Turffontein Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Work Riders Maiden Plate (F & M)
VIXENINTHEVINEYARD (3) Placed 3rd last time at Vaal. Should come to hand quickly. Rates well in this race. TWELFTH OF NEVER (1) Missed by a narrow margin last time at Vaal and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Appears as a winning threat. BLOOD OF EDEN (2) Came in 5th last run at Vaal. Looking for an improved run. Gets back and needs luck. Winning prospect. COOL REGGAE (4) Finished 8th last start at Vaal. Giving another chance here and has a good draw. Likely to get back in the run. Not out of this.

Jockey: Nkosinathi Jobose
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Threw down a serious challenge last time at Vaal and has minimal work to do from the draw. Price is very tempting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 05/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.09L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/12/2025 | - | f & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.95L | $51.00 |
| 7/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6L | $51.00 |
| 9/13 | 28/08/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.55L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.95L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Ncume
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $8.00 and finished 5th last run at Vaal. Looking for an improved run. Expected to settle towards the tail. Will show up at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 05/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.83L | $9.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.11L | $2.80 |
| 6/9 | 22/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/01/2026 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Nkosithandile Ngqwangi | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 3/11 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1699m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $16.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.05L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $0.00 |
| 12/13 | 15/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| 28.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 8.4L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/05/2025 | - | Fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.05L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Chamu Mabaya
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 3rd last time at Vaal. Has plenty of early speed. Competitive type.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.75L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1L | $2.35 |
| 2/12 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.05L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 22/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.1L | $67.00 |
| 6/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.95L | $71.00 |
| 11/14 | 08/10/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Varun Jodhee | 53.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.85L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 09/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Keanen Steyn | 53.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.55L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 13/08/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Keanen Steyn | 53kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/07/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | HEAVY | Keanen Steyn | 52kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/06/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | HEAVY | Keanen Steyn | 53.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 11.8L | $71.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/11/2024 | - | F & M | $104,477.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Ashton Arries | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.1L | $81.00 |
| 10/13 | 21/09/2024 | - | F & M | $104,477.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 56.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.2L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 25/07/2024 | - | Fillies | $128,523.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 16L | $61.00 |
| 11/13 | 30/04/2024 | - | Fillies | $128,523.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Devin Ashby | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 16.25L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Tom Lukhele
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $19.00 and ran 8th last start at Vaal. Giving another chance here and will try to take advantage of the stall. Might be ridden for luck. Win won't shock.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 05/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.06L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.85L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.45L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9.3L | $101.00 |
| 9/14 | 10/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 10.7L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/13 | 15/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.15L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Sam Mosia
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At $67.00 close to claiming the win last run at Vaal. Might have to make up considerable ground. Considering others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 05/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.23L | $81.00 |
| 11/11 | 14/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 21.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/9 | 18/09/2025 | - | 3-Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |