Turffontein Race 7 - Www.tab.co.za Middle Stakes
PRECOCIOUS (1) Ran 4th last time at this venue. Expected to rebound and drawn well. Can get the job done. TROMBOLINES (7) Finished 5th last start at this track. Expected to rebound but back in trip. Gavin Lerena and Mike Kock & Mathew De Kock have a good working relationship. Serious player. OBSIDIAN (4) First up after a break of 34 weeks. Finished 6th last run around here. Giving another chance here but dropping back to a shorter trip. Up in weight. Won't be far away. NEVER NEVER LAND (8) Back from a break. Really dug deep when winning last time at Vaal and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Goes down in weight. Could be value.

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $2.75 and came in 4th last time at this track. Expected to rebound and drawn beautifully. Good chance of taking this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 25/07/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5L | $3.25 |
| 3/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | F&M DIV HCP | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.65L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.37L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | F&M HCP | $137,742.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 53.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.91L | $1.91 |
| 1/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | F & M | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2L | $1.95 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $2.60 |
| 1/7 | 11/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4L | $1.70 |
| 5/11 | 10/07/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | HEAVY | Gareth Wright | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/05/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.25L | $2.60 |
| 2/6 | 05/03/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | GOOD | Oswald Noach | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At $51.00 average at best when 9th last run at this track but has a positive alley. Might have to make up considerable ground. Others much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 08/08/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Chad Little | 63.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.15L | $101.00 |
| 15/15 | 18/06/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 5.27L | $81.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/04/2026 | - | Flat | $950,014.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 31.19L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $237,516.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.4L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 52.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.75L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/01/2026 | - | F & M | $128,245.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 62.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.45L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/11/2025 | - | F & M | $166,239.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| 14.75L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/08/2025 | - | Fillies And Mares | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/07/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $29.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.55L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | f & M | $100,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 53.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/03/2025 | - | F & M | $127,490.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.85L | $22.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/07/2024 | - | Fillies | $99,981.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/06/2024 | - | 2Y FILLIES | $150,028.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.75L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 27/04/2024 | - | Grade 3 | $249,986.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.75L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/04/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/12/2023 | - | Fillies | $0.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD TO SOFT | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $5.50 and only fair when 6th last start here and will have to carry extra weight. Watch the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/08/2026 | - | Listed | $166,239.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 22/07/2026 | - | Flat | $166,288.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/07/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 50kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $9.50 |
| 4/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.92L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 28/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $475,007.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.05L | $19.00 |
| 3/13 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 52.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/12 | 21/02/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $261,227.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.75 |
| 2/6 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/09/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.45 |
| 2/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/06/2025 | - | 2Y JUV | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break of 34 weeks. Odds of $8.00 and ran 6th last run at this track. Giving another chance here but down in trip. Good chance in this.
Last Starts 244 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 | 11/01/2026 | - | Listed | $237,516.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | K De Melo | 52.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/21 | 20/12/2025 | - | Flat | $475,007.00 | Vaal | 1474m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.45L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/10/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 62.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 13.85L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 19/07/2025 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 62kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/14 | 05/06/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/04/2025 | - | Flat | $100,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 61.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.55L | $4.33 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.62 |
| 2/9 | 07/12/2024 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/11/2024 | - | for All MDNs. R15 000 Win Bonus Roa Members | $120,019.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | SOFT | Serino Moodley | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 05/10/2024 | - | Flat | $105,012.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.45L | $3.40 |
| 5/6 | 27/07/2024 | - | 2Y JUV | $99,981.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8L | $22.00 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has multiple wins first up. Was first to greet the judge when winning by 1 1/2L last start at this venue but has more weight to carry. Prefer others.
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 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Divesh Ramkhalawon | 52kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.37L | $22.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/12/2025 | - | 1-2WINS / MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.05L | $2.62 |
| 4/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.45L | $3.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/07/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $237,516.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.15L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/06/2025 | - | 3yo | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/14 | 17/05/2025 | - | open | $84,994.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.75L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 08/03/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 3rd last run at the track. Should jump out and bowl along. Place at best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/08/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.78L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | F & M | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | SOFT | Mickaelle Michel | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.83L | $4.33 |
| 1/7 | 19/02/2026 | - | F & M | $106,865.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.25L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/8 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.75L | $18.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 13/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.25L | $22.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.75L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/04/2025 | - | Fillies | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2025 | - | Listed | $199,992.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.05L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/01/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $129,991.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $5.50 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $2.25 and came in 5th last start at this venue. Expected to rebound but down in distance. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/08/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.25L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | Flat | $161,478.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.23L | $1.83 |
| 2/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.23L | $7.00 |
| 10/14 | 14/06/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $1.70 |
| 2/7 | 16/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Game effort to win narrowly last time at Vaal and showing improvement in recent outings. Will appreciate the drop in weight. Stands out as good value.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 25/06/2026 | - | Flat | $228,016.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 4/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.89L | $2.50 |
| 7/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.05 |
| 1/12 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $2.20 |
| 6/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $166,239.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Nirvan Nastili | 52.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/10/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.55L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/09/2025 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4L | $12.00 |