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ALPINE JET (2) is the runner to beat off a solid last campaign and a proven record at this track and distance. She was a heavily backed favourite when fifth in FM BM95 company at this venue before the break, and her broader 1000m record gives her a clear base for this. PERFECT SKY (3) is the main danger on quality of form, having been beaten just under a length in a F Open at Greyville two runs back before a fair fifth first-up at Turffontein Inside, though the return to 1000m is the point she has to answer. STATUS SYMBOL (5) has been below his best this campaign, but he gets weight relief, the winning rider returns and his fourth two starts ago keeps him in the placing mix. MOLTEN ROCK (6) won at Greyville Aw before a plain fourth at Turffontein Inside and has some claims if the class drop offsets a modest 1000m record.
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign last of four at this track, where he was well beaten by Zalatoris after easing in an open market. His prior third at Vaal behind Chapbook was sounder, and his 1000m record is a genuine positive with two wins and three placings from six tries. He has the right distance profile, but must come back a sharper horse to trouble these.
Last Starts 217 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 21/03/2026 | 39 | GPLATE | $10,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:08.77 | - | 4 |
| 21.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 10/02/2026 | 38 | GPLATE | $10,690.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | 0:56.49 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
| 6/6 | 03/01/2026 | 53 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:56.48 | - | 4 |
| 6.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2025 | 26 | NOV | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 0:56.53 | - | 3 |
| 3.4L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 16/10/2025 | 28 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:00.15 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.25 |
| 2/11 | 18/09/2025 | 87 | MPLTE 3 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.13 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/06/2025 | 36 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:57.67 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 18/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:57.53 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes after six months off and brings the clearest sprint credentials in the field. She ended last campaign fifth at this track in FM BM95 company, beaten just under five lengths as a heavily backed favourite, after a Vaal third when near the top of betting. A track-and-trip winner with one win and one placing from four attempts at this set-up, she also reunites with Keagan De Melo, who has placed on her three times. She has the profile to take holding out.
Last Starts 179 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | 26 | BM95 FM | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 0:58.15 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/7 | 02/04/2026 | 26 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57.5kg | 0:56.01 | - | 7 |
| 2.4L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/03/2026 | 25 | HCP FM | $12,220.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 56kg | 0:57.45 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 10/02/2026 | 75 | GPLATE | $10,690.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 0:56.49 | - | 1 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 27/11/2025 | 18 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 0:59.52 | - | 8 |
| 9.4L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/11/2025 | 40 | LR OPEN FM | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 0:56.57 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 30/09/2025 | 75 | RBH82 FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 0:57.60 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.65 |
| 2/5 | 17/07/2025 | 24 | PLATE F 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:12.02 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 23/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 0:57.67 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56kgs
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Resumed with a fifth over 1200m at Turffontein Inside, beaten five and a half lengths by Trip Of Faith after starting favourite despite drifting. Her run prior was much stronger, finishing second in a F Open at Greyville when beaten just under a length at big odds. She is two from two at this track, so the venue suits, but her only 1000m attempt produced no placing. That keeps her more in the each-way bracket than as a clear top pick.
Last Starts 27 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 | 27/09/2026 | 63 | BM98 FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54.5kg | 1:13.28 | - | 3 |
| 5.7L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 26/07/2026 | 29 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $42,960.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Lyle Hewitson | 58.5kg | 1:13.21 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $13.50 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:08.03 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.25 |
| 4/10 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $17,180.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:26.01 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/05/2026 | 107 | MPLTE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:07.44 | - | 7 |
| 0.9L | $2.65 |
| 4/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 0:57.61 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 56kgs
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Back after five weeks and has work to do after finishing seventh at Vaal in Open grade, beaten over 11 lengths by Catfish as an outside chance in betting. His previous run at this track was also below expectations, finishing 11th in a BM84 after firming into favouritism. A prior win at this venue and the winning rider returning are positives, but 1000m is new and he has to lift sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 22/09/2026 | 213 | OPEN | $11,600.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:08.68 | - | 10 |
| 10.6L | $13.50 |
| 11/13 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 59kg | 1:08.12 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/5 | 17/01/2026 | 32 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56.5kg | 1:07.76 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 11/12 | 16/12/2025 | 563 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:08.10 | - | 10 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |
| 10/13 | 01/06/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN 2 | $81,830.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:08.70 | - | 3 |
| 11.7L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/05/2024 | 37 | MPLTE 2 | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:07.68 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $1.46 |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2024 | - | MPLTE 2 | $7,970.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:09.19 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was eighth in a NOV at Vaal last start, beaten just under eight lengths by Evening Parade after again holding a place near the top of betting. His run prior was more competitive, finishing fourth at Turffontein Inside and beaten two and a half lengths in a small field. Weight relief, race fitness and the winning rider returning all help, while his one 1000m start produced a placing. He can improve into the minor money.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 08/10/2026 | 26 | NOV | $8,750.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:08.00 | - | 9 |
| 7.9L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 12/09/2026 | 48 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:13.58 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 10/13 | 26/07/2026 | 64 | G2 OPEN 2 | $42,960.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:12.38 | - | 13 |
| 6.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/05/2026 | 25 | G1 OPEN 2 | $150,340.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:07.13 | - | 2 |
| 11.1L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | 17 | G3 OPEN 2 | $25,270.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 58kg | 1:05.38 | - | 1 |
| 1.4L | $4.30 |
| 10/14 | 11/04/2026 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $252,740.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:10.87 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $101.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | 104 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:08.14 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 0:46.62 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.83 |
| 4/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:46.37 | - | 9 |
| 5.1L | $17.00 |