Turffontein Race 3 - Tab Protea Stakes (Grade 3)
TIME IS PRECIOUS (1) comes in off back-to-back wins at Vaal over 1000m, including a last-start victory in a field of 11. GIMME A VODKA (2) has been consistent, finishing 3rd in a Grade 2 at Turffontein last start and winning at Vaal two runs back. SHERLOCK HOLMES (4) impressed with a 2.29L win at Vaal over 1200m last start. THE BRONX BULL (6) was runner-up in that same Grade 2 at Turffontein and won at Vaal two starts ago. These four bring the strongest recent form into this Grade 3 contest.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off back-to-back wins at Vaal, most recently scoring over 1000m on 2 Apr at $3.40. Also won second-up by 0.5L, defeating Buffalo King Cody. Third on debut at Turffontein behind Status Symbol. Progressive 2yo gelding who can feature again.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58kgs
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Placed 3rd of 4 last start in the Grade 2 at Turffontein over 1160m, beaten 4L at $1.67 behind Better Never Ends. Won three starts back at Vaal over 1199m by 1.75L at $1.80. Has finished in the top three in all four career runs. Consistent colt who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 04/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $475,007.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4L | $1.67 |
| 2/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.37L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $1.80 |
| 2/4 | 11/01/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.38 |
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start won at Vaal over 1200m on 31 Mar by 2.29L with 60kg at $1.60, defeating Captain Cooper. Prior run was a close 2nd at Turffontein over 1160m, beaten 0.3L at $4.75. Drops 2kg and back 100m in trip here. Progressive 2yo colt who can feature again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.29L | $1.60 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.75 |
| 3/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.97L | $3.60 |
Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start finished 10th of 14 at Greyville over 1199m on 11 Apr, beaten 6.65L with 60kg at $91. Ran 4th at Turffontein two back over 1160m, beaten 6.25L at $7.50. Won on debut at Turffontein over 800m. Needs to recapture early form but not without hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 11/04/2026 | - | 2yo | $2,999,989.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.65L | $91.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.25L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1L | $1.91 |
| 4/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.05L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a solid 2nd of 4 to Better Never Ends at Turffontein over 1160m in Grade 2 company, beaten 1L at $3.20. Won his previous start at Vaal over 1200m by 0.46L at $2.38. Has placed in all three career runs and drops 2kg for this. Consistent juvenile who can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 04/04/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $475,007.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $3.20 |
| 1/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.46L | $2.38 |
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.35L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Last start finished 7th of 7 at Turffontein over 1160m on 4 Apr, beaten 6.95L at $51 behind Good Day Sunshine. Won three runs back at Greyville over 1000m by 3.25L at $3, defeating Japura. Drops 4.5kg and comes back 60m in trip. Can improve with the weight drop.
Last Starts 24 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 | 04/04/2026 | - | Flat | $332,502.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.95L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.69L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/12/2025 | - | 2Y PLATE | $237,516.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.25L | $3.00 |
| 3/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |