Turffontein New Course
26/02/2026
5
14.55
Hospitality Bookings 0116811796
1600 Metres (B)
Graduation Plate
Apprentice allowance may be claimed
(Course Record : 94.38 secs. NATIONAL SPIRIT)
R 130000
1 - R
2 - R
3 - R
4 - R
5 - R
6 - R
 77188
24700
12350
6175
3088
6500
Swinger
Exacta
Trifecta
Quartet
Pl/Acc:Leg 4
Pick 6:Leg 3
J/Pot :Leg 2

7 Runners
1600 Metres Turffontein New Course . . .
% WINNERS from Barrier Draw
. . . previous 629 races.
% PLACES(1-2-3-4) from Barrier Draw
Same Trainer: (-) Magic Tips: 3-1-7-5-2
Field statistics
Average per runner		 - Runs:
- Runs:		 112
16		 Wins:
Wins:		 10
1		 Places:
Places:		 52
7		 Stakes:
Stakes:		 R 1630491.
R 232927.		 9%
46%		 Wins.
Places.
PREDICTED FINISH: PREVIOUS RUN INFORMATION
No Horse Len
Beh		 Speed
Index		 Pred
Time		 Merit
Rated		 Mass Dr B Jockey Trainer Wks Fin LBh Dist Jockey Bett Time BA
2 KING HARALD 0.0 [88] 97.8 {102} 57.0 7 Khumalo S Magner R R (3) 8 7.9 1600 Khumalo S 99/1 97.77 A
4 ZIP CODE 0.4 [88] 97.8 {79} 57.0 1 H Habib C Nieuwenhuizen (6) 2 2.5 1700 Lerena G 9/2 97.85 HA
1 BRISTOL HERCULES 0.7 [87] 97.9 {87} 60.0 4 Murray C De Kock MF/MF (2) 2 0.9 1450 Murray C 8/1 97.87 A
7 A BIT OF CLASS 2.8 [83] 98.3 {98} 54.0 6 Moodley S Dawson C/T (21) 4 3.2 1200 Moodley S 8/1 98.38 A
5 GOLDEN OPERATOR 3.5 [82] 98.4 {87} 56.5 5 Zackey C Tarry S G (2) 5 3.3 1450 Habib C 8/1 98.23 A
6 SIGRID SWING 6.5 [76] 99.0 {71} 56.5 2 Penny J V/D Westhuizen (4) 5 3.8 1600 Lerena G 4/1 99.29 A
3 OPERA FAN 6.9 [76] 99.0 {82} 57.0 3 Lihaba K J Matchett P F (5) 4 2.7 1450 Venniker R A 11/10 99.15 A
KING HARALD is better than his last start in the Grade 2 TAB Gauteng Guineas. He finished second in his penultimate run over 1450m on the Vaal Classic course. He is the class horse in this contest and on best form shown, he may find himself in the winner's enclosure. A BIT OF CLASS returns from a 21-week break, during which time she would have strengthened up. She carries a handy galloping mass of 54kgs and if not in need of this outing, she should give the males a run for their money. BRISTOL HERCULES set the pace over 1450m on this course last time before getting outrun by Speedman. He has won once, finished second once and third three times from six starts over this distance. He has work to do at the weights but cannot be discounted. GOLDEN OPERATOR finished 2.35 lengths behind the top choice last time. He is 0.5kgs better off at the weights today which is not enough for the tables to be turned.
***** Trainer/Jockey Combinations for RACE 5. Performances for current and previous season - up to 100 runs *****
No Trainer Jockey Rns 1st 2nd 3rd Win% Plc% No Trainer Jockey Rns 1st 2nd 3rd Win% Plc%
1 De Kock MF/MF Murray C 100 14 19 8 14 41 5 Tarry S G Zackey C 100 17 18 8 17 43
2 Magner R R Khumalo S 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 V/D Westhuizen Penny J 13 1 3 2 8 46
3 Matchett P F Lihaba K J 10 2 1 2 20 50 7 Dawson C/T Moodley S 12 2 1 2 17 42
4 Nieuwenhuizen Habib C 27 1 4 3 4 30

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87
BRISTOL HERCULES (A)
5 y.o. b g. Geld:19 Feb 2025.
dob: 16 Sep 2020
60.0
4
7
Callan
MURRAY
86* 30:1-4-1
Mike/Mathew
de Kock
119* 30:4-7-1
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 7:1-0-4
Crs: 1:0-1-0
Dst: 6:1-1-3
C&D: 0:0-0-0
LANCASTER BOMBER - Pretty Wendy by Dynasty.
