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11 January 2026 | Turffontein | Race 10

NEXT TURFFONTEIN RACEMEETING SATURDAY 17 JANUARY MR 74 HANDICAP (Open)

Distance 1000m
Going Yielding
Win Time 56.65s
Avg Time 57.52s
Stakes R100,000
WFA Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.5 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:5.5
Pos Horse Jockey Draw Weight MR Pre MR Post MR Curr Lengths Odds Equip Owner / Trainer
1 Mr A C Fortune 11 59.0kg 72 77 77 Won 25/2
TT Y
O: Mesdames C Marks & S Marks
T: Messrs W O & W H Marwing
2 Mr J Mariba 10 61.0kg 83 80 80 +1.30 20/1
Y
O: TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay), Messrs D Chinsammy & Brian Peerimal
T: Mr F P P Habib
3 Mr L M van Rensburg 2 61.5kg 77 82 82 +1.35 17/2
TT Y
O: D de Andrade & S Gaskell
T: Miss D N Stenger
4 Mr G J Lerena 9 58.0kg 70 62 62 +1.60 6/1
Y
O: Messrs D Chinsammy, E Naicker, G J Nassif, J Nassif, Jayden Nassif, G, K & M M Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif)
T: Mr F P P Habib
5 Mr R Danielson 13 58.5kg 71 71 71 +1.90 16/1
B Y
O: Messrs Suven Govender & Selvan Naidoo
T: Candice & Tammy Dawson
6 Mr R Munger 5 60.5kg 82 77 77 +2.80 20/1
TT Y
7 Ms S T Valjalo 8 57.5kg* 77 77 77 +3.00 11/2Fav
TT EM Y
8 Mr M A Yeni 12 55.5kg 72 68 68 +3.50 16/1
B Y
9 Mr C Murray 4 63.0kg 80 77 77 +3.75 6/1
B Y
10 Mickaelle Michel 7 56.0kg 76 77 77 +4.75 10/1
B Y
11 Mr K Matsunyane 15 54.5kg 63 58 58 +5.05 40/1
Y
12 Mr L Nhlapo 1 56.5kg 67 66 66 +5.55 20/1
N
13 Mr M K Katjedi 17 52.0kg 54 55 55 +5.75 20/1
B TT Y
14 Mr J R Syster 16 57.0kg 68 60 60 +6.55 40/1
EM Y
15 Mr Jace Botes 14 53.5kg* 66 63 63 +6.95 100/1
B TT Y
16 Mr C Zackey 6 59.0kg 72 71 71 +8.05 16/1
B Y
17 Mr P Mxoli 3 55.0kg 64 64 64 +99.99 100/1
Y
Code 88 Mr C J Habib 12 58.0kg 66 66 20/1
N
1
Mr A C Fortune · Dw 11 · 59.0kg
Won
25/2
MR 7277
TT Y
2
Mr J Mariba · Dw 10 · 61.0kg
+1.30
20/1
MR 8380
Y
3
Mr L M van Rensburg · Dw 2 · 61.5kg
+1.35
17/2
MR 7782
TT Y
4
Mr G J Lerena · Dw 9 · 58.0kg
+1.60
6/1
MR 7062
Y
5
Mr R Danielson · Dw 13 · 58.5kg
+1.90
16/1
MR 7171
B Y
6
Mr R Munger · Dw 5 · 60.5kg
+2.80
20/1
MR 8277
TT Y
7
Ms S T Valjalo (True) · Dw 8 · 57.5kg
+3.00
11/2 Fav
MR 7777
TT EM Y
8
Mr M A Yeni · Dw 12 · 55.5kg
+3.50
16/1
MR 7268
B Y
9
Mr C Murray · Dw 4 · 63.0kg
+3.75
6/1
MR 8077
B Y
10
Mickaelle Michel · Dw 7 · 56.0kg
+4.75
10/1
MR 7677
B Y
11
Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 15 · 54.5kg
+5.05
40/1
MR 6358
Y
12
Mr L Nhlapo · Dw 1 · 56.5kg
+5.55
20/1
MR 6766
N
13
Mr M K Katjedi · Dw 17 · 52.0kg
+5.75
20/1
MR 5455
B TT Y
14
Mr J R Syster · Dw 16 · 57.0kg
+6.55
40/1
MR 6860
EM Y
15
Mr Jace Botes (True) · Dw 14 · 53.5kg
+6.95
100/1
MR 6663
B TT Y
16
Mr C Zackey · Dw 6 · 59.0kg
+8.05
16/1
MR 7271
B Y
17
Mr P Mxoli · Dw 3 · 55.0kg
+99.99
100/1
MR 6464
Y
88
Mr C J Habib · Dw 12 · 58.0kg
20/1
MR 66
N
NKANDLA GOLD (J R SYSTER) LIFTING ITS LEFT FRONT SHOE, WHICH WAS ATTENDED TO BY THE COURSE FARRIER. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) CIRCUS LIGHTS (P Mxoli) refused to jump. The starting stall certificate for this gelding has been withdrawn. Trainer G J Maroun was advised (GT). b) IN THE ETHER (*J Botes) was slow into stride. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) SAKETINI (J Mariba) hung out from the 200m, proving difficult to assist and thereafter, shortly after the finish line, ducked in sharply. Trainer F P Habib was advised to take the necessary corrective measures to improve this gelding's racing manners. c) At approximately the 100m, BLINDFIRE (M Michel) was steadied when awkwardly placed on the heels of ONE TIGER (R Munger), which was carried out by HIS LORDSHIP (M van Rensburg), which shifted out away from the crop and was immediately straightened. d) In view of the performance of IN THE ETHER (*J Botes), (distance 6,95 lengths, betting 100/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) In view of the performance of MISTY METAL (C Zackey), (distance 8,05 lengths, betting 16/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. f) Apprentice S Valjalo reported that DEAL MAKER (GB) choked up in the running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. g) In view of the Starter's report with regard to CIRCUS LIGHTS, this gelding's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and he is suspended until such time as he proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion on two consecutive Racedays. Suspension dates: Indefinitely. Trainer G J Maroun was advised. h) THERE SHE GOES (A Fortune), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer W H Marwing advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. Race 10 contd. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) DEAL MAKER (GB) raced in club colours (blue with a black cap) Stipes' permission. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) IN THE ETHER scalp wound left hind; not striding out. b) MISTY METAL not striding out behind. c) DEAL MAKER (GB) blowing post-race. SCRATCHED: a) INAFIX off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.