Turffontein Race 8 - Dianne Stenger Classified Stakes
MAVERICK QUEEN (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1450m at Vaal, beaten 7 lengths into fifth. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. SUNSET WARRIOR (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when he settled well back over 1200m at Turffontein Inside, beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth. Ideally placed and is sure to play a major role. WESTERN WISHES (5) finished third over 1200m at Vaal at her most recent appearance on April 17. Looks a strong top-three prospect. UNICORN ALERT (2) returns from a spell of three-and-a-half months and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished fourth at Durbanville over 1400m when first-up last time in work.

Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Kenilworth May 6 over 1600m, 12 len behind Landoftherisingsun carrying 57.5kg at $8. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Durbanville August 1 2024 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Das Gute carrying 61.5kg at $9. Should run well.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 06/05/2025 | 20 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | B Plaatjies | 57.5kg | 1:38.04 | - | 2 |
| 12.7L | $8.00 |
10/13 | 16/04/2025 | 60 | C4 | $10,470.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:40.75 | - | 5 |
| 6.4L | $5.50 |
2/9 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $10,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:27.81 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.65 |
5/14 | 25/01/2025 | 38 | C4 | $12,830.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58.5kg | 1:25.10 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
6/8 | 18/12/2024 | 25 | C4 | $10,200.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59.5kg | 1:39.18 | - | 3 |
| 3.4L | $4.00 |
4/13 | 23/11/2024 | 21 | C4 | $10,400.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59.5kg | 1:25.57 | - | 11 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
5/14 | 02/11/2024 | 35 | C4 | $10,400.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:24.95 | - | 11 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
5/15 | 28/09/2024 | 25 | C4 | $10,120.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:36.68 | - | 12 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
3/14 | 03/09/2024 | 33 | C4 | $10,120.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:26.69 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
4/11 | 01/08/2024 | 103 | OPEN | $16,860.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 61.5kg | 1:26.44 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
9/12 | 20/04/2024 | 46 | C4 | $9,760.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60.5kg | 1:40.50 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 9 at Vaal on July 31 over 1450m, 7 len behind Saigon Suzie carrying 56.5kg at $15. The run before that ran last of 10 at Greyville All Weather on June 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Poursomesugaronme with 57.5kg at $15. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 31/07/2025 | 39 | RBH82 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:27.23 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
10/10 | 22/06/2025 | 19 | C4 FM | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 1:22.75 | - | 6 |
| 9.1L | $15.00 |
7/11 | 03/06/2025 | 47 | RBH90 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54kg | 1:07.49 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $41.00 |
9/12 | 17/04/2025 | 79 | RBH82 FM | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:08.87 | - | 8 |
| 12.3L | $13.50 |
1/8 | 28/01/2025 | 52 | MPLATE FM | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:09.75 | - | 2 |
| 2.6L | $2.00 |
4/9 | 07/12/2024 | 58 | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:10.18 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
3/14 | 10/10/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56.5kg | 1:09.36 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: J Gates
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th in a small field at Turffontein Inside on July 17 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Got The Feeling with 60kg at $13.50. The run before that 10th of 18 at Vaal on June 19 over 1500m, 8 len behind Sovereigns Call with 56kg at $6.50. Made headway last time. Top chance.
Last Starts 22 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 | 17/07/2025 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:12.56 | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $13.50 |
10/18 | 19/06/2025 | 35 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | M K Katjedi | 56kg | 1:28.97 | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
1/8 | 15/05/2025 | 26 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 0:57.67 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
3/8 | 19/04/2025 | 23 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 0:57.72 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $67.00 |
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: M Mbuto
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Vaal April 17 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Flight Of A Condor carrying 49.5kg at $11. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at Vaal March 25 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Super Awesome with 56kg at $41. Can get the job done.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/14 | 17/04/2025 | 23 | RBH83 FM | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | N Nastili | 49.5kg | 1:09.16 | - | 13 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
4/10 | 25/03/2025 | 255 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K A Brewer | 56kg | 1:10.36 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $41.00 |
9/12 | 13/07/2024 | 23 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S Sosibo | 56kg | 1:08.62 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $67.00 |
10/14 | 20/06/2024 | 26 | RBH77 FM | $6,550.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58.5kg | 0:56.47 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
7/12 | 25/05/2024 | 41 | RBH72 FM | $8,960.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | S Hlengwa | 61.5kg | 1:14.02 | - | 11 |
| 3.4L | $9.00 |
4/14 | 14/04/2024 | 24 | RBH76 FM | $8,950.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59.5kg | 1:08.75 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
4/9 | 21/03/2024 | 25 | RBH81 FM | $7,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57.5kg | 0:59.02 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
7/11 | 25/02/2024 | 35 | RBH74 FM | $6,880.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 61kg | 1:26.91 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
4/16 | 21/01/2024 | 295 | RBH76 FM | $6,420.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:09.60 | - | 1 |
| 2.2L | $8.50 |
1/10 | 01/04/2023 | 9 | HCP | $7,480.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57.5kg | 1:08.10 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
11/13 | 23/03/2023 | 14 | OPEN | $6,870.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | G Pieterse | 56.5kg | 0:57.43 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 9 at Vaal on July 31 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Time For Charity carrying 56kg at $34. Before that second last of 10 at Vaal on July 3 over 1000m, 14 len behind Twentytwentyvision with 59kg at $26. Needs to find several lengths to threaten.
