Turffontein Race 3 - Youcanbetonus! Maiden Juvenile Plate (Fillies)
QUEEN LEILA (7) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1000m at Turffontein Standside when third, beaten 3.5 lengths. Settled at the back and kept coming. Well placed to get off the mark this time.THE BACHELORETTE (8) is a filly by William Longsword from the stakes-winner For The Lads on debut. Strong profile and should play a role in the finish. IRISH WILMA (2) stepped out on her debut over 1000m at Vaal four weeks ago and finished fifth, beaten 8 lengths. Better for that run and can improve sharply. MOONFACE (6) is appearing for the first time. By Time Thief and hails from the Fanie Bronkhorst stable. Top-three chance.

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Elusive Fort out of Green Dragon. Respect any positive market lead.

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, 5th of 9 at Vaal on January 29 over 1000m, 8 len behind Secretary Bird with 60kg at $8.50. Safely held but kept trying on debut and has upside. Plenty to build upon following her debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | MPLTE F | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:57.73 | - | 6 |
| 8.7L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 60kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 7th of 9 at Vaal on January 29 over 1000m, 10 len behind Secretary Bird carrying 57.5kg at $51. Capable of plenty of improvement.
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 | 29/01/2026 | - | MPLTE F | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 57.5kg | 0:57.73 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Act Of War out of Love Theme. Prefer to see her under race conditions.

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside December 7 over 800m, 11 len behind Volcanic Heat carrying 60kg at $17. On debut seventh of 15 at Turffontein Standside November 29 over 800m, 9 len behind Heath House with 57.5kg at $101. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 80 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 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | MPLTE F 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 0:45.65 | - | 7 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 57.5kg | 0:46.37 | - | 2 |
| 9.1L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Time Thief out of Lunar Landing having her first start. Key runner likely to measure up.

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, in a small field at Turffontein Standside on February 7 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Griselda with 57kg at $34. Settled at the back and kept coming on debut. Well placed to get off the mark this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 07/02/2026 | - | PLATE F 2 | $11,100.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 0:57.60 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by William Longsword out of For The Lads. From a good family. Market will go a long way to showcasing her chances.