Turffontein Race 5 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate
GIMMETHESPOTLIGHT (1) is yet to break through after three career starts. Could only manage to finish fourth last time out over 1600m at Turffontein Inside following a minor placing at Vaal when fresh from a spell the run prior. Big chance to break through. POMPEII SHIELD (5) is a five-start maiden who looks close to breaking the duck after finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs, most recently when 5 lengths away in second over 1600m at Vaal. Should be poised just off the lead. Best figures should see him run well. MASTER BUDDY (7) is yet to break through in three runs. Finished fifth at his last appearance over 1450m at Vaal on January 27. Expected to feature in the finish this time. MILLENNIUM WARRIOR (4) made progress last time out, finishing 3.5 lengths from the winner in second over 1600m at Vaal. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out.
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
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Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 8 at Vaal on January 22 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind World Order with 59kg at $3. Second-up 4th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on February 19 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Status carrying 60kg at $1.70. Fitter again and looks overdue for a win. Looks hard to beat.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 19/02/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:39.33 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $1.72 |
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 63 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 59kg | 1:37.28 | - | 6 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:23.22 | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months 7th of 10 at this track on March 7 over 1160m, 13 len behind Dante's Bond carrying 60kg at $9. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on October 11 over 1800m, 5 len behind Six Of All carrying 57kg at $2.30. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | 147 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:09.18 | - | 6 |
| 13.7L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:53.67 | - | 9 |
| 5.2L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | MPLTE 3 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:29.50 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a 44 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 9 at Vaal on February 5 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Palace Guard carrying 60kg at $11. The race before that 7th of 11 at Vaal on December 11 over 1600m, 7 len behind Agoge with 59kg at $126. Should go well.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/02/2026 | 56 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:39.09 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | 1:39.07 | - | 3 |
| 7.7L | $126.00 |
| 11/13 | 20/11/2025 | 42 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 58kg | 1:23.77 | - | 4 |
| 12.1L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 09/10/2025 | 82 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:10.29 | - | 6 |
| 18.8L | $67.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:25.36 | - | 1 |
| 14.9L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Vaal on March 5 over 1600m, slow going 5 len behind Top Floor with 60kg at $4.50. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on February 19 over 1600m, 2 len behind Status carrying 60kg at $15. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:39.78 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:39.33 | - | 10 |
| 2.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:26.68 | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/01/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:25.67 | - | 12 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:09.31 | - | 7 |
| 6.6L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming after a 13 months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Vaal March 6 2025 over 1700m, 4 len behind Hat Furious carrying 60kg at $2.70. On debut seventh of 10 at Turffontein Inside March 21 2024 over 1000m, 16 len behind Buffalo Storm Cody carrying 60kg at $81. Hard to have.
Last Starts 379 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 06/03/2025 | 26 | MPLATE | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:44.37 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $2.65 |
| 4/11 | 08/02/2025 | 18 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:40.79 | - | 2 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/01/2025 | 24 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Ryan Munger | 58kg | 1:49.82 | - | 1 |
| 12.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/12/2024 | 37 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Soft | M K Katjedi | 58kg | 2:13.65 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 21/11/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 57kg | 2:02.84 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 07/11/2024 | 26 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 54.5kg | 1:53.08 | - | 6 |
| 15.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/5 | 12/10/2024 | 11 | RBH66 | $7,110.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 54.5kg | 2:50.16 | - | 2 |
| 40.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 01/10/2024 | 10 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 55kg | 1:51.76 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/09/2024 | 23 | MPLATE 3 | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:54.63 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/08/2024 | 14 | MPLATE 3 | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:11.48 | - | 2 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/08/2024 | 23 | MPLATE 3 | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:29.95 | - | 8 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a 53-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at Vaal on January 27 over 1450m, 7 len behind Master Spy carrying 59kg at $26. Before that 9th of 11 at this track on December 27 over 1160m, 8 len behind Continental King carrying 60kg at $51. Can make amends.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 27/01/2026 | 31 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:26.68 | - | 7 |
| 7.4L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:09.66 | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/13 | 07/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:09.02 | - | 1 |
| 9.4L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 7 at this track on February 14 over 1160m, 18 len behind Warning Light with 58.6kg at $51. Last start 8th of 10 at this track on March 7 over 1160m, 15 len behind Dante's Bond with 60kg at $126. Finds a few better today. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Mxolisi Mbuto | 60kg | 1:09.18 | - | 3 |
| 15.2L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/02/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 58.6kg | 1:09.68 | - | 6 |
| 18.5L | $51.00 |