Turffontein Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Maiden Plate (F & M)
RENDEVOUS IN RIO (2) Back from a break of 34 weeks. Placed 2nd last start at this track and has a good draw. Should race on the speed. Suited. WITHOUT REMORSE (1) Ran well when 3rd last run at Vaal but down in distance. Performing impressively this campaign. Among better hopes. CELTIC MANOR (8) Candice Dawson & Tammy Dawson 3yo runner on debut by Master Of My Fate. Watch for a sign in the market. TOP SECRET (11) Racing as a debutant 3yo by Gimmethegreenlight for Michael Nicholas Houdalakis. Watch the betting.

Jockey: R Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
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Placed 3rd last run at Vaal but down in trip. Tracking very well this campaign. Great chance.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.37L | $1.95 |
| 2/11 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.37L | $9.50 |
| 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: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming after a spell of 34 weeks. Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last start at the track and gets a favourable draw. Should muster plenty of early speed. Will go close.
Last Starts 238 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 | 30/08/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1L | $4.80 |
| 5/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.55L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.25L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2025 | - | F & M | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.75L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/06/2024 | - | Fillies | $90,008.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.25L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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Did well when 3rd last start at Vaal. Might have to make up considerable ground. Will be a difficult test.
Last Starts 23 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 | 02/04/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Bavish Soodoo | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.05L | $29.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/08/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Dezahn Louw | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 21.95L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 55kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/06/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 03/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.35L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/05/2025 | - | Fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Was $26.00 and subpar when 8th last start at Vaal. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Needs a mighty effort to win this.
Last Starts 23 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 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $31.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
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Odds of $26.00 and below par when 8th last start at Vaal. Likely to get back. Hard to see this being good enough.
Last Starts 28 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: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 60kgs
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Started at $8.50 and disappointing outing when 7th last time at Vaal. Hard to entertain.
Last Starts 28 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 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.49L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.05L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 60kgs
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Grant Maroun 4yo by Gimmethegreenlight having first race start. Watch the market.

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Debutant 3yo by Master Of My Fate for trainer Candice Dawson & Tammy Dawson. Follow the money.

Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Grant Maroun trained 3yo by Chimichuri Run on debut and will appreciate a good draw. Keep your eye on the market.

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Honest race when 3rd last run here. Should be rolling forward early from the wide draw. Much prefer the look of others in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.06L | $15.00 |
| 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: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Michael Nicholas Houdalakis trained 3yo by Gimmethegreenlight having first start. Watch early betting.