Turffontein Race 5 - Racing240 Mr 101 Open Hcp (3 Year Olds)
RIVERA (4) Resumes after a spell. Solid win by 1 1/2L last start at this track and gets some weight taken off. Has plenty of early speed. Winning chance in what appears a suitable race. GIMME A FIREBALL (3) Spaced the field to win by 4 1/2L last start at Scottsville. Can measure up to this company. WHATSDAMATTERWITHU (6) Looked good when 3rd last start at this track and drawn the rails. Placed at every start this preparation and gets a reduction in weight. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. WINTER VOICE (7) Below expectations when 10th last time here. Might be ridden for luck. One of the hopes.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 2nd last start at Greyville and competing at a lower level of competition. Has been a model of consistency since returning from a break. Place claims at best.
Last Starts 48 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 | 26/07/2026 | - | 2Y | $475,007.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.91L | $26.00 |
| 13/14 | 04/07/2026 | - | Flat | $712,497.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.95L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.91L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Kaidan Brewer
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $6.50 and finished 6th last run at the track but promising career start. Should be going forward early. Up in weight. Not out of this.
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 | 08/08/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.18L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 23/05/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $1,662,486.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.23L | $2.75 |
| 4/4 | 04/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $475,007.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: S Veale
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran away with a win by 4 1/2L last start at Scottsville. Definite claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16 | 29/07/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 17/05/2026 | - | MDN JUVENILE | $152,004.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.83L | $3.10 |
Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First up today. Landed the spoils when winning by 1 1/2L last start around here and will appreciate the drop in weight. Should jump out and bowl along. Will go close today.
Last Starts 63 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 | 11/07/2026 | - | 2YF MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $1.40 |
| 2/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.91L | $2.38 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 3rd last start here and has drawn the rails. Has not missed the money this preparation in 3 attempts and will benefit with the weight drop. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.29L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 21/07/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.01L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.66L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.25L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.6L | $71.00 |
Jockey: Marco V'Rensburg
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $5.00 and average at best when 10th last time at this track. Likely to get back in the run. Keen watch.
Last Starts 49 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 | 25/07/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 16.75L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.11L | $18.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.47L | $23.00 |