Turffontein Race 6 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Novice Hcp
BRIGITTE ANNE (4) Came in 5th last time at the track. Should improve from the last run. Inclined to respect any betting moves and presents good prospects. RECKLESS ABANDON (7) Strong performance to win by 2L last time at this venue and was a debutant last start. Likely to be well placed early. Will appreciate the drop in weight. Serious player. PROTECTOR OF PEACE (6) Fresh after a break. Comprehensive victory when winning by 3L last run at Durbanville and form has been improving over recent runs. Coming to a new trainer. Keep in mind. DRIVELIKEAMASTER (3) Fresh after a spell. Finished 4th last start around here. Looking for an improved run. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $67.00 and had difficulty when 10th last start at Greyville but taking on a lower class of opponents. Jockey K De Melo rates highly. Hard to take.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 26/07/2026 | - | 2Y | $475,007.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 4.69L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/05/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $1,662,486.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.15L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | K De Melo | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.14L | $4.60 |
| 10/14 | 11/04/2026 | - | 2yo | $2,999,989.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.65L | $91.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.25L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1L | $1.91 |
| 4/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.05L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Just average when 9th last start at Vaal. This won't be easy.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 13/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD TO SOFT | K De Melo | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 26.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.12L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/10/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 14.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.25L | $4.75 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/07/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $22.00 |
| 7/7 | 13/03/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 19.05L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $142,504.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.75L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'Rensburg
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Jumped at $6.00 and ran 4th last start at this venue. Looking for an improved run. Could feature prominently.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 11/07/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.35L | $7.50 |
| 7/16 | 21/05/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.75L | $3.30 |
| 2/9 | 09/04/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $2.45 |
| 2/12 | 19/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.62 |
| 5/12 | 29/01/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.25L | $3.75 |
| 2/19 | 20/12/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1474m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.75L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 53kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/09/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.25L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/09/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/12/2024 | - | Flat | $99,981.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 12.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2024 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $2.63 and ran 5th last time at this venue. Should improve from the last run. Will run close.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/07/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.75L | $2.90 |
| 1/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.95L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 09/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 02/08/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $2.20 |
| 3/6 | 08/06/2025 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly for this race. Came in 3rd last time around here and drawn nicely. Getting better in recent performances. Can lift in this event.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.69L | $3.20 |
| 4/16 | 28/06/2026 | - | CL4 | $137,742.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | GOOD | Divesh Ramkhalawon | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $7.50 |
| 7/12 | 13/06/2026 | - | CL4 | $137,742.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 30/05/2026 | - | CL4 | $137,742.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 29/04/2026 | - | 4 | $137,742.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.9L | $20.00 |
| 4/11 | 29/03/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Greyville | 1200m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.91L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/03/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.23L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/02/2026 | - | Flat | $166,239.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/02/2026 | - | CL3 | $156,764.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 13/01/2026 | - | Flat | $166,239.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.1L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/11/2025 | - | Flat | $161,478.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.60 |
| 2/10 | 03/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $114,008.00 | Greyville | 1000m | SOFT | Jabu Jacobs | 62kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/05/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $1,424,994.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Jabu Jacobs | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.7L | $18.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/05/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Jabu Jacobs | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up today. Was very impressive when winning by a margin of 3L last run at Durbanville and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Racing for a new trainer. Respected competitor.
Last Starts 67 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 | 07/07/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 21/06/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Petra Porffy | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $3.20 |
| 10/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.51L | $3.40 |
| 5/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.05L | $3.80 |
| 9/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.1L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 04/01/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.45L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.05L | $6.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $31.00 |

Jockey: S Veale
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Winner by 2L last time here and having second career run. Should jump out and bowl along. Gets a reduction in weight. Must 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/08/2026 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2L | $6.00 |