Turffontein Race 3 - Tradex Specialised Procurement And Export Services Maiden Plate
GREEN MACHINE (6) made debut at big odds but ran well above himself, finishing third, albeit beaten a fair way, behind One Eye On Vegas which is sure to turn out a hot maiden race. Surely to be improved and looks suited by the extra ground. Leading rider goes on. TEXAS MISSILE (9) started big odds in the same race and finished a couple of lengths behind GREEN MACHINE. Has upside and can go on with it. EUPHRATES (1) ran well fresh for fourth and will strip much fitter. Strong winning hope. NOTHING COMPARES (10)was a narrow second last time and will go well with a repeat. PARABELLUM (2) finished alongside EUPHRATES last time and is among the chances.

Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months 4th of 9 at this track on September 28 over 2000m, 2 len behind Copper Plate with 60kg at $51. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 15 over 2000m, 28 len behind Enflame with 60kg at $34. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 13 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 | 28/09/2025 | 105 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 2:10.88 | - | 8 |
| 2.1L | $51.00 |
7/9 | 15/06/2025 | 47 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 2:06.10 | - | 9 |
| 28.2L | $34.00 |
6/10 | 29/04/2025 | 73 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | S Siphika | 60kg | 1:38.17 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $126.00 |
9/9 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 1:07.93 | - | 2 |
| 32.0L | $151.00 |
11/13 | 01/02/2025 | - | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 1:08.51 | - | 8 |
| 16.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: K Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at this track on September 28 over 2000m, 5 len behind Copper Plate with 60kg at $9. The race before that 5th of 11 at Vaal on August 26 over 1600m, 13 len behind Frere Jacques carrying 60kg at $26. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 13 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 | 28/09/2025 | 33 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 2:10.88 | - | 4 |
| 4.9L | $9.00 |
5/11 | 26/08/2025 | 26 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:38.44 | - | 8 |
| 13.7L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 31/07/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:10.24 | - | 5 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |
7/10 | 10/07/2025 | 35 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:39.29 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |
3/10 | 05/06/2025 | 140 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | P Mxoli | 57kg | 1:28.66 | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $13.50 |
7/11 | 16/01/2025 | 23 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | P Mxoli | 59kg | 1:28.17 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
6/9 | 24/12/2024 | 52 | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good Soft | Chamu Mabaya | 59kg | 1:39.22 | - | 4 |
| 7.2L | $3.00 |
4/7 | 02/11/2024 | 51 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:08.79 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $13.50 |
5/12 | 12/09/2024 | - | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 58kg | 1:12.43 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: K J Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Vaal on September 30 over 1500m, slow going 8 len behind Bellerophon with 60kg at $51. The run before that 7th of 13 at Vaal on September 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Amazon Queen with 60kg at $201. Sure to be about the money.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 30/09/2025 | 5 | MPLATE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Soft | Goodman Fundile Dadamasi | 60kg | 1:32.87 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
7/13 | 25/09/2025 | 28 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:40.74 | - | 3 |
| 8.6L | $201.00 |
7/7 | 28/08/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 60kg | 1:37.65 | - | 2 |
| 34.3L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Marco Van Rensburg
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 13 at Vaal on September 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Amazon Queen carrying 57kg at $67. The start before that 12th of 15 at Greyville on August 3 over 1800m, 9 len behind Twilight Warrior carrying 56kg at $67. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 16 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 | 25/09/2025 | 53 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Marco Van Rensburg | 57kg | 1:40.74 | - | 8 |
| 9.2L | $67.00 |
12/15 | 03/08/2025 | 25 | MPLATE | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | J Jacobs | 56kg | 1:52.90 | - | 6 |
| 9.2L | $67.00 |
7/10 | 09/07/2025 | 17 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | 1:37.83 | - | 2 |
| 8.4L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 22/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | 1:26.18 | - | 3 |
| 15.9L | $34.00 |

Jockey: N Klink
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on October 4 over 1600m, 14 len behind Olympian Gold carrying 60kg at $126. The run before that second last of 7 at this track on August 17 over 1600m, 18 len behind Step Into It carrying 60kg at $51. Happy to risk.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 04/10/2025 | 48 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:42.40 | - | 9 |
| 14.1L | $126.00 |
6/7 | 17/08/2025 | 17 | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:39.38 | - | 2 |
| 18.8L | $51.00 |
6/8 | 31/07/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | K A Brewer | 56kg | 1:36.76 | - | 7 |
| 12.8L | $81.00 |
7/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:13.26 | - | 4 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, 3rd of 9 at this track on September 28 over 1450m, 9 len behind One Eye On Vegas carrying 60kg at $34. Ran well above expectations on debut and looks likely to enjoy the extra ground.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:29.50 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: K A Brewer
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, 5th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on June 28 over 1160m, 11 len behind The Last Duke carrying 60kg at $101. Last start 5th of 8 at this track on August 17 over 1200m, 8 len behind Warm Reception with 60kg at $9.50. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 17/08/2025 | 50 | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:11.70 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
5/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:08.76 | - | 6 |
| 11.2L | $101.00 |

Jockey: P Mxoli
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at this track June 26 over 1600m, 33 len behind Golden Warrior carrying 57kg at $126. On debut ninth of 11 at Turffontein Standside June 3 over 1160m, 21 len behind Jan Van Goyen with 60kg at $126. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 107 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 | 26/06/2025 | 23 | PLATE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 57kg | 1:38.88 | - | 1 |
| 33.0L | $126.00 |
9/11 | 03/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:08.02 | - | 4 |
| 21.4L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, 5th of 9 at this track on September 28 over 1450m, 11 len behind One Eye On Vegas carrying 60kg at $34. Will have benefited from that outing and is likely to measure up.
Last Starts 13 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 | 28/09/2025 | - | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:29.50 | - | 4 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: G Samo-Burthia
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 10 at Vaal on September 25 over 1600m, slow going 0.8 len behind Madame Pompadour carrying 57kg at $34. Before that 6th of 8 at Vaal on September 11 over 1450m, 7 len behind Fire In Her Soul with 57kg at $26. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | G Samo-Burthia | 57kg | 1:39.79 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 11/09/2025 | 40 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | J R Syster | 57kg | 1:27.81 | - | 2 |
| 7.9L | $26.00 |
7/8 | 02/08/2025 | 23 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:28.25 | - | 1 |
| 7.4L | $51.00 |
10/14 | 10/07/2025 | 17 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 56kg | 1:40.78 | - | 7 |
| 11.7L | $101.00 |
6/9 | 23/06/2025 | 46 | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:26.90 | - | 5 |
| 11.7L | $151.00 |
7/8 | 08/05/2025 | 19 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.8L | $126.00 |
10/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 0:57.85 | - | 5 |
| 19.0L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 55-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at this track on August 17 over 1600m, 14 len behind Matcha Mint carrying 60kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mamlambo carrying 60kg at $15. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 55 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 | 17/08/2025 | 55 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:40.43 | - | 6 |
| 14.9L | $21.00 |
5/9 | 23/06/2025 | 15 | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:26.90 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
7/12 | 08/06/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:09.27 | - | 9 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |