Turffontein Race 6 - Racing Today Mr 95 Open Hcp (3-Year-Olds)
BLUNDERBORE (9) Kicked clear when winning by just over 4 1/2L last run at this venue and putting a tidy record together so far. Been in the money each attempt this preparation. Looks to be value. GOTTHETIGER (2) Close up last time around here and promising career start. Will try to take advantage of the alley. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. WALKINGINTHEWOODS (4) Came in 4th last run at the track. Can make a comeback. K De Melo is a plus. Good prospects. KNIGHT HEIST (3) Resuming after a break. Disappointing outing when 5th last time around here but solid career start. Down in distance. Has the ability to take this out.

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $21.00 and came in 4th last start at the track but has drawn the rails. Will appreciate the drop in weight. Hard to recommend with any confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 15/10/2026 | - | F&M HCP | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.55L | $22.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/10/2026 | - | Flat | $121,598.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.77L | $18.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/07/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $712,497.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.85L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/07/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $4.33 |
| 1/12 | 18/06/2026 | - | FILLIES MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.43L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/05/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.83L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.23L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Listed | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Threw down a serious challenge last time at this venue and showing consistent performance in races. Gets a favourable draw. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 33 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 | 03/10/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $121,598.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.23L | $2.20 |
| 1/9 | 05/07/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $2.00 |
| 5/13 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.93L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Started $3.25 and disappointing display when 5th last time here but honest performer putting a tidy record together. Back in trip. Good chance in this.
Last Starts 81 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 | 16/08/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 54.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.7L | $3.70 |
| 1/9 | 11/06/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.83L | $4.20 |
| 3/13 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.55L | $14.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $1.62 and ran 4th last run at this venue. Can make a comeback. Jockey K De Melo is a strong choice aboard. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 10/10/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.09L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.94L | $1.95 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $5.00 and clearly outclassed when 8th last time at the track and coming back in distance. Keep safe for trifectas.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 10/10/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.17L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 19/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.14L | $5.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/07/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 11/06/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.98L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $29.00 and finished 6th last time here and carrying more weight than last time. Needs too much luck.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/10/2026 | - | CONDITIONS | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 50.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.97L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/06/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2L | $2.90 |
| 2/7 | 07/06/2026 | - | Flat | $166,239.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.06L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 14/05/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.45L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 30/04/2026 | - | 2Y | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.03L | $3.75 |
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.46L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.46L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.46L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 16.05L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Managed to come out on top by the slightest of margins last time around here and having second career run. Should muster plenty of early toe. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 47 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 | 19/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.23L | $5.50 |

Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Bolted in when winning by over 4 1/2L last run at this track and good career start. Amongst the placegetters at every start this campaign. Dropping weight. Has definite claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.57L | $1.75 |
| 2/10 | 10/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.14L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.66L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and was first to greet the judge when winning by 2 3/4L first up last preparation around here. Should jump out and bowl along. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 16/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Dezahn Louw | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.25L | $3.20 |
| 1/4 | 21/07/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $133,005.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 11/14 | 04/07/2026 | - | Flat | $712,497.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.32L | $81.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.75L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.25L | $4.60 |
| 2/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $51.00 |