/10/2024 | - | F & M | $94,994.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.25L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/07/2024 | - | 2Y JUV | $99,981.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.25L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 13/07/2024 | - | F & M | $90,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.75L | $3.90 |
| 5/11 | 20/06/2024 | - | F & M | $90,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $3.80 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished on top by 1 3/4L last start here. Gets back and needs luck. Has some claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.83L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.75L | $31.00 |
| 9/19 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57kg | - | - | 14 |
| 11L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.55L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 24/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | HEAVY | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/05/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 16/04/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'Rensburg
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $51.00 and disappointing run when 7th last start at Vaal. Likely to get back in the run. Looking elsewhere.
Last Starts 31 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 | 24/02/2026 | - | F & M | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.25L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.85L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.25L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.45L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
| 9/13 | 28/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.35L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice effort when winning by over 2 1/2L last start at Vaal and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Putting up notable efforts since resuming from a spell. Definitely worth considering.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Phenisile Mongqawa | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.51L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 22/10/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.35L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 20/07/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 9/13 | 14/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.8L | $16.00 |
| 14/14 | 04/05/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Morne Winnaar | 60kg | - | - | 15 |
| 14.95L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/03/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.2L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At $101.00 lacked competitiveness when 11th last start at Vaal. Couldn't have in this.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 24/02/2026 | - | FM 68 HCP | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.91L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 04/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 56kg | - | - | 16 |
| 15.1L | $151.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/06/2024 | - | Flat | $82,481.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Nirvan Nastili | 54.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 11.75L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/03/2024 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Nirvan Nastili | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.75L | $29.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/02/2024 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 02/01/2024 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.05L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/12/2023 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | A Feni | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.25L | $1.85 |
| 2/10 | 14/09/2023 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.05L | $3.30 |
| 2/14 | 27/07/2023 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Dennis Schwarz | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.25L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $6.00 and finished 5th last time at Greyville but will benefit with the weight drop. Not hopeless.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/03/2026 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
| 10/12 | 24/02/2026 | - | FM 68 HCP | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.46L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.35L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 23/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.95L | $22.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 49kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.7L | $29.00 |
| 7/11 | 23/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | SOFT | Savanna Valjalo | 50kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.75L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | Fillies | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/03/2025 | - | Fillies | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.35L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2025 | - | Fillies | $119,994.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.25L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | 2Y | $150,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.2L | $26.00 |