Turffontein Race 2 - Youcanbetonus! Mdn Plate
THE HEADMASTER (5) Tony Peter trained 3yo by Master Of My Fate having first race start. Richard Fourie is a strong choice aboard. Respect the betting. KING IN THE EAST (3) First start at the races 3yo by Vercingetorix for Alec Laird. K De Melo is a smart booking. Market as guide. DANONOMITE (9) Mike Kock & Mathew De Kock 3yo by Danon Platina having first start. Watch the market. HIGH FIDELITY (2) First up and looked good when 3rd first up last preparation around here. Will try to take advantage of the draw. Winnable race.
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after a better fourth at Vaal in a FM MPLTE, beaten three and a half lengths behind Go Gucci Go after firming from bigger odds. Her previous fifth was sound rather than sharp, but she has kept edging forward through the campaign, gets weight relief and draws barrier 1. The 0 from three record around 1160m is the niggle, yet her recent profile is one of the more convincing exposed cases.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 01/10/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:09.73 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/09/2026 | 50 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Craig Zackey | 55.5kg | 1:11.53 | - | 7 |
| 6.4L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 22/07/2026 | 20 | MPLTE F 2 | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:10.09 | - | 8 |
| 5.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 02/07/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 0:58.86 | - | 4 |
| 0.9L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a five-month break after being seventh at Vaal when sent out the well-supported favourite, beaten four and a half lengths by Raptor King. His debut third at this venue behind Fish Tales was more encouraging, coming when near the top of betting and beaten just under three lengths. The apprentice claim helps fresh, and that earlier 1160m placing gives him a genuine place shape.
Last Starts 142 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 18/06/2026 | 11 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:22.94 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $3.50 |
| 3/13 | 07/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:06.83 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 59kgs
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Debuts with a profile that gives him a strong winning case, being a R700,000 yearling purchase by Vercingetorix from Eastern Greeting. He is a half brother to Group 3 winner Greeting My Master, while Keagan De Melo is one of the leading jockeys at this track and Alec Laird has the right stable depth. With that pedigree and rider support, he looks ready to make an immediate impact.
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Weight: 59kgs
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Has made modest progress in two runs, finishing fourth at Vaal last start but still beaten just under six lengths by Celeritas and starting at long odds. His debut sixth was also safely held, so the third-up angle and class relief only go so far. He has not raced around 1160m before and has to find a sharper finish to trouble the main hopes.
Last Starts 9 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 | 29/10/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 0:57.27 | - | 2 |
| 5.9L | $13.50 |
| 6/10 | 08/10/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59kg | 0:56.10 | - | 3 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 59kgs
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Steps out for his debut with a strong set of supporting factors, notably the Tony Peter yard and Richard Fourie booking. By Master Of My Fate from Velvet Glove, he comes from the family of high-class mare Mrs Geriatrix, and the stable's record with the sire line reads positively. With no race experience to assess, the market will matter, but he has the profile to be a major player.
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a six-month break after finishing seventh on debut at Turffontein Inside, beaten just over nine lengths behind Nightshine at big odds. He was unplaced at this distance and again carries 60kg, so there is not much exposed race evidence to recommend him. The R350,000 yearling background adds interest, but his race form has to come forward sharply.
Last Starts 156 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 | 04/06/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:12.92 | - | 8 |
| 9.2L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 59kgs
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Makes his debut without a strong exposed push in the data, though the family has produced winners through American Rebel and Action America. The trainer's debut record is modest, and the trainer-sire combination has yet to strike from the supplied sample. He may improve with race experience, but the first-up assignment looks a difficult starting point.
Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Weight: 60kgs
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Was fifth of six at Turffontein Inside last start, beaten seven lengths by Tiger's Captain after being unwanted in the market. The run prior was weaker again when second last at Vaal, beaten over 14 lengths behind Echoes Of War. A 12-start maiden with one placing overall and unplaced in three at this track and distance, he must lift substantially.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 15/10/2026 | 84 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Kendall Minnie | 60kg | 1:14.22 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/07/2026 | 49 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Bovida Cossa | 60kg | 0:58.20 | - | 7 |
| 13.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/06/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | 1:12.92 | - | 1 |
| 25.5L | $126.00 |
| 3/4 | 14/05/2026 | 25 | MPLTE | $6,290.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Vusunzi Sithetho | 60kg | 0:57.91 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Phillip Mlangeni | 60kg | 1:12.38 | - | 2 |
| 11.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/03/2026 | 44 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:10.85 | - | 8 |
| 11.2L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/02/2026 | 95 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | 1:29.24 | - | 7 |
| 31.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/11/2025 | 52 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Julius Mariba | 58kg | 1:27.41 | - | 9 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/09/2025 | 19 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:45.43 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 30/08/2025 | 88 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:11.63 | - | 7 |
| 7.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 03/06/2025 | 17 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | N Nastili | 57.5kg | 1:08.02 | - | 11 |
| 14.6L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 59kgs
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Debuts for the Mike & Mathew De Kock stable, which has an 11 from 63 debut strike rate in the supplied sample and places them at 41%. Callan Murray is a proven rider at this track, and that stable-jockey grounding gives him a firmer base than many first starters. With no race form to measure, he shapes as a sound place prospect rather than a declared top pick.
Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after a debut seventh at Vaal in a FM MPLTE, beaten just over seven lengths behind Go Gucci Go despite being well-supported near the top of betting. That same race ties her in behind Mulholland Drive, so the form gap is real. Weight relief and a 2.5kg apprentice claim help, and Sean Tarry's track record keeps her in the place mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 01/10/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:09.73 | - | 7 |
| 7.1L | $4.50 |