Breeder: BOLAND STUD
Mr P M Murugasa
Green, black epaulettes, blue sleeves and collar, green cap
Tot Rns: 21:2-4-7
Stakes: R 359970
SalePrc: R 370000
(6) 24.07.10 E 805 Y Pnncl b 1600 Moodley S 52.0 (82) A 1-10 1 0.30 *Golden Peace 55.5 96.41 97.78 8/1 5/1 88 Handy-pulled-got up
(20) 24.08.22 D 48 G MR98 b 1800 Moodley S 54.0 (88) A 6-11 8 3.70 Baratheon 60.0 111.81 98.41 9/2 17/2 82 Stayed on at finish
(15) 25.01.12 E 357 Y Clss3 b 1600 Moodley S 56.0 (88) A 2-9 3 1.20 Capsaicin 56.5 96.56 97.89 25/2 10/1 87 Running on at finish
(1) 25.04.27 E 562 Y Clss3 b 1400 Fourie R 56.0 (88) A 2-14 4 1.65 Icy Blast 53.5 84.85 97.68 11/2 4/1F 89 Stayed on at finish
(11) 25.05.07 G 586 G BStks b 1600 Yeni M 60.0 (88) A 1-9 2 0.10 Sundance Kid 60.0 95.10 97.20 3/1 4/1F 94 Running on too late
(8) 25.07.23 E 778 Y BStks b 1600 Murray C 58.5 (88) A 3-7 3 1.90 Uzwano 58.5 96.20 97.30 4/1 11/2 93 Handy-stayed on
(4) 25.09.17 D 97 S Mddle b 2000 Murray C 57.0 (88) A 4-8 3 3.40 Go Grayson Go 57.0 125.86 97.36 3/1 28/10 92 Handy-pulled-stayed
(5) 25.10.12 D 152 G PrgPl b 1400 Zackey C 58.5 (88) A 5-7 2 0.40 Forward Motion 59.0 84.57 98.07 25/2 6/1 85 Handy-rallied late
(5) 25.11.16 G 216 G PrgPl b 1400 Murray C 58.5 (88) A 1-8 5 4.00 Golden Rule 61.0 83.41 98.01 7/2 4/1 86 Jmpd out-cast shoe
(4) 25.12.20 V 374 G GnHtg s 1475 Michel M 52.0 (88) A 21-21 13 5.75 Mastership 57.5 87.18 98.85 20/1 99/1 78 Lacked strong finish
(4) 26.01.17 V 456 G PrgPl b 1700 Murray C 57.0 (87) A 2-4 3 4.50 Taegan's Champ 60.5 103.93 98.03 28/10 18/10 86 Pace-overraced-tired
(2) 26.02.12 J 538 G GP b 1450 Murray C 60.0 (87) A 7-7 2 0.90 Speedman 60.0 88.17 97.87 25/2 8/1 87 Set pace-outrun late
Won: E14,E16(85 wks). Best MR:88. Finished close-up behind a decent sort in latest. Merits respect. 361-0387231-83423-325032
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102
KING HARALD (A)
3 y.o. b g. Geld:10 Dec 2025.
dob: 4 Oct 2022
57.0
7
7
S'manga
KHUMALO
109* 30:6-3-2
Roy
MAGNER
95* 30:4-4-5
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 4:0-0-1
Crs: 1:0-0-0
Dst: 2:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
ERIK THE RED - Imperial State by Caesour.
