Friday racing: Harry Skelton rides for Irish trainer & Gordon Elliott runner at Down Royal
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TURFFONTEIN 29 August 2026
Saturday 29th August
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Betway Mr 80 Handicap(Open) Racecard
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- Distance: 5f
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- 7
- Type
- Flat
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Finished last of seven in March (eased in the weights since); returns from a break here; G Lerena a noteworthy booking; ought to be competitive despite defeat last time as ran well at Vaal three runs back and dropping in class.
4339-7
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 80
Days: 170
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-3 | 7/7 | Halberdier (8¾L) | 9/2 | 86 | 33 |
| 16 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-7 | 9/10 | Dontshootthebarman (6¼L) | 4/1 | 89 | 40 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-0 | 3/7 | Constellation (2¾L) | 10/1 | 89 | 59 |
| 11 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | NvHc | 9-3 | 3/6 | Trajanus (3½L) | 7/1 | 89 | 47 |
| 23 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | NvHc | 8-12 | 4/5 | Mister Wilson (8L) | 7/2 | 90 | 40 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 8-12 | 3/8 | Roaming Spirit (1¾L) | 18/10 | 90 | 55 |
Could not manage better than fourth 28 days ago behind Ice Dragon, (been dropped a bit); is a specialist at this distance; has to be taken seriously if the form of his last victory can be replicated and dropping in class.
1-9674
Age: 7
Weight: 9-6
OR: 80
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-4 | 4/5 | Pivotal Role (7½L) | 40/1 | 84 | 55 |
| 25 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 8-7 | 7/7 | It's Personal (9¾L) | 125/1 | 84 | 35 |
| 11 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-6 | 6/6 | Plus Four (14L) | 66/1 | 84 | 26 |
| 25 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-11 | 9/9 | Catfish (15L) | 66/1 | 84 | - |
| 6 Mar 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-7 | 1/13 | Tchaikovsky (¾L) | 14/1 | 81 | 59 |
| 30 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-8 | 1/9 | Tiger Storm (1¾L) | 28/10 | 74 | 70 |
Was tailed off at Vaal over 6f (handicap) three months ago; form is hit and miss and quite a while since he tasted success; may have to settle for supporting role.
283000
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 78
Days: 93
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-3 h,b | 14/15 | Cold Shine (22L) | 100/1 | 80 | 10 |
| 16 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-5 h1 | 10/10 | Umzingeli Wenyathi (13½L) | 33/1 | 82 | 14 |
| 30 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-4 h1 | 11/12 | Sosoru (25L) | 10/1 | 82 | - |
| 12 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-1 h1 | 3/9 | It's Personal (3L) | 14/1 | 83 | 68 |
| 10 Feb 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-12 h1 | 8/8 | His Lordship (6½L) | 8/1 | 83 | 16 |
| 11 Jan 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-8 h1 | 2/17 | There She Goes (1¼L) | 20/1 | 83 | 70 |
Has displayed improved form on last two starts and attempts to land a hat-trick; narrow success in a stakes race five weeks ago; has to be considered.
56311
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 89
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-2 | 1/12 | One Tiger (shd) | 9/2 | 85 | 60 | |
| 5 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-0 | 1/10 | Pole Position (1¾L) | 6/1 | - | 48 |
| 23 Apr 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 b | 3/8 | Catfish (14L) | 10/1 | - | 13 |
| 21 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-0 | 6/6 | Turn It Up (10½L) | 40/1 | - | 37 | |
| 7 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 9-6 | 5/9 | World Attraction (10½L) | 100/1 | - | 31 |
Produced an encouraging effort (second of five, beaten just under 3l) four weeks ago; quite a while since he tasted success; edging up the ratings; up in the ratings so can be taken on.
00-772
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 74
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 8-6 | 2/5 | Pivotal Role (2¾L) | 15/2 | 73 | 68 |
| 11 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-5 | 7/10 | Winter In Auckland (8L) | 50/1 | 77 | 36 |
| 25 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-1 | 7/9 | Catfish (7¾L) | 66/1 | 77 | - |
| 16 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-4 | 12/13 | Storm Ahead (8½L) | 66/1 | 84 | 45 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-3 | 10/10 | Daring Act (15L) | 16/1 | 86 | 12 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-0 | 10/10 | Secret Chord (15L) | 6/1 | 86 | 3 |
Out of the frame (beaten 3½l in fourth) at Vaal three weeks ago; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; running in a handicap for only the second time.
-63414
Age: 3
Weight: 8-6
OR: 81
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Aug 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-7 b | 4/6 | Bell Of Angelus (3¼L) | 7/2 | 81 | 33 |
| 23 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-0 b | 1/9 | Platinum Shay (¾L) | 87/100 | - | 31 |
| 2 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-3 | 4/12 | Indecent Obsession (4½L) | 7/1 | - | 34 |
| 14 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-3 | 3/13 | Social Graces (2¼L) | 5/2 | - | 30 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 6/7 | Custodian (8¼L) | 14/10 | - | 21 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 4f | Md | 9-1 | 10/15 | Heath House (10½L) | 16/1 | - | - |
Respectable effort (beaten 2½l) over 6f here (handicap) 13 days ago; looks well treated on the pick of his form and he meets the required standard ability wise.
222654
Age: 4
Weight: 8-3
OR: 63
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-4 b | 4/10 | Iconic Winter (2¼L) | 13/2 | 64 | 39 |
| 30 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-11 b | 5/7 | Raining Rubies (2L) | 33/10 | 67 | 21 |
| 11 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 8-12 b | 6/10 | Winter In Auckland (5¼L) | 5/1 | 68 | 35 |
| 2 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-7 b | 2/12 | Ready Set Fire (3½L) | 11/2 | 68 | 59 |
| 25 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-6 b | 2/10 | Ready Set Fire (2L) | 7/1 | 68 | - |
| 14 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-5 b | 2/10 | Magic Carpet Ride (nk) | 10/1 | 68 | 49 |
Verdict
Banyan is respected while Var Park should put up plenty of resistance. But WHATSDAMATTERWITHU can prove superior to his rivals. He sets the form standard after coming home in front last time and given his current winning run, he has every chance of going in again.
Whatsdamatterwithu
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