Turffontein Race 2 - Happy Mother's Day Maiden Plate
Many of these bursting to win. THE REASON (7) has been in the money five times including last start when second over 1600m at Vaal. Has a solid record at this track, finishing in the top-three three times. Sure to prove very tough to beat. QUEVANO (2) just missed last time when a neck away in second at this track over 1400m. Genuine contender. THE NAME OF DLADLA (9) is close to breaking through following a narrow defeat last time over 1600m at Vaal. Likely to play a major role. NEBRASKA (1) was in the money two starts back at Vaal then missed the frame but was not too far away last time over 1400m at this track. Has the addition of blinkers. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Best Candidate carrying 60kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Vaal on March 26 over 1450m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Shoreybomba with 60kg at $34. Among the winning chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 19/04/2026 | 24 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:26.99 | - | 4 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/03/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:27.50 | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:28.89 | - | 5 |
| 17.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 135 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 60kg | 1:29.24 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/09/2025 | 5 | MPLATE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Soft | P Mongqawa | 57kg | 1:32.87 | - | 7 |
| 15.0L | $13.50 |
| 10/13 | 25/09/2025 | 19 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:40.74 | - | 12 |
| 19.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:12.52 | - | 1 |
| 6.4L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
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At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, neck behind Best Candidate with 60kg at $4.50. The race before that 5th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on February 19 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Status carrying 60kg at $6. Close to a win. Further improvement is anticipated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 19/04/2026 | 59 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:26.99 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:39.33 | - | 9 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/02/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:24.73 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:08.73 | - | 6 |
| 8.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/12/2025 | 560 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:08.68 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/16 | 04/06/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:11.12 | - | 14 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Turffontein Inside February 26 over 1450m, 12 len behind Kambati carrying 60kg at $26. First up last campaign tenth of 13 at Vaal December 4 over 1800m, soft track; 24 len behind Real Stunner carrying 58kg at $21. Needs more time.
Last Starts 73 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 | 26/02/2026 | 25 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:28.89 | - | 3 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/02/2026 | 59 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:09.14 | - | 6 |
| 12.5L | $7.00 |
| 10/13 | 04/12/2025 | 89 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:52.45 | - | 8 |
| 24.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2025 | 20 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 1:51.26 | - | 1 |
| 21.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/08/2025 | - | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:39.38 | - | 5 |
| 6.9L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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By Futura out of Noor Dubai on debut. Purchased for ZAR R 270,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2024 August Two Year Old Sale). Sure to be better for this outing.
Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 60kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Porridge Boy carrying 60kg at $21. Last start ran last of 9 at Vaal on March 26 over 1450m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Shoreybomba carrying 60kg at $2.80. This race is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 45 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 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:27.50 | - | 7 |
| 13.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:29.09 | - | 3 |
| 2.4L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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Three-year-old colt who is first starter by What A Winter out of Coby. Profiles nicely for this.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Vaal on April 23 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Umami with 60kg at $1.50. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Vaal on March 26 over 1450m, slow going 2.25 len behind Onceinabluemoon carrying 60kg at $2.10. Bursting to win and expected to go close.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 23/04/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:39.35 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/03/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:28.34 | - | 4 |
| 2.2L | $2.10 |
| 2/9 | 07/03/2026 | 58 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:10.39 | - | 9 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:28.58 | - | 1 |
| 2.9L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 30/12/2025 | 51 | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:27.00 | - | 6 |
| 2.7L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 09/11/2025 | 31 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:09.19 | - | 10 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |
| 12/15 | 09/10/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 55kg | 1:10.14 | - | 4 |
| 11.1L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 56kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, second last of 11 at Vaal on April 2 over 1000m, 13 len behind Sosoru carrying 57kg at $15. Last start 8th of 11 at Vaal on April 21 over 1200m, 11 len behind Egremont carrying 60kg at $126. Will find this too tough.
Last Starts 19 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 | 21/04/2026 | 19 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:11.08 | - | 1 |
| 11.2L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/04/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 0:57.37 | - | 3 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 56kgs
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Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Vaal on April 23 over 1600m, neck behind Millennium Warrior with 56kg at $3. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on April 9 over 1600m, neck behind Parachute Adams carrying 60kg at $4.50. Overdue for a win. With a little improvement can take this out.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 23/04/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | 1:39.08 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/04/2026 | 12 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:42.46 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 57kg | 1:23.41 | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/03/2026 | 47 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:30.30 | - | 1 |
| 12.0L | $13.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | 25 | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:10.81 | - | 1 |
| 11.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/12/2025 | 31 | PLATE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 0:58.00 | - | 9 |
| 12.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Y | Nathan Klink | 60kg | 0:46.37 | - | 12 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |