Turffontein Race 2 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate
GOLDEN ALEXIA (14) has produced two good runs to date. She was running on when second of eight over 1200m on the Vaal Classic course last time. She will like the rise to 1600m and she should give the males a decent run for their money. DYLAN'S CHAMP (4) has finished second in his last four starts. Piere Strydom is likely to use his early gate speed to overcome the wide draw without using up too much energy and he may be hard to peg back. Well overdue a winning turn. COUNT HUHTIKUU (11) showed good improvement when third of eight last time. He will like the extra distance on offer and he can go close. APACHE CHIEF (1) returns from a spell and is having his first run from a new stable. If not in need of the run, he can finish in the money.
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at Durbanville July 25 over 1400m, a head behind Mela Strength with 60kg at $3.50. First up last campaign sixth of 12 at Durbanville October 29 2023 over 1400m, 3 len behind Get Impressed carrying 58kg at $3. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 195 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 25/07/2024 | 30 | MPLATE | $9,000.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:27.55 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
6/10 | 25/06/2024 | 23 | MDN | $6,960.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:43.04 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $3.50 |
3/9 | 02/06/2024 | 39 | MPLATE | $9,000.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:42.14 | - | 8 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
5/12 | 24/04/2024 | 32 | MDN | $6,920.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:51.98 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
10/10 | 23/03/2024 | 20 | MPLATE | $8,760.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:42.84 | - | 1 |
| 16.6L | $2.80 |
3/16 | 03/03/2024 | 48 | MDN | $7,170.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 61kg | 1:40.72 | - | 11 |
| 1.2L | $4.50 |
5/14 | 15/01/2024 | 19 | MDN | $7,220.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:53.83 | - | 12 |
| 4.0L | $13.50 |
7/16 | 27/12/2023 | 36 | MDN | $7,210.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 61kg | 1:40.00 | - | 16 |
| 6.1L | $13.50 |
4/10 | 21/11/2023 | 23 | MDN | $7,530.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 61kg | 1:39.28 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
6/12 | 29/10/2023 | 78 | MPLATE | $9,030.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 58kg | 1:24.88 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
2/9 | 12/08/2023 | 101 | MPLATE 3 | $16,890.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:25.77 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 11 at Vaal on January 16 over 1450m, long-neck behind Legendary carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on December 28 over 2000m, 7 len behind Poplar Park carrying 60kg at $4. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 16/01/2025 | 19 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | T Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:28.17 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $6.50 |
5/9 | 28/12/2024 | 16 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 2:13.65 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
5/11 | 12/12/2024 | 35 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:37.61 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
3/9 | 07/11/2024 | 84 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Neutral | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:13.53 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
5/8 | 15/08/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:12.90 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
4/9 | 25/07/2024 | 105 | HCP | $6,140.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | P Mxoli | 55.5kg | 1:27.26 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
6/12 | 11/04/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $6,510.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | 1:38.71 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |
5/8 | 14/03/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $8,370.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:29.01 | - | 8 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
5/9 | 29/02/2024 | - | MPLATE | $10,920.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:30.34 | - | 7 |
| 14.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after five months 6th of 15 at Vaal on December 5 over 1400m, 11 len behind Lloyd Wright carrying 59kg at $2.70. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on June 27 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Lead The Charge with 57kg at $4. Improver with definite claims.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/15 | 05/12/2024 | 161 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:21.47 | - | 11 |
| 11.2L | $2.65 |
3/7 | 27/06/2024 | 18 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 0:58.86 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
2/13 | 09/06/2024 | 71 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:04.00 | - | 3 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
5/7 | 30/03/2024 | 16 | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:28.85 | - | 5 |
| 13.1L | $11.00 |
2/6 | 14/03/2024 | 26 | PLATE | $10,760.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K A Brewer | 57kg | 1:13.23 | - | 4 |
| 5.2L | $21.00 |
2/6 | 17/02/2024 | 67 | PLATE | $8,090.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:08.64 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
5/7 | 12/12/2023 | 17 | PLATE | $8,010.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60kg | 0:45.83 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
17/17 | 25/11/2023 | - | PLATE | $8,370.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 0:45.23 | - | 7 |
| 13.9L | $101.00 |
Jockey: P Strydom
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Vaal on January 2 over 1450m, neck behind Gregarious with 60kg at $2.50. Before that 2nd of 11 at Vaal on December 12 over 1600m, neck behind Gamer carrying 59kg at $5. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 02/01/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:26.19 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
2/11 | 12/12/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 59kg | 1:37.61 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
2/7 | 28/11/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58kg | 1:34.90 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
2/10 | 31/10/2024 | 33 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:44.60 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.91 |
4/9 | 28/09/2024 | 70 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:39.30 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $13.50 |
