Turffontein Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Work Riders Maiden Plate
WISPINTHEWILLOW (3) Narrowly denied victory last time at Vaal. Overlooking the last run and will appreciate a good draw. Will be positive in the run early. Strongly consider. DADS DREAM (5) Competed in a tight contest last start at Vaal. Has the potential to improve sharply. Jockey Phenisile Mongqawa and trainer Robyn Klaasen have a high strike rate together. Big chance. GATHERING WINTER (4) Was competitive when 2nd last run at Vaal. Looks a winning hope. ALL ON RED (1) Just average when 8th last run at Vaal but has a positive stall. Watch betting.

Jockey: Phillip Mlangeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At $67.00 average at best when 8th last run at Vaal but has a good draw. Looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.9L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 31.25L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 13.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/11 | 03/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $114,998.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Nirvan Nastili | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 14.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/05/2025 | - | for 2 Yo R100 000 Win Bsa / Crs Bonus | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Nirvan Nastili | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.45L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Tom Lukhele
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $51.00 and clearly outclassed when 9th last run at Scottsville. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Unlikely to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 05/04/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 15.83L | $71.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 24.25L | $126.00 |
| 12/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 16.6L | $101.00 |
| 13/16 | 04/11/2025 | - | ALL MDNS | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 14.9L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/07/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 17.45L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Siyabonga B Mthembu
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $3.75 and close up last time at Vaal. Overlooking the last run and gets the perfect stall. Should be going forward early. Strong competitor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.23L | $4.40 |
| 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: Tshepiso Matsoele
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last run at Vaal. Should progress and will be close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Phenisile Mongqawa
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $8.50 close to a win last start at Vaal. Has the potential to improve sharply. Phenisile Mongqawa and Robyn Klaasen are a formidable team. Tough competitor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.09L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 8.25L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Vusumzi Sithetho
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $126.00 and disappointing display when 11th last time at Vaal but will benefit with the weight drop. Would rather look at others.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 19.2L | $126.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/01/2026 | - | Fillies | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 21.95L | $91.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 53.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 13.05L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Thomas Ncume
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a spell. Started $81.00 and mediocre performance when 7th last time at the track but racing over more ground. Likely to get back. Gets a reduction in weight. Not in this.
Last Starts 133 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 | 07/12/2025 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 16.5L | $81.00 |
| 14/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 17.95L | $67.00 |