Turffontein Race 2 - Betway Summer Cup 28 November Mdn Plate (F & M)
ALITTLEBITOFLOVE (1) Did well when 3rd last time at Vaal and promising career start. Has not missed the placings this preparation in 2 attempts and has a good draw. Look for a bold run. KNOCKIN' BOOTS (3) Came in 4th last start at Vaal. Looking for an improved run. Should jump out and bowl along. Suitably placed in this race. PANDORA FORT (7) Ran 6th last time at Scottsville. Can show a better performance this time and having second career run. Jockey K De Melo is a strong choice aboard. Could go well. FOREST ACT (4) Resuming after a spell. Fairly underwhelming when 6th last start here. Displays good tactical speed. Can't be left out of trifectas.
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
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Placed in both runs this campaign and has built a solid maiden profile, most recently third in a FM MPLTE at Vaal when beaten just over six lengths by Sword Of Light. That followed a second over 1400m, and she has now placed at her only try at this distance. Drawn to race handy and reunited with a jockey who has placed on her twice, she has the right profile to press hard again.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:37.29 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 03/09/2026 | 156 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:25.24 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 10/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.45 | - | 3 |
| 20.2L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up with the right third-up profile, having finished fourth over 1450m at this venue when beaten five and a half lengths by Celtic Manor. Her previous fifth over 1200m was sound enough after firming from opening levels, and the class drop helps offset the fact she has not raced around 1600m before. Race-fit and rated strongly on recent form, she is the filly they have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | MPLTE F 3 | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:31.73 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 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: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
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Has been safely held at Vaal in her past two, finishing fourth last start in a FM MPLTE when beaten nine lengths by Sword Of Light after starting an outside chance. The run prior was similar, fifth and beaten just over nine lengths after easing near the top of an open market. The class drop and race fitness keep her in the minor mix, but she must find a sharper finish to win.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 57kg | 1:37.29 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/09/2026 | 56 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 57kg | 1:25.24 | - | 9 |
| 9.2L | $5.50 |
| 8/12 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 56kg | 1:30.92 | - | 9 |
| 4.2L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:23.18 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $67.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:12.90 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes through the same Vaal maiden as a few rivals, but her seventh behind Sword Of Light was a long-margin defeat after starting at long odds. She had been ninth and beaten over 17 lengths two back, so the recent pattern is hard to support. First-time blinkers and a class drop give the stable something to work with, yet her six-start record says she must lift considerably.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:37.29 | - | 11 |
| 15.7L | $126.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jason Gates | 57kg | 1:25.24 | - | 8 |
| 17.4L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/08/2026 | 41 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 57kg | 1:24.17 | - | 6 |
| 12.2L | $67.00 |
| 12/12 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | 1:30.92 | - | 4 |
| 14.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54.5kg | 1:32.05 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58.5kg | 1:23.18 | - | 5 |
| 19.3L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up after a plain debut at this venue, finishing sixth over 1000m behind Stubborn Love when beaten just over seven lengths and unwanted in the market. She draws barrier one and may improve with race experience, but the move to an untried 1600m is a genuine question. The class drop helps only a little unless she shows far more under race pressure.
Last Starts 12 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 | 27/09/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kendall Minnie | 58kg | 1:00.52 | - | 7 |
| 7.1L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Made her debut at Scottsville over 1200m on soft ground and finished sixth in a 14-runner FM MPLTE, beaten five and a half lengths by One Flight after being unwanted in the market. She now comes on second-up for a strong Sean Tarry stable with Keagan De Melo taking the ride. The first try around 1600m is the query, but natural improvement can bring her into the placings.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 21/09/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | A Mosaheb | 55.5kg | 1:09.77 | - | 8 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |