Turffontein Race 3 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate
GREEN MACHINE (1) was out of the money first-up but has progressed nicely since, last start finishing second at Vaal over 2000m after being in contention on the turn. Nice effort last time and looks overdue for a win. Can go on with the job now. SAMUEL SHARPE (2) could only manage fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1800m at this track, beaten 3 lengths. Likely improver with strong prospects. EMERALD CITY (3) finished third, beaten 4 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at Vaal. Placed to advantage so expect a forward showing. ASIAH'S TIARA (7) could only manage to finish fourth, beaten 4.5 lengths, at her latest appearance over 1800m at Vaal. Worth including in this suitable contest.

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Vaal on March 31 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Thoonsil with 60kg at $4. The run before that second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on March 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Gimmethespotlight carrying 60kg at $13.50. Nice effort last time and looks overdue for a win. Can go on with the job now.
Last Starts 37 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 | 31/03/2026 | 10 | MPLTE | $8,090.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 2:03.03 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:41.24 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $13.50 |
| 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: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1800m, 3 len behind Terrence with 60kg at $7. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on February 26 over 1700m, 4 len behind Stokesy with 60kg at $7. Ready to break through and rates highly on latest effort. Worth following up.
Last Starts 49 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 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 60kg | 1:55.66 | - | 3 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/02/2026 | 42 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | 1:46.45 | - | 6 |
| 3.9L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/01/2026 | 79 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 59kg | 1:36.59 | - | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.00 |
| 7/14 | 28/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $6,318.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 59kg | 1:12.35 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 3rd in a small field at Vaal on April 21 over 1800m, 4 len behind Pompeii Shield carrying 60kg at $9.50. Previously second-up 10th of 12 at Vaal on April 17 2025 over 1200m, 10 len behind War Of Kingdoms with 57kg at $126. Fitter for a nice return. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 21/04/2026 | 89 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:52.60 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/12 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | 2:02.78 | - | 5 |
| 15.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/14 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Ryan Munger | 58kg | 1:48.97 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/12/2025 | 56 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 2:33.83 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/10/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 2:32.31 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | MPLTE 3 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:29.50 | - | 5 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2025 | 16 | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:28.11 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/08/2025 | 21 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | K J Lihaba | 52kg | 1:30.33 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2025 | 21 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | K J Lihaba | 52kg | 1:38.57 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2025 | 56 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | N Klink | 52kg | 1:52.55 | - | 8 |
| 10.4L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:31.24 | - | 8 |
| 20.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Ngcobo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Vaal February 24 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Royal Engagement with 60kg at $34. Previously first up; second of 12 at Vaal March 25 2025 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind Instant Attraction with 57.5kg at $101. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 72 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 | 24/02/2026 | 33 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | 2:06.04 | - | 1 |
| 1.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/01/2026 | 49 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 2:02.78 | - | 9 |
| 10.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/13 | 04/12/2025 | 11 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | 1:52.45 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $13.50 |
| 3/9 | 23/11/2025 | 31 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 56.3kg | 2:04.39 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $13.50 |
| 6/9 | 23/10/2025 | 58 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 2:32.31 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.30 |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2025 | 17 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59.5kg | 2:06.39 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
| 5/10 | 09/08/2025 | 23 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 2:07.17 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/07/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | G Dookhit | 56kg | 1:54.58 | - | 5 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2025 | 18 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 2:32.87 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/06/2025 | 24 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 2:06.10 | - | 6 |
| 5.7L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2025 | 23 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:50.96 | - | 8 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Hennie Greyling
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Last start ran last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on March 21 over 1600m, 23 len behind Gimmethespotlight with 60kg at $81. The run before that 8th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on March 7 over 1160m, 15 len behind Dante's Bond carrying 60kg at $126. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 47 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 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:41.24 | - | 4 |
| 23.0L | $81.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently 3rd in a small field at Vaal on March 31 over 2000m, 9 len behind Thoonsil with 54kg at $2.30. Before that 2nd of 7 at Vaal on February 24 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Shadowline carrying 60kg at $13.50. Not keen on her prospects.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 31/03/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $8,090.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54kg | 2:03.03 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 24/02/2026 | 47 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 60kg | 2:05.09 | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $13.50 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 58kg | 1:51.41 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 59kg | 1:31.48 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Y | Tshepiso Matsoele | 59kg | 1:14.44 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 46 | MDN | $9,267.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 54kg | 1:31.77 | - | 6 |
| 16.5L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | MPLTE F 3 | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:31.13 | - | 5 |
| 18.3L | $13.50 |
| 4/9 | 30/08/2025 | 49 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:28.78 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:07.93 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th in a small field at Vaal on April 21 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Pompeii Shield carrying 56.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track on March 19 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Terrence with 56.5kg at $6.50. Racing well and is nicely placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/04/2026 | 33 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:52.60 | - | 6 |
| 4.7L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 19/03/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56.5kg | 1:55.66 | - | 8 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 24/02/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 2:05.09 | - | 4 |
| 7.6L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/01/2026 | 5 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 2:03.87 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/01/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 2:02.78 | - | 2 |
| 8.4L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 2:33.83 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/11/2025 | 26 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 55.2kg | 2:04.39 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $4.30 |
| 2/11 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 55kg | 2:03.58 | - | 3 |
| 4.4L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/10/2025 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:50.41 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $13.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | 17 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 56.5kg | 2:10.88 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2025 | 42 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:27.81 | - | 5 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |