Turffontein Race 2 - Www.tab.co.za Maiden Juvenile Plate
SCORPIO (3) ran a fair race on debut over 800m on this course. He should have finished closer as he hung inwards throughout. He returns from a 20-week break, during which time he was gelded. He should make the natural improvement and rates well as a leading chance. OPERA FAN (7) has shown improvement in each of her outings to date. She was running on over 1100m on this course last time. She is a progressive type and is one of the leading contenders. SUNSET WARRIOR (6) finished fourth on debut last start at Turffontein Inside. With racing experience now behind him can finish in the top-three. SPIRITRIX (9) is on debut and should be well supported. Well worth a second look.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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By One World out of Zili on debut. Purchased for ZAR R 550,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2024 August Two Year Old Sale). Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 13 at this track on November 30 over 800m, 4 len behind Glastonbury with 60kg at $4.30. Winning hope in a suitable contest.
Last Starts 141 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,660.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 0:46.86 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old gelding who is first starter by Soqrat out of Mohallela. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 4th of 8 at Vaal on March 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind Mister Wilson with 60kg at $13.50. Last start second last of 7 at this track on March 22 over 1160m, 13 len behind Esteemed carrying 60kg at $17. Favour others today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 22/03/2025 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:08.46 | - | 1 |
| 13.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:57.86 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, 4th in a small field at Turffontein Inside on March 27 over 1000m, 7 len behind Nyaka Nyaka with 60kg at $81. Will have benefited from that outing and is likely to measure up.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 0:59.86 | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Wesley Marwing
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track on March 15 over 1100m, 1.1 len behind Tina Lovelace carrying 60kg at $4.50. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on February 24 over 1160m, 2.25 len behind Crystal Grove with 60kg at $26. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/03/2025 | 19 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | 1:05.34 | - | 8 |
| 1.1L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 24/02/2025 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | 1:07.82 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 57kg | 0:57.87 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $151.00 |
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First-starter by New Predator out of Talladega. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: S Khumalo
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Vercingetorix out of Ancient Spirit having her first start. Purchased for ZAR R 750,000 (Cape Thoroughbred Sales 2024 PREMIER YEARLING SALE POWERED BY TATTERSALLS). Expected to have plenty of admirers.