Turffontein Race 2 - Racing Today Maiden Plate (F & M)
GULF OF AMERICA (1) was slowly away and always well back but kept coming when resuming from a spell last start over 1160m at this track, beaten 9 lengths. Fitter and sure to run well. FIERY FROLIC (2) turned in a decent effort last start to finish third over 1160m at this track. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. JUST A WINTER (7) is a three-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Paul Matchett. By What A Winter from Masaaqaat. Profiles well for this and a bold showing is likely. TREASURE STATE (13) is a three-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Sean Tarry. By The United States from Sapphire Ring. From a big family of winners out of a stakes winning mare. Expected to be above average.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up. First-up after seven months 4th of 16 at this track on December 7 over 1160m, 9 len behind Play With The Wind carrying 58.5kg at $8. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on May 8 over 1450m, 22 len behind Back From War carrying 60kg at $1.80. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 07/12/2025 | 213 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 1:08.38 | - | 12 |
| 9.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/05/2025 | 26 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 22.1L | $1.77 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,780.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:09.30 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60kgs
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Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on December 16 over 1160m, 3.5 len behind Inspiration with 60kg at $6.50. The run before that 10th of 12 at Kenilworth on November 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Boozy Susie carrying 58kg at $81. Another bold run is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/12/2025 | 44 | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:09.05 | - | 5 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
| 10/12 | 02/11/2025 | 56 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Oswald Noach | 58kg | 1:28.75 | - | 7 |
| 8.1L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/09/2025 | 87 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:26.65 | - | 3 |
| 8.6L | $6.00 |
| 12/15 | 12/06/2025 | 52 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Oswald Noach | 57kg | 1:12.69 | - | 7 |
| 9.2L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/04/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,730.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good Soft | Oswald Noach | 57kg | 1:06.64 | - | 8 |
| 3.7L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Weight: 60kgs
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At the latest run 5th of 7 at Vaal on December 18 over 1500m, 10 len behind Say A Wish carrying 59kg at $15. The run before that ran last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, slow going 23 len behind Frangipani carrying 58kg at $34. Didn't fire last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/12/2025 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Vusunzi Sithetho | 59kg | 1:31.48 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/12/2025 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:56.22 | - | 8 |
| 23.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/15 | 20/11/2025 | 9 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:23.78 | - | 14 |
| 3.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/11/2025 | 31 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:45.33 | - | 4 |
| 9.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/10/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 50kg | 1:53.67 | - | 7 |
| 6.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Girish Samo-Burthia | 53kg | 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 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Three-year-old filly (What A Winter - Masaaqaat) making her debut. Profiles well for this and a bold showing is likely.
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
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Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on December 27 over 1160m, 27 len behind Sakura Hanami with 60kg at $126. The start before that second last of 8 at this track on December 16 over 1160m, 19 len behind Inspiration carrying 60kg at $76. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 6 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 | 27/12/2025 | 11 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:10.43 | - | 3 |
| 27.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/12/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | 1:09.05 | - | 8 |
| 19.3L | $76.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/12/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Soft | Vusunzi Sithetho | 60kg | 1:01.01 | - | 5 |
| 23.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
Weight: 60kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, second last of 9 at Vaal on December 18 over 1000m, 13 len behind Gaslight Dancer carrying 60kg at $76. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
Last Starts 15 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 | 18/12/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:57.35 | - | 9 |
| 13.2L | $76.00 |
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Red Ray out of Live In Love having her first start. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
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Three-year-old filly who is first starter by The United States out of Sapphire Ring. From a big family of winners out of a stakes winning mare. Expected to be above average.