Turffontein Race 5 - Gage Car Hire Mr 86 Hcp (Open)
PERIODIC TABLE (7) Kicked clear when winning by more than 4L last start at Vaal and honest performer putting a tidy record together. K De Melo is a key engagement. Expect to go close. FIERCENESS (4) Back from break. Tidy run when 2nd last time at the track. Should race on the speed. Should be right in the finish. CONTINENTAL KING (2) Resuming after a break of 33 weeks. Competitive effort when 3rd last run at Vaal and promising career start. Can find a nice position from the draw. Has to be strongly considered. AFRICAN PRINCE (1) Looked good when 3rd last time around here but has to cope with a weight increase. Does take a while to get into stride. Has scope so do not ignore.

Jockey: R Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 3rd last time around here but going up in weight. Prefers to settle towards the rear. One that represents value at a decent price.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 08/08/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | K De Melo | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.35L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/06/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 54kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.7L | $6.00 |
| 9/15 | 28/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 30/04/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.23L | $2.90 |
| 2/11 | 04/04/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 2/13 | 21/02/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 59.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.75L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 29/01/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 53.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 10/13 | 22/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $137,742.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Nichola Yuen | 61.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 5L | $29.00 |
| 6/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | CL4 | $137,742.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 61.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.85L | $23.00 |
| 8/13 | 22/09/2025 | - | CL4 | $114,008.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 62kg | - | - | 14 |
| 4.85L | $34.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/08/2025 | - | Flat | $189,998.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | HEAVY | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.05L | $7.50 |
| 9/12 | 05/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $133,005.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 12.35L | $14.00 |
| 7/12 | 07/06/2025 | - | CL4 | $133,005.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 62kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 07/05/2025 | - | CL4 | $133,005.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 62kg | - | - | 1 |
| 15.05L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2025 | - | CL3 | $152,004.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 53kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/02/2025 | - | CL4 | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.75L | $17.00 |
| 13/14 | 25/01/2025 | - | CL4 | $144,154.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 35.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/06/2024 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'Rensburg
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 33 weeks. Ran 3rd last run at Vaal and solid career start. Gets a favourable draw. Down in distance. Can win this.
Last Starts 235 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 | 27/01/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.75L | $4.50 |
| 3/13 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 5.75L | $4.60 |
| 6/11 | 13/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $9.50 and finished 4th last time around here. Watch early betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.98L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | SOFT | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.51L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 16/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.05L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.55L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | SOFT | Smanga Khumalo | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.35L | $7.50 |
| 4/5 | 23/10/2025 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.95L | $4.60 |
| 3/8 | 20/09/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.85L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $9.00 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Honest race when 2nd last time at the track. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Gets a solid chance here.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 27/06/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $133,005.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.57L | $2.45 |
| 1/13 | 26/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.29L | $4.75 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $67.00 and fairly underwhelming when 7th last run at this track but will benefit with the weight drop. Considering others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.16L | $67.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/08/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.63L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.75L | $91.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 13.95L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/06/2026 | - | Flat | $218,538.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Dezahn Louw | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13.15L | $51.00 |
| 1/13 | 06/03/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $14.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/01/2025 | - | Flat | $100,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 61.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 18/01/2025 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/12/2024 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $16.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/11/2024 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11.15L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/11/2024 | - | Flat | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 01/10/2024 | - | Flat | $99,981.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.25L | $18.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/09/2024 | - | Flat | $84,998.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.85L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 05/09/2024 | - | Flat | $84,998.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/08/2024 | - | Flat | $84,998.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.05L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/06/2024 | - | Flat | $92,477.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| 24.1L | $15.00 | |
| 13/14 | 02/03/2024 | - | Grade 3 | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 50kg | - | - | 7 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 | |
| 1/10 | 18/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | SOFT | Piere Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break. At $21.00 unsatisfactory performance when 9th last run at this track but drawn well. Change in trainer. Slim possibilty.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.35L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 51.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/01/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.85L | $22.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.75L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/09/2025 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $4.80 |
| 1/7 | 02/08/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.25L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Pulled away to win by a margin of more than 4L last start at Vaal and good career start. K De Melo is an advantage. Well respected contender.
Last Starts 16 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 | 03/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.11L | $1.80 |
| 3/10 | 25/06/2026 | - | Flat | $218,538.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $3.25 |
| 2/4 | 14/05/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Phenisile Mongqawa | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.23L | $1.57 |
| 2/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.51L | $9.50 |