Turffontein Race 2 - Youcanbetonus! Maiden Plate
ROYALE JACKET (1) Looked good when 3rd last run at this venue and will try to take advantage of the stall. Should jump out and bowl along. One of the major hopes. LANCE ALOT (4) Came in 5th last time at this venue. Has the ability to turn things around. Among better hopes. ASIAH'S TIARA (8) Mediocre display when 5th last start at Vaal. Won't be far away during the run. Must respect. SAMUEL SHARPE (3) Close to a win last start here. Can show a better performance this time. Jockey Blaine Marx Jacobson is in top form for this stable. Keep in mind.

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 3rd last run at this venue and drawn nicely. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Should put in a decent effort.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | GOOD | Phenisile Mongqawa | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.14L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $5.50 |
| 7/13 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.25L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $20.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.75L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 13/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.75L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.05L | $4.75 |
| 2/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.25L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.7L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.25L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/07/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 15.45L | $3.40 |
| 5/11 | 03/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $114,998.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/05/2025 | - | 2Y | $100,008.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.95L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/03/2025 | - | 2Y JUV | $199,992.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/03/2025 | - | Flat | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6L | $71.00 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 2nd last start here. Gavin Lerena usually performs well for the Alec Laird stable. Might have to make up considerable ground. Strong claims.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | GOOD | Vusumzi Sithetho | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.06L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.95L | $5.00 |
| 10/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 13.05L | $9.50 |
| 4/13 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 15 |
| 7.25L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $6.00 and close to claiming the win last start here. Can show a better performance this time. Blaine Marx Jacobson and Fabian Habib are a strong team. Can take this out.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.23L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.95L | $3.80 |
| 7/14 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $2.75 and finished 5th last time here. Has the ability to turn things around. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 20 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 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.75L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Vusunzi Sithetho | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.75L | $3.90 |
| 6/13 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.05L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.37L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/11 | 11/12/2025 | - | for All MDNs | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.25L | $19.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.35L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/06/2025 | - | Nom: Mrs G A Rupert | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $13.00 and came in 6th last run at this venue. Likely to get back in the field. Hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 19/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.75L | $19.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/01/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 54kg | - | - | 12 |
| 6.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/12/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $126.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.55L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/10/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Gareth Wright | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 17.05L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'Rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well when 3rd last start at Vaal. Place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.4L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Nkosinathi Jobose | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 14.75L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.55L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Phillip Mlangeni | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.45L | $29.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 18L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1500m | SOFT | Tshepiso Matsoele | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 28.75L | $7.50 |
| 5/11 | 18/09/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 10L | $126.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 16.75L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 13.45L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Should race on the speed. Have to look elsewhere.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 22/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 128.2L | $151.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 13.15L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 99.3L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 07/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| 17L | $51.00 |
| 8/13 | 17/05/2025 | - | for All MDNs | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.65L | $71.00 |
| 13/13 | 13/03/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 396L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/12/2024 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.6L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $6.50 and unimpressive effort when 5th last start at Vaal. Will be positive in the run early. Very tidy performer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.86L | $7.50 |
| 7/12 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.15L | $19.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 05/06/2025 | - | 1800-2000m | $75,991.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.9L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/03/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2025 | - | F & M | $106,230.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/01/2025 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.55L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 12/12/2024 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2024 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 |
| 5/15 | 05/11/2024 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 56kg | - | - | 16 |
| 7.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/8 | 03/10/2024 | - | F & M | $94,994.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $19.00 and sub-standard effort when 6th last run at this track but has drawn to do little work. Pass at this stage.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 16L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.55L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/13 | 15/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 12.75L | $81.00 |
| 11/12 | 11/02/2025 | - | Flat | $118,982.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 57.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 15.85L | $101.00 |