Turffontein Race 2 - Twin Insurance Brokers Novice Hcp
RAPTOR KING (4) Fresh after a spell. Was fighting out the finish when winning by 1/2L last run at Vaal and showing consistent performance in races. Displays good tactical speed. One of the major hopes. TIMELESS (3) First up after a break. Was dominant when winning by 5 1/4L last start here and fitter for debut run. Has shown early pace in races to date. Drawn nicely. Won't be far away. LIGHTINTHEWOODS (5) Nice run when 2nd last time at Vaal and promising career start. Placed at every start this campaign and gets some weight taken off. Major chance. DAWSON'S ANVIL (1) Racing fresh after a break. Average at best when 7th last time at the track but drawn beautifully. Rising in weight. Include in chances.

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back after spell. Was $15.00 and mediocre display when 7th last time at this track but has a nice advantage with a good barrier. Respect the betting.
Last Starts 132 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | 3 Year-Olds | $166,239.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 54.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.25L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly. At $41.00 unimpressive effort when 6th last start around here. Tough ask.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 12/09/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $29.00 |
| 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: R Fourie
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up today. Won with a leg in the air by 5 1/4L last start at the track and having second career run. Should come to hand quickly. Should go well.
Last Starts 142 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 | 30/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.26L | $4.40 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Fought on gamely when winning by 1/2L last run at Vaal and solid career start. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Will go close.
Last Starts 93 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 | 18/06/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.46L | $4.75 |
| 3/11 | 21/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.54L | $1.90 |
| 3/11 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.75L | $7.00 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 2nd last time at Vaal and putting a tidy record together so far. Has run into the money 3 from 3 attempts this preparation and goes down in weight. Should go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 27/08/2026 | - | F&M DIV HCP | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.11L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.06L | $1.40 |
| 2/9 | 11/07/2026 | - | 2YF MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.38L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.26L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $29.00 and lacklustre showing when 5th last time here. Should be going forward early. Very unlikely to cause an upset.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.15L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | FM 72 DIV HCP | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.97L | $20.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/07/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 23.5L | $51.00 |
| 13/14 | 07/06/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.35L | $31.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/05/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 52.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/11/2024 | - | F & M | $135,000.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 52.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.9L | $14.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/11/2024 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.75L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2024 | - | F & M | $94,994.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.75L | $1.91 |
| 3/9 | 30/07/2024 | - | Fillies | $90,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/11 | 06/06/2024 | - | Fillies | $90,008.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6.35L | $4.00 |