Breeder: VARSFONTEIN STUD
Messrs P J Moor & A P Nydam
Purple, dayglo pink maltese cross, white sleeves, dayglo pink spots and cap
Tot Rns: 10:1-2-1
Stakes: R 259825
SalePrc: R 675000
(3) 25.03.08 T 638 G JP s 1160 Lerena G 59.5 A 8-8 1 1.30 *Arashi 60.0 68.29 98.76 7/2 22/10 78 Speedy-found extra
(4) 25.03.29 T 700 S SANrs s 1160 Lerena G 60.0 A 4-6 4 4.45 Green Diamond 57.5 69.41 99.31 9/2 28/10 73 Jumped in-check 300
(6) 25.04.26 T 783 Y Prtea s 1100 Lerena G 60.0 A 2-6 6 12.75 Green Diamond 57.5 66.70 100.40 7/2 22/10 62 Not striding out
(7) 25.06.08 T 891 G WntJv b 1400 Lerena G 60.0 A 6-9 2 5.25 Tin Pan Alley 60.0 86.26 99.26 9/2 9/2 73 Clear second best
(11) 25.07.27 D 786 Y PrmCh b 1600 Lerena G 60.0 (100) A 14-14 4 4.90 Jan Van Goyen 60.0 98.51 98.71 16/1 40/1 79 Hung in 250-cut into
(2) 25.10.11 J 174 G GP b 1450 Habib C 55.5 (109) A 9-9 5 4.25 Chronicle King 58.5 89.22 98.32 7/2 6/1 83 Cut into-cast shoe
(6) 25.10.28 V 214 Y GP s 1200 Yeni M 56.5 (109) CA 3-6 3 1.20 Yippee Kiyay 57.0 68.77 97.94 22/10 22/10 87 Speedy-outrun late
(6) 25.12.07 T 336 G GP s 1160 Veale S 57.0 (109) CA 5-7 7 9.50 One Fine Winter 57.5 70.30 99.20 7/2 28/10F 74 Not striding out
(3) 26.01.15 Y 451 G GP b 1450 Lerena G 55.5 (106) A 5-6 2 3.25 I'm A Fireball 56.0 83.90 97.80 5/2 22/10 88 No match for winner
(3) 26.02.07 T 523 G GtGns b 1600 Khumalo S 60.0 (102) A 2-13 8 7.85 Splittheeights 60.0 98.47 97.77 40/1 99/1 88 Weakened in straight
Won: T1160(51 wks). Gelded 2025.12.10. Best MR:109. Faced stronger in a Grade 2 event last time. Can improve. 14624-53728
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82
OPERA FAN (A)
3 y.o. b f. dob: 17 Oct 2022
57.0
3
7
Kobeli
J LIHABA
64* 30:3-1-3
Paul
MATCHETT
62* 30:0-2-5
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 4:0-2-1
Crs: 1:0-1-0
Dst: 3:2-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
HORIZON - Sydney Opera by Bernardini.
Breeder: OLDLANDS STUD
Mr K R C Kemsley
Blue, grey chevrons, grey sleeves, blue stars and cuffs, blue cap
Tot Rns: 13:2-3-3
Stakes: R 250245
SalePrc: R 60000
(3) 25.02.24 T 592 Y MJP-F s 1160 Marwing Wesl 60.0 A 1-11 3 2.30 Crystal Grove 60.0 68.23 100.23 25/2 25/1 64 Pace-scalp wound R/H
(5) 25.03.15 T 656 Y MJP-F s 1100 Marwing Wesl 60.0 A 8-8 2 1.10 Tina Lovelace 60.0 65.54 100.24 9/2 7/2 64 Running on at finish
(5) 25.04.19 T 766 G MJP s 1000 Marwing Wesl 57.5 A 2-8 5 6.55 Spiritrix 57.5 58.90 101.43 5/1 4/1 52 Scalp wou. both hind
(2) 25.05.22 Y 848 G JP-F b 1500 Marwing Wesl 57.0 A 5-6 3 1.25 Sister Golden Hair 60.0 91.71 100.01 17/2 17/2 66 Scalp wound L/hind
(5) 25.06.04 G 649 G MJP-F b 1400 Yeni M 60.0 A 1-9 2 0.40 Mrsglittersparkles 60.0 83.31 100.21 16/10 2/1F 64 Jmpd out-handy-cough
(13) 25.07.09 E 740 G MJP-F b 1600 Habib C 60.0 A 1-9 1 0.25 *Cassandra 60.0 99.19 99.79 16/10 12/10F 68 Jmp out-pace-held on
(3) 25.10.09 V 161 G FM72 s 1200 Lihaba K J 58.5 (80) A 8-8 3 3.05 She's All Mine 51.5 70.15 98.75 14/1 25/2 78 Stayed on at finish
(4) 25.11.01 T 233 Y FM82 s 1160 Venniker R A 52.5 (80) A 10-15 7 5.50 Lost For Words 56.5 71.07 99.67 14/1 20/1 69 Lacked strong finish
(2) 25.11.27 J 299 Y FM72 b 1450 Lihaba K J 57.0 (78) A 5-10 2 1.50 Ringa Ringa Roses 58.5 90.02 99.02 14/1 5/1 76 Led 300-outrun late
(4) 25.12.11 Y 348 G FM80 b 1600 Pillay D 51.5 (80) A 7-9 5 3.10 The Mightiest 54.0 97.71 99.74 5/2 5/2 69 Lacked extra late
(2) 26.01.08 Y 431 G FM74 b 1600 Lihaba K J 57.0 (78) A 5-7 1 1.25 *Scarlett Heart 59.0 98.71 98.91 4/1 7/2 77 Set pace-found more
(5) 26.01.22 Y 472 G FM75 b 1450 Venniker R A 57.0 (82) A 4-8 4 2.70 Fair Proposal 57.5 86.75 99.15 22/10 11/10F 74 Scalp wound L/hind
Won: E16,Y16(7 wks). Best MR:82. Two-time winner from 3 starts over this distance. Chance. 5325321-372514
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79
ZIP CODE (HA)
4 y.o. b g. Geld:26 Aug 2024.
dob: 25 Sep 2021
57.0
1
7
Calvin
HABIB
84* 30:3-2-5
DAVID
Nieuwenhuizen
62* 30:2-1-4
Gau: Tfntn
Wet: 4:0-0-0
Crs: 8:0-3-0
Dst: 8:0-3-1
C&D: 4:0-2-0
GLOBAL VIEW - Zundra by Count Dubois.
Breeder: ASCOT STUD (PTY) LTD
Messrs John Fourie, Lee Harvey, Mr D J & Mrs H M R Nieuwenhuizen
Orange, white stars, black sleeves, orange cap
Tot Rns: 27:1-7-2
Stakes: R 248619
SalePrc: R 100000
(1) 25.06.26 J 929 G MR84 b 1450 Murray C 60.0 (87) HA 2-11 5 1.50 Richard The First 61.5 88.29 98.19 6/1 9/2 84 Handy-outrun late
(3) 25.07.06 T 953 G SeaCt b 1800 Katjedi M K 57.0 (87) HA 3-8 7 8.00 Choisaanada 57.0 113.64 98.14 33/1 75/1 85 Handy-weakened
(3) 25.07.26 T 1005 G MR84 b 1400 Penny J 60.5 (87) HA 11-12 8 6.75 Open Highway 58.0 87.06 98.39 25/2 25/1 82 Never in contention
(2) 25.08.17 J 40 G GP b 1600 Habib C 56.0 (84) HA 4-8 2 3.50 Pioneer Square 57.0 97.95 97.58 16/1 5/1 90 Handy-2nd best
(5) 25.09.02 V 81 G MR78 b 1800 Zackey C 62.0 (84) HA 7-7 5 5.80 Robert Browning 55.0 111.68 98.21 4/1 3/1 84 Handy-not striding