Last Starts 8 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 | 31/07/2025 | 28 | RBH76 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56kg | 0:57.61 | - | 7 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 03/07/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Gates | 59kg | 0:56.65 | - | 1 |
| 14.6L | $26.00 |
7/17 | 19/06/2025 | 14 | RBH76 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:09.61 | - | 4 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
4/10 | 05/06/2025 | 7 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 0:59.17 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $7.00 |
15/19 | 29/05/2025 | 18 | RBH74 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:10.18 | - | 18 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
3/14 | 11/05/2025 | 24 | RBH76 FM | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 0:57.75 | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |
9/14 | 17/04/2025 | 19 | RBH83 FM | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | 1:09.16 | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $67.00 |
10/11 | 29/03/2025 | 32 | RBH76 FM | $9,160.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:05.70 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
8/9 | 25/02/2025 | 12 | RBH87 FM | $11,440.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 53.5kg | 0:56.50 | - | 3 |
| 7.6L | $51.00 |
5/11 | 13/02/2025 | 25 | RBH87 FM | $8,900.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 54kg | 1:13.47 | - | 7 |
| 6.6L | $34.00 |
8/15 | 19/01/2025 | 26 | C4 FM | $9,410.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | 1:08.96 | - | 15 |
| 6.9L | $21.00 |

Jockey: K J Lihaba
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 7 at Vaal on July 31 over 1450m, 10 len behind After Hours with 53.5kg at $9. The start before that 5th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on July 17 over 1000m, 4 len behind Lonely As A Cloud carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/7 | 31/07/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | K J Lihaba | 53.5kg | 1:27.61 | - | 7 |
| 10.5L | $9.00 |
5/8 | 17/07/2025 | 19 | RBH66 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 57.5kg | 0:58.32 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $3.25 |
8/12 | 28/06/2025 | 75 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Juluis Mariba | 58kg | 1:07.92 | - | 8 |
| 10.8L | $11.00 |
11/16 | 14/04/2025 | 58 | OPEN | $9,600.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Devin Ashby | 57kg | 0:59.19 | - | 1 |
| 6.9L | $67.00 |
9/9 | 15/02/2025 | 31 | OPEN | $10,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Gareth Wright | 57kg | 1:27.81 | - | 4 |
| 22.0L | $21.00 |
5/9 | 15/01/2025 | 50 | OPEN | $10,690.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | D W Schwarz | 58.5kg | 0:59.59 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $34.00 |
9/14 | 26/11/2024 | 28 | C4 | $10,400.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gareth Wright | 56kg | 1:11.44 | - | 7 |
| 10.4L | $41.00 |
5/9 | 29/10/2024 | 67 | C4 | $10,030.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 56kg | 0:59.00 | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $17.00 |
1/8 | 23/08/2024 | 59 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 0:58.55 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $13.50 |
6/10 | 25/06/2024 | 30 | MPLATE | $9,000.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:01.57 | - | 10 |
| 2.4L | $26.00 |
4/9 | 26/05/2024 | 50 | MPLATE | $8,960.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:05.37 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: N Klink
Weight: 50.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 13 at this track on July 12 over 1160m, 6 len behind Global Thunder with 52kg at $8. The race before that 5th of 10 at Vaal on July 3 over 1000m, 8 len behind Twentytwentyvision carrying 52.5kg at $7. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/13 | 12/07/2025 | 9 | RBH77 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 52kg | 1:06.73 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
5/10 | 03/07/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 52.5kg | 0:56.65 | - | 3 |
| 8.9L | $7.00 |
3/13 | 19/06/2025 | 54 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 53.5kg | 1:11.16 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
6/9 | 26/04/2025 | 32 | RBH72 | $8,730.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 53kg | 1:28.17 | - | 8 |
| 4.6L | $6.50 |
5/10 | 25/03/2025 | 28 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 52kg | 1:10.36 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
4/10 | 25/02/2025 | 19 | RBH66 | $7,630.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57kg | 1:08.49 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $11.00 |
5/8 | 06/02/2025 | 21 | RBH66 | $7,630.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | D W Schwarz | 58kg | 0:58.96 | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $13.50 |
12/13 | 16/01/2025 | 86 | OPEN | $9,410.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | N Nastili | 50kg | 0:57.05 | - | 6 |
| 7.6L | $21.00 |
7/10 | 22/10/2024 | 54 | RBH74 FM | $7,940.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | D W Schwarz | 57kg | 0:59.08 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
11/11 | 29/08/2024 | 9 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 56.5kg | 1:04.08 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
5/8 | 20/08/2024 | 17 | RBH92 FM | $8,430.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 53.5kg | 0:57.26 | - | 8 |
| 6.5L | $67.00 |