Turffontein Race 2 - Take A Bet Wina Numba Numba Maiden Juvenile Plate
EIGHT HATS (7) was running on too late when second of 10 over this distance at the Vaal last time. She is a progressive type and she should give the males a decent run for their money. DRAGONHEART (3) is an unraced son of Canford Cliffs from the Johan Janse van Vuuren stable with Gavin Lerena in the saddle. If not in need of this outing, he should give a good account of himself. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to his chances. CARNARVON (2) has run two fair races to date. He has plenty of scope and can finish in the placings. TIME WILL TELL (5) finished third of 12 last start over 1200m at Vaal. Has the ability to finish in the money.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a 61-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track on March 1 over 1000m, 5 len behind Charming Cheetah with 57kg at $4.30. Before that 2nd of 7 at this track on January 26 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Read All About It carrying 60kg at $2.10. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 01/03/2025 | 34 | OPEN 2 | $17,180.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 57kg | 0:58.39 | - | 4 |
| 5.1L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 26/01/2025 | 41 | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:58.30 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.10 |
| 4/6 | 16/12/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,050.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | T Mayhew | 58.5kg | 0:46.26 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, 5th of 8 at Vaal on March 6 over 1000m, 7 len behind Mister Wilson with 60kg at $67. Second-up 4th of 7 at this track on March 22 over 1160m, 7 len behind Esteemed with 60kg at $21. Not among the main chances.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/03/2025 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:08.46 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 0:57.86 | - | 2 |
| 7.7L | $67.00 |
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Canford Cliffs out of Royale Noir (ZAR R 400,000 (Cape Thoroughbred Sales 2024 BREEZE UP & UNBROKEN 2YO SALE) purchase). Likely to be the medium of solid backing.
Jockey: S Khumalo
Weight: 60kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, second last of 8 at this track on April 19 over 1000m, 8 len behind Spiritrix carrying 60kg at $3.30. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:57.72 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Racing well. Last start 3rd of 12 at Vaal on April 17 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind War Of Kingdoms carrying 57kg at $11. The run before that 4th of 8 at Vaal on April 3 over 1200m, 10 len behind Tin Pan Alley with 60kg at $15. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 17/04/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:10.48 | - | 10 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/04/2025 | 19 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:12.89 | - | 6 |
| 10.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/03/2025 | 19 | PLATE 2 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:04.69 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:07.78 | - | 3 |
| 15.6L | $101.00 |