Turffontein Race 3 - Congratulations S'manga Khumalo On Your July Day Winner Maiden Plate
ONCEINABLUEMOON (10) should have finished closer to the winner on debut over 1000m on this course. She took time to find her feet and had to be switched late. She would have gained from the experience and will like the rise to 1160m. She should give the males a decent run for their money. LANNYBOY (9) was in need of his debut effort over this course and distance last start. He would have gained from the experience and should make the natural progression needed. ECHOES OF WAR (5) is an unraced son of Rafeef from the Fabian Habib stable with Gavin Lerena in the saddle. If not in need of the run, he should give a good account of himself. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to his chances. BEST CANDIDATE (3) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Lucky Houdalakis. By Querari from Cantabella. A bold showing is expected.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Scottsville April 13 over 1400m, 16 len behind Gran Canaria with 60kg at $9. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Kenilworth February 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Scottish Links with 59.5kg at $8. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 13/04/2025 | 43 | MPLATE | $10,910.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:25.18 | - | 4 |
| 16.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | MPLATE | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:09.16 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $3.25 |
| 4/9 | 01/02/2025 | 88 | MDN | $8,550.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Gareth Wright | 59.5kg | 1:26.34 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/11/2024 | 10 | MPLATE | $9,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:13.20 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/13 | 26/10/2024 | - | MPLATE | $9,200.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:15.74 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 12 at Kenilworth April 21 over 1700m, 27 len behind Show Off carrying 59.5kg at $34. Previously first up; 14th of 16 at Kenilworth February 8 over 1200m, 11 len behind Jet Force with 60kg at $34. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 21/04/2025 | 26 | MDN | $7,850.00 | Kenilworth | 1700m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59.5kg | 1:46.07 | - | 10 |
| 27.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/03/2025 | 18 | MDN | $8,730.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Gareth Wright | 59.5kg | 1:31.44 | - | 1 |
| 10.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 08/03/2025 | 28 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Gareth Wright | 57.5kg | 1:25.06 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 14/16 | 08/02/2025 | 258 | MPLATE | $10,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Craig Bantam | 60kg | 1:12.74 | - | 15 |
| 11.1L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/05/2024 | 15 | MPLATE | $8,960.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:25.96 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $13.50 |
| 3/9 | 11/05/2024 | 35 | MPLATE | $8,960.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:30.67 | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/04/2024 | 32 | MPLATE | $8,950.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:12.42 | - | 2 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
| 5/13 | 05/03/2024 | 69 | MDN | $6,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 61kg | 1:13.46 | - | 4 |
| 2.1L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/12/2023 | - | MDN | $7,210.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 61kg | 1:12.02 | - | 8 |
| 24.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Querari out of Cantabella. Nice profile and any positive market lead must be respected.
Jockey: S'manga Khumalo
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Master Of My Fate out of Alexa. Nice profile and any positive market lead must be respected.
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Rafeef out of Frostfire. Should be the focus of punters' attention.
Jockey: K J Lihaba
Weight: 57kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 16 at Vaal on May 29 over 1200m, 24 len behind Got The Feeling with 57kg at $51. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on June 23 over 1000m, 18 len behind Alpine Jet with 60kg at $151. Won't threaten this lot.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 23/06/2025 | 25 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 0:57.67 | - | 1 |
| 18.7L | $151.00 |
| 16/16 | 29/05/2025 | - | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 57kg | 1:10.39 | - | 4 |
| 24.4L | $51.00 |
Jockey: J Gates
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Hawwaam out of Sunday Seventh. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: K Matsunyane
Weight: 57kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very big odds at debut, second last of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1160m, 22 len behind Jan Van Goyen with 60kg at $126. Second-up second last of 10 at this track on June 23 over 1400m, 31 len behind Copper Eagle with 60kg at $126. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 23/06/2025 | 20 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:26.11 | - | 6 |
| 31.0L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:08.02 | - | 6 |
| 22.8L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 57kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, 4th of 7 at this track on June 28 over 1160m, 11 len behind Titan Of The Turf carrying 57kg at $41. That race experience to prove invaluable.
Last Starts 14 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 | 28/06/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:08.49 | - | 6 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: P Mxoli
Weight: 54.5kgs
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At debut, 6th of 10 at this track on June 23 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Jazz Pianist carrying 60kg at $11. Capable of plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 23/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 0:58.34 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |