Turffontein Race 4 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Novice Handicap
HEMISPHERE (3) stayed on well when second over this course and distance last time. He should have finished closer to the winner as he hung inwards over the final 200m. Gavin Lerena steps back into the saddle and the combination may find themselves in the winner's enclosure. CONSTELLATION (4) won his maiden race last start over this distance at the Vaal, easier than the official margin suggests. He takes on stronger rivals but has plenty of scope and should be well up to the task at hand. IT'S PERSONA (2) has won once and finished third once from four starts over this distance. The cheekpieces have been fitted which may do the trick. Rates well as an each-way chance. SEA WOLF (1) resumes from a spell after finishing last of 10 over 1000m at Turffontein Inside last time out. Fresh-up and jumping from an inside draw can place.

Jockey: K J Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Turffontein Inside March 20 over 1000m, 16 len behind Virgin River carrying 59kg at $8. Previously first up; fifth of 7 at Turffontein Inside September 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Sutherland with 58kg at $11. Likely to run well.
Last Starts 108 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 0:59.19 | - | 6 |
| 16.5L | $8.00 |
8/13 | 06/03/2025 | 39 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 0:56.78 | - | 3 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
4/7 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 59kg | 1:07.55 | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $15.00 |
5/11 | 11/01/2025 | 39 | RBH80 | $7,270.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K A Brewer | 60.5kg | 1:09.76 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 03/12/2024 | 47 | RBH86 | $10,620.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K A Brewer | 57kg | 1:08.89 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $9.50 |
1/12 | 17/10/2024 | 26 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K A Brewer | 59kg | 1:09.74 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
5/7 | 21/09/2024 | 109 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:13.15 | - | 6 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
9/16 | 04/06/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:11.12 | - | 8 |
| 11.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 16 at Vaal on June 19 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 59kg at $13.50. The race before that 5th of 12 at Vaal on May 22 over 1000m, 3 len behind Nazare carrying 60kg at $9. Genuine contender.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/16 | 19/06/2025 | 28 | RBH82 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:10.00 | - | 8 |
| 3.7L | $13.50 |
5/12 | 22/05/2025 | 56 | RBH80 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60kg | 0:57.24 | - | 1 |
| 3.1L | $9.00 |
3/8 | 27/03/2025 | 21 | RBH90 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 1:14.16 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
1/7 | 06/03/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:56.87 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.33 |
3/8 | 13/02/2025 | 294 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 0:59.69 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |
3/9 | 25/04/2024 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $8,140.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:12.64 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
4/10 | 21/03/2024 | 14 | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 0:59.02 | - | 5 |
| 11.8L | $13.50 |
4/10 | 07/03/2024 | - | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56kg | 1:10.83 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on June 28 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Rafa Bay carrying 55.5kg at $6. The start before that 7th of 12 at Vaal on May 22 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Nazare carrying 58.5kg at $3.80. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 28/06/2025 | 37 | RBH86 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 55.5kg | 0:57.61 | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
7/12 | 22/05/2025 | 26 | RBH80 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 0:57.24 | - | 11 |
| 3.6L | $3.80 |
4/15 | 26/04/2025 | 35 | RBH84 | $10,910.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:04.30 | - | 10 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
1/8 | 22/03/2025 | 147 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:57.45 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
5/10 | 26/10/2024 | 273 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59kg | 1:09.49 | - | 8 |
| 5.1L | $4.50 |
18/20 | 27/01/2024 | 31 | OPEN | $100,320.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:12.83 | - | 18 |
| 13.4L | $26.00 |
4/9 | 27/12/2023 | - | PLATE | $12,020.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 0:59.59 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 38-day let-up. First-up after two months favourite; won by 1.5 len at Vaal May 29 over 1000m defeating Anchorage carrying 55kg at $2. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Nyaka Nyaka carrying 60kg at $1.30. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 29/05/2025 | 63 | PLATE 2 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 55kg | 0:56.88 | - | 3 |
| 1.6L | $2.00 |
2/6 | 27/03/2025 | 26 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:59.86 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.33 |
4/7 | 01/03/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $17,180.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 0:58.39 | - | 3 |
