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FIRE TO THE STARS (4) Fabian Habib trained 3yo by Fire Away on debut. Betting is the best guide. KWAITO (2) Ran 5th last run at Turffontein. Likely to bounce back and can save some energy from the draw. Has shown early pace in races to date. Respect. VIRGINGALACTIC (5) Career debut 3yo by Gold Standard for trainer Coerie Lensley. Keep your eye on the market. OVER SENSIBLE (6) On a short back up. Close to a win last time at Turffontein and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Gets back and needs luck. Down in trip. Not out of this.

Jockey: Vusumzi Sithetho
Weight: 60kgs
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Came in 4th last run here but can find a nice position from the draw. Hard to see this being good enough.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 03/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 10.74L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.48L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD TO SOFT | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.09L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1700m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.09L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.05L | $7.00 |
| 6/16 | 28/06/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.65L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Phenisile Mongqawa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $7.50 and finished 5th last run at Turffontein. Likely to bounce back and has the ideal draw. Displays good tactical speed. Can win.
Last Starts 46 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 | 12/09/2026 | - | Flat | $80,750.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/08/2026 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.23L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Savanna Valjalo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $19.00 and came in 6th last time here but going over extra ground. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Hard to recommend with any confidence.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 01/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 12.81L | $31.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/09/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Sam Mosia | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.55L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/07/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.59L | $7.00 |
| 12/13 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 19.9L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Tshepiso Matsoele
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
3yo by Fire Away racing as a debutant for Fabian Habib. Betting as a guide.

Jockey: Tom Lukhele
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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3yo debutant by Gold Standard for trainer Coerie Lensley. Follow the money.

Jockey: Phillip Mlangeni
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick back up. Narrowly denied victory last time at Turffontein but coming back in trip. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Good value.
Last Starts 6 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 | 22/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.09L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| 10.52L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 25.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 53.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 15.25L | $67.00 |
| 13/15 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11L | $151.00 |
| 13/14 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Phillip Mlangeni | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 19.2L | $34.00 |