Turffontein Race 6 - Tab Empress Club Stakes (Grade 1) (Fillies And Mares)
SPUMANTE DOLCE (5) is much better than her last start run for seventh of 11 as the odds-on favourite would suggest. Her penultimate run when winning catches the eye. She is unbeaten from two starts over this course and distance and can atone. FATAL FLAW (7) after winning two straight was disappointing last time out when finishing fifth of seven over 1600m at Kenilworth and was then put out for a spell. She was an impressive winner in her penultimate run. She is likely to get her own way in front and may be hard to peg back. VJ'S ANGEL (6) finished second of 13 over this distance two back then stepped out over more ground last time and battled on okay to finish fourth of 11 in the G1 SA Fillies Classic at this track. Well-placed in this line-up and can bounce back to form. BEATING WINGS (1) finished a neck second of seven last start at the first run back from a spell over 1600m at this track when well supported. Has placed here previously when produced second-up and is in the mix.

Jockey: R Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after two months 2nd of 7 at this track on February 8 over 1600m, neck behind Willy Meet Again with 60kg at $4.30. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on November 11 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind White Pearl carrying 59.5kg at $3.80. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 08/02/2025 | 70 | PLATE FM | $11,440.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:40.01 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
17/19 | 30/11/2024 | 19 | G1 OPEN | $519,930.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 54kg | 2:05.47 | - | 5 |
| 17.3L | $41.00 |
2/7 | 11/11/2024 | 30 | OPEN FM | $15,160.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | T Mayhew | 59.5kg | 1:26.61 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $3.80 |
1/12 | 12/10/2024 | 76 | OPEN | $14,630.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 54kg | 1:38.56 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
5/15 | 28/07/2024 | 64 | G2 OPEN FM 3U | $40,920.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 2:02.74 | - | 6 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
3/10 | 25/05/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN FM | $122,150.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 2:05.86 | - | 8 |
| 0.9L | $9.00 |
1/9 | 27/04/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN FM | $28,480.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 2:04.30 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $6.00 |
4/10 | 06/04/2024 | 35 | G2 OPEN | $61,030.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 2:40.82 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $13.50 |
5/9 | 02/03/2024 | 30 | G1 OPEN | $99,600.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:51.00 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
1/7 | 01/02/2024 | 28 | RBH88 FM | $8,900.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54kg | 1:47.64 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.87 |
1/8 | 04/01/2024 | 23 | RBH82 FM | $7,830.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:25.45 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |

Jockey: P Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track in the G1 Horse Chestnut Stakes on March 1 over 1600m, 4 len behind Cosmic Speed carrying 57.5kg at $41. The start before that second last in a small field at this track on February 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Main Defender carrying 56kg at $7. Not doing enough of late to threaten.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $128,870.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | 1:41.28 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |
4/5 | 01/02/2025 | 47 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56kg | 1:24.22 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
1/7 | 16/12/2024 | 16 | G2 OPEN FM | $42,480.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58kg | 1:39.58 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
7/16 | 30/11/2024 | 19 | G3 OPEN FM | $26,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Piere Strydom | 61.5kg | 1:07.74 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
1/7 | 11/11/2024 | 37 | OPEN FM | $15,160.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58kg | 1:26.61 | - | 3 |
| 1.7L | $2.65 |
4/13 | 05/10/2024 | 126 | G2 OPEN FM | $37,630.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59.5kg | 1:27.52 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
14/16 | 01/06/2024 | 24 | G1 OPEN FM | $81,830.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59kg | 1:08.13 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $13.50 |
3/9 | 08/05/2024 | 11 | G2 OPEN F | $40,720.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:35.67 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
3/7 | 27/04/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN FM | $28,480.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:06.68 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
3/10 | 06/04/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN | $40,680.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 1:25.69 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
2/10 | 16/03/2024 | 42 | G3 OPEN | $15,940.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:07.60 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 15 at this track on March 1 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Gimmefabulous carrying 60kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track on February 8 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Willy Meet Again with 56kg at $2.30. Thereabouts last start but looks tested this time.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/15 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | OPEN FM | $21,480.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:39.80 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
4/7 | 08/02/2025 | 54 | PLATE FM | $11,440.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:40.01 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
3/7 | 16/12/2024 | 35 | G2 OPEN FM | $42,480.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:39.58 | - | 1 |
| 0.7L | $9.50 |
3/7 | 11/11/2024 | 37 | OPEN FM | $15,160.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:26.61 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
11/13 | 05/10/2024 | 150 | G2 OPEN FM | $37,630.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Sean Veale | 59.5kg | 1:27.52 | - | 11 |
| 6.2L | $41.00 |
6/9 | 08/05/2024 | 32 | G2 OPEN F | $40,720.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:35.67 | - | 1 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
6/10 | 06/04/2024 | 35 | G2 OPEN | $61,030.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 2:40.82 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
3/9 | 02/03/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $99,600.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 1:51.00 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
4/11 | 03/02/2024 | 21 | G2 OPEN | $60,680.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:37.74 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
1/9 | 13/01/2024 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3 | $24,080.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:26.37 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
