Turffontein Race 4 - Youcanbetonus! Mdn Plate
ISAAC STEPHAN (1) wasn't far off maiden success before a ten weeks break, finishing the prep with a minor placing at Vaal. Expect he has come on over the break. Has improved at each run and looks well placed here fresh with leading rider going aboard. KWAITO (10) ran well on debut last start to finish third over 1000m at this track in a tougher race. Will benefit from that experience so he should pay to follow. BERRY LANCER (8) is a four-start maiden who is knocking on the door, the latest effort a solid third at Turffontein Inside over 1200m. Likely improver with strong prospects. ECHOES OF WAR (2) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at Vaal, beaten 5 lengths. Fitter this time will prove harder to beat.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 11 at Vaal April 2 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Sosoru with 60kg at $41. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at this track March 14 over 1000m, 9 len behind Slender Silhouette with 60kg at $17. Has improved at each run and looks well placed here fresh with leading rider going aboard. Expect a forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 02/04/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:57.37 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | 105 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:56.53 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
| 19/19 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Sean Veale | 59kg | 1:09.51 | - | 12 |
| 30.5L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
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Second run back. First-up after seven months 6th of 15 at Vaal on May 21 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sands Of Valhalla carrying 60kg at $34. Previously second-up 2nd of 14 at Vaal on October 28 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Single Combat carrying 59kg at $1.90. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 21/05/2026 | 189 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:09.43 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:12.99 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/14 | 28/10/2025 | 28 | MPLTE | $6,318.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Sam Mosia | 59kg | 1:12.35 | - | 5 |
| 1.4L | $1.87 |
| 4/12 | 30/09/2025 | 80 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | G Samo-Burthia | 58kg | 1:10.99 | - | 12 |
| 7.2L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/07/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:06.71 | - | 7 |
| 12.7L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
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At the latest run 6th of 11 at Vaal on May 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sky Pilot carrying 60kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on April 28 over 1160m, 5 len behind Wild As The Wind with 60kg at $76. Easily accounted for last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 28/05/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:23.67 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | 24 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:10.53 | - | 6 |
| 4.9L | $76.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:27.31 | - | 7 |
| 13.3L | $126.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 0:56.53 | - | 3 |
| 11.8L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Klink
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Vaal September 2 over 1400m, 10 len behind Never Never Land carrying 57kg at $34. On debut fourth of 7 at this track June 28 over 1160m, 11 len behind Titan Of The Turf carrying 57kg at $41. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 284 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 | 02/09/2025 | 52 | MPLATE | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57kg | 1:23.10 | - | 5 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:06.71 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/06/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:08.49 | - | 6 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a 41 day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at Vaal on May 4 over 1000m, 13 len behind Gunboat with 60kg at $101. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on April 19 over 1400m, 30 len behind Best Candidate with 60kg at $126. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/05/2026 | 15 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Nkosinathi Jobose | 60kg | 0:58.13 | - | 1 |
| 13.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/04/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:26.99 | - | 8 |
| 30.0L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/03/2026 | 112 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:26.33 | - | 7 |
| 21.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/11/2025 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 0:57.90 | - | 6 |
| 31.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/11/2025 | 37 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Dezahn Louw | 54kg | 1:24.94 | - | 4 |
| 15.1L | $41.00 |
| 11/13 | 12/10/2025 | 118 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:12.10 | - | 4 |
| 12.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:57.94 | - | 4 |
| 13.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at Greyville April 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Qhude Manikiniki carrying 60kg at $34. On debut seventh of 10 at Greyville All Weather March 27 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Higher Love carrying 60.5kg at $8. Top hope if back in good order.
Last Starts 63 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 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:38.94 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:11.95 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 57kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on May 7 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Stage One carrying 60kg at $8. Before that 4th of 7 at this track on April 30 over 1160m, 8 len behind Timeless with 60kg at $76. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:16.29 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/04/2026 | 9 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:09.78 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $76.00 |
| 6/11 | 21/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57.6kg | 1:11.08 | - | 8 |
| 8.1L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:09.84 | - | 10 |
| 17.6L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 57kgs
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At debut, 7th of 13 at Vaal on May 26 over 1000m, 8 len behind Fierceness carrying 60kg at $21. Capable of plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 26/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:56.15 | - | 11 |
| 8.9L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 57kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 8 at this track on May 10 over 1000m, 10 len behind Haute Couture carrying 60kg at $9. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:58.71 | - | 6 |
| 10.6L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Declarationofpeace out of Global Appeal. Watch for a market push.