Turffontein Race 4 - Racing Today Maiden Plate (F & M)
MONEY GALORE (4) First up and placed 3rd first up last preparation at Fairview. First race for a new trainer but will have to carry more weight. Is in good order and can run well. MISS RIVER DANCER (8) Did well when 3rd last time at Vaal and having second career run. Must be considered. ASMINDEROD (2) Finished 7th last start at Vaal but has drawn to do little work. Gets back and needs luck. Coming back in distance. Can win at odds. TRIP OF FAITH (11) Ran 4th last run at this venue but having second career run. Has plenty of early speed. Looks a great place bet.

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $11.00 and clearly outclassed when 10th last time at Vaal and coming back in trip. Can't leave out of your calculations.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 05/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 6.4L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/12/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $19.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/11/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.4L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | 2 Year Old Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.55L | $51.00 |

Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $19.00 and came in 7th last start at Vaal but will appreciate a good draw. Might be ridden for luck. Down in distance. Not without a chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 05/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.74L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.95L | $14.00 |
| 7/14 | 24/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.85L | $91.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 9th last start at Durbanville and has more weight to carry. Coming to a new trainer. Place claims at best.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 21/01/2026 | - | f & M | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Gareth Wright | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 8.4L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/12/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Devin Ashby | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | GOOD | Brevan Plaatjies | 52.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.25L | $71.00 |
| 10/11 | 19/11/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Bantam | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.35L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/10/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Varun Jodhee | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.55L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 04/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Brevan Plaatjies | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $22.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/04/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Jabu Jacobs | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/02/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,982.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Gareth Wright | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.55L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/12/2024 | - | 2Y MDN | $128,523.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Gareth Wright | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/11/2024 | - | 2Y | $237,521.00 | Kenilworth | 800m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 15.85L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and tidy effort when 3rd first up last preparation at Fairview. First start for a new trainer but rises in weight. Strong chance to be considered.
Last Starts 145 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 24/10/2025 | - | F & M | $67,458.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 7.9L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 10/10/2025 | - | F & M | $67,458.00 | Fairview | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.55L | $3.40 |
| 2/11 | 19/09/2025 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Xola Jacobs | 55.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.75L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/09/2025 | - | 3-Year-Old Fillies | $71,252.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $74,104.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $74,104.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Sandile Khathi | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 30/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $77,993.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Sandile Khathi | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Was $34.00 and disappointing run when 8th last time here. Can't back with any confidence.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 15.2L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 9L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $81.00 and mediocre performance when 7th last time at this track. Shows good early pace. Hasn't fired a shot in 13 starts. Looks to be in trouble.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 20.75L | $91.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 12.05L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| 10L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 20.2L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/11/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 52.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 25.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/10/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 50kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.55L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/10/2025 | - | F & M | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Goodman Fundile Dadamasi | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.55L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 53.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.25L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 98.75L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2025 | - | F & M | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 16L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/03/2025 | - | Fillies | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12.6L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. Started at $21.00 and ran 9th last run at this track but fitter for debut run. Likely to settle back in the field. May find these too slick.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 14.2L | $29.00 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 3rd last time at Vaal and was on debut last time. Definite winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.7L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh today after a break. Started $15.00 and sub-standard effort when 7th last start at Greyville but has a positive draw. Change in trainer. Sharp improvement needed.
Last Starts 82 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 | 26/12/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 25.05L | $22.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/11/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 20.35L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At $9.00 came in 5th last run at the track but having second career run. This won't be easy.
Last Starts 11 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.83L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At $9.00 came in 4th last run at this venue but was a debutant last start. Should muster plenty of early toe. Not at all out of this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.25L | $8.50 |