Turffontein Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Maiden Juvenile Plate (Fillies)
MATCHA MINT (5) produced a promising debut effort over 1160m on the Standside course last start. She lost a length leaving the start, understandably raced green but the manner in which she stayed on was encouraging. She would have gained from the experience and with the natural improvement that is expected, she should be the one to beat. BRIGHT AND BRAZEN (3) took on winners in the Listed Wilgerbosdrift Ruffian Stakes last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished second has come out and won since. She has scope and has each-way claims. BACK FROM WAR (2) is better than her last start run looks as she was reported to have choked up. If finding the form of her penultimate run, she should be finishing in the money. SHIMMERING (7) is facing the starter for the first time. By The United States and hails from the Alec Laird stable. Can surprise fresh-up.
Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Futura out of Princess Sassi. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on March 1 over 1000m, 9 len behind Glastonbury with 57kg at $26. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 24 over 1160m, 1.5 len behind Arashi with 57.5kg at $13.50. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 01/03/2025 | 5 | OPEN 2 | $17,180.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 57kg | 0:57.66 | - | 1 |
| 9.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/02/2025 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $11,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | P Mxoli | 57.5kg | 1:07.78 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $13.50 |
| 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: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
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Raced twice to date. When well in the market at debut, 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 7 len behind Easy Tiger carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Second-up second last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on March 1 over 1000m, 9 len behind Glastonbury with 57kg at $51. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 56 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 | 01/03/2025 | 49 | OPEN 2 | $17,180.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 0:57.66 | - | 3 |
| 9.2L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/01/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 0:59.31 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
Jockey: R Danielson
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, 3rd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1160m, 1.75 len behind Jingleberry with 57kg at $11. Likely to kick on following that last outing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 12/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,780.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57kg | 1:09.30 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on February 8 over 1000m, 14 len behind Easy Tiger with 57kg at $41. Second-up 8th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on February 24 over 1160m, 11 len behind Crystal Grove with 60kg at $51. Can't recommend her in this.
Last Starts 7 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 | 19/04/2025 | 54 | PLATE 2 | $13,090.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 54kg | 1:28.95 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/11 | 24/02/2025 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:07.82 | - | 4 |
| 11.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 57kg | 0:57.87 | - | 2 |
| 14.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by The United States out of Sequined having her first start. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 8th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on November 30 over 800m, 6 len behind Glastonbury with 57.5kg at $26. Has the ability to run well.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,660.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 0:46.86 | - | 10 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |