Turffontein Race 3 - Betway Summer Cup 28 November Mdn Plate
BLUNDERBORE (6) brings the clearest exposed form, having placed at both starts and gone under by just over a length at this track last time when well-supported near the top of betting. Third-up now, he has already shown he handles the distance and sets a solid maiden standard. RANK AND FILE (10) was beaten just under five lengths on debut at Vaal and has scope to improve second-up, with the first try around 1450m the main query rather than a major knock. LANCE ATTACK (5) has a plain last-start eighth to overcome, but his third at Vaal two runs ago and fourth-up profile keep him in the winning mix if he rebounds. UNCLE BOB (2) is more of a place-based threat after a soft-track failure, though his neck second at Vaal and good-track placing record give him a case for the multiples.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up after finishing fifth at this track in a MPLTE, beaten six lengths and unwanted in the market. His previous run was stronger on paper when fourth, beaten just over four lengths as firming favourite, but he remains winless from ten starts and has no placing from three tries around this distance. The class drop helps, yet he has to produce a sharper finish to trouble the main chances.
Last Starts 11 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 | 10/10/2026 | 121 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:31.01 | - | 2 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/06/2026 | 107 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 2:08.67 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/8 | 24/02/2026 | 33 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 2:06.04 | - | 5 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 2:02.78 | - | 10 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 9/14 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:48.97 | - | 13 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/12/2025 | 119 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:37.89 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/08/2025 | 133 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 61kg | 2:06.39 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/04/2025 | 24 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:51.72 | - | 7 |
| 23.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 22/03/2025 | 127 | MPLTE | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | N Nastili | 57.5kg | 1:27.48 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/12 | 15/11/2024 | - | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 58kg | 1:27.03 | - | 5 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening after a flat fifth at this track over 1800m on soft ground, beaten just over nine lengths when near the top of betting but easing. The run prior reads much better, a neck second at Vaal as a well-supported favourite, and he has placed three times from six starts overall. Back around 1450m is a slight query, but his good-track record keeps him in the minor-money frame.
Last Starts 46 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 | 05/09/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:57.39 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:52.12 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:37.60 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/07/2026 | 22 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:39.04 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2026 | 11 | PLATE 2 | $12,030.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jacey Botes | 54.5kg | 1:40.46 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/13 | 18/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | 1:22.94 | - | 3 |
| 5.9L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 58kgs
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Has been safely held at both recent runs, finishing seventh at this track last start when beaten six and a half lengths after being unwanted in the market. He was last over 1800m the run prior, beaten over 12 lengths, so the current form is hard to recommend. A prior placing at this distance is some consolation, but he must lift sharply on recent figures.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 10/10/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:31.01 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:57.39 | - | 5 |
| 12.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 8 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:37.97 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:52.12 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.30 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:37.60 | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/07/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 54.5kg | 1:31.13 | - | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.50 |
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:08.29 | - | 2 |
| 5.2L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 1:09.26 | - | 5 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 58kgs
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Finished sixth at this track last start, beaten just over six lengths after starting unwanted in the market, and that followed a ninth when beaten over 12 lengths. He is race fit and has some class-drop support, but the 1450m record is thin with no placing from four attempts and his good-track record is also poor. Minor money is the realistic ceiling unless he turns the form around.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/10/2026 | 13 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:31.01 | - | 7 |
| 6.1L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/09/2026 | 10 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:00.43 | - | 5 |
| 11.6L | $67.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $6,440.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Tobias Mango | 58kg | 1:14.74 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $101.00 |
| 12/13 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 3 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:23.93 | - | 5 |
| 26.8L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2026 | 47 | MPLATE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 0:58.07 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $13.50 |
| 12/17 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 54.5kg | 1:06.95 | - | 16 |
| 8.7L | $76.00 |
| 13/13 | 18/06/2026 | 11 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:22.94 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/13 | 07/06/2026 | 103 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | 1:06.83 | - | 10 |
| 13.4L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/02/2026 | 17 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:28.28 | - | 1 |
| 14.0L | $76.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:57.11 | - | 7 |
| 19.2L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 58kgs
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Can be given another chance despite a plain second-last at Vaal over 1800m, where he was beaten nine and a half lengths at long odds. Two runs ago he was third over 1600m at Vaal after firming from bigger odds, and the fourth-up set-up gives him scope to rebound. The shorter trip still asks something, but his better recent form puts him among the main threats.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 08/10/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:49.24 | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/09/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:38.18 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $9.50 |
| 7/13 | 03/09/2026 | 156 | MPLTE 3 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:23.93 | - | 10 |
| 15.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 31/03/2026 | 17 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:09.84 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 0:57.27 | - | 1 |
| 16.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 58kgs
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Has done everything bar win in two starts, placing on debut at Vaal before a strong second at this track in a MPLTE, beaten just over a length by Skitt Smiling. He was well-supported near the top of betting last time and is already proven around this distance. The wide draw is the only obvious inconvenience, but third-up and holding the best recent profile, he looks the runner they have to beat.
Last Starts 11 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 | 10/10/2026 | 18 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:31.01 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:10.01 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 58kgs
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Debuts for the Alec Laird stable as a Master Of My Fate colt out of Fearless Eagle, and the profile has enough substance to respect. He was a R400,000 yearling purchase, while half-brother Mighty Eagle won twice and scored around this distance range. The stable's debut record is sound for placings, so market confidence would be meaningful, but he still has to do it under race pressure.
Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 58kgs
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Makes his debut for Stuart Pettigrew with a 2.5kg apprentice claim, which is a small positive in a maiden lacking depth. The family has produced winners, including full sibling Blizzard, but the trainer is yet to win from 14 recent debut runners and the trainer-sire figures are also winless from ten starts. He may improve with experience, so a cautious view is the safer play first time out.
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 55kgs
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Starts her career from the inside barrier with 55kg, giving her a tidy enough set-up on debut. The exposed background is limited, though, with the trainer having no winners from three recent debut runners and half-brother Jack The Nipper still a maiden from four starts. With no race experience to lean on, she will have to show more than the paper profile suggests.
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a one-month freshening after a sound debut sixth at Vaal over 1200m, beaten just under five lengths by Treasure State as an outside chance in betting. She should take benefit from that first race experience and carries 55kg again. The new 1450m trip is untried, but there is enough upside second-up to make her one of the stronger winning hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 22/09/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 55.5kg | 1:10.52 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $15.00 |