Turffontein Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Maiden Plate
TRACKSUIT DAVE (1) was beaten just a long neck last start and landed his first top-three finish in the process at Vaal over 1450m. Looks close to a win. MASTEROFTHEBAROQUE (3) finished 8 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1400m at Turffontein Standside after being prominent at the bend when fresh from a spell. Steps up in distance today. Backmarker who gets home hard. One of the leading chances. BEACH WALKER (2) turned in a strong performance first-up when in the money at Vaal but disappointed last time when sixth, beaten 6 lengths, at Vaal over 1450m. Likely improver with strong prospects. ROCK MY BOAT (4) finished 10 lengths from the winner in sixth at his most recent outing over 1400m at Turffontein Standside. Finds the right race and is worth consideration.

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Vaal on March 26 over 1450m, on a slow track; long-neck behind Shoreybomba carrying 60kg at $9.50. The start before that 6th of 13 at Vaal on January 24 over 1200m, 9 len behind Stoneywood carrying 60kg at $11. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 26/03/2026 | 61 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:27.50 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $9.50 |
| 6/13 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:09.82 | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:08.51 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd in a small field at Vaal on February 24 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Mrs Stormiatrix carrying 60kg at $6. Last start 6th of 9 at Vaal on March 26 over 1450m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Shoreybomba with 60kg at $26. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/03/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:27.50 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/02/2026 | 82 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 0:58.83 | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 10/14 | 04/12/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Mxolisi Mbuto | 56.6kg | 1:28.58 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/11/2025 | 10 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Nathan Klink | 58kg | 1:27.41 | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $9.50 |
| 8/11 | 30/10/2025 | 49 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 58kg | 1:39.97 | - | 11 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:29.04 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $9.50 |
| 4/11 | 26/08/2025 | 19 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:38.44 | - | 7 |
| 11.6L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 07/08/2025 | 84 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | M Mbuto | 53kg | 1:23.26 | - | 8 |
| 0.7L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/05/2025 | 28 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | D W Schwarz | 57kg | 0:57.67 | - | 4 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/04/2025 | - | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | D W Schwarz | 57kg | 1:10.48 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 61-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on February 7 over 1400m, 8 len behind Fire Storm with 60kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 5th of 19 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 1160m, 9 len behind Splittheeights with 59kg at $41. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 60 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 | 07/02/2026 | 70 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:24.73 | - | 9 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/19 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | MPLTE | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:09.51 | - | 11 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:08.45 | - | 10 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on April 4 over 1400m, 10 len behind One Of Those Days carrying 60kg at $101. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1800m, 6 len behind Terrence with 60kg at $26. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 04/04/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:27.31 | - | 6 |
| 10.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:55.66 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:39.78 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:28.89 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Nkosinathi Jobose | 60kg | 1:29.24 | - | 1 |
| 15.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 1:39.09 | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 15/01/2026 | 26 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 59kg | 1:36.59 | - | 7 |
| 3.9L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/12/2025 | 81 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | 1:09.31 | - | 8 |
| 18.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/09/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Soft | Tshepiso Matsoele | 57kg | 1:32.87 | - | 2 |
| 28.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/09/2025 | 23 | MPLTE 3 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 1:09.13 | - | 10 |
| 10.4L | $126.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/08/2025 | 17 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 1:38.44 | - | 2 |
| 17.2L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:09.98 | - | 3 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 12 at Vaal on January 22 over 2000m, 30 len behind Culturati with 60kg at $51. Second run from a spell ran last of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1800m, 30 len behind Terrence carrying 60kg at $126. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 19/03/2026 | 56 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:55.66 | - | 4 |
| 30.0L | $126.00 |
| 12/12 | 22/01/2026 | 74 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 2:02.78 | - | 4 |
| 30.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/11/2025 | 29 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 1:27.41 | - | 3 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/10/2025 | 65 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:29.65 | - | 4 |
| 30.0L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/08/2025 | 82 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | J Botes | 56kg | 1:23.26 | - | 9 |
| 17.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/13 | 17/05/2025 | 65 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:26.67 | - | 3 |
| 5.9L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 13/03/2025 | 84 | MPLATE | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good Soft | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:56.96 | - | 2 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/12/2024 | - | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 59kg | 1:29.00 | - | 1 |
| 10.9L | $34.00 |