Turffontein Race 3 - Equus Champion Older Female: Double Grand Slam Mdn Plate (F & M)
SWORD OF LIGHT (3) lifted strongly but just failed to pick up the winner last start over 1600m at Vaal. Should be near her peak for this. Expected to go close. LIFE AND LETTERS (2) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1500m at Vaal after being in contention on the bend. Nicely placed to find winning ways. NICCI'S LAW (1) was ridden quietly then made a little ground and finished 4.5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1400m at Turffontein Standside when first up from a spell. Tackles a longer journey this time. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. One of the main contenders. LANTERI (4) was prominent at the corner and finished second last time over 2000m at Greyville All Weather, beaten 3.5 lengths. Will trim down following recent racing. Capable of another top-three outcome.
Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 60kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on August 8 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Hot Choice with 60kg at $17. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Durbanville on January 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind South Of France with 60kg at $51. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 08/08/2026 | 81 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:26.53 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/05/2026 | 22 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:29.79 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:36.98 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/04/2026 | 16 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:41.39 | - | 8 |
| 7.6L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/03/2026 | 17 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57kg | 1:37.31 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/03/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:24.35 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $10,530.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 1:24.91 | - | 3 |
| 5.2L | $9.50 |
| 6/13 | 17/01/2026 | 31 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 1:26.43 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 17/12/2025 | 73 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 1:29.69 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 05/10/2025 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 54kg | 1:27.34 | - | 9 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/09/2025 | 25 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 57kg | 1:27.36 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a 44-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Vaal on July 23 over 1500m, 2.5 len behind Bright Comet with 60kg at $4.30. The race before that ran last of 7 at this track on June 29 over 1600m, 5 len behind Feast Of Berries carrying 60kg at $51. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/07/2026 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Sam Mosia | 60kg | 1:31.24 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.30 |
| 7/7 | 29/06/2026 | 50 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | 1:40.46 | - | 2 |
| 4.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/05/2026 | 143 | MPLTE FM | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | 1:28.82 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Sam Mosia | 59kg | 1:31.48 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $6.50 |
| 5/11 | 27/11/2025 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Y | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:48.25 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/10/2025 | 108 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:27.34 | - | 2 |
| 9.4L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 10/07/2025 | 17 | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:13.70 | - | 10 |
| 13.8L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 60kg | 0:58.34 | - | 5 |
| 8.2L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 10 at Vaal on August 27 over 1600m, neck behind Xtatic with 60kg at $3.80. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Vaal on August 6 over 1700m, 4 len behind One State carrying 57kg at $5.50. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:38.65 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 06/08/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 57kg | 1:46.18 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 7/14 | 09/07/2026 | 287 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:28.89 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:39.79 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:29.04 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Kaidan Brewer
Weight: 60kgs
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Last start 2nd of 8 at Greyville All Weather on August 21 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Last Ovation carrying 52.5kg at $15. The race before that 5th of 7 at Vaal on August 6 over 2000m, 8 len behind Twelfth Of Never carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. This is well within her grasp.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | 15 | OPEN | $7,730.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Neutral | A Mosaheb | 52.5kg | 2:02.77 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/08/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 56.5kg | 2:07.67 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 21/07/2026 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:41.41 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 09/07/2026 | 100 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:30.92 | - | 11 |
| 5.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/03/2026 | 5 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 2:03.70 | - | 3 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 26/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Girish Samo-Burthia | 57.5kg | 1:28.34 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 05/03/2026 | 56 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:39.82 | - | 11 |
| 4.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/01/2026 | 40 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:28.58 | - | 7 |
| 1.9L | $4.00 |
| 14/19 | 29/11/2025 | 60 | MPLTE | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 1:09.51 | - | 9 |
| 15.7L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/09/2025 | 44 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Soft | P Mxoli | 57kg | 1:31.69 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $13.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | M Mbuto | 55kg | 1:11.70 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start ran second last in a small field at Vaal on August 13 over 2400m, 6 len behind Epidaurus with 56.5kg at $13.50. Before that 4th of 7 at Vaal on August 6 over 2000m, 6 len behind Twelfth Of Never with 56.5kg at $17. Genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 13/08/2026 | 7 | MPLATE | $9,650.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Y | Jason Gates | 56.5kg | 2:35.80 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 2:07.67 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 55kg | 2:07.13 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 56.5kg | 1:52.10 | - | 3 |
| 13.6L | $13.50 |
| 5/7 | 11/06/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54kg | 2:08.67 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 26/05/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Sam Mosia | 56.5kg | 1:50.76 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 07/05/2026 | 37 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 55kg | 2:13.50 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/03/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $8,090.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54kg | 2:03.03 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 24/02/2026 | 47 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 2:05.09 | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $13.50 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 58kg | 1:51.41 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 59kg | 1:31.48 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $13.50 |
Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 10 at Vaal on August 27 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Xtatic with 53kg at $101. The start before that ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 1100m, 13 len behind Minerva Fae carrying 57kg at $67. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 27/08/2026 | 37 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | A Mosaheb | 53kg | 1:38.65 | - | 9 |
| 5.4L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/07/2026 | 24 | PLATE F 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:04.03 | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 55.5kg | 1:08.03 | - | 1 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
| 10/13 | 14/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 0:58.85 | - | 1 |
| 10.8L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th in a small field at Vaal on August 6 over 1700m, 6 len behind One State with 54kg at $5. The start before that 6th of 8 at this track on June 11 over 1600m, 10 len behind Winter Voice carrying 60kg at $6. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/08/2026 | 56 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54kg | 1:46.18 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Nathan Klink | 60kg | 1:40.47 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Nathan Klink | 60kg | 1:24.79 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 56kgs
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First-starter by Declarationofpeace out of Mambazo. Sure to be better for this outing.