Turffontein Race 4 - Racehorse Owners Association Maiden Plate (F & M)
GERBERA (7) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1160m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into fourth. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. CHERRY OH BABY (1) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at Vaal over 1400m. Has good early speed. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. IZANAMI (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1160m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into sixth. Likely improver with strong prospects. LACEWING (2) progressed nicely last time out at the second run of the campaign to finish 5 lengths from the winner in third over 1600m at Vaal. Likely to hold the form and is a strong top-three prospect.
Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at this track on December 7 over 1160m, 2 len behind Komati River carrying 60kg at $8. Last start 2nd of 10 at Vaal on December 31 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Warning Sound carrying 60kg at $4. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 31/12/2024 | 24 | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:23.30 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
3/9 | 07/12/2024 | 280 | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:10.18 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
6/7 | 02/03/2024 | 58 | MPLATE FM | $7,570.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:40.66 | - | 4 |
| 9.3L | $3.50 |
4/9 | 04/01/2024 | - | MPLATE FM | $7,620.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:07.61 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Not raced for 42 days. First-up ran last of 7 at this track on November 23 over 1600m, 16 len behind Tuscan Star carrying 60kg at $4.30. Second run from a spell 3rd in a small field at Vaal on December 12 over 1600m, 5 len behind Lady Sabrina carrying 59kg at $11. Should go well in this line up.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 12/12/2024 | 19 | MPLATE FM | $8,070.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Thomas Ncume | 59kg | 1:39.02 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
7/7 | 23/11/2024 | 91 | MPLATE | $9,100.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 1:40.80 | - | 6 |
| 16.0L | $4.30 |
2/6 | 24/08/2024 | 23 | MPLATE F | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:39.24 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $1.50 |
2/9 | 01/08/2024 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:32.24 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
2/8 | 20/07/2024 | 16 | PLATE F 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:42.26 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
3/8 | 04/07/2024 | 42 | PLATE F 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:46.75 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
7/7 | 23/05/2024 | 14 | PLATE F 2 | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 1:13.25 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $67.00 |
6/7 | 09/05/2024 | - | PLATE F 2 | $8,140.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 55kg | 1:09.81 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Vaal on January 16 over 1450m, 2.75 len behind Gimme Passion with 57.5kg at $21. The run before that 7th of 11 at Vaal on December 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Gamer with 54.5kg at $15. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 16/01/2025 | 35 | MPLATE FM | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | T Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:28.56 | - | 11 |
| 2.7L | $21.00 |
7/11 | 12/12/2024 | 19 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | T Mayhew | 54.5kg | 1:37.61 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
2/7 | 23/11/2024 | 18 | MPLATE | $9,100.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | T Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:40.80 | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $4.00 |
5/15 | 05/11/2024 | 33 | MPLATE | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | T Mayhew | 55.5kg | 1:23.36 | - | 14 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
3/8 | 03/10/2024 | - | MPLATE FM | $7,940.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | J Penny | 58kg | 1:27.58 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 15 at Vaal on December 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Ilha Da Orange carrying 60kg at $41. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Vaal on November 28 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Abbey's View carrying 59kg at $6. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 46 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 | 21/12/2024 | 23 | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:11.15 | - | 11 |
| 4.4L | $41.00 |
3/8 | 28/11/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $8,230.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 59kg | 1:09.48 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
2/7 | 14/11/2024 | 9 | MPLATE FM | $9,100.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | M K Katjedi | 59kg | 1:14.78 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
6/15 | 05/11/2024 | 26 | MPLATE | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | K A Brewer | 58kg | 1:23.36 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $101.00 |
7/10 | 10/10/2024 | 16 | MPLATE | $7,940.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:11.19 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
2/6 | 24/09/2024 | 10 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:12.58 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
4/9 | 14/09/2024 | 16 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:30.85 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
6/7 | 29/08/2024 | 9 | MPLATE F | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:12.73 | - | 3 |
| 9.1L | $13.50 |
8/10 | 20/08/2024 | 77 | MPLATE FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | S Mkhumbuzi | 58kg | 0:58.84 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
9/16 | 04/06/2024 | 17 | PLATE F 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 60kg | 1:11.35 | - | 11 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
5/10 | 18/05/2024 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 57kg | 1:08.81 | - | 9 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at Vaal on December 5 over 1800m, 13 len behind Gloria Mundi carrying 58kg at $15. The run before that second last of 8 at Vaal on November 21 over 2000m, 9 len behind Ruby Rebel with 57kg at $17. Others have better credentials.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 05/12/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:51.61 | - | 2 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
7/8 | 21/11/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 2:04.82 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
9/9 | 07/11/2024 | 19 | MPLATE FM | $9,100.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Neutral | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 1:54.92 | - | 8 |
| 21.0L | $4.30 |
3/9 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $7,940.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 2:11.46 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $3.80 |
2/7 | 05/10/2024 | 7 | MPLATE FM | $7,940.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 58kg | 1:39.32 | - | 7 |
| 2.9L | $13.50 |
3/8 | 28/09/2024 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 1:39.78 | - | 7 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
3/8 | 07/09/2024 | 17 | MPLATE FM | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 1:40.00 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
6/8 | 21/08/2024 | 20 | MPLATE FM | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | T Mayhew | 53.5kg | 2:07.07 | - | 1 |
| 15.8L | $4.50 |
4/9 | 01/08/2024 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | T Mayhew | 54.5kg | 1:32.24 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
5/8 | 20/07/2024 | 13 | PLATE F 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:42.26 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $101.00 |
8/8 | 07/07/2024 | 15 | MPLATE FM | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 56kg | 1:41.37 | - | 5 |
| 38.5L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 10 at Vaal on October 10 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Cars Big As Bars with 59kg at $3.30. Last start 4th of 15 at this track on November 30 over 1160m, 4 len behind Hong Kong with 57.5kg at $13.50. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/15 | 30/11/2024 | 51 | MPLATE | $26,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:08.44 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $13.50 |
4/10 | 10/10/2024 | - | MPLATE | $7,940.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:11.19 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 8th of 11 at Vaal on October 24 over 1400m, 19 len behind Cat O'clock carrying 58kg at $8. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 24/10/2024 | - | MPLATE | $6,690.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | P Mongqawa | 58kg | 1:23.01 | - | 4 |
| 19.0L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, 11th of 15 at Vaal on November 5 over 1400m, 10 len behind Sonic Jet with 58kg at $17. Last start 6th of 8 at Vaal on December 19 over 1450m, 11 len behind Kalikaa carrying 57.5kg at $13.50. Better off looking to others.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 19/12/2024 | 44 | MPLATE FM | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | T Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:29.03 | - | 2 |
| 11.5L | $13.50 |
11/15 | 05/11/2024 | - | MPLATE | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:23.36 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |