Turffontein Race 4 - Tickets At Howler For The Betway Summer Cup Mdn Plate (F & M)
POLLY PLUMMER (7) has the right recent profile after placing at both runs this campaign, most recently third at this track when beaten two and a half lengths. She has already placed at this distance and at this venue, and the third-up set-up gives her a strong platform to convert consistent form into a maiden win. VISION OF GOLD (11) is the main danger on raw promise, with two thirds from two starts and a narrow first-up defeat at Vaal as favourite, though 1450m is new for her. BLOOMING LOVELY (1) brings the strongest last-campaign peak after finishing second at Turffontein Standside, beaten just over a length, but she resumes after ten months and has not raced at this distance. SAVARA'S PRINCESS (2) has more convictions after 17 starts, yet she has three placings from nine goes at the trip and can press for a minor result if improving on her first-up sixth.
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a solid second at Turffontein Standside over 1600m, beaten just over a length by Sikeloi after being well-supported near the top of betting. Her earlier fifth over 1160m was plain, but two placings from three starts on good tracks show there is maiden substance. The 1450m is new and the wide barrier is awkward, yet her best form makes her a genuine winning hope fresh.
Last Starts 293 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 | 01/01/2026 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:41.41 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.50 |
| 5/16 | 07/12/2025 | 59 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:08.38 | - | 6 |
| 9.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/15 | 09/10/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 59kg | 1:10.14 | - | 13 |
| 1.7L | $76.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with a sixth at this track, beaten just under five lengths behind Oh La Amour after starting at long odds, so there was no obvious hidden merit. She has placed three times from nine attempts at around 1450m and should have taken benefit from that first-up run. The long maiden record is the concern, but her distance record keeps her in the minor-money discussion.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 03/10/2026 | 167 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:30.99 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/04/2026 | 17 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:27.98 | - | 7 |
| 4.4L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | MPLTE FM | $7,080.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:27.08 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:28.34 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 1:29.45 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/02/2026 | 45 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:09.42 | - | 4 |
| 11.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/12/2025 | 11 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 59kg | 1:31.48 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 7/16 | 07/12/2025 | 17 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:08.38 | - | 16 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
| 9/15 | 20/11/2025 | 42 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 58kg | 1:23.78 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/15 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | 1:10.14 | - | 15 |
| 4.4L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/09/2025 | 28 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 58.5kg | 1:03.55 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been consistent this campaign, following a second at this venue behind Rafe's Oracle with a third over 1600m at this track, beaten three and a half lengths by Up And Up. That latest result came in a small field and she eased near the top of betting, so it was sound rather than dominant. Four placings from eight starts give her a reliable base, with a minor cheque looking the most likely outcome.
Last Starts 24 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 | 27/09/2026 | 8 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:44.33 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/09/2026 | 72 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:31.64 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/12 | 09/07/2026 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:30.92 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/06/2026 | 25 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:12.92 | - | 7 |
| 12.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/05/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:28.82 | - | 1 |
| 7.4L | $13.50 |
| 8/9 | 19/04/2026 | 17 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:27.98 | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/3 | 02/04/2026 | 47 | MPLTE | $4,040.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | 1:11.36 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.91 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:10.99 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing fourth at this track over 1200m, beaten six and a half lengths by Thorn Bird despite firming from opening levels. The run prior was better when second at Turffontein Standside, beaten a length and a half, and she has placed twice from three starts at this venue. Even so, 12 starts without a win leaves her with work to do against sharper profiles.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/08/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:12.98 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/08/2026 | 58 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:08.97 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/06/2026 | 37 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:12.90 | - | 1 |
| 6.6L | $3.25 |
| 6/8 | 28/04/2026 | 26 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:10.12 | - | 5 |
| 6.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $7,080.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:27.08 | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $1.87 |
| 2/11 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:14.38 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 10/12 | 05/03/2026 | 78 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:39.82 | - | 12 |
| 19.8L | $13.50 |
| 5/7 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:56.58 | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/11/2025 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:26.91 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/10/2025 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:16.56 | - | 6 |
| 4.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2025 | 45 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:15.70 | - | 6 |
| 6.9L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after showing some improvement second-up, finishing fourth at this track and beaten four and a half lengths by Empress Of Peace. That was a clear step from a debut second last when beaten over 11 lengths, and there was some market support at long odds last time. She is still unplaced from two starts, but further natural improvement can put her around the placings.
Last Starts 32 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 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:31.43 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/08/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:12.98 | - | 8 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing fifth at Vaal in her final run last campaign, beaten just under eight lengths by Beautiful One when near the top of an open market. Her debut fifth at Turffontein Standside was also safely held, beaten six and a half lengths. The stable profile is respected, but the exposed race form leaves her requiring clear improvement fresh.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 19/08/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:24.17 | - | 5 |
| 7.9L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/08/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:08.97 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has returned in good order with consecutive thirds, most recently at this track when beaten two and a half lengths by Oh La Amour after starting an outside chance in the betting. She was favourite when third at Vaal the run prior, so the market has respected her at different points, and she has already placed at both this distance and this venue. Third-up and race fit, she sets the standard among the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 03/10/2026 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:30.99 | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 80 | MPLTE F 3 | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:12.44 | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $2.65 |
| 5/7 | 29/06/2026 | 22 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:40.46 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
| 5/6 | 07/06/2026 | 17 | OPEN 2 | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:26.57 | - | 4 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:10.39 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes her debut without race form to assess, so the market may be the clearest guide. Stuart Pettigrew's debut runners have placed seven times from 14 starters, which is a useful background note, while the trainer-sire combination has one win from nine. With no exposed performance to match against the raced fillies, she has to be treated cautiously first time out.
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held on debut at Vaal, finishing sixth over 1200m and beaten just under six lengths by Go Gucci Go at generous odds. She now goes to 1450m for the first time and has already been beaten by Vision Of Gold from that same race, which leaves her with ground to make up. Open to natural improvement second-up, but the exposed line says she must lift sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 01/10/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:09.73 | - | 3 |
| 5.9L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed with another honest placing at Vaal, finishing third over 1200m and beaten just under a length by Go Gucci Go as favourite. She was also third on debut behind Summerfest after firming near the top of an open market, giving her two placings from two starts on good tracks. The rise to 1450m is the only meaningful question, but her consistency and market profile make her a strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 01/10/2026 | 98 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:09.73 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 25/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | 1:09.26 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |