Turffontein Race 8 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Classified Stakes
COLD SHINE (1) did a great job to score by 0.6 lengths over this course and distance last time out to make it two-for-two this prep. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. DADS DREAM (2) had been in great form winning two on end before missing the frame last time when fifth over 1400m at this track. Drops back in journey this time. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Among the leading chances. MAVERICK QUEEN (7) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at Vaal, beaten 3.5 lengths. Fitter so expect a better run this time. SET TO MUSIC (8) returns from a spell of ten weeks and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished 15th at Kenilworth over 1600m when first-up last time in work.

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up favourite; won by a neck at Vaal May 28 over 1200m defeating Antonio Gaudi with 57kg at $26. Second-up favourite; won by 0.6 len at this track June 7 over 1160m defeating Gunboat with 60.1kg at $2.70. Strong winner at first try this course and distance latest. Unbeaten this campaign and can make it three straight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 07/06/2026 | 10 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 60.1kg | 1:07.22 | - | 7 |
| 0.6L | $2.65 |
| 1/15 | 28/05/2026 | 228 | BM80 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:08.80 | - | 12 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/10/2025 | 18 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:37.76 | - | 6 |
| 21.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Greyville | 1200m | R | Serino Moodley | 55.5kg | 1:09.90 | - | 4 |
| 14.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/09/2025 | 73 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | D D Louw | 53kg | 0:58.98 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/06/2025 | 11 | C3 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54.5kg | 1:07.24 | - | 4 |
| 21.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/06/2025 | 185 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 55.5kg | 1:08.48 | - | 4 |
| 7.9L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/12/2024 | 49 | OPEN | $7,650.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | 0:56.16 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/13 | 27/10/2024 | 28 | RBH85 | $7,530.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:01.16 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/09/2024 | 21 | GPLATE | $7,590.00 | Greyville | 1100m | Good | K Matsunyane | 54.5kg | 1:04.84 | - | 4 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/09/2024 | 64 | OPEN | $10,120.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 52kg | 0:56.39 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on June 7 over 1400m, 5 len behind Prayersandpromises carrying 60kg at $5.50. Before that won by 2.75 len at Vaal May 26 over 1200m defeating Kotinos with 59.5kg at $3.80. Won only try here this sharper distance. Hard to beat if he brings his A-game.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 07/06/2026 | 12 | OPEN 2 | $15,030.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:24.41 | - | 2 |
| 4.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 26/05/2026 | 37 | BM65 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 59.5kg | 1:09.65 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Phenisile Mongqawa | 57kg | 1:12.38 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $1.50 |
| 6/9 | 28/03/2026 | 63 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:23.41 | - | 1 |
| 7.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/01/2026 | 25 | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:10.81 | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/12/2025 | 31 | PLATE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:58.00 | - | 2 |
| 6.4L | $67.00 |
| 6/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 0:46.37 | - | 15 |
| 8.4L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation eighth of 11 at this track April 4 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Rock Of Bismantova with 58kg at $9. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 4.5 len win. This track December 7 over 1160m defeating Inspiration carrying 56kg at $101. Not ready yet.
Last Starts 84 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 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:08.46 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/15 | 14/03/2026 | 30 | BM78 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61kg | 1:06.51 | - | 8 |
| 5.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 26 | HCP FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:28.22 | - | 2 |
| 1.1L | $1.91 |
| 1/14 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:08.35 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 4/15 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 55.5kg | 1:09.34 | - | 15 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/16 | 07/12/2025 | 192 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | 1:08.38 | - | 13 |
| 4.7L | $101.00 |
| 15/18 | 29/05/2025 | - | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 1:10.29 | - | 4 |
| 21.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Won on debut won by 1.1 len at this track February 21 over 1160m defeating Onceinabluemoon carrying 60kg at $5. Returned from break 12th of 16 at Vaal on May 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bristol Hercules carrying 55kg at $8. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 21/05/2026 | 89 | BM84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 55kg | 1:21.69 | - | 12 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/02/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:09.59 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 10 at Turffontein Inside on June 11 over 1450m, 11 len behind Blushing Bloom carrying 53.5kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 15 at Vaal on May 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Cold Shine with 58.5kg at $76. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | BM82 FM | $8,330.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 53.5kg | 1:28.83 | - | 5 |
| 11.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/15 | 28/05/2026 | 60 | BM80 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 58.5kg | 1:08.80 | - | 14 |
| 6.4L | $76.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/03/2026 | 38 | BM82 FM | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:12.53 | - | 4 |
| 5.2L | $4.30 |
| 4/7 | 19/02/2026 | 54 | BM80 FM | $9,480.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:12.84 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/12/2025 | 20 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:10.43 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.46 |
| 2/13 | 07/12/2025 | 36 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:09.02 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/15 | 01/11/2025 | 30 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Serino Moodley | 59kg | 1:09.26 | - | 13 |
| 5.4L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 0:56.90 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 10 at Vaal on May 28 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind She's All Mine carrying 58kg at $7. Previously second-up from last on the turn 7th of 11 at this track on June 3 2025 over 1160m, 3 len behind Exceedingly Glam with 54kg at $41. Strong winning chance.
