Turffontein Race 8 - Betway Summer Cup 28 November Fm 78 Divided Hcp (F & M)
AMADIOO (5) has the most appealing profile after improving from a big-odds debut placing at this track to win a FM MPLTE at Vaal, where she firmed in an open market and beat Piteraq by just under a length. The 4kg claim adds to her case and she still has scope at only her third start. TAKING A RISK (6) brings the steadier recent form, with placings in BM72 and BM74 company this campaign and a strong record with this jockey, though she has become costly to follow as a regular placegetter. MINERVA FAE (3) resumes unbeaten from two starts at this venue, including a F PLATE win over STAGGERWING, and her exposed form is hard to knock if she returns in similar order. STAGGERWING (1) was solid when third at Vaal first-up and has placed at all three tries around this distance, putting her right in the minor-money mix again.

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up after a sound third at Vaal, where she firmed from a bigger opening quote and was beaten just under two lengths by Gone Cold in a Handicap. The start prior she chased Minerva Fae home at this track, beaten half a length as favourite in a F PLATE. Her overall record is reliable, with one win and five places from seven starts, and she profiles as a genuine place chance again.
Last Starts 23 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 | 01/10/2026 | 72 | HCP 3 | $11,200.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:08.67 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/07/2026 | 12 | PLATE F 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:04.03 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 09/07/2026 | 44 | BM74 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 0:58.42 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/05/2026 | 80 | MPLTE 2 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:56.90 | - | 7 |
| 2.7L | $1.40 |
| 4/8 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Callan Murray | 57kg | 0:58.04 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:09.25 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.72 |
| 2/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | MPLTE F | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:57.73 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after ending last campaign with a sixth at Vaal in a FM BM80, beaten four and a half lengths behind Reece's Wish despite firming from a bigger opening quote. She had won a FM MPLTE at Vaal before that, beating Polly Plummer as a heavily backed favourite. Proven at this distance, but she has to show that winning run was no one-off.
Last Starts 121 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 | 25/06/2026 | 35 | BM80 FM | $8,330.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55.5kg | 1:26.86 | - | 8 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/15 | 21/05/2026 | 117 | MPLTE FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:10.39 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.65 |
| 3/14 | 24/01/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:10.08 | - | 2 |
| 1.1L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from a four-month break after winning a F PLATE at this track, beating Staggerwing by half a length after being well-supported near the top of betting. Her debut second behind Apparition was also at this venue, so she has done nothing wrong in two starts. With one win and one placing from two runs, she has the right profile to be prominent first-up.
Last Starts 95 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 21/07/2026 | 37 | PLATE F 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:04.03 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.65 |
| 2/12 | 14/06/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 0:58.30 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after making a winning debut at Vaal, scoring by half a length over Platinum Shay in a F MPLTE when near the top of betting. The form is still lightly tested, but she stays down in the weights with clear relief from the 60kg she carried there and retains the winning rider. Natural improvement would make her a genuine placing hope.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/09/2026 | - | MPLTE F 3 | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:12.44 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been knocking hard this campaign, finishing third at Vaal last start in a BM74 when beaten a length by Lonely As A Cloud as a well-supported favourite. She was also second in a BM72 at Turffontein Inside two back, beaten just over a length. Weight relief and a strong record with this jockey add substance, and she is a major winning player if she finds that small extra edge.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 01/10/2026 | 26 | BM74 | $8,750.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 0:56.56 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 05/09/2026 | 102 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 0:59.75 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/13 | 26/05/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56.5kg | 0:56.13 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/13 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | BM76 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 55.5kg | 0:56.88 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/14 | 30/04/2026 | 47 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 55kg | 0:58.65 | - | 6 |
| 1.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/15 | 14/03/2026 | 18 | BM78 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 54.5kg | 1:06.51 | - | 5 |
| 5.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 24/02/2026 | 38 | BM68 FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 59.5kg | 0:58.23 | - | 10 |
| 2.6L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | OPEN F 3 | $18,955.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58kg | 1:08.09 | - | 3 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 0:58.65 | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 16/12/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 1:09.05 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/12/2025 | 9 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Soft | Sam Mosia | 60kg | 1:01.01 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 56kgs
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Was safely held at Vaal last start, finishing ninth in a NOV and beaten nine lengths by Evening Parade after starting at big odds. That came after a Vaal FM MPLTE win over Satisfied, so there is some ability there, and her distance record is sound enough. Even so, the latest effort leaves plenty to repair before she can trouble the stronger hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 08/10/2026 | 16 | NOV | $8,750.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 53kg | 1:08.00 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 22/09/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:10.52 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 03/09/2026 | 217 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | 0:58.86 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 29/01/2026 | 26 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | 0:57.40 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:08.30 | - | 5 |
| 5.1L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Has been below the main chances at recent runs, finishing fourth of five at Vaal last start in a FM BM74 and beaten five lengths by Wings Of Kildra. Her previous seventh in Open company was also only fair, beaten six and a half lengths. The class drop, weight relief and prior track-and-distance win help, but recent form points more to a rough place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 08/10/2026 | 50 | BM74 FM | $8,750.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | 0:56.92 | - | 2 |
| 5.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 19/08/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 55.5kg | 1:10.39 | - | 4 |
| 6.7L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/08/2026 | 16 | BM89 FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 52kg | 0:57.55 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $13.50 |
| 4/12 | 21/07/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | 1:07.23 | - | 12 |
| 1.4L | $13.50 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:07.90 | - | 5 |
| 4.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/14 | 27/06/2026 | 16 | BM81 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 56kg | 1:07.47 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | BM82 FM | $8,330.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57kg | 1:28.83 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/05/2026 | 28 | BM80 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 58kg | 1:10.38 | - | 10 |
| 1.4L | $51.00 |
| 14/14 | 30/04/2026 | 9 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 60kg | 0:58.65 | - | 7 |
| 13.4L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/04/2026 | 44 | BM82 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:10.24 | - | 9 |
| 9.9L | $13.50 |
| 7/7 | 08/03/2026 | 12 | OPEN FM | $10,950.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 1:09.93 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fourth at Vaal in a FM MPLTE, beaten three and a half lengths by Treasure State. She had earlier finished fifth at this venue over 1400m, beaten six and a half lengths. The big weight drop helps and she has placed twice from three starts at this track, but her maiden record keeps the winning case modest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 22/09/2026 | 45 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 60kg | 1:10.52 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:26.53 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/07/2026 | 16 | BM75 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55kg | 1:25.22 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 09/07/2026 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:30.92 | - | 12 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:12.90 | - | 9 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/15 | 21/05/2026 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:10.39 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 12/04/2026 | 116 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:11.02 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 9/11 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 1:29.69 | - | 5 |
| 7.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/11/2025 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:27.33 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/12 | 18/10/2025 | 95 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 1:16.18 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 15/07/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Heavy | Brevan Plaatjies | 58.5kg | 1:00.73 | - | 9 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |