Turffontein Race 6 - Bidvest Bauhinia Stakes (Fillies And Mares)
RIFLE QUEEN (4) looks the one to follow. Speedy filly with plenty of upside and will take catching again. LITTLE BALLERINA (2) is fitter for two runs back. Just missed here last time and expected to give a bold sight again. CHASING HAPPINESS (1) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 5.5 lengths when eighth over 1160m at this track six weeks ago after being prominent at the corner. Faces an easier assignment so she can find the winners' list. POBLANO (5) has progressed nicely in her last couple of runs. Finished second at this track two starts back then scored by 1.75 lengths as favourite last time out over 1000m at Vaal. Likely to be in the finish again.

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 13 at this track on January 11 over 1160m, 5.5 len behind Almond Sea with 56kg at $34. The race before that 7th of 19 at this track on November 29 over 1160m, 6 len behind Mia Moo carrying 61.5kg at $34. This easier than last couple. Definite chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 11/01/2026 | 43 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:06.26 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/19 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | OPEN FM | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Tristan Godden | 61.5kg | 1:08.93 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/10/2025 | 38 | PLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:07.65 | - | 7 |
| 5.6L | $13.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/09/2025 | 74 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:08.18 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 06/07/2025 | 36 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:03.04 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 4/15 | 31/05/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN FM | $84,250.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:08.36 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/04/2025 | 84 | G2 OPEN | $43,630.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 53.5kg | 1:07.34 | - | 9 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/02/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 0:56.93 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/01/2025 | 42 | OPEN | $17,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Serino Moodley | 52.5kg | 1:09.11 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/16 | 30/11/2024 | 70 | G3 OPEN FM | $26,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 58.5kg | 1:07.74 | - | 9 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/09/2024 | 28 | RBH94 FM | $8,430.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:10.76 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming ran last of 13 at this track in G3 on December 27 over 1000m, 12 len behind Taxi To The Moon with 54kg at $34. Second-up 2nd in a small field at this track on February 7 over 1000m, long-neck behind Taxi To The Moon carrying 50kg at $21. Fitter for two runs back. Just missed here last time and expected to give a bold sight again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | 42 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 50kg | 0:56.74 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $21.00 |
| 13/13 | 27/12/2025 | 317 | G3 HCP | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 54kg | 0:56.88 | - | 7 |
| 12.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2025 | 200 | RBH103 FM | $11,440.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:13.22 | - | 5 |
| 1.9L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 28/07/2024 | 22 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $40,920.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:10.47 | - | 4 |
| 4.7L | $9.00 |
| 10/14 | 06/07/2024 | 58 | G2 HCP 2 | $40,920.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:23.40 | - | 11 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2024 | 33 | PLATE F 2 | $8,140.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.81 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/8 | 06/04/2024 | 42 | G2 OPEN | $28,480.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.09 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 24/02/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN | $80,910.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gareth Wright | 57.5kg | 1:10.95 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/20 | 27/01/2024 | 42 | OPEN | $100,320.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gareth Wright | 57.5kg | 1:12.83 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/12/2023 | - | PLATE F | $18,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Gareth Wright | 57kg | 0:59.34 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming ran last of 14 at Kenilworth in the G3 Southern Cross Stakes on December 6 over 1000m, 17 len behind Asiye Phambili carrying 56kg at $11. Second-up raced on the pace before fading 13th of 15 at Kenilworth in the G2 Sceptre Stakes on January 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Gimme What I Want with 55.5kg at $34. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN FM | $33,700.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:11.03 | - | 12 |
| 6.9L | $34.00 |
| 14/14 | 06/12/2025 | 154 | G3 OPEN FM | $21,061.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 0:58.89 | - | 12 |
| 17.4L | $11.00 |
| 4/14 | 05/07/2025 | 70 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $42,120.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:26.99 | - | 10 |
| 3.1L | $3.25 |
| 1/6 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 2 | $26,180.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:04.40 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $1.83 |
| 1/6 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $43,630.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:08.61 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/03/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $17,180.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 0:57.66 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Vaal on January 17 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Elegantrix with 58kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 2.25 len at this track February 1 over 1160m defeating Bjorn Ironside with 57.5kg at $2.40. Speedy filly with plenty of upside and will take catching again.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:07.17 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/9 | 17/01/2026 | 153 | OPEN F 3 | $18,955.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:08.09 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/08/2025 | 22 | RBH74 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 1:11.93 | - | 4 |
| 3.2L | $2.65 |
| 1/11 | 26/07/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 57.5kg | 1:09.18 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start favourite; won by 1.75 len at Vaal January 27 over 1000m defeating Caroline Island carrying 60.5kg at $3. The run before that 2nd of 11 at this track on January 3 over 1160m, 0.3 len behind Chrome Tourmaline with 56kg at $13.50. Won last start and is well-placed again.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 27/01/2026 | 24 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60.5kg | 0:56.50 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 03/01/2026 | 30 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:06.69 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $13.50 |
| 5/10 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | HCP FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 1:11.19 | - | 7 |
| 1.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Kaidan Brewer | 57kg | 1:10.26 | - | 4 |
| 24.5L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | G2 HCP FM | $37,911.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 59kg | 1:28.67 | - | 4 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/09/2025 | 126 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 54kg | 1:11.87 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 17/05/2025 | 105 | RBH103 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | D W Schwarz | 59.5kg | 1:07.06 | - | 2 |
| 6.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/13 | 01/02/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN F | $64,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | D W Schwarz | 60kg | 1:38.94 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/01/2025 | 49 | LR SW F 3 | $19,250.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:08.43 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $13.50 |
| 10/16 | 30/11/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN FM | $26,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K A Brewer | 52.5kg | 1:07.74 | - | 15 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/11/2024 | 11 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $21,660.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:25.00 | - | 8 |
| 6.5L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resumes off a 60 day letup. First-up 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1000m, 9 len behind Anchorage with 58.5kg at $21. Second run from a spell 8th of 10 at Vaal on December 23 over 1000m, 5 len behind Bosum Buddy with 58.5kg at $15. This is outside her grasp.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/12/2025 | 26 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 0:56.76 | - | 4 |
| 5.1L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/11/2025 | 180 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 58.5kg | 0:59.52 | - | 5 |
| 9.2L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 31/05/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 2 | $84,250.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good Soft | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:08.75 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 2 | $21,820.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:04.92 | - | 4 |
| 5.9L | $3.80 |
| 4/6 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $30,540.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Soft | R A Venniker | 60kg | 1:10.00 | - | 3 |
| 4.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $17,180.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | R A Venniker | 60kg | 0:57.66 | - | 4 |
| 2.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/02/2025 | 70 | PLATE 2 | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | R A Venniker | 58.5kg | 0:57.87 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,660.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | R A Venniker | 56kg | 0:46.86 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Turffontein Inside November 27 over 1000m, 4 len behind Anchorage carrying 59.1kg at $34. Previously first up; ran last in a small field at Vaal August 30 over 1200m, 12 len behind Famous Lady carrying 56kg at $13.50. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 85 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 | 27/11/2025 | 35 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 59.1kg | 0:59.52 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/10/2025 | 35 | CUP FM | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | 0:56.27 | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/09/2025 | 19 | CUP FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:08.71 | - | 3 |
| 30.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/08/2025 | 105 | OPEN FM | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 56kg | 1:09.55 | - | 5 |
| 12.5L | $13.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/05/2025 | 30 | RBH103 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Callan Murray | 55.5kg | 1:07.06 | - | 1 |
| 5.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/04/2025 | 28 | RBH101 FM | $11,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 1:08.76 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 20/03/2025 | 24 | RBH88 FM | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 0:59.80 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/02/2025 | 44 | HCP FM | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 0:56.21 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2025 | 18 | RBH96 | $12,830.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 53.5kg | 0:57.63 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/12/2024 | 26 | RBH87 FM | $11,470.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good Soft | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 0:57.59 | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/11/2024 | 63 | RBH90 FM | $11,700.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 55kg | 0:55.85 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Greyville on January 18 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Perfume Power carrying 49.5kg at $4.50. The race before that won by 1.0 len at Scottsville December 14 over 1000m defeating Night Tiger with 57kg at $7. Needs to find lengths to test these.
Last Starts 33 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 | 18/01/2026 | 35 | C4 FM | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 49.5kg | 0:57.45 | - | 2 |
| 1.2L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 14/12/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Jacey Botes | 57kg | 0:56.64 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 18/11/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 0:57.94 | - | 2 |
| 2.7L | $2.65 |
| 1/9 | 31/10/2025 | 40 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 57.5kg | 0:59.86 | - | 7 |
| 0.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/09/2025 | 126 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 55kg | 0:57.08 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 3/13 | 18/05/2025 | 20 | OPEN | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 50kg | 0:57.04 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 28/04/2025 | 22 | OPEN | $7,850.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Soft | D W Schwarz | 56kg | 1:00.78 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/04/2025 | 235 | C5 | $8,730.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good Soft | J Botes | 52kg | 0:59.23 | - | 1 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/08/2024 | 14 | RBH65 | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Chase Maujean | 58.5kg | 0:57.01 | - | 10 |
| 4.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/07/2024 | 10 | RBH68 FM | $9,000.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57kg | 0:58.55 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/07/2024 | 39 | RBH68 | $9,000.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good Soft | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 0:57.58 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |