Turffontein Race 2 - Racing Today Maiden Plate
TRAJANUS (1) is the one to beat on what we've seen so far. Has had three starts for three seconds, the latest just missing over 1200m at Vaal. Just missed as well over this trip at first two starts and off the low draw will take catching. HAMMER BLOW (5) is the main threat. Turned in a nice debut when placed over 1000m at Vaal and the figure wasn't far off TRAJANUS. With upside looks a huge threat to get off the mark. AQUARIUS (9) is a three-year-old filly by Rafeef out of Star Of Excellence. Watch the market closely for a positive move. SEED SEEKER (2) was a fair fourth last time and may do better coming back in trip. Change of rider and worth keeping safe.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd of 11 at Vaal on September 18 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Miami Mountain carrying 60kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 23 over 1000m, 2 len behind Alpine Jet with 60kg at $3.80. Long overdue and gets chance to break through.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 18/09/2025 | 87 | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.13 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/06/2025 | 36 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:57.67 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 18/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:57.53 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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Recent form sound. Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 8 at this track on September 6 over 1200m, 4 len behind Trust carrying 58kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on July 26 over 1160m, 6 len behind Rifle Queen carrying 60kg at $51. Fair last time. Change of rider and can sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 40 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 | 06/09/2025 | 42 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:11.87 | - | 8 |
| 4.2L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/07/2025 | 33 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:09.18 | - | 11 |
| 6.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/06/2025 | 20 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 0:57.67 | - | 4 |
| 8.2L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 03/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 1:08.02 | - | 2 |
| 31.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: G Samo-Burthia
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a 60-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on August 17 over 1200m, 18 len behind Warm Reception with 60kg at $126. The start before that ran last of 11 at Turffontein Standside on July 26 over 1160m, 31 len behind Rifle Queen with 60kg at $126. Prefer others.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/08/2025 | 22 | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 60kg | 1:11.70 | - | 8 |
| 18.5L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/07/2025 | 33 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:09.18 | - | 1 |
| 31.8L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 0:57.67 | - | 7 |
| 16.3L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming. Not seen since he finished last of 10 at Turffontein Standside July 19 over 1400m, 34 len behind Big Joe carrying 60kg at $26. On debut seventh of 9 at Turffontein Standside June 23 over 1000m, 11 len behind Alpine Jet with 60kg at $21. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 19/07/2025 | 26 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:25.36 | - | 4 |
| 34.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:57.67 | - | 2 |
| 11.2L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 7 at Vaal on September 11 over 1000m, 2 len behind Nou Praat Jy with 58kg at $8. Nice debut effort and wouldn't have to improve much to get off the mark.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 0:58.51 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 5th of 7 at Vaal on September 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind Nou Praat Jy with 58kg at $11. Second-up 7th of 12 at Vaal on September 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 9 len behind African Pride with 58kg at $41. Back in trip and drawn well. Worth thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 30/09/2025 | 19 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:10.99 | - | 11 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 0:58.51 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: K Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, second last of 11 at Vaal on September 18 over 1200m, 22 len behind Miami Mountain with 60kg at $126. Last start ran last of 12 at Vaal on September 30 over 1200m, slow going 26 len behind African Pride with 58kg at $126. Others going much better leading into this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 30/09/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | J R Syster | 58kg | 1:10.99 | - | 8 |
| 26.3L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 18/09/2025 | - | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | N Klink | 60kg | 1:09.13 | - | 11 |
| 22.9L | $126.00 |
Jockey: J R Syster
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Act Of War out of Free As The Wind. Tricky gate but respect any positive market lead.
Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Rafeef out of Star Of Excellence having her first start. Purchased for ZAR R 700,000 (Cape Thoroughbred Sales 2024 PREMIER YEARLING SALE POWERED BY TATTERSALLS). Expected to have plenty of admirers.