Turffontein Race 4 - John McMurtry, Mark Nel, Simon Rahilly Maiden Plate (F & M)
RUBY WHISPER (8) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 4.5 lengths away in third over 1160m at this track. Was stakes placed the start prior. Go close. DRACHENFUTTER (6) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1160m at this track, beaten 7 lengths into fourth. Has the class to find the winners' list. GATHERING WINTER (2) improved last start to finish second over 1200m at Vaal. Finds a suitable race and can figure in the finish. DESTINY'S DREAM (1) returns after four months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a ninth over 1400m at Kenilworth. Good effort to open last prep when in the money at Durbanville over 1250m. Can kick off with a bold showing.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of four months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Kenilworth December 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Wyze Declaration carrying 59kg at $6. Previously first up; third of 12 at Durbanville October 18 over 1250m, 0.6 len behind Midnight Lady carrying 59kg at $3.50. Should be right in the mix.
Last Starts 115 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 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 1:29.69 | - | 5 |
| 7.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/11/2025 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:27.33 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/12 | 18/10/2025 | 95 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 1:16.18 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 15/07/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Heavy | Brevan Plaatjies | 58.5kg | 1:00.73 | - | 9 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Vaal on March 28 over 1200m, 2 len behind Ada Lovelace carrying 60kg at $7. Before that 7th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on March 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Trip Of Faith with 60kg at $13.50. Made headway last time. Top chance.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 28/03/2026 | 9 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:11.19 | - | 8 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/03/2026 | 57 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:14.38 | - | 11 |
| 6.4L | $13.50 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 7 at Vaal on March 26 over 1450m, slow going 3 len behind Onceinabluemoon carrying 60kg at $34. The start before that 3rd of 11 at Turffontein Inside on March 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Trip Of Faith with 60kg at $126. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 60kg | 1:28.34 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 60kg | 1:14.38 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $126.00 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run ran last of 8 at Vaal on March 28 over 1200m, 18 len behind Ada Lovelace carrying 60kg at $41. At only start last preparation 8th of 12 at this track on June 8 over 1160m, 8 len behind Tuscan Romance with 60kg at $101. Needs more time.
Last Starts 14 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 | 28/03/2026 | 293 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:11.19 | - | 1 |
| 18.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 08/06/2025 | 209 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:09.27 | - | 3 |
| 8.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/11/2024 | 23 | MPLATE | $9,100.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:42.42 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/10/2024 | - | MPLATE FM | $7,940.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 59kg | 1:00.69 | - | 7 |
| 11.2L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 15 at Vaal November 20 over 1400m, 27 len behind Dondoyaki carrying 58kg at $126. Previously first up; second last of 9 at Vaal August 30 over 1450m, 13 len behind Zahra Dominia with 60kg at $26. Others rate better.
Last Starts 142 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 20/11/2025 | 23 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | 1:23.78 | - | 7 |
| 27.1L | $126.00 |
| 14/17 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:11.68 | - | 14 |
| 13.2L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/10/2025 | 26 | MPLTE FM | $6,318.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Nkosithandile Ngqwangi | 59kg | 1:11.91 | - | 8 |
| 13.9L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/09/2025 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | K J Lihaba | 57kg | 1:44.16 | - | 9 |
| 18.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/08/2025 | 210 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:28.78 | - | 9 |
| 13.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K J Lihaba | 57.5kg | 1:09.07 | - | 1 |
| 19.3L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, 4th in a small field at Vaal on March 5 over 1200m, 17 len behind Grande Hawaii with 60kg at $8. Last start in a small field at this track on March 21 over 1160m, 7 len behind Ocean Mistress carrying 57kg at $51. Improved second outing and has further upside. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 21/03/2026 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57kg | 1:10.13 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:10.91 | - | 5 |
| 17.0L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old filly who is first starter by Danon Platina out of New Wave. Has the right credentials to run a forward race.
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on March 21 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Ocean Mistress carrying 57kg at $4.50. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track in LR on March 7 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind World Attraction carrying 54.5kg at $67. Stakes placed two back. Overdue and gets chance.
Last Starts 21 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 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:10.13 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 07/03/2026 | 9 | LR OPEN 2 | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Serino Moodley | 54.5kg | 0:58.39 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/02/2026 | 46 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 0:58.49 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | PLATE F 2 | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 0:57.84 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | PLATE 2 | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 54.5kg | 0:57.16 | - | 5 |
| 7.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | MPLTE F 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | 0:45.65 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, 5th of 9 at this track on March 14 over 1000m, 5 len behind Love Not War carrying 60kg at $126. Last start 8th of 11 at Vaal on March 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Viking Lass carrying 60kg at $34. Impossible to entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 31/03/2026 | 17 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:09.45 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 60kg | 0:57.83 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 5th of 7 at Vaal on January 17 over 1000m, 10 len behind Flower Island carrying 57.5kg at $67. Went for a break before returning 3rd of 7 at Vaal on March 26 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Lanzarote carrying 60kg at $34. This will test.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/03/2026 | 68 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 0:58.25 | - | 2 |
| 8.7L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | 0:56.87 | - | 4 |
| 10.8L | $67.00 |