5/14 | 30/12/2023 | 35 | HCP | $18,030.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 1:51.28 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: S Khumalo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 3rd of 15 at this track on March 1 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Gimmefabulous with 56kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track in the G3 Yellowwood Handicap on November 2 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Olivia's Way with 54kg at $17. Others have her measure.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/15 | 01/03/2025 | 63 | OPEN FM | $21,480.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56kg | 1:39.80 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
1/12 | 28/12/2024 | 43 | HCP FM | $19,120.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | T Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:55.85 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
1/10 | 15/11/2024 | 13 | HCP FM | $19,500.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54.5kg | 1:39.38 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
4/11 | 02/11/2024 | 23 | G3 HCP FM | $17,330.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:50.72 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
4/16 | 10/10/2024 | 103 | OPEN | $11,290.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | 1:20.83 | - | 16 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
4/10 | 29/06/2024 | 121 | OPEN | $49,100.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Raymond Danielson | 56kg | 1:39.22 | - | 9 |
| 3.7L | $15.00 |
2/8 | 29/02/2024 | 9 | RBH90 FM | $8,900.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | 1:39.30 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
4/11 | 20/02/2024 | 17 | RBH96 FM | $9,710.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:26.05 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
7/7 | 03/02/2024 | 21 | RBH95 FM | $9,910.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:39.54 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 |
4/9 | 13/01/2024 | 23 | G3 OPEN 3 | $24,080.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:26.37 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $13.50 |
1/10 | 21/12/2023 | 23 | RBH79 FM | $8,010.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:34.58 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: R Danielson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 11 at this track in the G1 SA Fillies Classic on March 1 over 1800m, 12 len behind Fiery Pegasus with 60kg at $2.10. The race before that favourite; won by a neck at this track G2 Gauteng Fillies Guineas February 1 over 1600m defeating Vj's Angel carrying 60kg at $8. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/11 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $107,390.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:54.71 | - | 7 |
| 12.8L | $2.10 |
1/13 | 01/02/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN F | $64,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:38.94 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
1/9 | 18/01/2025 | 44 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 55.5kg | 1:38.94 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
1/15 | 05/12/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:21.54 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 11 at this track in the G1 SA Fillies Classic on March 1 over 1800m, 7 len behind Fiery Pegasus with 60kg at $4. The race before that 2nd of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Fillies Guineas on February 1 over 1600m, neck behind Spumante Dolce with 60kg at $15. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/11 | 01/03/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $107,390.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:54.71 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
2/13 | 01/02/2025 | 47 | G2 OPEN F | $64,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:38.94 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
4/7 | 16/12/2024 | 16 | G2 OPEN FM | $42,480.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54kg | 1:39.58 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
5/15 | 30/11/2024 | 35 | G3 OPEN F | $30,330.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:38.50 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
1/7 | 26/10/2024 | 21 | RBH94 FM | $10,030.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | 1:40.06 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $1.36 |
9/13 | 05/10/2024 | 69 | G2 OPEN FM | $37,630.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K Matsunyane | 54kg | 1:27.52 | - | 13 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
1/14 | 28/07/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN 2 | $81,830.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 1:36.26 | - | 3 |
| 0.7L | $11.00 |
3/14 | 06/07/2024 | 27 | G2 OPEN 2 | $40,920.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:23.40 | - | 13 |
| 3.0L | $13.50 |
1/5 | 09/06/2024 | 22 | OPEN 2 | $12,270.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:25.36 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.91 |
1/7 | 18/05/2024 | 35 | PLATE F 2 | $8,140.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:27.03 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $3.80 |
4/6 | 13/04/2024 | 16 | PLATE F 2 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:09.87 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.46 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Kenilworth in the G1 Majorca Stakes January 25 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Rascova carrying 55kg at $6. When resuming last campaign second of 9 at Turffontein Inside October 12 over 1450m, a neck behind Slinky Mapimpi carrying 50kg at $2.40. Not without claims.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/7 | 25/01/2025 | 49 | G1 WFA FM | $85,540.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55kg | 1:38.34 | - | 7 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
1/13 | 07/12/2024 | 35 | G1 OPEN F | $106,200.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
1/9 | 02/11/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN F | $21,660.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58kg | 1:25.00 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.40 |
2/9 | 12/10/2024 | 76 | PPLTE | $10,030.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | M K Katjedi | 50kg | 1:28.00 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
2/12 | 28/07/2024 | 22 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $81,830.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:36.14 | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $8.00 |
2/14 | 06/07/2024 | 70 | G2 OPEN 2 | $40,920.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:23.40 | - | 12 |
| 2.5L | $51.00 |
2/9 | 27/04/2024 | 28 | PLATE F 2 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:39.04 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
1/5 | 30/03/2024 | 11 | PLATE F | $7,970.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:30.31 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
2/10 | 19/03/2024 | 12 | PLATE F | $7,970.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:24.35 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
6/9 | 07/03/2024 | - | PLATE F | $7,970.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:10.63 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |