Turffontein Race 3 - Champion Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding: Esteemed Maiden Juvenile Plate
CARNARVON (2) is lightly raced with decent form lines to his credit. He finished second two runs back at this track over 1000m, then last start finished a close-up fifth of 12 over 1160m at this track. Looks well placed in this line-up and should prove hard to beat. CHAPBOOK (3) dead-heated with the top selection for fifth on debut last start when sent out at long odds. She would have gained from the experience and with the natural improvement that is expected should be figuring in the finish. PALACE ATTACK (8) ran a fair race on debut over this course and distance last start when finishing fourth of eight over today's course and distance. With racing experience now behind him has each-way clams. TIGER'S CAPTAIN (11) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of James Crawford. By Trippi from Captain's Reward. Expecting a bold run fresh-up.
Jockey: N Nastili
Weight: 60kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, 10th of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1160m, 7 len behind Victory In Orleans carrying 57.5kg at $101. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 17/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | N Nastili | 57.5kg | 1:08.28 | - | 4 |
| 7.7L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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At the latest run 5th of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1160m, 2.5 len behind Victory In Orleans carrying 60kg at $11. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on May 1 over 1000m, 2 len behind One Tiger with 60kg at $13.50. Can build on that encouraging effort last start.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 17/05/2025 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:08.28 | - | 10 |
| 2.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/05/2025 | 40 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:59.52 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 22/03/2025 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:08.46 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 0:57.86 | - | 2 |
| 7.7L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 5th of 12 at this track on May 17 over 1160m, 2.5 len behind Victory In Orleans with 60kg at $67. Can improve and should give a good account.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 17/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:08.28 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Canford Cliffs out of Freely Forever. Tough to line up. Betting the best pointer.
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Willow Magic - In My Secret Life) making his debut. Should be ready to fire.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Master Of My Fate out of Daydream Believer. Bold showing expected
Jockey: P Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Wings Of Desire out of End Game. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, 4th of 8 at this track on May 11 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Soho Heartthrob with 57kg at $34. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/05/2025 | - | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:09.00 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: K J Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
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Racing well. Last start 4th in a small field at Vaal on May 22 over 1500m, 4 len behind Tenjiku with 57kg at $7.50. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on May 8 over 1450m, 1.75 len behind Wings Of Ice carrying 60kg at $7. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 12 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 | 22/05/2025 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | K J Lihaba | 57kg | 1:30.47 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2025 | 40 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:31.24 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $17,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 57kg | 1:44.31 | - | 5 |
| 17.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:04.69 | - | 1 |
| 6.2L | $76.00 |
Jockey: J Penny
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Flower Alley out of Baize Door. Prefer to see him under race conditions.
Jockey: K Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Trippi out of Captain's Reward. Can make an immediate impact.