Turffontein Race 2 - Tab Protea Stakes (Grade 3) (2Yo)
GREEN DIAMOND (4) raced from just off the pace, quickened up nicely and raced away to score easily over 1000m at this track last start. She is a progressive type and can follow up with another victory. TIN PAN ALLEY (3) won on debut over 1200m on the Vaal Classic course lasts tart. Despite losing a length leaving the start, he finished well and won easier than the official margin suggests. Richard Fourie is booked to ride and he can repeat the dose. LAVA COUNTY (5) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second of eight over 1200m at Vaal when well supported. This looks a good race for him and there is no reason he can't go one better. KING HARALD (2) after winning on debut two runs back ran fourth last start over 1160m at this track. Has each-way prospects.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Getting off the mark on debut; won by a long-neck at Vaal April 15 over 1000m defeating Sylvan Warrior carrying 57kg at $41. Can't dismiss winning form but will find this tougher.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 15/04/2025 | - | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 0:58.22 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $41.00 |
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, won by 1.3 len at this track March 8 over 1160m defeating Arashi carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Last start 4th in a small field at this track in the G2 The Nursery on March 29 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Green Diamond carrying 60kg at $3.80. Will prove tough to beat.
Last Starts 28 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 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 2 | $43,630.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:08.61 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 1:08.29 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |
Jockey: R Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Getting off the mark on debut; favourite; won by 2 len at Vaal April 3 over 1200m defeating Lava County with 60kg at $3. Can keep the ball rolling.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:12.89 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on March 1 over 1000m, 2 len behind Glastonbury carrying 57kg at $7. Last start won by 2 len at this track G2 The Nursery March 29 over 1160m defeating Esteemed with 57.5kg at $9. Hard to beat on current form.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $43,630.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:08.61 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/03/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $17,180.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 0:57.66 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
Jockey: S Khumalo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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Most recently second last in a small field at this track in the G2 The Nursery on March 29 over 1160m, 5 len behind Green Diamond with 60kg at $26. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on February 15 over 1400m, 3 len behind Tenjiku with 60kg at $5.50. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 29/03/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 2 | $43,630.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:08.61 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $11,020.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:27.54 | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 25/01/2025 | 13 | OPEN 2 | $51,330.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | R A Venniker | 60kg | 1:05.36 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/01/2025 | 43 | PLATE | $25,660.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 0:57.72 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,660.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 0:46.86 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, second last of 9 at this track on March 22 over 1160m, 11 len behind Littlemisssplendid carrying 60kg at $8.50. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 35 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 | 22/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:08.37 | - | 5 |
| 11.5L | $8.50 |