Turffontein Race 2 - Classic Day 7 March Maiden Juvenile Plate
CATFISH (1) turned in a sound effort last time but found a couple better at Vaal over 1000m, beaten 1.5 lengths. Long overdue placing all three starts. Has pace and looks a strong winning hope. RUBY WHISPER (6) is yet to break through after three career starts. Could only manage to finish fourth last time out over 1000m at Turffontein Standside following a minor placing at Vaal over 1000m the run prior. Overdue for a win and freshened since last time. Winning hope. TWILIGHT (7) is appearing for the first time. By Querari and hails from the Mike Azzie stable. Bold showing expected. JUSTHAVEFUN (3) is on debut. By One World and hails from the J A Janse Van Vuuren stable. Watch the market closely.
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
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Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Vaal on January 29 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Time Is Precious with 60kg at $2.50. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Vaal on January 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Flower Island carrying 60kg at $2.30. Long overdue placing all three starts. Has pace and looks a strong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 29/01/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:57.61 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:56.87 | - | 1 |
| 3.7L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:58.00 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by One World out of Curly Top. Market will be an invaluable guide.
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 7 over 1000m, 10 len behind World Attraction carrying 56kg at $21. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 0:57.11 | - | 8 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First-starter by Querari out of E-Ticket. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 46-day let-up. Most recently 4th in a small field at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind Volcanic Heat carrying 57kg at $4.50. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Vaal on December 20 over 1000m, 7 len behind Heath House with 54.5kg at $3.80. Overdue for a win and freshened since last time. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | PLATE F 2 | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 0:57.84 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | PLATE 2 | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 54.5kg | 0:57.16 | - | 5 |
| 7.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | MPLTE F 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | 0:45.65 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First-starter by Querari out of Tia. Profiles well for this. Should kick off on the right note.