Turffontein Race 2 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Maiden Plate (F & M)
GALAXY QUEEN (1) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1600m at Vaal after being in contention on the corner. Further improvement is anticipated. Overdue and gets a chance. FUTURE GAMBLE (2) has not raced since she finished sixth over 1800m at Kenilworth on December 17. Form is better than it looks and rates a top hope. STORM BALLET (7) is building towards her maiden success, the latest effort a solid fourth over 1600m at Vaal, beaten 3.5 lengths after being prominent at the turn. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. IN BETWEEN (4) finished third last start over 2000m at Vaal, beaten 2 lengths. Placed to advantage and can feature in the finish.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Vaal on December 23 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Winds Of Grace carrying 59kg at $3.80. The race before that 4th of 11 at Vaal on December 11 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Apostrophe with 59kg at $3. Further improvement is anticipated. Overdue and gets chance.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:38.81 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/11 | 11/12/2025 | 42 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:39.64 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/10/2025 | 30 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:39.60 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:11.01 | - | 7 |
| 8.2L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Kenilworth December 17 over 1800m, 3 len behind La Patrona carrying 58kg at $8. On debut sixth of 14 at Durbanville October 8 over 1250m, 3.5 len behind Star World carrying 59.5kg at $51. This is an ideal race to kick off. Form is better than it looks and rates a top hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 17/12/2025 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58kg | 1:56.58 | - | 3 |
| 3.1L | $8.00 |
| 8/11 | 19/11/2025 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58kg | 1:40.73 | - | 11 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
| 9/14 | 25/10/2025 | 17 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Nichola Yuen | 56.5kg | 1:32.49 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/14 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59.5kg | 1:16.09 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 8 at Vaal on December 20 over 1200m, 4 len behind Pleiades Star carrying 60kg at $101. Second run from a spell 11th of 14 at Vaal on January 24 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Fiery Frolic with 60kg at $67. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:10.08 | - | 12 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | 217 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:09.83 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 17/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:08.30 | - | 10 |
| 16.6L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Vaal on January 27 over 2000m, 2 len behind Chickasaw with 58kg at $17. The race before that 6th of 10 at Vaal on December 23 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Winds Of Grace carrying 57.5kg at $17. Nice alley and worth including.
Last Starts 22 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 | 27/01/2026 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 2:03.87 | - | 2 |
| 2.1L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/12/2025 | 52 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | 1:38.81 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 10/15 | 01/11/2025 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | 1:09.26 | - | 11 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:00.87 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 12 at Vaal on January 27 over 2000m, 10 len behind Chickasaw carrying 58kg at $101. The start before that 6th of 8 at Vaal on January 8 over 1800m, 6 len behind Hubertus Hunt carrying 58kg at $11. Others offer greater appeal.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 58kg | 2:03.87 | - | 12 |
| 10.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Siyabonga B Mthembu | 58kg | 1:51.41 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | MDN | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53.5kg | 1:30.67 | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 59kg | 1:39.64 | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $101.00 |
| 10/15 | 20/11/2025 | 42 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Louis Nhlapo | 58kg | 1:23.78 | - | 9 |
| 6.1L | $126.00 |
| 13/15 | 09/10/2025 | 89 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 55kg | 1:10.14 | - | 6 |
| 13.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K A Brewer | 57kg | 1:07.93 | - | 5 |
| 12.5L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th in a small field at Vaal on February 5 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Winter Wedding with 60kg at $6. Before that 5th of 12 at Vaal on January 27 over 1450m, 9 len behind Babette's Feast carrying 59kg at $51. Thereabouts last time when stepping up to this journey. Worth following up.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/02/2026 | 9 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:39.69 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/01/2026 | 51 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Ryan Munger | 59kg | 1:27.14 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/16 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 1:08.38 | - | 5 |
| 14.7L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/11/2025 | 190 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 59kg | 0:57.60 | - | 4 |
| 5.9L | $81.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:08.93 | - | 9 |
| 10.4L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Kenilworth November 26 over 1400m, 15 len behind Gin Palace with 58kg at $101. Previously first up; second last of 8 at Durbanville September 9 over 1250m, 7 len behind Reet Petite with 58kg at $41. Can return with a bold run.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/11/2025 | 42 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Gareth Wright | 58kg | 1:27.33 | - | 9 |
| 15.2L | $101.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/10/2025 | 36 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Jacey Botes | 51.5kg | 1:39.72 | - | 1 |
| 3.1L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | 77 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Gareth Wright | 58kg | 1:15.70 | - | 7 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/06/2025 | 30 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Heavy | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:15.14 | - | 8 |
| 9.1L | $126.00 |
| 13/14 | 25/05/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 0:59.13 | - | 11 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Vaal on January 27 over 1450m, 11 len behind Babette's Feast with 59kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 10 at Vaal on December 4 over 1450m, slow going 7 len behind Kensal Green carrying 59kg at $34. Will be tested.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 27/01/2026 | 54 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 59kg | 1:27.14 | - | 3 |
| 11.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/12/2025 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:29.81 | - | 1 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/11/2025 | 52 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:09.19 | - | 1 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/09/2025 | - | MPLTE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.6kg | 1:11.21 | - | 9 |
| 5.1L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 1400m, 20 len behind Delaware River carrying 59kg at $101. Second-up 7th of 9 at Vaal on January 22 over 1600m, 11 len behind Reece's Wish with 59kg at $126. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:36.75 | - | 4 |
| 11.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/12/2025 | 135 | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:27.00 | - | 3 |
| 20.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/08/2025 | 29 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:40.43 | - | 9 |
| 18.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/07/2025 | - | MPLTE F 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:25.51 | - | 3 |
| 8.2L | $51.00 |