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22 October 2026
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Racing Today Mr 84 Handicap(Open) Racecard

  • Channel: SIS
  • Distance: 1m
Runners
11

Type
Flat

Selection

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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
1
(4)
Command Pilot silk
Command Pilot
J: K J Lihaba
T: A G Laird
Brings winning C&D form to the table; beaten fifth of nine last month, handicap mark eased since; could be in the mix now dropping in class.
9-7358
Age: 6
Weight: 9-8
OR: 86
Days: 21
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 Oct 26 Vaa Vaal 8f 8-7 8/10 Secret Chord (6½L) 25/2 88 -
5 Sep 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-0 5/9 Prince Of Kildare (7L) 28/10 90 35
23 Aug 26 Sco Scottsville 8f 9-0 3/10 Uzwano (3L) 25/2 90 94
25 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 7f 8-11 7/12 Quickfreeze (6¾L) 66/1 90 66
20 Sep 25 Tur Turffontein 8f 8-11 9/9 Max The Magician (11L) 7/1 93 50
23 Aug 25 Tur Turffontein 7f 8-11 5/13 Pressonregardless (4L) 20/1 93 66
2
(1)
Winter Rainfall silk
Winter Rainfall
J: K Matsunyane
T: A P Peter
Last of nine over 1m2f here (handicap) last Thursday; wasn't at her best last time out following some good runs but not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win in 2023); is passed over with a number of her rivals in good nick.
365429
Age: 6
Weight: 9-7
OR: 85
Days: 7
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
15 Oct 26 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-0 9/9 Future Date (17½L) 20/1 85 -
22 Sep 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-2 2/5 Fire In Her Soul (¾L) 28/10 85 54
29 Aug 26 Tur Turffontein 6f 8-4 4/8 Anchorage (1¾L) 4/1 86 46
6 Aug 26 Vaa Vaal 5f Hc 9-3 5/7 Tempranillo (2¾L) 4/1 86 49
29 Apr 26 Sco Scottsville 8f 9-0 6/8 Perilla (4L) 6/1 87 25
29 Mar 26 Gre Greyville 7f 9-0 3/8 Buttercup Baby (1½L) 7/2 87 -
3
(5)
Blizzard Quest silk
Blizzard Quest
J: K De Melo
T: S G Tarry
Finished towards the rear of 13 at Greyville 11 days ago in a Class 4; one of his best runs so far came when third here in July and from a respected yard.
-50360
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 85
Days: 11
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
11 Oct 26 Gre Greyville 8f 9-8 12/13 Serpentine Fire (20L) 20/1 85 17
21 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-5 6/8 Ariovistus (7L) 9/2 88 49
11 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-5 3/13 Life In Colour (3¼L) 33/1 89 80
14 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-11 11/14 Vibe Sa (7¼L) 33/1 90 44
1 Jan 26 Tur Turffontein 8f NvHc 9-4 5/6 Merryweather (10L) 13/2 96 23
27 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-3 4/12 Palace Prince (4¾L) 25/1 96 31
4
(9)
War Reporter silk
War Reporter
J: C Zackey
T: S G Tarry
Admirably consistent and represents a powerful trainer; went down by just over 1l when second in a Class 4 at Greyville dropped back in distance 20 days ago; Craig Zackey a noteworthy booking; can make his presence felt.
-31122
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 84
Days: 20
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
2 Oct 26 Gre Greyville 6f 9-7 2/11 Phutulicious (1¼L) 10/1 83 68
2 Jul 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-12 2/8 Gran Canaria (½L) 4/1 81 59
28 May 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-11 1/10 Mount Darwin (hd) 18/10 78 40
30 Apr 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-6 1/9 Bold Action (2¼L) 2/1 72 57
28 Mar 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-4 3/10 Chieftain's Shield (2½L) 8/1 72 30
24 Jul 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-5 6/10 Tommy Shelby (5L) 25/2 75 33
5
(3)
Sky Pilot silk
Sky Pilot
J: C Habib
T: C Binda
Fair effort when beaten 5l, finishing sixth of eight (Vaal) two months ago; a winner over C&D; has chalked up two wins from his last five; likely to be involved.
312136
Age: 4
Weight: 9-5
OR: 84
Days: 56
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
27 Aug 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-6 6/8 Mount Darwin (5L) 33/10 84 49
1 Aug 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-5 3/9 Winding Power (3L) 14/10 84 62
5 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-5 1/6 Harun Al Rashid (2L) Evs 81 38
18 Jun 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-5 2/14 Best Candidate (¾L) 9/4 77 86
28 May 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Md 9-6 1/11 Winding Power (3¼L) 9/4 72 45
21 May 26 Vaa Vaal 6f Md 9-6 b 3/15 Sands Of Valhalla (5L) 20/1 72 39
6
(2)
Boundless Love silk
Boundless Love
J: C Maujean
T: R Klaasen
Fair effort (beaten 2½l) at Vaal 30 days ago; has maintained his consistent level of form; C&D has proven suitable before.
113723
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 83
Days: 30
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
22 Sep 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-6 3/6 Sheriff Bill Brown (2½L) 3/1 83 36
19 Aug 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-4 2/11 Diwali Rocket (¾L) 33/10 82 49
11 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-6 7/9 Gimmeachoice (6L) 2/1 83 52
29 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-0 3/11 Page Boy (2¼L) 4/1 82 25
26 May 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-12 1/10 Orange County (2L) 4/1 77 -
7 May 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-5 1/7 Chestnut Bomber (hd) 3/1 72 58
7
(11)
Industrialstrength silk
Industrialstrength
J: C Murray
T: M/M De Kock
Was on the premises (runner-up, beaten 1½l) in a stakes race 33 days ago; not won for some time now; hasn't had any luck with the draw and only limited appeal.
72-592
Age: 6
Weight: 9-4
OR: 82
Days: 33
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
19 Sep 26 Tur Turffontein 7f 10-0 2/8 Zip Code (1½L) 5/2 82 51
1 Mar 26 Sco Scottsville 8f 8-9 9/10 Jp's Palace (8L) 6/1 82 23
15 Feb 26 Sco Scottsville 8f 9-7 5/15 Cleartherunway (2¼L) 4/1 83 34
19 Dec 25 Gre Greyville 8f 9-6 2/10 Numzaan (1¼L) 6/4 82 40
28 Nov 25 Gre Greyville 7f 9-6 b 7/9 Mvelelo (7½L) 17/10 82 58
10 Nov 25 Ken Kenilworth 8f 8-10 b 6/8 Chasingtherainbow (3¼L) 9/2 84 -
8
(6)
Harun Al Rashid silk
Harun Al Rashid
J: K Strydom
T: A P Peter
A while since his last success and not the most consistent of horses lately; fair effort when beaten 3½l, finishing fourth of 11 here over 1m1f (handicap) two weeks ago; this line-up contains some strong opposition so hard to recommend.
306274
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: 80
Days: 12
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
10 Oct 26 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-13 4/11 Rock My Boat (3½L) 7/2 80 -
1 Aug 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-2 7/9 Winding Power (10L) 9/4 80 33
5 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-6 2/6 Sky Pilot (2L) 9/4 80 36
27 Feb 26 Gre Greyville 9f 9-11 6/9 Mohave Prince (3L) 33/10 81 74
15 Feb 26 Sco Scottsville 8f 9-5 10/15 Cleartherunway (4½L) 5/1 81 25
2 Jan 26 Gre Greyville 8f 9-5 3/11 Master Du Rouvray (3½L) 15/2 81 -
9
(7)
Hat's Mambo silk
Hat's Mambo
J: T Godden
T: A P Peter
Producing consistent form; finished a decent third of 11 here over 7f (handicap) four months ago.
-15333
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 78
Days: 115
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
29 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-5 b 3/11 Winding Power (2¾L) 9/2 78 50
6 Jun 26 Gre Greyville 7f 8-12 b 3/9 Klein Karoo (2¼L) 16/1 78 56
7 May 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-11 b 3/9 Arizona Magic (4L) 11/2 79 57
30 Apr 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-1 b 5/12 Sosoru (9½L) 33/1 79 47
2 Apr 26 Vaa Vaal 6f Md 9-6 b 1/3 Purple Rain (1¼L) 11/10 - 29
29 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 6f Md 9-4 18/19 Splittheeights (19L) 100/1 - -
10
(10)
Sunset Warrior silk
Sunset Warrior
J: P Mxoli
T: B Webber
A respectable third of ten over 7f here (handicap) two weeks ago; has won here previously.
755213
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 78
Days: 12
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
10 Oct 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-12 b 3/10 Dads Dream (1¼L) 14/1 78 -
17 Sep 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-1 b 1/8 Eiffel Tower (4L) 9/2 72 79
3 Sep 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-2 b 2/11 Spy Story (2L) 7/1 71 68
13 Aug 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 8-10 b 5/9 Brave Waam (3½L) 14/1 72 -
1 Aug 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-6 b 5/11 Spirit Of Gabz (7¾L) 33/1 73 46
21 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-7 b 7/8 Ariovistus (6¾L) 20/1 74 36
11
(8)
Quevano silk
Quevano
J: M Yeni
T: J A Soma
Beaten half a length when second here over 7f (stakes race) last month; possesses winning form at this track; has been fairly consistent lately; one to consider.
521252
Age: 5
Weight: 8-7
OR: 72
Days: 40
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
12 Sep 26 Tur Turffontein 7f 9-6 2/10 Jack's Legacy (½L) 2/1 72 44
27 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 7f NvHc 8-8 5/10 Tracksuit Dave (2¾L) 11/2 73 64
4 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-4 2/11 Sea Shanty (hd) 28/10 72 53
10 May 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Md 9-6 1/9 The Name Of Dladla (1¼L) 63/100 70 71
19 Apr 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Md 9-6 2/10 Best Candidate (nk) 7/2 70 94
19 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Md 9-6 5/10 Status (3½L) 5/1 72 52
Verdict

Firm preference is for WAR REPORTER. He looks likely to run his race and has been a winner over this C&D. Command Pilot has winning form over C&D.

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War Reporter

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