SAF - VAAL   05 Feb 2026
 
GOING: G

#YOUCANBETONUS! MR 100 HANDICAP 1600m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 32)    

Reasonable tempo with a few going forward, headed by Beynac. MONEY HEIST (1) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.1 lengths from the winner in second over 1450m at this track after being in contention on the corner. This doesn't look as hard so he is a major player. WAYNE (8) missed the frame last time when eighth over 1400m in Group 3 grade at Turffontein Standside. Prior to that had won two races on end, the last of those at this circuit. Can improve sharply. BEYNAC (5) was below his best last time, finishing tenth and beaten 8 lengths over 1800m at this track. Nicely placed to make amends. TENJIKU (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1800m at this track, beaten 5 lengths into fifth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
1 24672 MONEY HEIST
TONY PETER
6YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Glistian (Pty) Ltd (Nom: J da Mata) & Mr A P Peter
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on January 22 over 1450m, 0.1 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 58kg at $7. The run before that 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1600m, 4 len behind Pressonregardless carrying 57.5kg at $34. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
3
SIFISOKUHLE BUNGANE
GRAY, GOLD SPOTS , GRAY CAP, GOLD SPOTS
2 06026 HOTARUBI
CHRIS JONKER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on January 22 over 1450m, 9 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 50kg at $15. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on January 17 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Taegan's Champ with 54.5kg at $3.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
1
BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON
WHITE, DENIM EPAULETTES, DISC,COLLAR,WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS,CUFFS,CAP,WHITE QUARTERS
3 12424 MAX THE MAGICIAN
ROY MAGNER
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Messrs P J Moor & A P Nydam
Last start 4th of 7 at this track on January 22 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind The Specialist with 60kg at $3.80. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Grand Empire carrying 60kg at $11. Will struggle to compete against the top handful.
2
GAVIN LERENA
PURPLE, SHOCKING PINK MALTESE CROSS, WHITE SLEEVES, SHOCKING PINK SPOTS AND CAP
4 9x005 TENJIKU
ALEC LAIRD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Messrs G C Cornwall, G A Basel & L Clark
Most recently second last in a small field at this track on January 8 over 1800m, 5 len behind Gerbera with 58kg at $8. The race before that 11th of 13 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Dingaans on November 29 over 1600m, 11 len behind Trust with 60kg at $126. Genuine hope.
2
CRAIG ZACKEY
WHITE,BLACK CHECKS,PURPLE SLEEVES,WHITE CAP,BLACK CHECKS,PURPLE PEAK
5 91240 BEYNAC
JAMES CRAWFORD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha)
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on December 11 over 1800m, 8 len behind Hawkbill carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Before that 4th of 14 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 2000m, 7 len behind Aladdin's Lamp carrying 52.5kg at $15. Capable of bouncing back.
5
CALLAN MURRAY
SILVER , DARK BLUE EPAULETTES ,DARK BLUE SLEEVES, DARK BLUE CAP, SILVER STARS
6 21307 BIRTHRIGHT
ALEC LAIRD
5YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Messrs G C Cornwall, L Clark & J P Rey
At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Paul Revere carrying 56kg at $8. The start before that 15th of 21 at this track on December 20 over 1475m, 6 len behind Mastership with 52.5kg at $13.50. Strong winning hope.
7
CALVIN HABIB
Black, white checks, metallic purple sleeves, black, white checked cap, metallic purple peak
7 44756 PLAYER
CANDICE TAMMY DAWSON
7YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Gary Player Stud Farm (Pty) Ltd, Messrs R A Burg & L M Nestadt
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Grand Empire carrying 56kg at $26. Before that 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Dark Silver with 58.5kg at $21. Genuine chance this time around.
6
CHASE MAUJEAN
DENIM
8 3118 WAYNE
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Wernars Family & Mr M Destombes
At the latest run second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside in G3 on January 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Splittheeights carrying 58kg at $15. Before that won by 2.75 len at this track December 20 over 1475m defeating Drivelikeamaster carrying 55kg at $5. Can bounce back.
4
MUZI YENI
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, BLACK COLLAR, RED SLEEVE, BLACK CUFFS, BLACK CAP, WHITE STRIPES