Turffontein Race 1 - 4racing Welcomes You Mdn Plate
BELUGA LAGOON (4) 3yo by Vercingetorix racing as a debutant for Candice Dawson & Tammy Dawson. Jockey Tristan Godden is a bonus. Market as guide. THE BACHELORETTE (6) Came in 4th last run at this track. Looking past the last run. Displays good tactical speed. K De Melo is a smart booking. Winning hope. PURPLE RAIN (8) Ran 6th last run around here. Should bounce back. Likely to be well placed early. In good racing form this campaign. Will be competitive. THE NAME OF DLADLA (10) Resumes after a spell. In the money when 3rd last start at Scottsville but has to carry more weight this time. Looks promising in this race.
Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after a plain finish to last campaign, having run last at Vaal over 1200m and been beaten over 17 lengths when unwanted in the market. The start prior was little better, finishing second last and beaten over 15 lengths. The weight relief and barrier one help, but she tries 1450m for the first time and has plenty to turn around.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 30/07/2026 | 35 | MPLTE F 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:10.43 | - | 8 |
| 17.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/06/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | A Mosaheb | 53.5kg | 1:09.26 | - | 9 |
| 14.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/05/2026 | 46 | PLATE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 53.5kg | 1:10.41 | - | 1 |
| 17.7L | $126.00 |
| 3/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 50kg | 0:58.13 | - | 2 |
| 19.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing fifth at this track, beaten nine and a half lengths when big odds. His previous sixth at Vaal over 1600m was more respectable, beaten five and a half lengths after starting an outside chance in the betting. A placing from two starts at this distance gives him some minor appeal, but he profiles more as a place hope than a winner.
Last Starts 33 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 | 03/10/2026 | 37 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:29.59 | - | 2 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2026 | 8 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 57kg | 1:37.97 | - | 7 |
| 5.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 57kg | 1:24.36 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | 70 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 59.5kg | 1:09.30 | - | 5 |
| 11.8L | $51.00 |
| 12/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jason Gates | 57kg | 1:09.43 | - | 4 |
| 10.1L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
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Progressed sharply at his second start when runner-up to Storm Cyclone over 1600m at Turffontein Standside, beaten a length and a half after starting at generous odds. His Vaal debut fourth was a long way from the winner, but the improvement was clear. Back to 1450m for the first time is the query, yet he is third-up and has the right form profile to break through.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/10/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:40.90 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/10/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 59kg | 1:08.48 | - | 6 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 60kgs
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Makes his debut for Candice Tammy Dawson and brings a pedigree with useful middle-distance signals, including full sister Bella Valentina, who won on debut over 1400m. The trainer-sire combination has produced 7 wins and 21 placings from 39 starts, which gives him some grounding on paper. With no race form to assess, the market should guide how strongly he is fancied first time out.
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
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Back after two months since being tailed off at Vaal over 1700m on yielding ground when unwanted in the market. The start prior was better, finishing sixth over 1600m and beaten five and a half lengths, but he remains unplaced from three starts. The stable has a strong track profile, yet his race form has to lift substantially.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 10/09/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:46.73 | - | 4 |
| 38.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | MPLATE 3 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:39.26 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:10.48 | - | 1 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been competitive in both runs this campaign, finishing fourth at Vaal over 1000m before another fourth at this track over 1200m, beaten three and a half lengths by Lazer Light. She was near the top of betting both times, drops 2kg from the latest run and now reaches her third run in. The untried 1450m asks a question, but her recent profile makes her the runner to beat.
Last Starts 21 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 | 15/10/2026 | 49 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:13.73 | - | 2 |
| 3.7L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/08/2026 | 91 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 55.5kg | 0:58.20 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/05/2026 | 91 | PLATE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 55kg | 1:10.41 | - | 4 |
| 15.7L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:59.39 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $2.40 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59kgs
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Has the best body of exposed maiden form in the field, with four placings from nine starts and two placings from three at this track and distance. Her third here two back was sound enough when beaten three and a half lengths by Up And Up, but the latest sixth behind Vision Of Gold was plain. If she rebounds to her stronger track-and-trip form, she is a genuine winning threat.
Last Starts 14 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 | 22/10/2026 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:30.86 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 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: Jacey Botes
Weight: 60kgs
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Finished second last at Vaal over 1000m last start, beaten over 12 lengths at big odds, and that followed an eighth on yielding ground when unwanted in the market. He is unplaced from seven starts overall and was also unplaced at his only previous try around 1450m. The 2.5kg claim is useful, but the form line is hard to support.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 08/10/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | S Choi | 59kg | 0:56.10 | - | 7 |
| 12.4L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/09/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $6,440.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Thomas Ncume | 58kg | 1:14.74 | - | 7 |
| 6.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/08/2026 | 30 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Mxolisi Mbuto | 55kg | 1:09.89 | - | 6 |
| 5.6L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/07/2026 | 36 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56.5kg | 1:25.06 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/06/2026 | 87 | MPLTE 2 | $13,750.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Nicholas Patel | 60kg | 1:12.16 | - | 8 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/03/2026 | 42 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:58.90 | - | 2 |
| 7.6L | $126.00 |
| 11/12 | 04/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,479.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 0:59.11 | - | 7 |
| 14.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
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Resumes after six months off with a consistent profile, having ended last campaign third at Scottsville when beaten just over two lengths by War Emperor. Two back he was second at Turffontein Standside, beaten just over a length by Quevano. Three placings from four starts around 1450m and five placings overall make him a solid fresh prospect for the multiples.
Last Starts 166 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 | 23/05/2026 | 13 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 56kg | 1:24.04 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 10/05/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | 1:27.78 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 23/04/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | 1:39.08 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/04/2026 | 12 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:42.46 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 57kg | 1:23.41 | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/03/2026 | 47 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:30.30 | - | 1 |
| 12.0L | $13.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | 25 | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:10.81 | - | 1 |
| 11.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/12/2025 | 31 | PLATE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 0:58.00 | - | 9 |
| 12.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Y | Nathan Klink | 60kg | 0:46.37 | - | 12 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 60kgs
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Resumes after three months off following a debut 11th at Vaal, where he was beaten a long way by Noble Saint and was unwanted in the market. That is the only race evidence available, and he is already unplaced once at this distance. His pedigree has produced winners, but he must show far more under race conditions before being a betting proposition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 03/09/2026 | - | MPLTE 3 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:23.93 | - | 12 |
| 23.8L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Debuts for Stuart Pettigrew from a family with plenty of winners, headed by half-siblings Home Of The Brave, Green Flash and Skating On Ice. The trainer's debut record shows 6 placings from 15 starts, which is a useful pointer without being a decisive push. From barrier 12 and with no race experience, he is a watch runner who can run into a minor placing if forward enough.