Turffontein Race 4 - Racing Today Maiden Plate (F & M)
MISS RIVER DANCER (8) ran well on debut last start to finish third over 1000m at Vaal in a tougher race. Leading rider goes aboard. Improver who can get off the mark this time. TRIP OF FAITH (11) did a fair job on debut last time out, finishing 5 lengths from the winner in fourth over 1450m at this track. Returned a good rating from that run. Likely improver who is expected to be in the finish. TAKEACHANCEONME (10) produced a fair effort on debut last time out when 4 lengths from the winner in fifth at Turffontein Standside over 1160m. Expected to do much better. MONEY GALORE (4) is back after a break of five months. At the last run before the layoff she finished 11th over 1200m at Fairview. Nicely placed and can figure in the finish.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 10th of 12 at Vaal on March 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 19 len behind Southampton carrying 60kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Durbanville on September 9 over 1250m, 6 len behind Reet Petite carrying 58kg at $8. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 05/03/2026 | 78 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:39.82 | - | 12 |
| 19.8L | $13.50 |
| 5/7 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:56.58 | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/11/2025 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:26.91 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/10/2025 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:16.56 | - | 6 |
| 4.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2025 | 45 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:15.70 | - | 6 |
| 6.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | PLATE F 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 1:16.63 | - | 1 |
| 10.7L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 12 at Vaal on March 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Southampton carrying 60kg at $21. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on February 12 over 1450m, 5 len behind Kortvandraad carrying 60kg at $15. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | 1:39.82 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/02/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:28.80 | - | 1 |
| 5.2L | $15.00 |
| 7/14 | 24/01/2026 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:10.08 | - | 8 |
| 3.2L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 59kg | 1:27.00 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 57-day let-up. Last start 9th of 14 at Durbanville on January 21 over 1250m, 9 len behind Raffish Trend carrying 55.5kg at $21. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Kenilworth on December 24 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Malibu Blitz with 56.5kg at $34. Possesses a big finish.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 21/01/2026 | 28 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Gareth Wright | 55.5kg | 1:14.62 | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Devin Ashby | 56.5kg | 1:14.49 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/12/2025 | 21 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 52.5kg | 2:06.62 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 19/11/2025 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Craig Bantam | 58kg | 1:40.73 | - | 1 |
| 5.4L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/10/2025 | 98 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Varun Jodhee | 54kg | 1:39.72 | - | 11 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/07/2025 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:39.19 | - | 3 |
| 6.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/06/2025 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Brevan Plaatjies | 57.5kg | 1:23.24 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/04/2025 | 78 | MPLTE 2 | $10,910.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Y | J Jacobs | 60kg | 1:26.16 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/02/2025 | 45 | MPLTE 2 | $10,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:14.84 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/12/2024 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $11,470.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good Soft | Gareth Wright | 57.5kg | 0:59.78 | - | 1 |
| 9.4L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/11/2024 | - | PLATE | $21,660.00 | Kenilworth | 800m | Good | Tristan Godden | 57.5kg | 0:47.79 | - | 9 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign 11th of 15 at Fairview October 24 over 1200m, 8 len behind Up Up And Away with 52kg at $5.30. On debut third in a small field at Fairview May 30 over 1200m, 3 len behind Supreme Judge carrying 57.5kg at $21. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 145 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | MDN FM | $5,981.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:09.03 | - | 13 |
| 8.0L | $5.25 |
| 6/11 | 10/10/2025 | 21 | MDN FM | $5,981.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 51.5kg | 1:27.02 | - | 9 |
| 5.6L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $6,318.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Good | Xola Jacobs | 55.5kg | 1:08.61 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 05/09/2025 | 56 | MPLATE F 3 | $6,320.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:10.52 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/07/2025 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $6,570.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:11.44 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $6,570.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Sandile Khathi | 60kg | 1:09.70 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 30/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $6,570.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Good Soft | Sandile Khathi | 57.5kg | 1:11.36 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since she finished last of 8 at Turffontein Standside December 16 over 1160m, 20 len behind Inspiration with 60kg at $34. On debut seventh of 10 at Turffontein Standside November 9 over 1160m, 7 len behind Hathighwaytothesky with 59kg at $11. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 92 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 | 16/12/2025 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:09.05 | - | 4 |
| 20.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/12/2025 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:29.81 | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/11/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:09.19 | - | 4 |
| 7.1L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 8 at this track on February 26 over 1450m, 21 len behind Palace Script with 60kg at $81. The run before that 9th of 12 at Vaal on January 27 over 1450m, 12 len behind Babette's Feast carrying 59kg at $101. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/02/2026 | 30 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:29.84 | - | 1 |
| 21.4L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 59kg | 1:27.14 | - | 7 |
| 12.1L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | 49 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 59kg | 1:28.58 | - | 8 |
| 10.1L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Jarryd Penny | 58kg | 1:23.42 | - | 10 |
| 20.3L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/11/2025 | 21 | MDN | $9,267.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 52kg | 1:31.77 | - | 7 |
| 25.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/10/2025 | 9 | GPLATE FM | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 50kg | 1:27.48 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/10/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $6,318.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Goodman Fundile Dadamasi | 59kg | 1:11.91 | - | 9 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/09/2025 | 19 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:31.69 | - | 5 |
| 11.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2025 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 57kg | 1:27.81 | - | 3 |
| 6.6L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/08/2025 | 114 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 60kg | 1:28.78 | - | 5 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2025 | 54 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57kg | 1:13.21 | - | 4 |
| 16.2L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 9th of 16 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 1160m, 14 len behind Play With The Wind carrying 60kg at $34. May need this run.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:08.38 | - | 10 |
| 14.4L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, 3rd in a small field at Vaal on February 24 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Star Blaze carrying 60kg at $34. Started big odds but strong run on debut. Leading rider goes aboard. Improver who can get off the mark this time.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:59.02 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Not seen since she finished last of 7 at Greyville December 26 over 1200m, 25 len behind Daisy Rocker with 60kg at $26. On debut ran last of 10 at Greyville All Weather November 30 over 1200m, 20 len behind What A Passion carrying 59kg at $34. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 26/12/2025 | 26 | MPLATE FM | $8,425.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:12.96 | - | 7 |
| 25.4L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/11/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:10.86 | - | 1 |
| 20.4L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on March 7 over 1160m, 4 len behind Detailed Forecast with 60kg at $13.50. Thereabouts on debut when showing speed. Will come on following that run and can measure up this time.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:10.39 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 4th of 9 at this track on February 26 over 1450m, 5 len behind Kambati carrying 57kg at $7.50. Turned in a strong rating on debut. Will have benefited from that outing and is likely to measure up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Julius Mariba | 57kg | 1:28.89 | - | 4 |
| 5.1L | $7.50 |