Turffontein Race 3 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate
GREEN MACHINE (1) sets the standard after a 2nd at Vaal over 2001m last start, beaten 1.6L, and draws well again. SAMUEL SHARPE (2) is a key chance off his close 3rd at Turffontein over 1800m, just 0.23L away, and rises to 2000m. HEROIC ACT (4) brings 2000m credentials with a last-start 2nd at Vaal, beaten 1.5L. COMIC ARTIST (6) was 3rd behind Green Machine at Vaal over 2001m and had placed 2nd at the trip prior; in the mix. ASIAH'S TIARA (7) was 2nd at Turffontein over 1800m two back and can be competitive up to 2000m. Something for the Multiples: COMIC ARTIST (6) GREEN MACHINE (1) SAMUEL SHARPE (2) EMERALD CITY (3)

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 37-day break after a solid 2nd at Vaal over 2001m on 31 Mar, beaten 1.6L by Thoonsil with 60kg at $4 from barrier 2. Prior runs at Turffontein included 6th over 1600m on 21 Mar (beaten 0.23L at $15) and 7th over 1160m on 7 Mar. Three-year-old gelding by Gimmethegreenlight, trained by Mike/Mathe Kock, draws barrier 2 again with Callan Murray up at 60kg. Can feature with a similar run to last start.
Last Starts 37 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 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.6L | $4.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.23L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.89L | $8.50 |
| 6/11 | 11/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.05L | $2.45 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49-day break after a narrow 3rd at Turffontein over 1800m on 19 Mar, beaten 0.23L on good going at $7 with 56kg. Prior run was 4th over 1700m at Turffontein on 26 Feb, also beaten 0.23L at $7 with 60kg behind Stokesy. Up 4kg to 60kg and drawn 7, with Blaine Marx-Jacobson staying on for Fabian Habib. Can feature with a similar effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.23L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.23L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.95L | $3.80 |
| 7/14 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'Rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 16-day turnaround after finishing 3rd at Vaal over 1800m on 21 Apr, beaten 3.8L with 60kg at $9.50 behind Pompeii Shield. Two runs prior included 8th over 2000m at Vaal when $6.50 and 5th over 1800m at $7. Stronger efforts last spring with back-to-back 2nds at Vaal over 2400m, including a 0.75L defeat to Euphrates. Can feature with a repeat of his staying form.
Last Starts 16 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 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/12 | 22/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 15.7L | $6.50 |
| 5/14 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.75L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 52.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.05L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 52.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 52.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 20.95L | $67.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/04/2025 | - | 3UP | $119,994.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 57.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 3L | $91.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/03/2025 | - | Flat | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 21.25L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Ngcobo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 72-day break after a solid 2nd at Vaal over 2000m on 24 Feb, beaten 1.5L by Royal Engagement at $26 with 60kg. Prior run was 7th over 2000m there when wide in barrier 10. Consistent at this trip overall (10:0-2-3) and draws barrier 6 for Calvin Ngcobo for Tyrone Zackey. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 72 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 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.95L | $23.00 |
| 3/13 | 04/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.25L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | 3+ RUNS MDN | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.05L | $3.60 |
| 5/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.75L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 17/07/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Girish Dookhit | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/06/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2025 | - | Flat | $90,014.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 10.25L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/04/2025 | - | Flat | $104,981.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 25/03/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Nirvan Nastili | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/11/2024 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 21.25L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/10/2024 | - | Flat | $105,012.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 15.8L | $22.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/10/2024 | - | Flat | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 13.15L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/09/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $22.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/09/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.75L | $16.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/08/2024 | - | 3 Year-Olds | $90,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 13.8L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/08/2024 | - | 3 Year-Olds | $90,008.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.3L | $16.00 |

Jockey: Hennie Greyling
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 47-day break, draws the inside gate. Last start 7th of 7 at Turffontein over 1600m on 21 Mar, beaten 14.63L with 60kg at $101. Prior run 8th of 10 over 1160m on 7 Mar, beaten 1.37L at $126. Needs to lift but the low draw can help; has place claims with improvement.
Last Starts 47 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 | 21/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 14.63L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.37L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 18.25L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed two runs back at Vaal over 2001m on 24 Feb, 2nd by 1.14L to Shadow Line at $15 with 56kg. Last start 3rd of 6 at Vaal over 2001m on 31 Mar, beaten 8.23L on good, with 54.5kg at $2.60. Four-year-old filly for Fabian Habib; 0 from 5 at Turffontein. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 37 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 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.23L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.14L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Phillip Mlangeni | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/12/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Phillip Mlangeni | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.25L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 54kg | - | - | 8 |
| 16.45L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/09/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 18.35L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $3.25 |
| 6/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 16-day turnaround after finishing 4th of 6 at Vaal over 1800m on 21 Apr, beaten 4.55L with 57kg at $9.50. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Turffontein over 1800m on 19 Mar, 2.29L behind Terrence at $7. Steps back up to around 2000m, a trip where she has placed in 3 of 5. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.55L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.29L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.86L | $7.50 |
| 7/12 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.15L | $19.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 05/06/2025 | - | 1800-2000m | $75,991.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.9L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/03/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2025 | - | F & M | $106,230.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/01/2025 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.55L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 12/12/2024 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2024 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 |