Turffontein Race 3 - Youcanbetonus! Mdn Plate
MIDNIGHT SHOW (2) Honest race when 3rd last run at Vaal and getting better in recent performances. Has early speed and positions nicely. Can have an impact. WHATWILLBEWILLBE (1) Back from a break. Finished 2nd last time at Durbanville. First appearance for a new trainer. Will be there at the finish. GREEN FAIRWAY (7) Placed 3rd last run at the track and having second career run. Should be going forward early. Winnable race. SHINING STAR (3) Was nothing special when 4th last time at Vaal but rising in distance. Likely to get back in the field. Will try to take advantage of the alley. Should be very competitive and is a genuine threat.
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after finishing second in a MPLTE over 1800m at Durbanville, beaten two and a half lengths when well-supported near the top of betting. His previous Kenilworth run was only fair on soft ground, but he has placed twice from seven starts and brings the right recent profile for a minor share. Top weight and a winless 1600m record temper the winning case.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:50.45 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.30 |
| 7/13 | 16/06/2026 | 31 | MDN | $7,730.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:42.36 | - | 11 |
| 4.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/05/2026 | 77 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:31.15 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $4.30 |
| 6/10 | 28/02/2026 | 24 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:54.47 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $13.50 |
| 5/11 | 04/02/2026 | 77 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60.5kg | 1:28.12 | - | 1 |
| 4.4L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 19/11/2025 | 53 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:27.16 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $13.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | 1:24.88 | - | 8 |
| 4.6L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a one-month let-up after running third in a small-field MPLTE at Vaal, beaten three and a half lengths as one of the better-backed runners. He had been fourth to Mirum there as favourite the run prior, so the recent form is honest without quite breaking through. Weight relief and first-time blinkers are positives, and his 1600m placings keep him a genuine each-way player.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:46.73 | - | 1 |
| 3.7L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 27/08/2026 | 42 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57kg | 1:37.97 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $3.50 |
| 6/8 | 16/07/2026 | 17 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:39.41 | - | 7 |
| 6.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/06/2026 | 95 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56kg | 1:40.49 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/03/2026 | 12 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:57.14 | - | 8 |
| 11.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:57.27 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up after finishing fourth of six at Vaal over 1200m, beaten just over six lengths when an outside chance in the betting. His previous run was an 11th in a 2yo MPLTE over 1400m, beaten just under eight lengths at long odds, and he remains unplaced from three starts. The class drop helps, but 1600m is new territory and he has to lift sharply.
Last Starts 17 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 | 22/09/2026 | 96 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 58kg | 1:10.01 | - | 3 |
| 6.1L | $13.50 |
| 11/13 | 18/06/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:22.94 | - | 4 |
| 7.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 1:09.43 | - | 14 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Weight: 58kgs
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Back after six weeks since a debut at this track where he finished last of seven over 1200m, beaten nine and a half lengths. He was unwanted in the market at 101.0 and there was no clear excuse in the supplied run detail, so the form has to be treated cautiously. The move to 1600m is unproven and he must find considerable improvement to threaten.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | 1:12.40 | - | 7 |
| 9.6L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 58kgs
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Resumes off a six-week freshening after finishing fourth on debut at this track over 1200m, beaten five and a half lengths behind Forever Canford. He was among the outsiders there and did enough to suggest some race experience can help, but he remains unplaced and has not raced at around 1600m before. Improvement is possible, though the main hopes bring stronger exposed form.
Last Starts 41 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 | 29/08/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:12.40 | - | 5 |
| 5.7L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell after a sound debut fourth at this track over 1450m, beaten a length and a half by Lone Horizon after starting favourite. He is still untried at around 1600m, but the market confidence on debut, barrier one and the Mike & Mathew De Kock-Keagan De Melo combination give him a strong platform. With natural maturity, he looks the runner to beat.
Last Starts 211 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:30.30 | - | 5 |
| 1.4L | $2.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 58kgs
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Made an encouraging debut at this track over 1450m, finishing third and beaten just under two lengths by Rafe's Oracle despite starting as an outside chance. That performance gives him the best recent rating profile in the field, and the booking of Richard Fourie adds further confidence. The 1600m is new, but normal second-up improvement puts him firmly among the winning chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:31.64 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 58kgs
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Resumes after a three-month break following a plain Vaal debut, where he finished seventh of eight over 1200m and was beaten over 12 lengths by Walkinginthewoods. He started at generous odds and the career evidence is very thin, even allowing for his lightly raced profile. With no 1600m experience and that debut margin to overcome, he looks one of the harder runners to recommend.
Last Starts 71 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 | 30/07/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 59.5kg | 1:09.30 | - | 7 |
| 12.3L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 58kgs
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Debuted with a fifth at this track over 1450m, beaten just under five lengths by Rafe's Oracle after starting at generous odds. He finished behind Green Fairway in that same race, so there is a clear formline to turn around, but he does get weight relief and comes from a strong stable. Barrier nine and the new 1600m assignment make him more a place prospect than a leading win 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 19/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:31.64 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |