Turffontein Race 3 - Youcanbetonus! Maiden Plate
GIMMETHESPOTLIGHT (7) wound up strongly last time out to finish 1.4 lengths adrift in second over 1600m at Vaal when coming back from a break. Can go on with it. QUEVANO (1) settled well back then made a little ground and finished 10 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1400m at Turffontein Standside a week-and-a-half ago. Steps up in distance today. Among the chances. STATUS (9) is back from a spell of 14 months. Debuted with a third, beaten 2 lengths, over 1450m at Vaal at his only appearance to date. Credentials hard to fault. TOP FLOOR (10) returns from a spell of nine months and is having his first run for a new yard. Finished ninth at Turffontein Standside over 1160m when first-up last time in work.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on February 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind Fire Storm carrying 60kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 8 at Vaal on January 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind Quickfreeze carrying 60kg at $4. Can do much better.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 07/02/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:24.73 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:08.73 | - | 6 |
| 8.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/12/2025 | 560 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:08.68 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/16 | 04/06/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:11.12 | - | 14 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at Turffontein Standside December 16 over 1160m, 11 len behind Magic Carpet Ride carrying 57.5kg at $17. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Vaal November 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Queensland with 59kg at $13.50. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 64 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 | 16/12/2025 | 42 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 57.5kg | 1:08.68 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/11/2025 | 110 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 0:57.03 | - | 3 |
| 6.2L | $13.50 |
| 6/6 | 17/07/2025 | 39 | PLATE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 57kg | 1:12.56 | - | 5 |
| 7.6L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 0:59.76 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 10 at Vaal on January 27 over 1450m, 8 len behind Master Spy carrying 60kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 13 at Vaal on January 8 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Errol Flynn with 60kg at $51. Safely held last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:26.68 | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/01/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:25.67 | - | 12 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:09.31 | - | 7 |
| 6.6L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Not raced for 54 days. Last start 7th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on December 27 over 1160m, 7 len behind Continental King with 60kg at $67. At only start last preparation 7th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on May 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Take No Prisoners with 60kg at $17. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 27/12/2025 | 224 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 1:09.66 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/13 | 17/05/2025 | 63 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:26.67 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2025 | 19 | MPLATE | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:41.79 | - | 3 |
| 8.1L | $8.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/02/2025 | 65 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:07.37 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/12/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:10.11 | - | 9 |
| 8.7L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 07/12/2024 | - | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:10.41 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 46 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 11 at Kenilworth on January 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Backinthefastlane carrying 54kg at $21. The start before that 7th of 9 at Kenilworth on December 17 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Ocean Sky with 59.5kg at $126. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 45 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 | 04/01/2026 | 18 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 54kg | 1:42.67 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59.5kg | 1:27.32 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $126.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/11/2025 | 42 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59.5kg | 1:14.09 | - | 9 |
| 9.4L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Gareth Wright | 59kg | 1:14.78 | - | 6 |
| 17.1L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 10 at Vaal on January 27 over 1450m, 27 len behind Master Spy carrying 55kg at $51. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 55kg | 1:26.68 | - | 6 |
| 27.9L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. Promising on debut 4th of 12 at Vaal on November 20 over 1400m, 3 len behind Tommy Atkins with 56.5kg at $26. Went for a break before returning 2nd of 8 at Vaal on January 22 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind World Order with 59kg at $3. Fitter again and a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 22/01/2026 | 63 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 59kg | 1:37.28 | - | 6 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:23.22 | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, 9th of 11 at this track on November 13 over 1200m, 10 len behind Sergeant Soqrat carrying 59kg at $13.50. Last start ran last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 3 over 1160m, 10 len behind Lovable carrying 60kg at $17. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 03/01/2026 | 51 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:08.51 | - | 6 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:12.99 | - | 8 |
| 10.6L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 3rd of 10 at Vaal on December 19 2024 over 1450m, 2 len behind Primal Quest carrying 59kg at $11. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 426 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 19/12/2024 | - | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | K A Brewer | 59kg | 1:29.00 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 9th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on May 17 over 1160m, 5.5 len behind Victory In Orleans carrying 60kg at $3.80. Worth keeping in mind.
Last Starts 277 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 17/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:08.28 | - | 1 |
| 5.4L | $3.80 |