Turffontein Race 4 - Classic Day 7 March Maiden Plate
FIERY ROSE (5) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of six-and-a-half months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1160m at this track. Runner-up all three to date and can go one better fresh. STONEYWOOD (4) returned last time with a solid second at this track over 1000m. Placed to advantage and can take this out. ROCKABILLY (3) fought on well for third last start over 1000m at Vaal, making it two minor placings in a row. Likely to play a major role. SURREAL SONG (7) has not raced since her debut on June 28 over 1160m at this track when she finished sixth, beaten 7 lengths. Should be thereabouts.
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, 6th of 12 at Vaal on December 20 over 1200m, 8 len behind Tintin carrying 60kg at $126. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:09.31 | - | 5 |
| 8.2L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 2nd of 10 at Vaal on November 4 over 1000m, 2 len behind Queensland with 57.5kg at $6.50. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Vaal on November 23 over 1000m, 5 len behind Old Fashioned carrying 59kg at $1.60. Close to a maiden win and leading rider aboard. Ready to run a big race.
Last Starts 50 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 | 23/11/2025 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 0:57.40 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $1.63 |
| 2/10 | 04/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | 0:57.03 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Third race start. First start 9th of 11 at Vaal on October 9 over 1200m, 12 len behind Ice Dragon carrying 59kg at $4.30. Returned from break 2nd of 7 at this track on December 30 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Taking A Risk with 60kg at $5.50. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 30/12/2025 | 82 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:58.65 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 9/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:10.29 | - | 2 |
| 12.3L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at this track June 28 over 1160m, 2.75 len behind Titan Of The Turf carrying 54.5kg at $1.70. On debut second of 11 at this track May 17 over 1160m, 2.25 len behind Limerick Lace carrying 60kg at $34. Runner-up all three runs to date and bursting to win. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 198 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 28/06/2025 | 20 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J Penny | 54.5kg | 1:08.49 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.72 |
| 2/8 | 08/06/2025 | 22 | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 0:59.57 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.65 |
| 2/11 | 17/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 1:08.30 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Savanna Valjalo
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Most recently ran last of 12 at Vaal on December 18 over 1500m, 14 len behind Oklahoma Smokeshow carrying 54.5kg at $21. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1000m, slow going 4 len behind Plumbago Park carrying 60kg at $67. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.
Last Starts 25 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 | 18/12/2025 | 16 | MDN | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | 1:30.67 | - | 1 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/12/2025 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Soft | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | 1:01.01 | - | 8 |
| 4.2L | $67.00 |
| 15/17 | 28/10/2025 | 47 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Louis Nhlapo | 59kg | 1:11.68 | - | 3 |
| 16.7L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/09/2025 | 19 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 58kg | 0:58.52 | - | 9 |
| 7.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/08/2025 | 79 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M Mbuto | 55.5kg | 1:00.47 | - | 4 |
| 15.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/06/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 0:58.39 | - | 3 |
| 14.4L | $13.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/05/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 57kg | 0:58.11 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Hennie Greyling
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 11 at this track on June 28 over 1160m, 7 len behind Season's Greetings carrying 57kg at $9. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 198 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 28/06/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:08.85 | - | 2 |
| 7.4L | $9.00 |