| 0.9L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 15 at this track on May 17 over 1160m, 6 len behind Blizzard Snow with 54.5kg at $26. The start before that second last of 11 at Vaal on April 15 over 1400m, 8 len behind Kisshoten with 56.5kg at $11. Take on trust.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/15 | 17/05/2025 | 32 | RBH83 FM | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 54.5kg | 1:08.08 | - | 12 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
10/11 | 15/04/2025 | 40 | RBH80 FM | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56.5kg | 1:23.56 | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
5/7 | 06/03/2025 | 112 | GPLATE F | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56.5kg | 1:09.39 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
7/7 | 14/11/2024 | 40 | RBH80 FM | $9,750.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:13.46 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
4/5 | 05/10/2024 | 51 | GPLATE FM | $9,200.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:11.42 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
1/8 | 15/08/2024 | 26 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 55.5kg | 1:12.90 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.25 |
2/7 | 20/07/2024 | 23 | MPLATE FM | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:09.41 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
5/8 | 27/06/2024 | - | MPLATE FM | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Hennie Greyling | 57kg | 0:58.18 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 16 at Vaal on June 19 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 49.5kg at $13.50. Before that 5th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on June 5 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind Inafix carrying 59kg at $4.30. No threat last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/16 | 19/06/2025 | 14 | RBH82 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M Mbuto | 49.5kg | 1:10.00 | - | 3 |
| 5.6L | $13.50 |
5/10 | 05/06/2025 | 21 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59kg | 0:59.17 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $4.30 |
4/12 | 15/05/2025 | 28 | RBH72 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 0:57.29 | - | 4 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 |
7/13 | 17/04/2025 | 28 | RBH80 | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 56kg | 0:56.72 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $17.00 |
3/10 | 20/03/2025 | 49 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 56.5kg | 0:59.19 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
7/9 | 30/01/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $8,550.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:56.37 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
5/13 | 16/01/2025 | 31 | OPEN | $9,410.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:57.05 | - | 10 |
| 2.9L | $15.00 |
1/10 | 16/12/2024 | 51 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 0:58.11 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
6/9 | 26/10/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | 1:26.31 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $67.00 |
5/9 | 28/09/2024 | 67 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57kg | 1:39.30 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $67.00 |
5/11 | 23/07/2024 | 150 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56kg | 1:23.97 | - | 10 |
| 7.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Kenilworth May 4 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Gravity with 64kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 13 at Kenilworth April 16 over 1000m, 2 len behind Golden Ideal with 64kg at $9. Should run well.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 04/05/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 64kg | 1:05.75 | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $4.50 |
4/13 | 16/04/2025 | 109 | OPEN | $7,850.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 64kg | 1:00.04 | - | 2 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |
9/10 | 28/12/2024 | 17 | C5 | $7,220.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:26.13 | - | 9 |
| 14.6L | $9.50 |
9/11 | 11/12/2024 | 88 | OPEN | $8,920.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55.5kg | 0:58.31 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
8/10 | 14/09/2024 | 14 | OPEN | $8,850.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 57kg | 0:59.85 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.40 |
3/9 | 31/08/2024 | 30 | OPEN | $8,850.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57kg | 0:59.59 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
5/12 | 01/08/2024 | 51 | OPEN | $16,860.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Sean Veale | 57.5kg | 0:59.70 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
5/10 | 11/06/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 0:58.82 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
5/11 | 21/05/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $8,550.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 61.5kg | 0:58.55 | - | 4 |
| 4.9L | $21.00 |
11/11 | 30/04/2024 | 58 | C4 | $9,760.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Sean Veale | 58.5kg | 1:03.98 | - | 2 |
| 12.3L | $26.00 |
11/13 | 03/03/2024 | 64 | OPEN | $12,350.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Devin Ashby | 54kg | 0:59.00 | - | 9 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |