Turffontein Race 3 - Racing Today Juvenile Plate
WHAT A WARRIOR (3) comes off a last-start win at Vaal over 1400m, beating a field of nine and looks well placed stepping up to 1600m. DEAR DOC (1) was 4th in the same race, beaten just 0.23L, and had previously won at Vaal over 1450m. MOANA (5) is also a last-start winner at Vaal over 1400m and was runner-up at Turffontein prior. LONE HORIZON (2) broke through last time at Turffontein over 1450m and must be respected. SNAP YOUR FINGERS (7) was runner-up on debut at Turffontein over 1399m and is open to improvement. BIG JOHN MAC (4) has yet to place from three starts. The main chances are What A Warrior (3), Dear Doc (1), Moana (5), and Lone Horizon (2), with Snap Your Fingers (7) an improver.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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Consistent 2YO colt who comes off a close 4th at Vaal over 1400m, beaten just 0.23L at $4.50. Won impressively two starts back at the same track and has placed in three of four career runs. Steps up to 1600m for the first time. Can feature with a repeat of recent form.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.23L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.55L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
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Last start won at Turffontein over 1450m on 12 Mar by 0.46L with 60kg at $26, defeating Parachute Adams. Improved sharply on prior efforts after finishing 8th and 7th in previous runs. Steps up to 1600m here after a 49-day break. Can feature if holding that last-start form.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.46L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.75L | $91.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 14.1L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Last start won at Vaal over 1400m on 28 Mar by 0.46L with 57.5kg at $21, defeating Prayersandpromises. Previously finished 3rd at Turffontein over 1450m on 12 Mar, beaten 0.46L at $13. Steps up to 1600m here after showing improvement in recent runs. Can feature with a repeat of last start.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.46L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.46L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.46L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 16.05L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Improved to finish 5th of 6 at Turffontein over 1600m last start, beaten 4.8L behind Parachute Adams at $34. Previous two runs were well beaten over shorter trips. Drops 2.5kg in weight and draws better here. Needs to build on last effort but can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.56L | $61.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 11.25L | $29.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Comes off a last-start win at Vaal over 1400m on 28 Mar, defeating Within Reach by 0.23L with 57.5kg at $5.50. Prior to that, finished 2nd at Turffontein over 1450m on 12 Mar, also behind Within Reach, at $11. Steps up to 1600m here third-up. Progressive filly who can feature again.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.23L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.69L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 54kgs
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Runner-up on debut at Turffontein over 1399m on 19 Apr, beaten 2.29L by Sheriff Bill Brown with 55kg at $3.40. Steps up to 1600m here after that solid effort. Two-year-old filly by Futura trained by Sean Tarry. Can feature with natural improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.29L | $3.40 |