Turffontein Race 4 - Wilgerbosdrift Maiden Plate
KNOWMORE (1) has been making headway and looks suited by the extra ground now. Likely to measure up again. VIXENINTHEVINEYARD (6) turned in a good effort when narrowly defeated last time at Vaal over 2000m. Should be in the finish again. SHADOWLINE (5) was thereabouts last time and rates highly. Really knuckled down strongly and run the journey right out latest. ROYALE JACKET (2) has placed three of last four. Overdue and looks a genuine hope.

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 8 at Vaal on January 22 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind World Order with 59kg at $3.50. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on December 30 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Trombolines with 59kg at $26. Making headway and looks suited by the extra ground now. Likely to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:37.28 | - | 1 |
| 2.7L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/12/2025 | 40 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:27.20 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:23.77 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Vaal on January 27 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Master Spy with 59kg at $5.50. Before that 7th of 13 at Vaal on January 8 over 1450m, 9 len behind Errol Flynn carrying 59kg at $8. Placed three of last four. Genuine hope.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:26.68 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $5.50 |
| 7/13 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:25.67 | - | 3 |
| 9.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:40.42 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/12/2025 | 35 | MDN | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 56.5kg | 1:30.67 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $13.50 |
| 7/11 | 13/11/2025 | 18 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:12.99 | - | 10 |
| 6.1L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | 1:26.37 | - | 7 |
| 7.9L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | 1:29.65 | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/09/2025 | 17 | MPLTE 3 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:29.50 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2025 | 54 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | K J Lihaba | 57kg | 1:29.04 | - | 1 |
| 6.9L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 19/07/2025 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:25.36 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/07/2025 | 30 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | K J Lihaba | 58kg | 1:23.83 | - | 3 |
| 15.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation 9th of 11 at Greyville on August 29 over 1900m, 18 len behind Zara's Winter with 56.0kg at $21. When resuming last campaign 6th of 12 at Vaal on March 25 over 2000m, 6 len behind Instant Attraction carrying 60kg at $17. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 161 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 29/08/2025 | 65 | MDN | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good Soft | M Mbuto | 56kg | 1:57.51 | - | 2 |
| 18.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/06/2025 | 59 | C5 | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Neutral | Trent Mayhew | 58kg | 1:49.56 | - | 1 |
| 10.4L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/04/2025 | 33 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good Soft | J Gates | 59.5kg | 2:10.48 | - | 4 |
| 16.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 25/03/2025 | 187 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 2:05.42 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/09/2024 | 5 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:51.99 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 14/09/2024 | 42 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 2:07.59 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 03/08/2024 | 11 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:54.51 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/07/2024 | 26 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 2:06.86 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 27/06/2024 | 313 | HCP | $6,140.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | A R Al-Mansouri | 56.5kg | 2:08.56 | - | 8 |
| 1.6L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/08/2023 | 30 | MPLATE | $6,330.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 2:52.02 | - | 7 |
| 7.1L | $1.72 |
| 2/7 | 20/07/2023 | 39 | MPLATE | $6,020.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 2:07.07 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 12 at Vaal on January 27 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Chickasaw with 54kg at $34. The start before that 7th of 10 at Vaal on December 23 over 1600m, 7 len behind Winds Of Grace carrying 59kg at $8.50. Thereabouts last time and rates highly. Really knuckled down strongly and run the journey right out latest.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 27/01/2026 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54kg | 2:03.87 | - | 6 |
| 2.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/12/2025 | 42 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | 1:38.81 | - | 3 |
| 7.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:45.33 | - | 5 |
| 5.7L | $13.50 |
| 5/11 | 30/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 55kg | 1:39.97 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Vaal on January 27 over 2000m, 0.1 len behind Chickasaw with 60kg at $5. Before that 2nd of 12 at Vaal on January 22 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Culturati with 56.5kg at $15. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 27/01/2026 | 5 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 2:03.87 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/01/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 2:02.78 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/12/2025 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:38.81 | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $101.00 |
| 6/16 | 07/12/2025 | 60 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:08.38 | - | 8 |
| 11.2L | $101.00 |
| 11/14 | 08/10/2025 | 29 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Varun Jodhee | 50kg | 1:16.09 | - | 3 |
| 6.9L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 09/09/2025 | 27 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 53.5kg | 1:16.45 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $8.00 |
| 7/12 | 13/08/2025 | 22 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Keanen Steyn | 53kg | 1:28.62 | - | 1 |
| 2.6L | $126.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/07/2025 | 28 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Heavy | Keanen Steyn | 51.5kg | 1:41.74 | - | 11 |
| 6.1L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/06/2025 | 49 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Heavy | Keanen Steyn | 53.5kg | 1:53.88 | - | 10 |
| 11.7L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/05/2025 | 185 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 60kg | 1:27.57 | - | 4 |
| 5.7L | $101.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/11/2024 | 42 | MPLATE FM | $9,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Ashton Arries | 60kg | 1:25.46 | - | 9 |
| 10.3L | $76.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at Vaal on January 27 over 1450m, 17 len behind Babette's Feast with 59kg at $126. Previously second-up second last of 10 at this track on October 26 over 1400m, 10 len behind Grace's Kiss carrying 55.5kg at $81. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 27/01/2026 | 93 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | 1:27.14 | - | 10 |
| 17.1L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 26/10/2025 | 17 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 55.5kg | 1:27.34 | - | 5 |
| 10.1L | $81.00 |
| 11/15 | 09/10/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:10.14 | - | 7 |
| 10.7L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at long odds at debut, 4th in a small field at this track on January 3 over 1160m, 7 len behind Gulf Of America with 60kg at $34. Encouraging signs on debut and is worth following up.
Last Starts 34 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 | 03/01/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:08.30 | - | 4 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |