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ALPINE JET (4) Was competitive when 2nd last start at Turffontein. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Winning hope. BANFF (1) Proven record when resuming. Got the prize when winning by 1L last start at Turffontein and putting a tidy record together. Likely to settle back in the field. Deserves consideration. CAROLINE ISLAND (7) Came in 4th last time here. Should improve from the last run and dropping weight. Jockey Blaine Marx Jacobson consistently rides well for this stable. Will be there at the finish. RONDEBOSCH (6) Resuming after a break. Subpar when 6th last time at Turffontein. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds.

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Proven record first up. Left nothing to chance when winning by 1L last start at Turffontein and good career start. Likely to get back in the field. Genuine claims.
Last Starts 290 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 15/06/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 56kg | - | - | 15 |
| 1L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/02/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $110,002.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.25L | $2.20 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2025 | - | CONDITIONS | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Diego De Gouveia | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.85L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/12/2024 | - | 3Y NON-BLACK TYPE | $150,028.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 14.85L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.75L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick turnaround. Finished 2nd last run at this venue and can find a nice position from the draw. Expected to settle towards the tail. Should definitely be in your exotic bets.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 54kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.46L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $147,242.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 54.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4L | $4.20 |
| 6/12 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 50.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/10/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.45L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | Listed | $166,239.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 54.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/04/2025 | - | 3 Year-Olds | $150,000.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/02/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $274,990.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.15L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | Flat | $160,017.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/11/2024 | - | Flat | $129,991.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/4 | 21/09/2024 | - | 1 & 2 WINS MDN | $84,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.05 |
| 1/6 | 24/08/2024 | - | Flat | $84,998.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.75 |
| 4/10 | 28/07/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $499,996.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.55L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/06/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 02/05/2024 | - | 2 YO R100 000 WIN BSA | $90,008.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.65L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 17/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3L | $6.00 | |
| 2/6 | 19/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break of 27 weeks. Started $8.50 and performed below standard when 9th last time around here but drawn well. Likely to be an exotics contender.
Last Starts 188 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 | 25/09/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 61.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 21L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.65L | $18.00 |
| 7/12 | 26/07/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.25L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/07/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $11.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/06/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 52.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.55L | $26.00 |
| 15/15 | 15/06/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 54kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.1L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/05/2025 | - | Flat | $110,002.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| 15.55L | $29.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/04/2025 | - | Flat | $139,982.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.25L | $29.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/03/2025 | - | Flat | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.75L | $18.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/03/2025 | - | Flat | $150,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 8.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/03/2025 | - | Flat | $160,017.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.75L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 30/01/2025 | - | Flat | $150,000.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 5.9L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/12/2024 | - | Flat | $150,028.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 16.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 21/11/2024 | - | 1 & 2 WINS MDN | $129,991.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.85L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/10/2024 | - | 1-2 WINS & MDNS | $109,999.00 | Vaal | 1100m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.75L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 20/08/2024 | - | Flat | $109,999.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 62.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/07/2024 | - | Grade 3 | $249,986.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 29.05L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.35L | $12.00 | |
| 3/9 | 18/01/2024 | - | 3 Year Olds | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | SOFT | Piere Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.45L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 07/12/2023 | - | 3 Years Old | $0.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $10.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last start at Turffontein. Shows good early pace. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Good enough chance at a very tempting price.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | F&M HCP | $137,742.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.91L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 10/02/2026 | - | 1-2 WINS MDN | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.75L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 8.65L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/11/2025 | - | Listed | $237,516.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 30/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.25L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 17/07/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.45 |
| 1/9 | 23/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2L | $2.60 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $12.00 and lacklustre showing when 6th last start at Turffontein. Displays good tactical speed. Low-key chance.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.75L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $20.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | 1-2WINS & MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.55L | $17.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/12/2025 | - | 3 Year-Olds | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 22/11/2025 | - | Listed | $237,516.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.45L | $29.00 |
| 10/16 | 02/11/2025 | - | Listed Handicap | $213,756.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | GOOD | Joshwin Solomons | 52.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $91.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/10/2025 | - | CL4 | $114,008.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 63kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.55L | $20.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/05/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $1,424,994.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.95L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/04/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $299,999.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.7L | $29.00 |
| 1/12 | 15/04/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Was $4.50 and average performance when 6th last time at Turffontein. Keen watch.
Last Starts 115 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | FLAT | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.15L | $4.80 |
| 5/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $6.50 |
| 4/5 | 14/10/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $274,990.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/12/2024 | - | 3Y NON-BLACK TYPE | $150,028.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/11/2024 | - | Flat | $129,991.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/10/2024 | - | Flat | $105,012.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.25L | $1.85 |
| 2/11 | 23/05/2024 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $90,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.75L | $2.05 |
| 4/7 | 02/03/2024 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $8.50 ran 4th last time at this track. Should improve from the last run and will benefit with the weight drop. Should go close.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/02/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $128,245.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.75L | $3.20 |
| 4/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | 2Y | $150,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $129,991.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $2.15 |
| 2/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $249,986.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Aldo Domeyer | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.25L | $6.50 |