Turffontein Race 3 - SA Derby 4 April Maiden Plate (F & M)
WISPINTHEWILLOW (1) Was agonizingly close last start here but has to carry more weight this time. Could pose a threat and expected to go very close. GREENANDGOLD (7) Finished 4th last time at the track. Looking past the last run and was a debutant last start. K De Melo and Sean Tarry demand respect when they team up. Winning chance in this line up. GATHERING WINTER (2) Threw down a serious challenge last run around here. Should improve. Respect. CHARLESTON DAWN (4) Struggled when 8th last run at this track but will try to take advantage of the barrier. Gets back and needs luck. Can't be left out of exotics.

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Just short of the win last start at the track but rises in weight. Has every chance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 53.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $13.00 |
| 5/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Taegan Demont | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.06L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.75L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Taegan Demont | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.25L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $12.00 and just shy of the win last run at this track. Should improve. Represents value in this race.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.46L | $14.00 |
| 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: Jason Gates
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $101.00 and came in 5th last start around here. Yet to fire this preparation. Has to improve out of sight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.37L | $101.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.75L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Greyville | 1800m | GOOD | Mathew Thackeray | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/01/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | GOOD | Damyan Pillay | 52.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.55L | $22.00 |
| 10/11 | 19/12/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1800m | GOOD | Jabu Jacobs | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 16.95L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/12/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 13.45L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Brevan Plaatjies | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/08/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Cole Dicken | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Cole Dicken | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.85L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Not in contention when 8th last run at this venue but has a positive alley. Likely to get back. Place claims at best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.06L | $51.00 |
| 13/14 | 24/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 8.75L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.75L | $26.00 |
| 12/15 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| 10.7L | $126.00 |
| 13/17 | 28/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 59kg | - | - | 13 |
| 10.35L | $81.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/05/2025 | - | fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 41 weeks. Was $41.00 and ran 8th last run at this venue but will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Looks too tough.
Last Starts 292 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 | 08/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.2L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/11/2024 | - | f & M | $105,012.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | SOFT | Serino Moodley | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/10/2024 | - | F & M | $94,994.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Wesley Marwing | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Ngcobo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $26.00 and clearly outclassed when 8th last time at the track but was on debut last time. Likely to get back in the field. Hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.94L | $31.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $3.25 and came in 4th last time at the track. Looking past the last run and having second race start. Expect support.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.97L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $6.50 and right up there last run here but having second career run. Expected to settle towards the rear. Can show up in this at odds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.05L | $7.50 |