Turffontein Race 4 - Sa Derby 4 April Maiden Plate
ONE OF THOSE DAYS (2) returns after 11 weeks in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fifth over 1600m at Vaal. Looks well placed here on last two. Could prove too smart for these. PORRIDGE BOY (1) resumed from a spell last start with a sound third over 1400m at Turffontein Standside. Ready to go a couple better. SHOREYBOMBA (3) is back from a spell of nine weeks. Closed last prep with a fourth, beaten 5.5 lengths, over 1450m at Vaal. Can give this a shake. LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN (6) ran a much improved race at second outing and should be further improved over the extra ground.
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on February 7 over 1400m, 6 len behind Fire Storm carrying 60kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 4th of 9 at Scottsville on January 12 2025 over 1000m, 5 len behind Comic Relief carrying 60kg at $9. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 32 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 | 07/02/2026 | 195 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:24.73 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 6/14 | 27/07/2025 | 22 | G1 OPEN 2 | $126,370.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:37.63 | - | 13 |
| 5.1L | $51.00 |
| 8/14 | 05/07/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $63,180.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good Soft | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:25.91 | - | 11 |
| 4.3L | $67.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/06/2025 | 42 | OPEN 2 | $25,270.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:25.78 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 2 | $26,180.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:04.40 | - | 5 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/03/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN 2 | $43,630.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Soft | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:08.61 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $11,020.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:27.54 | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 25/01/2025 | 13 | LR OPEN 2 | $51,330.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | R A Venniker | 60kg | 1:05.36 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/01/2025 | 43 | PLATE 2 | $25,660.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 0:57.72 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,660.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 0:46.86 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Vaal December 23 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Copper Cliff carrying 59kg at $2.50. On debut seventh of 12 at Turffontein Standside November 1 over 1160m, 11 len behind Grand Empire with 59kg at $41. Looks well placed here on last two. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 78 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 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:37.89 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.50 |
| 6/14 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Savanna Valjalo | 55.1kg | 1:28.58 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Serino Moodley | 59kg | 1:08.45 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 13 at Vaal January 8 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Errol Flynn carrying 59kg at $3.30. On debut eighth of 12 at Turffontein Standside November 1 over 1160m, 12 len behind Grand Empire carrying 59kg at $67. Can return with a bold run.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:25.67 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $3.25 |
| 6/10 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:37.89 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:28.58 | - | 13 |
| 0.7L | $17.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59kg | 1:08.45 | - | 1 |
| 12.2L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
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At the latest run was disqualified from his this track race February 26 over 1700m. The race before that 7th of 9 at Vaal on January 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Gift Of Royal with 60kg at $9. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 26/02/2026 | 42 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Good | Siyabonga Mkhumbuzi | 60kg | 1:46.45 | - | 2 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Goodman Fundile Dadamasi | 60kg | 1:36.59 | - | 3 |
| 6.4L | $9.00 |
| 10/13 | 08/01/2026 | 9 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 1:25.67 | - | 9 |
| 17.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/12/2025 | 26 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:27.20 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/14 | 04/12/2025 | 11 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:28.58 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/11/2025 | 26 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 0:57.40 | - | 6 |
| 9.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/14 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $6,318.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Siyabonga Mkhumbuzi | 60kg | 1:12.35 | - | 8 |
| 2.2L | $76.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/10/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 56kg | 1:10.52 | - | 2 |
| 10.2L | $151.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/09/2025 | 94 | MPLATE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Soft | S Mkhumbuzi | 60kg | 1:32.87 | - | 4 |
| 16.1L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/06/2025 | 13 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 1:08.49 | - | 4 |
| 27.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:25.78 | - | 10 |
| 9.8L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently second last in a small field at Vaal on February 10 over 1000m, 10 len behind King Redoute carrying 56kg at $67. The start before that 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1160m, 16 len behind Space Mission with 57.5kg at $126. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 29 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 | 10/02/2026 | 9 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 0:56.95 | - | 4 |
| 10.2L | $67.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/02/2026 | 8 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 57.5kg | 1:09.14 | - | 7 |
| 16.7L | $126.00 |
| 9/13 | 24/01/2026 | 100 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 57.5kg | 1:09.82 | - | 3 |
| 15.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/10/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:00.15 | - | 8 |
| 11.3L | $151.00 |
| 12/12 | 30/09/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | J R Syster | 58kg | 1:10.99 | - | 8 |
| 26.3L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 18/09/2025 | - | MPLTE 3 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | N Klink | 60kg | 1:09.13 | - | 11 |
| 22.9L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 9th of 12 at Vaal on December 20 over 1200m, 18 len behind Tintin with 60kg at $21. Second-up 5th of 13 at Vaal on January 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Stoneywood carrying 60kg at $34. Right in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:09.82 | - | 13 |
| 6.9L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:09.31 | - | 2 |
| 18.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Three-year-old colt (Skitt Skizzle - Night Ritual) making his debut. Nice profile and a bold showing is anticipated.
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, ran last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on February 21 over 1160m, 11 len behind Rabble Rouser with 60kg at $11. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:09.56 | - | 2 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 57kgs
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Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on February 26 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Palace Script with 60kg at $9. The race before that 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Trail Runner carrying 60kg at $11. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 26/02/2026 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:29.84 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/02/2026 | 17 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:09.42 | - | 7 |
| 4.7L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/01/2026 | 26 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:09.60 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 20/12/2025 | 30 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.83 | - | 4 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
| 9/13 | 20/11/2025 | 82 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:23.42 | - | 7 |
| 9.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 30/08/2025 | 30 | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 57kg | 1:28.11 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/07/2025 | 53 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 57kg | 1:10.97 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $76.00 |
| 12/12 | 08/06/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Serino Moodley | 57kg | 1:09.27 | - | 6 |
| 25.5L | $41.00 |