Turffontein Race 5 - Racing240 Maiden Plate (F & M)
GREENANDGOLD (8) Did well when 3rd last time at Vaal. Likely to be well placed early. K De Melo and Sean Tarry have shared plenty of success together. Can get the job done. MASTER'S ROSE (5) First up from a spell. Nice run when 3rd last run at Vaal. Gets a chance to win. MISS RIVER DANCER (9) Came in 4th last time at this venue. Should come to hand quickly. Can go on with it. PURPLE RAIN (10) Came in 2nd last run at Vaal and has drawn to do little work. Has early speed and positions nicely. Serious player.

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a 26 week spell. Jumped at $9.00 and mediocre display when 9th last start at Vaal but gets a favourable stall. Back to a shorter trip. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 187 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 | 14/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 18.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | SOFT | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6L | $9.50 |
| 3/13 | 28/08/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | 3-year-old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.7L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 12/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.05L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 12.15L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a break. Started $2.88 and disappointing display when 6th last run at Vaal. One for your trifecta.
Last Starts 122 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 18/12/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Chamu Mabaya | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.6L | $3.10 |
| 6/11 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1699m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/09/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.1L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.75L | $19.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/05/2025 | - | fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 18.75L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 2nd last run at Vaal. One for the place and exotics betting.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.91L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.91L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.23L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/12/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 7/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 16 |
| 12.2L | $29.00 |
| 9/15 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.75L | $11.00 |
| 6/15 | 09/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | - | - | 15 |
| 4.25L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.25L | $13.00 |
| 6/13 | 28/08/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 9.05L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | F & M | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.75L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/04/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.25L | $51.00 |
| 12/13 | 02/02/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,982.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 12.15L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | Fillies | $120,019.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | SOFT | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. At $23.00 fairly underwhelming when 6th last run at the track. Gets back and needs luck. This won't be easy.
Last Starts 66 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 | 12/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.7L | $23.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 56kg | - | - | 14 |
| 7L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.1L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | SOFT | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.2L | $4.75 |
| 6/7 | 06/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.65L | $18.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/06/2025 | - | 1400-1600m | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $2.05 |
| 5/9 | 01/05/2025 | - | Fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back after a break. Tidy effort when 3rd last run at Vaal. Competitive type.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 22/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.25L | $12.00 |
| 8/17 | 28/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.65L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 30/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | SOFT | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $17.00 |

Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $21.00 and finished 5th last time at Vaal but back to a longer distance. Will need to find a few more lengths.
Last Starts 17 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 | 02/04/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 5.65L | $31.00 |
| 10/11 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.09L | $29.00 |
| 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: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 29 week break. Started $7.00 and average at best when 7th last time at Vaal. Likely to get back in the field. Very hard to have.
Last Starts 206 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 25/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.7L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.75L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 54.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | F & M | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Anathi Feni | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.75L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/06/2025 | - | 1800-2000m | $75,991.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 51.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 1.65L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2025 | - | F & M | $90,014.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.25L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11L | $3.25 |
| 6/8 | 12/04/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.25L | $31.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/02/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.7L | $23.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/01/2025 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.9L | $91.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/12/2024 | - | F & M | $94,994.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Vusunzi Sithetho | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.75L | $14.00 |
| 9/15 | 05/12/2024 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.05L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/11/2024 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.5L | $20.00 |
| 2/11 | 24/10/2024 | - | F & M | $80,013.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.75L | $26.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 3rd last time at Vaal. Jockey K De Melo and trainer Sean Tarry must be respected together. Should jump out and bowl along. Has claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.14L | $1.83 |
| 4/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.97L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $3.75 and came in 4th last time at the track. Should muster plenty of early speed. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.69L | $4.75 |
| 3/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.7L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 2nd last run at Vaal and drawn well. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Good prospects.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $1.83 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $4.33 |