Kenilworth Race 2 - Join The Race Coast Turf Club Mdn Juvenile Plate
CATCH ME (2) missed the frame on debut but that was in stakes class then progressed nicely at his second outing, finishing 5.5 lengths from the winner in third over 1200m here. Has upside and expected to go close again. MERCURY (5) is a two-year-old colt on debut. From a family of winners, being by The United States from Welsh Kitten. Profiles well for this and expected to measure up. BOLERO (6) is a two-year-old colt at the races for the first time. From an elite family that includes black type success, being by Rafeef from Valeta. WAITING GAME (7) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Eric Sands. By Rafeef from In Limbo. Top-three chance.
Jockey: Oswald Noach
Weight: 60kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, 5th of 9 at this track on May 24 over 1200m, 10 len behind Aquae Calidae with 60kg at $101. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 24/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:14.32 | - | 6 |
| 10.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 60kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, ran second last of 7 at this track in G3 on May 3 over 1100m, slow going 9 len behind Tag And Release carrying 60kg at $41. Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on June 2 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Witch Hazel with 57kg at $11. In stakes class on debut then improved with a placing latest. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/06/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57kg | 1:16.08 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/05/2026 | - | G3 OPEN 2 | $25,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:06.01 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Grant Behr
Weight: 60kgs
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Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, 8th of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 10 len behind Tag And Release with 60kg at $126. Second-up 8th of 12 at this track on May 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Bachata carrying 60kg at $101. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 19/05/2026 | 31 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Grant Behr | 60kg | 1:16.71 | - | 4 |
| 11.2L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:13.37 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Brevan Plaatjies
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by The United States out of Especially. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Colt by The United States out of Welsh Kitten on debut. Lots of winners in the family. Profiles well for this and expected to measure up.
Jockey: Aldo Domeyer
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Rafeef out of Valeta. From a huge family of winners. Should be ready to fire.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Rafeef out of In Limbo purchased for ZAR R 2,200,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2025 National Yearling Sale). Market will go a long way to showcasing his chances.
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Malmoos out of Polychromatic. Tough to line up. Betting the best pointer.
Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Vercingetorix out of Granja having his first start. Purchased for ZAR R 425,000 (Cape Thoroughbred Sales 2025 MARCH YEARLING SALE - DAY 1). Nice profile and a bold showing is expected.
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Erik The Red - Desert Pride) making his debut. Purchased for ZAR R 400,000 (Cape Thoroughbred Sales 2025 TWO YEAR OLD SALE). Likely to measure up.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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He is resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at this track April 18 over 1200m, 10 len behind Tag And Release with 60kg at $126. On debut second last of 9 at this track April 6 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Earn The Weekend carrying 60kg at $34. Not good enough for these.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 18/04/2026 | 12 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:13.37 | - | 10 |
| 10.9L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:14.20 | - | 8 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Malmoos out of Miss Elegance. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.