Turffontein
Today, Flat5f
Verdict
Verdict
BLINDFIRE could be difficult to catch. Highwayman Harry is a solid alternative, although Sakura Hanami also demands a closer look.
Blindfire
Highwayman Harry
Sakura Hanami
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. StoneywoodJ: Jacey BotesT: M. N. HoudalakisF: 21213942- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 88
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win here in February. Good second of 7 in handicap at this course (5.8f, good, 7/1) 42 days ago. Getting better with each recent run.- 3. Sakura HanamiJ: Keagan De MeloT: S. G. TarryF: 1-4640321
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
Verdict9/2, career best when winning 6-runner handicap at this course (5.8f, good) 35 days ago. - 4. Highwayman HarryJ: Marco V'rensburgT: D. N. StengerF: 0-2823221
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 70
Verdict9/4, didn't need to improve to win 17-runner maiden at this course (5.8f, good) 70 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Can make presence felt. 
5. Little Boy BlueJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: A. P. PeterF: 76847274- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 76
- Days Since Last Run:
- 69
VerdictTwelve runs since last win in 2025. Bit below form fourth of 16 in handicap at Scottsville (5.5f, good to soft, 13/2) 69 days ago. First run for yard after leaving P. B. Muscutt. Shortlist material.- 6. BlindfireJ: Calvin HabibT: A. P. PeterF: 06446422
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictGood second of 8 in handicap at Vaal (6f, good, 9/4) 9 days ago. 
7. Major ArcanaJ: Kyle StrydomT: R. R. MagnerF: 29-210- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 93
VerdictC&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner here in March. 16/1, last of 11 in handicap at this course (7.2f, good). Off 93 days. Booking of Strydom a plus. Must improve.
8. Traditional BeliefJ: Gavin LerenaT: M/A AzzieF: 21573- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictCourse winner. 16/1, good third of 7 in handicap at this course (5.8f, good) 42 days ago. First run for yard after leaving M. G. Azzie.
9. Arizona MagicJ: Philasande MxoliT: P. F. MatchettF: 53211675- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-13
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win here in May. Last of 5 in handicap (25/1) at this C&D (good) 20 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
10. Lonely As A CloudJ: Anaas MosahebT: C/T DawsonF: 8-5238333- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictCourse winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2025. 3/1, third of 5 in handicap at Vaal (5f, good to soft) 23 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
2. HalberdierJ: Malesela KatjediT: B. B. RuitersF: 66106090- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 81
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
Verdict4-time course winner. Latest win here in March. 125/1, eleventh of 13 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 56 days ago. Difficult ask.