(2) 25.10.04 J 158 G MR84 b 1600 Habib C 59.5 (84) JA 7-9 2 4.25 Beynac 60.0 101.53 97.80 17/2 20/1 88 Squeezed-pace-stayed
(4) 25.10.16 J 190 G Mddle b 1600 Samo-Burthia 53.5 (84) JA 9-10 5 5.20 Birthright 58.0 100.45 98.92 16/1 14/1 77 Set pace-no extra
(2) 25.11.13 J 272 G MR80 b 1450 Habib C 61.0 (82) JA 9-9 5 2.00 Clarkson 56.0 88.88 97.75 5/1 5/1 88 Handy-switched 200m
(3) 25.11.29 T 314 Y MR80 b 1600 Plaatjies B 61.0 (82) JA 6-9 7 6.45 Harun Al Rashid 58.5 101.99 98.06 7/1 10/1 85 Handy-weakened
(1) 25.12.20 V 376 G MR84 s 1475 Habib C 57.5 (79) JA 19-19 4 3.05 Wayne 55.0 87.15 97.88 33/1 50/1 87 Made late progress
(3) 25.12.30 T 404 G MR80 b 2000 Zackey C 59.0 (79) JA 2-9 8 10.20 Texas Missile 57.0 128.32 98.95 13/2 6/1 76 Handy-ovrrcd-blowing
(6) 26.01.17 V 457 G MR84 b 1700 Lerena G 57.5 (79) HA 3-9 2 2.50 Robert Browning 58.0 102.92 97.85 10/1 9/2 88 Handy-2nd best
Won: T14(93 wks). Best MR:96. Finished second in latest and the form line has worked out well. Drawn in pole. 321372-250065072578-252557482
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87
GOLDEN OPERATOR (A)
3 y.o. b g. Geld:15 Jul 2025.
dob: 1 Oct 2022
56.5
5
7
Craig
ZACKEY
116* 30:6-1-5
Sean
TARRY
119* 30:8-4-5
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 1:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
DECLARATIONOFPEACE - Golden Spectrum by Spectrum.
Breeder: RATHMOR STUD
Mr M J A Ferreira & Klawervlei Stud (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr J P Koster)
Light green, red maltese cross and sleeves, quartered cap
Tot Rns: 4:1-1-1
Stakes: R 104857
(4) 25.05.24 D 619 G MJP b 1200 Zackey C 60.0 A 1-12 2 0.25 Soldier Boy 60.0 73.73 99.96 5/2 11/10F 66 Green-shift-inj. R/H
(16) 25.06.23 T 915 G MJP b 1400 Zackey C 60.0 A 5-10 3 2.50 Copper Eagle 60.0 86.56 99.99 2/10 2/10F 66 Pace-shifted-blowing
(17) 25.10.14 Y 178 G MP b 1200 Zackey C 59.0 A 3-9 1 0.80 *Major Arcana 60.0 70.52 100.09 8/10 7/10F 65 Strong fin-mouth inj
(2) 26.02.12 J 538 G GP b 1450 Habib C 57.0 (87) A 1-7 5 3.25 Speedman 60.0 88.60 98.23 8/1 8/1 84 Shifted 150-bumped
Won: Y12(19 wks). 2nd run after rest. Best MR:87. Meets number 1 on similar weight terms. Watch. 23-15
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71
SIGRID SWING (A)
5 y.o. b m. dob: 11 Oct 2020
56.5
2
7
Jarryd
PENNY
63* 30:3-3-5
H
V/D WESTHUIZEN
57* 30:3-3-2
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 4:1-2-0
Crs: 3:0-0-1
Dst: 5:0-3-1
C&D: 0:0-0-0
WILLIAM LONGSWORD - Carousel Swing by Trippi.
Breeder: DRAKENSTEIN STUD
Mr S S Pooe
Red and white checked diamonds, black sleeves, checked diamond cap, black peak
Tot Rns: 33:2-6-3
Stakes: R 293544
SalePrc: R 60000
(3) 25.02.27 J 617 G FM79 b 1450 Matsunyane K 58.0 (75) A 9-12 3 4.25 Juniper Green 55.0 90.14 98.24 10/1 17/2 84 Stayed on at finish
(3) 25.03.22 T 677 G MR76 b 1400 Matsunyane K 59.5 (75) A 1-9 3 2.80 Just Var 60.5 87.52 98.22 4/1 4/1 84 Prominent-stayed on
(5) 25.04.15 V 752 Y FM80 s 1400 Matsunyane K 57.5 (75) A 9-11 5 5.05 Kisshoten 59.5 84.47 98.64 11/2 5/1 80 Lacked strong finish
(2) 25.05.17 T 847 G FM83 s 1160 Marwing Wesl 55.5 (74) A 1-15 13 6.40 Blizzard Snow 57.5 69.23 99.16 25/1 40/1 74 Never in contention
(11) 25.05.29 V 866 G MR74 s 1200 Marwing Wesl 59.0 (72) A 11-19 13 6.65 Falcon Strike 55.0 71.38 99.45 40/1 40/1 71 Never in contention
(4) 25.08.14 Y 34 G FM81 b 1600 Penny J 54.0 (69) A 6-8 2 0.80 Future Date 58.0 97.34 98.37 20/1 20/1 82 Slow-running on
(3) 25.09.11 Y 99 G FM74 b 1600 Penny J 57.5 (69) A 1-8 2 0.50 Sheets And Goggle 55.0 98.37 98.54 25/2 7/1 81 Moved up-outrun late
(6) 25.10.02 Y 145 G FM79 b 1600 Penny J 55.0 (69) A 4-7 2 0.10 Nkwenkwezi 54.5 95.87 98.27 5/1 7/1 83 Challenged-fatigued
(5) 25.11.11 V 262 S FM76 b 1700 Lerena G 57.5 (71) A 7-12 2 0.25 Lady Blunt 54.5 103.68 98.75 3/1 28/10 78 Challenged strongly
(3) 25.12.18 Y 365 G FM76 b 2000 Habib C 58.5 (73) A 9-9 8 5.90 Rosy Lemon 56.0 124.91 99.04 4/1 11/2 76 No threat-fatigued
(3) 26.01.08 Y 431 G FM74 b 1600 Lerena G 59.5 (73) A 7-7 3 1.55 Opera Fan 57.0 98.99 98.79 9/2 17/10F 78 Ran on from last
(4) 26.02.01 T 506 G FM77 b 1600 Lerena G 58.0 (73) A 7-10 5 3.75 Scarlett Heart 58.5 100.39 99.29 4/1 4/1 73 Stayed on at finish
Won: V12,Y12(116 wks). Best MR:87. Is 3kgs better off at the weights with number 3 on penultimate run. 4595951-7012287450-456433500-2222835
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98
A BIT OF CLASS (A)
3 y.o. ch f. dob: 28 Oct 2022
54.0
6
7
Serino
MOODLEY
94* 30:3-2-4
C
/ T DAWSON
73* 30:3-5-4
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 1:0-0-0
Crs: 2:1-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
FUTURA - Princess Sassi by Model Man.
Breeder: RIETHUISKRAAL STUD
Messrs Justus van Wyk, Rory J Anderson, G N Stein, M Sprong & Ms N K Mitchell
Royal blue, dayglo pink braces, royal blue and dayglo pink striped sleeves, dayglo pink cap
Tot Rns: 4:1-0-0
Stakes: R 113431
SalePrc: R 50000
(3) 25.06.03 T 868 G MJP-F s 1160 Lihaba K J 60.0 A 7-9 4 3.40 Fair Proposal 60.0 68.91 100.61 25/1 20/1 60 Speedy-tired late
(4) 25.06.26 J 925 G MP-F b 1500 Lerena G 56.0 A 3-9 1 1.90 *Asiah's Tiara 58.5 93.40 99.53 2/1 28/10 71 Handy-drew off
(10) 25.07.27 D 785 Y Thkwn b 1600 Moodley S 60.0 (85) A 6-11 4 5.40 Golden Palm 60.0 98.36 97.66 16/1 50/1 89 Handy-lacked finish
(21) 25.10.04 J 157 G GP-F b 1200 Moodley S 56.5 (98) A 2-7 4 3.20 Perfect Miracle 56.5 73.81 98.38 3/1 8/1 82 In touch-tired late
Won: J15(35 wks). Rested 21 wks. Best MR:98. Best-weighted. The form of her penultimate run stands out. 414-4

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