Turffontein Race 4 - John McMurtry, Mark Nel, Simon Rahilly Maiden Plate (F & M)
RUBY WHISPER (8) Nice run when 3rd last start at the track. In a purple patch of form since coming back from a break. Can have an impact. DESTINY'S DREAM (1) First up after 16 weeks and came in 3rd first up last preparation at Durbanville. First start for a new trainer. Worth strong consideration. HAWKER TEMPEST (7) 3yo runner on debut by Danon Platina for Weiho Marwing and can find a nice position from the draw. Betting is the best guide. GATHERING WINTER (2) Honest race when 2nd last run at Vaal. Capable of a big run.

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 16 weeks and competitive effort when 3rd first up last preparation at Durbanville. Coming to a new trainer. Serious contender.
Last Starts 115 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 17/12/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.55L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.45L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 18/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.7L | $3.90 |
| 5/12 | 15/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | HEAVY | Brevan Plaatjies | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.25L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 2nd last run at Vaal. Watch betting.
Last Starts 14 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.83L | $9.00 |
| 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: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $26.00 and close to a win last time at Vaal but has drawn to do little work. Likely to be well placed early. Back to a shorter distance. Knockout chance.
Last Starts 16 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 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.09L | $41.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.51L | $126.00 |
| 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: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $26.00 and below par when 8th last run at Vaal. Does take a while to get into stride. May find these too slick.
Last Starts 14 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.11L | $41.00 |
| 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: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. At $81.00 mediocre performance when 15th last run at Vaal. Looks to be in trouble.
Last Starts 142 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 26.75L | $151.00 |
| 14/17 | 28/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | - | - | 15 |
| 12.6L | $201.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/10/2025 | - | F & M | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Nkosithandile Ngqwangi | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 14.05L | $91.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 18.55L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 12.75L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/02/2025 | - | Flat | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 19.3L | $71.00 |

Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $29.00 and not competitive when 4th last run at the track. Prefer others.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.51L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV MDN | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Weiho Marwing trained 3yo by Danon Platina having first start and has a good draw. Watch the market.

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 3rd last start at this track. Running with confidence since coming back from a spell. Will go close today.
Last Starts 21 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 | 21/03/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.29L | $4.75 |
| 3/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.69L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.91L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/01/2026 | - | Fillies | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.95L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | 2Y | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 54.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $29.00 and sub-standard effort when 8th last time at Vaal. Sound chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.46L | $91.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 3rd last time at Vaal. Not at all out of this race.
Last Starts 16 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 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.03L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.91L | $51.00 |