Turffontein Race 7 - Tab Sea Cottage Stakes (Grade 3) (3 Year Olds)
ERROL FLYNN (3) Was first to greet the judge when winning by 2 1/2L last run at the track. Ultra competitive this preparation with 2 wins from 2 runs. Take beating. CHRONICLE KING (1) Came in 6th last time at Greyville. Has the talent to rebound quickly. Has plenty of early speed. Suitably placed in this race. COPPER EAGLE (2) Did well when 2nd last time around here and back in an easier grade. On an upward trajectory in recent races. Going up in weight. Hard to knock and looks a nice each way proposition. GOT THE FEELING (5) Competitive effort when 2nd last time at this track. Has to be included.

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $15.00 and ran 6th last time at Greyville. Has the talent to rebound quickly. Expecting to settle positively. Good potential.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 30/05/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $1,900,003.00 | Greyville | 2000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.05L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1710m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.91L | $3.10 |
| 5/10 | 11/01/2026 | - | Listed | $237,516.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/13 | 29/11/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $759,991.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 6.55L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |
| 3/14 | 27/07/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $1,424,994.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/14 | 05/07/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $712,497.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1L | $29.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/06/2025 | - | Flat | $166,239.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.05L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $90,014.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.45 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 2nd last time at the track and facing a weaker grade. Form has been improving over recent runs. Has to cope with a weight increase. Some respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 07/06/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $237,516.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $475,007.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 54.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1L | $18.00 |
| 5/13 | 04/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $1,187,504.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 6L | $51.00 |
| 5/13 | 14/03/2026 | - | Listed | $213,756.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.25L | $26.00 |
| 13/13 | 07/02/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $950,014.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 29.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/01/2026 | - | Listed | $237,516.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.05L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 08/01/2026 | - | CONDITIONS | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1L | $2.50 |
| 5/13 | 29/11/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $759,991.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/15 | 01/11/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $379,972.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| 7.95L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.25L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 24/07/2025 | - | Flat | $80,750.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $2.50 |
| 1/10 | 23/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2L | $19.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Solid effort when winning by 2 1/2L last run at this venue. Hasn't put a foot wrong this campaign with 2 wins from 2 runs. Worth strong consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 07/06/2026 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/12 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | K De Melo | 56kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1.83L | $8.50 |
| 9/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $1,424,994.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 27.95L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3L | $3.90 |
| 1/13 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | K De Melo | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.55L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 2nd last time around here. Not hopeless.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 07/06/2026 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $22.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | 3 Year-Olds | $166,239.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 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: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At $81.00 average at best when 11th last run at Greyville but drawn beautifully. Entitled to be big odds.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 30/05/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $1,900,003.00 | Greyville | 2000m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 11.85L | $91.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.51L | $2.45 |
| 1/12 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.37L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.29L | $4.80 |
| 4/10 | 08/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/14 | 18/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.95L | $17.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/11/2025 | - | open. BMAt 60.0kg = 82 | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Dezahn Louw | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| 5.7L | $22.00 |
| 12/14 | 27/07/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $1,424,994.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Chad Little | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.05L | $31.00 |
| 1/12 | 09/07/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $2.40 |
| 3/10 | 31/05/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $142,504.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.25L | $2.60 |
| 3/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.25L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from spell. Started at $51.00 and disappointing display when 7th last time here but will try to take advantage of the draw. Very unlikely.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 04/04/2026 | - | Flat | $950,014.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.24L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $1,187,504.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.37L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | F & M | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.9L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.75L | $9.50 |
| 4/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4L | $11.00 |
| 1/13 | 28/08/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 52.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 12/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/5 | 26/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.75L | $6.50 |
| 2/13 | 31/05/2025 | - | 2020 | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3L | $12.00 |
| 5/13 | 17/05/2025 | - | for All MDNs | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 53kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 08/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $130,013.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 22/03/2025 | - | Fillies | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2L | $51.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/02/2025 | - | Fillies | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 10.45L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last run at the track. Might have to make up considerable ground. Slight prospect.
Last Starts 23 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 | 11/06/2026 | - | FM 97 DIV HCP | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 52.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.91L | $29.00 |
| 9/14 | 14/05/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/03/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1800m | SOFT | Rachel Venniker | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $3.60 |
| 8/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.45L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.25L | $4.80 |
| 5/10 | 04/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.55L | $3.20 |
| 2/9 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 8/10 | 01/11/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $237,516.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | GOOD | R A Venniker | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.65L | $81.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/13 | 28/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.85L | $19.00 |