Taegan's Champ (2020) Horse
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About
Turffontein R8 Tab 4Racing App Pinnacle Stakes Taegan's Champ is a 6yo colt trained by Fabian Habib. He is by the stallion Gimmethegreenlight out of the dam Varachino. Taegan's Champ has won four races so far. On 17 Jan 2026 at Vaal, he claimed his most significant win, earning $142504.00 in the Guineas Day 7 February Progress Plate. The horse has been profitable for punters; backing him throughout his career would have returned a 1% ROI.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Turffontein 12-Feb-26 1800m GOOD R5 Hcp $14,731 (of $147,242) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:51.240, SP: 12.00 1st Tommy Shelby ( J Gates 118 ) 2nd Robert Browning ( P Mxoli 117 ) 1.00L 3rd Taegan's Champ ( G Lerena 136 ) 1.50L See full results | G Lerena 61.7kg 1.50L | 3 (9) |
| Turffontein 07-Feb-26 1600m GOOD R8 For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Pinnacle Stakes (of $189,998) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:37.520, SP: 8.00 1st Choisaanada ( G Lerena 123 ) 2nd Willy Meet Again ( M Yeni 110 ) 0.30L 3rd Texas Red ( M Katjedi 132 ) 1.50L 7th Taegan's Champ ( M Mbuto 115 , Cd 109 ) 5.00L See full results | M Mbuto 52.2kg, Cd 49.4kg 5.00L | 7 (10) |
| Vaal 17-Jan-26 1700m GOOD R3 Guineas Day 7 February Progress Plate $89,071 (of $142,504) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:43.120, SP: 2.50 1st Taegan's Champ ( G Lerena 133 ) 2nd Hotarubi ( B Marx-jacobson 129 ) 1.75L 3rd Bristol Hercules ( C Murray 126 ) 2.75L See full results | G Lerena 60.3kg | 1 (6) |
| Vaal 11-Dec-25 1500m GOOD R6 Tab.co.za Pinnacle Stakes(open To All Horses) $9,499 (of $189,998) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:28.910, SP: 3.75 1st Argo Alley ( P Mxoli 119 ) 2nd Texas Red ( M Katjedi 132 ) 1.00L 3rd Musical Score ( C Zackey 119 ) 0.20L 4th Taegan's Champ ( M Mbuto 115 , Cd 109 ) 1.70L See full results | M Mbuto 52.2kg, Cd 49.4kg 1.70L | 4 (8) |
| Vaal 20-Nov-25 1400m GOOD R9 Betway Summer Cup 29 November Conditions Plate $5,704 (of $114,008) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:21.290, SP: 17.00 1st Champion Warrior ( C Habib 120 ) 2nd Cosmic Speed ( C Zackey 123 ) 0.30L 3rd Prince Of Kildare ( P Mxoli 119 ) 1.50L 4th Taegan's Champ ( K Matsunyane 118 , Cd 124 ) 3.05L See full results | K Matsunyane 53.5kg, Cd 56.2kg 3.05L | 4 (11) |
| Turffontein 09-Nov-25 1800m SOFT R8 Hcp (of $152,004) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:52.320, SP: 5.50 1st Skittles Skies ( K Lihaba 115 ) 2nd Aladdin's Lamp ( C Murray 118 ) 1.50L 3rd Birthright ( G Samo-burthia 115 ) 1.25L 8th Taegan's Champ ( M Yeni 132 ) 25.50L See full results | M Yeni 59.9kg 25.50L | 8 (8) |
| Turffontein 16-Oct-25 1600m GOOD R5 Betway Summer Cup 29 November Pinnacle Stakes $28,496 (of $142,504) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:38.750, SP: 41.00 1st Pressonregardless ( M Yeni 115 ) 2nd Taegan's Champ ( L Nhlapo 123 ) 5.00L 3rd Navajo Nation ( K Lihaba 119 ) 0.75L See full results | L Nhlapo 55.8kg 5.00L | 2 (9) |
| Vaal 30-Sep-25 1400m SOFT R7 Hcp (of $133,005) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:23.200, SP: 10.00 1st Potberrie ( P Mxoli 132 ) 2nd Presley ( C Maujean 121 ) 1.75L 3rd Master Christmas ( C Habib 129 ) 0.30L 14th Taegan's Champ ( G Samo-burthia 139 , Cd 148 ) 16.00L See full results | G Samo-burthia 63kg, Cd 67.1kg 16.00L | 14 (14) |
| Vaal 16-Jan-24 1600m GOOD R4 For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Graduation Plate (of $110,005) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:34.160, SP: 3.50 1st Taegan's Champ ( C Habib 131 ) 2nd Storm Brasco ( C Zackey 125 ) 0.15L 3rd Guy Gibson ( S Khumalo 131 ) 0.30L See full results | C Habib 59.4kg | 1 (9) |
| Turffontein 12-Dec-23 1400m SOFT R8 NvHcp $56,252 (of $90,007) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:25.220, SP: 2.50 1st Taegan's Champ ( D Schwarz 132 ) 2nd Wyzeact ( S Khumalo 132 ) 1.25L 3rd Real Relief ( K Matsunyane 126 ) 4.00L See full results | D Schwarz 59.9kg | 1 (11) |
| Vaal 23-Nov-23 1400m GOOD R3 Md $65,627 (of $104,990) Barrier 17, Winning Time: 01:23.540, SP: 2.63 1st Taegan's Champ ( G Lerena 128 ) 2nd Just Nuisance ( K Brewer 128 ) 6.50L 3rd Remains Of The Day ( P Mxoli 128 ) 0.15L See full results | G Lerena 58.1kg | 1 (16) |