Last Starts 30 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 | 28/05/2026 | 93 | BM80 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 58kg | 1:09.81 | - | 6 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | BM84 FM | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 0:57.36 | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/02/2026 | 24 | BM92 FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 53kg | 1:09.20 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/14 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:08.35 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $4.75 |
| 2/15 | 20/12/2025 | 37 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:09.34 | - | 11 |
| 0.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:12.73 | - | 6 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/13 | 28/10/2025 | 12 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Girish Samo-Burthia | 58kg | 1:08.97 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/10/2025 | 18 | HCP FM | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 53.5kg | 1:14.10 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.30 |
| 4/6 | 28/09/2025 | 10 | NOV | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 50.5kg | 1:13.16 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/09/2025 | 40 | HCP FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:09.14 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/08/2025 | 9 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:09.34 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Kenilworth April 15 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Future Free carrying 55kg at $13.50. First up last campaign ran last of 15 at Kenilworth January 31 over 1600m, 13 len behind Foudre carrying 58.5kg at $41. Can get the job done.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 15/04/2026 | 28 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 55kg | 1:39.32 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $13.50 |
| 3/8 | 18/03/2026 | 46 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Varun Jodhee | 57.4kg | 1:37.23 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 15/15 | 31/01/2026 | 131 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:39.19 | - | 9 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/12 | 22/09/2025 | 90 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:38.68 | - | 10 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/06/2025 | 30 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Heavy | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:40.79 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 25/05/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Soft | Ashton Arries | 60kg | 1:38.66 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/05/2025 | 109 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 61kg | 1:51.56 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 11/14 | 15/01/2025 | 50 | MPLATE | $10,690.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:39.11 | - | 13 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/11/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $9,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:27.58 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/10/2024 | 234 | MPLATE | $9,200.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:25.32 | - | 7 |
| 6.6L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/03/2024 | 42 | MPLTE 2 | $10,760.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:29.74 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on June 11 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Kia Kaha carrying 52.6kg at $13.50. Previously second-up ran last of 12 at Greyville All Weather on May 28 2025 over 1200m, 9 len behind Papillon Blu with 57.5kg at $15. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 11/06/2026 | 132 | BM78 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 52.6kg | 0:58.33 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $13.50 |
| 5/10 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | BM66 FM | $6,655.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 61kg | 0:56.27 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $2.30 |
| 1/8 | 02/01/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $6,318.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 0:58.44 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $1.67 |
| 3/8 | 28/11/2025 | 28 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Tristan Godden | 61.5kg | 1:12.45 | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 31/10/2025 | 51 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Soft | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:14.00 | - | 11 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 10/09/2025 | 31 | MDN FM | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:13.67 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/08/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Tristan Godden | 57.5kg | 0:57.20 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/07/2025 | 53 | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good Soft | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 0:57.94 | - | 6 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 12/12 | 28/05/2025 | 18 | MDN FM | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Sean Veale | 57.5kg | 1:12.17 | - | 7 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/05/2025 | 119 | MPLATE | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Sean Veale | 57.5kg | 0:59.73 | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $7.00 |
| 10/13 | 11/01/2025 | 31 | MPLTE | $10,690.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Sean Veale | 57.5kg | 0:58.84 | - | 13 |
| 9.6L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 14 at this track on June 7 over 1160m, 3 len behind Cold Shine with 52.1kg at $26. The run before that 6th of 12 at Vaal on May 26 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Dads Dream carrying 58kg at $34. Genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 07/06/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 52.1kg | 1:07.22 | - | 9 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/05/2026 | 22 | BM65 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:09.65 | - | 11 |
| 5.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/05/2026 | 32 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 54kg | 1:11.61 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/04/2026 | 28 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jason Gates | 58.5kg | 0:56.90 | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Jeffery Syster | 54.5kg | 0:58.36 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/02/2026 | 9 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Nirvan Nastili | 53kg | 0:56.69 | - | 3 |
| 6.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/01/2026 | 16 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59.5kg | 0:57.12 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $8.00 |
| 14/17 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 57kg | 0:56.65 | - | 16 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61.5kg | 0:57.40 | - | 11 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/12/2025 | 33 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57.5kg | 0:57.44 | - | 4 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/11/2025 | 33 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61.5kg | 0:57.37 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |