Turffontein Race 3 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate (F & M)
CONCORDIA (7) showed the natural improvement when fourth over 1160m on the Standside course last time. The manner in which she stayed on at the finish that day suggests that she will like the rise to 1450m. She is a progressive type and from her good draw of three, she may have more to come. WINDS OF GRACE (2) ran home well last start when third at Turffontein Standside over 1400m and should be at her top. Rates well as an each-way chance. MILO'S MILLIONAIRE (3) is better than her comeback run over 1200m on this course would suggest. She would have come on from the outing and should strip much fitter. On her previous form, she can finish in the placings. WITCHING HOUR (10) is a ZAR R 475,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2024 Cape Yearling Sale) purchase by Rafeef out of Pumpkin Queen on debut for the Roy Magner stable. Must be kept safe, particularly if there is a market lead.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 40 days. Resuming 2nd of 7 at this track on February 27 over 1450m, 9 len behind Blind Ambition carrying 60kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on March 15 over 1600m, 27 len behind The Mightiest with 60kg at $5.50. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 17/04/2025 | 33 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:45.32 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/03/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:42.51 | - | 5 |
| 27.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 27/02/2025 | 68 | MPLATE FM | $8,900.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:29.83 | - | 5 |
| 9.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/15 | 21/12/2024 | 79 | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:11.15 | - | 9 |
| 2.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/10/2024 | 9 | MPLATE FM | $7,940.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59kg | 0:58.04 | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/09/2024 | 26 | MPLATE FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Goodman Fundile Dadamasi | 57kg | 1:25.71 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/08/2024 | - | MPLATE F | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 1:12.73 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: S Khumalo
Weight: 60kgs
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Going well. Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on March 22 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lapis Lazuli with 60kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Heavyliesthecrown carrying 60kg at $15. Further improvement is anticipated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/03/2025 | 9 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:27.79 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 13/03/2025 | 44 | MPLATE FM | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:14.47 | - | 9 |
| 9.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/01/2025 | 94 | MPLATE FM | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:09.75 | - | 3 |
| 2.9L | $13.50 |
| 6/9 | 26/10/2024 | - | MPLATE | $7,940.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | T Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:09.90 | - | 7 |
| 10.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months second last of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1200m, 23 len behind Heavyliesthecrown with 60kg at $26. Previously second-up 4th of 7 at this track on November 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Montana Lights carrying 59kg at $3.50. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 44 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 | 13/03/2025 | 119 | MPLATE FM | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:14.47 | - | 2 |
| 23.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/11/2024 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $9,100.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:14.78 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $3.50 |
| 9/13 | 31/10/2024 | 131 | MPLATE | $7,940.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 0:58.18 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/6 | 22/06/2024 | 79 | PLATE F 2 | $8,180.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 55kg | 0:57.91 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/04/2024 | 47 | PLATE F | $8,140.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:11.65 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/02/2024 | - | PLATE F | $8,090.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.04 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 7th of 9 at Vaal on March 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind Tana Maree carrying 60kg at $26. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/03/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:10.79 | - | 5 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 6th of 8 at Vaal on March 6 over 1000m, 8 len behind Mister Wilson carrying 57.5kg at $21. Last start 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on March 22 over 1160m, 4 len behind Littlemisssplendid carrying 60kg at $34. Genuine contender in this suitable contest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 22/03/2025 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:08.37 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 06/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 0:57.86 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 56kgs
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Most recently second last of 7 at Vaal on April 3 over 1200m, 38 len behind Miss Novax carrying 60kg at $101. The race before that ran last of 8 at this track on March 13 over 1450m, 99 len behind Sister Golden Hair carrying 60kg at $151. Has to find a few lengths.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/04/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:16.71 | - | 4 |
| 38.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/03/2025 | 17 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 1:32.50 | - | 4 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/02/2025 | 86 | PLATE 2 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:07.82 | - | 2 |
| 21.6L | $151.00 |
| 13/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,660.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57.5kg | 0:46.86 | - | 8 |
| 22.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 56kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 24 over 1160m, 31 len behind Arashi with 57.5kg at $67. Last start ran last in a small field at this track on March 27 over 1000m, 28 len behind Malibu carrying 60kg at $51. Not doing enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 27/03/2025 | 31 | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:00.80 | - | 2 |
| 28.0L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K J Lihaba | 57.5kg | 1:07.78 | - | 6 |
| 31.9L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 56kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Rafeef out of Pumpkin Queen having her first start. Purchased for ZAR R 475,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2024 Cape Yearling Sale). Nice profile and a bold showing is expected.