5/8 | 20/07/2024 | 20 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:08.10 | - | 4 |
| 5.2L | $9.00 |
6/13 | 30/06/2024 | - | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:26.42 | - | 7 |
| 10.4L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 11 at Vaal on January 16 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Legendary carrying 59kg at $11. The start before that 5th of 9 at Vaal on January 6 over 1200m, 8 len behind Royal Force with 60kg at $11. Strong winning hope.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 16/01/2025 | 10 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 59kg | 1:28.17 | - | 7 |
| 3.7L | $11.00 |
5/9 | 06/01/2025 | 18 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:10.60 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 19/12/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59kg | 1:29.00 | - | 5 |
| 4.1L | $3.80 |
2/15 | 05/12/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59kg | 1:21.47 | - | 3 |
| 0.9L | $13.50 |
4/9 | 14/11/2024 | 9 | MPLATE | $9,100.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | A Feni | 58kg | 1:35.11 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
3/15 | 05/11/2024 | 12 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | M K Katjedi | 58kg | 1:23.79 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
6/16 | 24/10/2024 | 5 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:23.12 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
7/11 | 19/10/2024 | 9 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:40.30 | - | 3 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
4/14 | 10/10/2024 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:09.36 | - | 11 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
3/6 | 28/09/2024 | 16 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:13.36 | - | 2 |
| 3.1L | $17.00 |
4/9 | 12/09/2024 | 77 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:11.96 | - | 9 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 9 at Vaal on December 24 over 1600m, 9 len behind Chabal carrying 57.5kg at $13.50. Before that second last in a small field at Vaal on November 21 over 1000m, 7 len behind Bourbon Reserve carrying 59kg at $67. Others appeal more heading into this.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 24/12/2024 | 33 | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | S Valjalo | 57.5kg | 1:39.22 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $13.50 |
4/5 | 21/11/2024 | 10 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 59kg | 0:56.52 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $67.00 |
7/8 | 11/11/2024 | - | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 59kg | 0:59.58 | - | 1 |
| 13.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: R Danielson
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track November 11 over 1600m, 9 len behind One More Star carrying 55.5kg at $81. On debut seventh of 9 at Vaal September 3 over 1400m, 15 len behind Skittles Skies with 57kg at $15. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 11/11/2024 | 23 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | T Mayhew | 55.5kg | 1:42.05 | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $81.00 |
8/11 | 19/10/2024 | 16 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | T Mayhew | 55.5kg | 1:40.30 | - | 4 |
| 11.6L | $17.00 |
4/10 | 03/10/2024 | 30 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | T Mayhew | 55.5kg | 1:26.96 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 03/09/2024 | - | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 1:23.97 | - | 5 |
| 15.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Vaal November 21 over 2000m, 24 len behind Another Universe carrying 57kg at $26. When resuming last campaign fifth of 11 at Vaal October 1 over 1800m, 9 len behind Roman's Revenge carrying 57kg at $126. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 76 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 | 21/11/2024 | 7 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | J R Syster | 57kg | 2:02.84 | - | 2 |
| 24.5L | $26.00 |
5/7 | 14/11/2024 | 23 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | J R Syster | 56kg | 2:53.32 | - | 5 |
| 18.3L | $4.50 |
4/9 | 22/10/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | J R Syster | 57kg | 2:08.46 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
5/11 | 01/10/2024 | 73 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | J R Syster | 57kg | 1:51.76 | - | 9 |
| 9.8L | $126.00 |
9/10 | 20/07/2024 | 34 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:41.15 | - | 3 |
| 14.0L | $101.00 |
9/10 | 16/06/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:39.63 | - | 10 |
| 35.8L | $76.00 |
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 9 at Vaal on December 24 over 1600m, 8 len behind Chabal with 59kg at $67. Previously second-up 8th of 13 at Vaal on August 21 over 1200m, 14 len behind Musical Score carrying 58kg at $126. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 24/12/2024 | 125 | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Goodman Fundile Dadamasi | 59kg | 1:39.22 | - | 9 |
| 8.4L | $67.00 |
8/13 | 21/08/2024 | 22 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:10.87 | - | 1 |
| 14.5L | $126.00 |
7/7 | 30/07/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:11.01 | - | 5 |
| 18.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At long odds at debut, 5th of 12 at this track on November 15 over 1400m, 5 len behind Lets Play Poker carrying 58kg at $41. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Vaal on January 2 over 1450m, 1.3 len behind Gregarious carrying 60kg at $13.50. Well-placed, can figure in the finish.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 02/01/2025 | 48 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:26.19 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $13.50 |
5/12 | 15/11/2024 | - | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:27.03 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 8th of 15 at Vaal on December 5 over 1400m, 12 len behind Lloyd Wright carrying 59kg at $101. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/15 | 05/12/2024 | - | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | M K Katjedi | 59kg | 1:21.47 | - | 10 |
| 12.3L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Vercingetorix out of Anhaar. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, 3rd of 13 at this track on December 3 over 1000m, 2 len behind Take Your Place with 60kg at $17. Second-up 2nd of 8 at Vaal on January 6 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Pretty Precious with 60kg at $7. Going well enough to take this out.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 06/01/2025 | 34 | MPLATE FM | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:11.57 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
3/13 | 03/12/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:59.62 | - | 7 |
| 2.1L | $17.00 |