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19 February 2026 | Turffontein | Race 6

SA DERBY 4 APRIL FM 79 HANDICAP (F & M) (For Fillies and Mares)

Distance 1200m
Going Good
Win Time 72.84s
Avg Time 72.39s
Stakes R101,250
WFA Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:3.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:4.5
Pos Horse Jockey Draw Weight MR Pre MR Post MR Curr Lengths Odds Equip Owner / Trainer
1 Mickaelle Michel 2 58.5kg 85 97 97 Won 5/2Fav
Y
O: Lucky Ladies Syndicate (Nom: R L Klaasen)
T: Miss R L Klaasen
2 Mr T J Mayhew 7 55.5kg* 70 75 75 +3.30 9/2
TT Y
O: Mr G Morris
T: Mr M G Azzie
3 Mr M K Katjedi 5 53.0kg 65 62 62 +3.70 14/1
B TT Y
O: Mr J A J Moller
T: Mr B B Ruiters
4 Mr C Zackey 4 58.5kg 82 77 77 +3.95 4/1
Y
O: ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha)
T: Mr S G Tarry
5 Mr K de Melo 3 58.5kg 82 76 76 +5.95 7/2
Y
O: Wernars Family
T: Mr J A Janse van Vuuren
6 Mr K Matsunyane 1 54.0kg 73 67 67 +6.25 50/1
B Y
7 Mr Serino Moodley 6 56.0kg 77 69 69 +6.75 8/1
TT Y
Code 88 Mr J R Syster 11 54.5kg 60 60 20/1
N
Code 88 Mr C Ngcobo 10 58.5kg 82 82 50/1
N
Code 88 Mr C J Habib 3 56.0kg 71 71 9/2
N
Code 88 9 54.5kg 67 67
N
1
Mickaelle Michel · Dw 2 · 58.5kg
Won
5/2 Fav
MR 8597
Y
2
Mr T J Mayhew (True) · Dw 7 · 55.5kg
+3.30
9/2
MR 7075
TT Y
3
Mr M K Katjedi · Dw 5 · 53.0kg
+3.70
14/1
MR 6562
B TT Y
4
Mr C Zackey · Dw 4 · 58.5kg
+3.95
4/1
MR 8277
Y
5
Mr K de Melo · Dw 3 · 58.5kg
+5.95
7/2
MR 8276
Y
6
Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 1 · 54.0kg
+6.25
50/1
MR 7367
B Y
7
Mr Serino Moodley · Dw 6 · 56.0kg
+6.75
8/1
MR 7769
TT Y
88
Mr J R Syster · Dw 11 · 54.5kg
20/1
MR 60
N
88
Mr C Ngcobo · Dw 10 · 58.5kg
50/1
MR 82
N
88
Mr C J Habib · Dw 3 · 56.0kg
9/2
MR 71
N
88
— · Dw 9 · 54.5kg
MR 67
N
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) SAKURA HANAMI (C Zackey) was stubborn loading. Trainer S G Tarry was advised to reschool this filly prior to her next engagement (GT). THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) The saddle on SAKURA HANAMI (C Zackey) slipped back in running. This was confirmed by the patrol film. c) Jockey K de Melo reported that SPIRITRIX did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) BRIGHT AND BRAZEN (M Michel), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Stable Employee L Faniso, acting on behalf of Trainer R Klaasen, was advised (SM). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) WAITING ON CHARLIE raced with a tongue tie on (declared 17 February 2026 at 17H30). THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) SPIRITRIX fatigued. SCRATCHED: a) FAR BEYOND cast in box (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) MISTY METAL coughing (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). c) BELL OF ANGELUS off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). d) ROYAL HORIZON insufficient recovery time (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None. Race 6 contd.