Turffontein Race 5 - Www.tab4racing.com Mdn Plate
WHATSDAMATTERWITHU (10) is back after a break of ten weeks. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing third at his latest appearance over 1000m at Vaal. Showed some ability in first campaign and resumes in easier company. Can return in winning form. POLE POSITION (7) is a two-year-old gelding on debut. From a very strong family, being by Gimmethegreenlight from the stakes winner Valdivia. Comes from a stable which has an impressive strike rate with the first-starters. SPICY PLUM (9) is a two-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of Mike & Mathew De Kock. By Malmoos from The Gardner Girl. Expect a bold run. GLASTONBURY FIRE (2) is a well bred three-year-old gelding on debut. By Hawwaam from the former top race mare Festival Of Fire who has produced her share of winners. A product of the strong juvenile stable of Mike & Mathew De Kock.
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
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Last start 5th of 10 at this track on June 14 over 1000m, 3 len behind Evening Parade carrying 60kg at $34. Before that 6th of 11 at Vaal on May 28 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sky Pilot carrying 60kg at $41. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 14/06/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:58.39 | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $34.00 |
| 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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Three-year-old gelding by Hawwaam out of Festival Of Fire having his first start. The stable has a great strike-rate with debutantes. Expected to measure up.
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 8 at this track December 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Delaware River carrying 59kg at $51. On debut seventh of 12 at this track June 8 2025 over 1160m, 8 len behind Tuscan Romance with 57kg at $34. Others rate better.
Last Starts 186 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:27.00 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/12/2025 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | 1:26.79 | - | 5 |
| 16.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:29.81 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/13 | 20/11/2025 | 23 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Savanna Valjalo | 54kg | 1:23.42 | - | 13 |
| 6.9L | $51.00 |
| 10/17 | 28/10/2025 | 17 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:11.68 | - | 15 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/10/2025 | 55 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 54.5kg | 1:53.67 | - | 4 |
| 27.0L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 17/08/2025 | 55 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:40.43 | - | 6 |
| 14.9L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/06/2025 | 15 | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:26.90 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/06/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:09.27 | - | 9 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First-starter by Trippi out of French Rose. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 57kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, 6th of 16 at Scottsville on June 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Benny And Paul with 60kg at $81. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 28/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,750.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 1:09.14 | - | 9 |
| 8.0L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57kgs
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Having third race start. At debut, ran last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on April 9 over 1600m, 6 len behind Parachute Adams with 60kg at $8. Last start ran second last of 8 at Vaal on May 4 over 1700m, 12 len behind Cronus carrying 56kg at $17. Wait until he shows more.
Last Starts 61 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 | 25 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Chamu Mabaya | 56kg | 1:45.81 | - | 8 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 60kg | 1:42.46 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 57kgs
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Gelding by Gimmethegreenlight on debut. Profiles well for this being a son of the stakes winning mare Valdivia. Ready to run well.
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 57kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Erupt out of Harlem Shake having his first start. Expected to have plenty of admirers.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Malmoos out of The Gardner Girl having his first start. Should be ready to fire.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 57kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at Vaal April 23 over 1000m, 12 len behind Catfish with 60kg at $11. On debut fifth of 9 at this track February 7 over 1000m, 10 len behind World Attraction carrying 60kg at $101. Showed some ability in first campaign and resumes in easier company. Can return in winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/04/2026 | 33 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:58.08 | - | 4 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/03/2026 | 42 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:08.14 | - | 6 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:57.11 | - | 1 |
| 10.7L | $101.00 |