Turffontein Race 1 - Equus Champion Three-Year-Old Filly: Wish List Mdn Plate (3 Year-Old Fillies)
CELTIC MANOR (1) is back after a break of three months. At the last run before the layoff she finished fourth over 1400m at Turffontein Standside. Can make a winning return. EMPRESS OF PEACE (2) is close to breaking through after finishing third last start over 1600m at Vaal. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. BE THE ONE (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 2.5 lengths into fifth. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. CHAMPAGNE AIR (6) is a two-start maiden who finished fifth, beaten 3 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track. Definite top-three hope with plenty of improvement to come.
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at Turffontein Standside June 7 over 1400m, 3 len behind Queen Leila carrying 58kg at $6. On debut second of 8 at Turffontein Standside April 28 over 1160m, a long neck behind Top Secret carrying 57kg at $5. Showed ability in first campaign. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 90 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 | 07/06/2026 | 22 | OPEN 2 | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:26.57 | - | 3 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/05/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 1:40.88 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Serino Moodley | 57kg | 1:10.12 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Vaal on August 27 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Xtatic carrying 57kg at $4. The start before that 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on August 8 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Hot Choice carrying 54.5kg at $34. Overdue for a win. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/08/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:38.65 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Jacey Botes | 54.5kg | 1:26.53 | - | 5 |
| 2.4L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2026 | 9 | MPLTE F 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:25.84 | - | 4 |
| 2.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE F 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:39.06 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 25/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | 1:32.05 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:40.47 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/14 | 28/05/2026 | 7 | MPLTE FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | 1:22.96 | - | 12 |
| 11.4L | $13.50 |
| 3/6 | 21/05/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:24.79 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:59.16 | - | 6 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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Most recently 5th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on August 8 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind From The Get Go with 54kg at $7. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track on July 16 over 1600m, 5 len behind Kovil with 57kg at $26. Possesses a big finish.
Last Starts 28 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 | 08/08/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 1:27.02 | - | 1 |
| 2.6L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/07/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:39.41 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:23.18 | - | 9 |
| 9.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/05/2026 | 18 | PLATE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 53.5kg | 1:10.41 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | CUP F 2 | $33,700.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:10.80 | - | 8 |
| 8.9L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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At the latest run 5th of 7 at Vaal on August 13 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Steel Spring carrying 57kg at $21. Before that 4th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on July 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lightinthewoods with 60kg at $126. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 13/08/2026 | 19 | MPLATE 3 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:39.26 | - | 6 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 26 | MPLTE F 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:25.84 | - | 8 |
| 6.6L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2026 | 18 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | 1:40.24 | - | 3 |
| 11.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 53 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:40.47 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/04/2026 | 10 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:27.49 | - | 4 |
| 24.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:43.04 | - | 2 |
| 30.0L | $13.50 |
| 7/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:58.25 | - | 7 |
| 15.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Third race start. First start 8th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 7 over 1160m, 10 len behind Lady Harlequin with 60kg at $17. Returned from break 5th of 8 at this track on August 16 over 1200m, 3 len behind Elusive Dragon with 60kg at $7.50. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/08/2026 | 70 | MPLATE F 3 | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 60kg | 1:13.91 | - | 1 |
| 3.1L | $7.50 |
| 8/10 | 07/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:07.76 | - | 1 |
| 10.9L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, 6th of 8 at Vaal on July 30 over 1200m, 13 len behind Navigatrix carrying 60kg at $5. Second-up ran last of 10 at Vaal on August 27 over 1600m, 21 len behind Xtatic with 57kg at $17. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.
Last Starts 9 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 | 27/08/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 1:38.65 | - | 5 |
| 21.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | MPLTE F 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:10.43 | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $5.00 |