Turffontein Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Maiden Juvenile Plate
ARASHI (7) has produced two good runs to date. She showed good speed over 800m on this course last time, before getting outrun late. Resumes from a spell during which time she would have strengthened up. She should love the rise to 1160m and should find herself in the winner's enclosure. BACK FROM WAR (8) was in need of her debut effort over 1000m on this course last start when finishing fourth of eight. She would have gained from the experience and should make the natural improvement needed. BLIZZARD QUEST (1) is an unraced son of Querari from the Sean Tarry stable with Craig Zackey in the saddle. He is related to four-time winner The Mauritian. If not in need of the experience, he should start his career on a positive note. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to his winning chances. GOLDEN WARRIOR (2) is a son of Heavenly Blue from the Alson Ndzilana stable with Muzi Yeni in the saddle. If not too green in the running he should give a good account of himself.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Querari out of Blizzard Belle. Expected to have ability.
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Heavenly Blue out of Forsythia. Can place.
Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Ideal World out of Spring Break. Expected to have plenty of admirers.
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 60kgs
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By Captain Of All out of Hero's Daughter on debut. Purchased for ZAR R 160,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2024 August Two Year Old Sale). Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Wesley Marwing
Weight: 60kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, 6th of 9 at this track on January 11 over 1000m, 10 len behind Easy Tiger with 60kg at $51. Second-up second last of 7 at this track on January 26 over 1000m, 9 len behind Read All About It carrying 60kg at $41. Will find this too tough.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 0:58.30 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/01/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 0:59.31 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by William Longsword out of Star Of Silver (ZAR R 60,000 (Cape Thoroughbred Sales 2024 WINTER YEARLING SALE) purchase). Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at this track December 16 over 800m, 1.3 len behind Caroline Island carrying 57.5kg at $3. On debut third of 13 at this track November 30 over 800m, 0.6 len behind Glastonbury carrying 57.5kg at $34. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 68 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 | 16/12/2024 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $11,050.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 0:46.26 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,660.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57.5kg | 0:46.86 | - | 12 |
| 0.6L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, 4th of 8 at this track on February 8 over 1000m, 7 len behind Easy Tiger with 57kg at $151. Gets a pass-mark after that debut and can go on with it.
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 |
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| 4/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 0:57.87 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First-starter by Red Ray out of In The Shade. Happy to watch and learn this time.