Turffontein Race 7 - Betway Secretariat Stakes (3 Year-Olds)
GOLDEN OPERATOR (4) arrives off back-to-back wins, most recently beating KING HARALD (1) by 0.5L at Vaal over 1399m, and had earlier run a close 3rd to that rival at Turffontein over 1600m. FIRE STORM (5) is a key chance after a dominant 6L 1600m win here and a prior 1399m victory in February. King Harald (1) maps well on recent 1399m seconds and boasts a February mile win here. WARM RECEPTION (3) brings 1399m Listed-winning form at this track in January despite two tougher runs since. KENSAL GREEN (8) is peaking after wins over 1450m and 1600m, including a 2.97L success here last start. OVATION STAR (7) resumes but was 2nd in a Turffontein 1400m Grade 3 when last seen.

Jockey: R Fourie
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 19-day turnaround after a close 2nd at Vaal over 1399m on 21 Apr, beaten 0.5L by Golden Operator at $3.80 with 60kg. Two runs back was 4th of 7 over 1710m at Vaal at $3.10, then earlier won at Turffontein over 1600m on 26 Feb by 1.6L at $2.88. Consistent this season and twice placed at this trip. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1710m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.34L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $2.88 |
| 8/13 | 07/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $950,014.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $126.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $3.40 |
| 7/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | FLAT | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.65L | $4.33 |
| 3/6 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $3.25 |
| 5/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.25L | $7.50 |
| 4/14 | 27/07/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $1,424,994.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 4.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/06/2025 | - | Flat | $166,239.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.25L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 26/04/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $299,999.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.7L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $499,991.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.55L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2025 | - | 2Y JUV | $150,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.25L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing in five of seven. Last start 3rd of 13 at Turffontein over 2450m on 4 Apr, beaten 2.5L at $31 with 60kg from barrier 13 in a Grade 2. Prior run 3rd of 13 in a Listed race there over 2000m on 14 Mar, beaten 3L at $6.50 with 55.5kg. Draws barrier 1 and carries 61kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 36 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 | 04/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $1,187,504.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 2.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/13 | 14/03/2026 | - | Listed | $213,756.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $2.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $142,504.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $114,998.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.25L | $4.40 |
| 8/12 | 17/05/2025 | - | for 2 Yo R100 000 Win Bsa / Crs Bonus | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.45L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 64-day let-up. Last start 7th of 13 at Turffontein over 1600m on 7 Mar, beaten 0.69L with 54kg at $5. Two back finished 10th in a Grade 2 at 1600m, then previously won the Turffontein 1399m Listed on 11 Jan by 1.5L with 58kg. Draws barrier 2 and rises to 60kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 64 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $237,516.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.69L | $5.00 |
| 10/14 | 07/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $712,497.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.8L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2026 | - | Listed | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/12/2025 | - | f & M | $128,245.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $2.50 |
| 7/10 | 01/11/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $237,516.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.45L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 19-day turnaround after winning at Vaal over 1399m on 21 Apr by 0.5L on good going with 60kg at $4, beating King Harald. Won the start before at Vaal over 1450m by 2.29L with 60kg at $3.10. Also placed at Turffontein over 1600m three back when 3rd, 0.09L behind King Harald at $6. Carries 59.5kg here and draws 9; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.29L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.09L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $1.85 |
| 3/10 | 23/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.35 |
| 2/12 | 24/05/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, winning 3 of 5 this season and 3 of 4 at Turffontein. Last start won at Turffontein over 1600m on 28 Apr by 6L on good going with 60.5kg at $2.20, beating Prince Of Kildare. Also scored over 1600m on 12 Mar on soft with 55kg at $3.20, and won at 1399m on 7 Feb. Drops 1.5kg, draws 7, and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 28/04/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6L | $2.20 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | SOFT | Craig Zackey | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.46L | $3.20 |
| 3/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $9.00 |
| 4/13 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $14.00 |

Jockey: S Veale
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 190 days. Last start 2nd of 10 at Turffontein over 1400m on 1 Nov, beaten 0.5L by Valentina Balducci, with 59kg at $11. Won prior at Greyville over 1200m on 7 Oct by a clear margin with 60kg at $3.80. Down 1.5kg and draws barrier 3; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 01/11/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $237,516.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 07/10/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off back-to-back wins, latest at Turffontein over 1600m on 23 Apr by 2.97L with 60kg at $4.75. Earlier scored at Vaal over 1450m on 2 Apr by 1.83L at $5. Third prior at Turffontein over 1800m on 12 Mar, beaten 0.09L on soft. Drops 4.5kg to 55.5kg and returns to around this trip; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 17 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 | 23/04/2026 | - | F&M DIV HCP | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.97L | $4.75 |
| 1/11 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.83L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | SOFT | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.09L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.95L | $3.40 |
| 2/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | F & M | $106,865.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 52.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 30/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.25L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 56.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | 3-year-old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.7L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40-day break after a solid 3rd at Vaal over 1600m on 31 Mar, beaten 1.38L by Fully Loaded with 59kg at $4.75. Prior run was a close 2nd at Turffontein over 1450m on 12 Mar on soft going, 1.14L off Tintin at $13 with 53.5kg. Drops to 55kg here and draws barrier 8; three recent runs at 1450-1600m rate consistently. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 40 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 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | K De Melo | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.38L | $4.75 |
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | K De Melo | 53.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.14L | $13.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 62kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.25L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.85L | $20.00 |
| 10/19 | 20/12/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1474m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 58.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 7.25L | $16.00 |
| 7/15 | 01/11/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $379,972.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | GOOD | Chad Little | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.95L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/09/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/07/2025 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $3.60 |
| 4/7 | 15/06/2025 | - | 2Y JUV | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6L | $8.50 |
| 1/16 | 29/05/2025 | - | Flat | $90,014.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 57.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 0.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 182 days. Last start won at Turffontein over 1399m on 9 Nov by 3.25L on Good, carrying 58kg at $4, defeating Milan's World. Unbeaten from one run at the track and trip. Drops to 54.5kg and draws barrier 10; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 182 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 | 09/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.25L | $4.00 |