Turffontein Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Maiden Juvenile Plate (Fillies)
IMPRESSIVE (6) sets the standard after a close 3rd over 1400m at Vaal then 2nd at Turffontein over 1399m, beaten 1.75L; back to 1160m suits after contesting a Listed 1000m on debut. PERFECT SKY (8) resumes off a 4th at Vaal over 1000m, 3.75L, and draws better. TEA FOR THREE (11) debuts from the inside alley for a stable with another runner engaged, while FEAST OF BERRIES (4) debuts with a solid pedigree. Key chances are Impressive (6) and Perfect Sky (8).
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Heavenly Blue out of Alraune on debut for Joey Soma. Carries 60kg from barrier 2 with Tristan Godden booked. Debut profile only, but draws well. Can show up with a clean break.
Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Lance out of Queen Diva makes her debut. Draws barrier 5 with Kobeli Lihaba riding for Warrick/We Marwing at 60kg. Setup is straightforward and she profiles as an early-season juvenile. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by One World out of Regal Graduation on debut. Draws barrier 10 with Mickaelle Michel booked for James Crawford and carries 60kg. Debut profile only. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Vercingetorix out of Redberry Lane makes her first start. Carries 60kg from barrier 8 with Callan Murray riding for Mike/Mathe Kock. Pedigree suggests talent and the setup looks straightforward. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Elusive Fort out of Pure Spice on debut for Coerie Lensley. Carries 60kg with Mxolisi Mbuto up from barrier 6. Debut profile only to go on here. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a 25-day break after a solid 2nd at Turffontein over 1399m on 19 Apr, beaten 1.75L on good going with 60kg at $2.70. Prior run 3rd of 5 at Vaal over 1400m on 28 Mar, beaten 0.23L at $12. Two-year-old filly by Erik The Red drawn wide in barrier 11 for Rachel Venniker, trained by Paul Matchett. Consistent at 1400m and has place claims.
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 |
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| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.23L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Listed | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Chimichuri Run out of Spring Day on debut. Draws barrier 9 with Kyle Strydom riding for Robyn Klaasen and carries 60kg. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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First-up after 105 days for Sean Tarry. Last start 4th of 6 at Vaal over 1000m on 29 Jan, beaten 3.75L by Time Is Precious, with 57.5kg at $3.40. Rises to 60kg and draws barrier 7, with K De Melo up; distance lifts 160m. Can improve.
Last Starts 106 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 | 29/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.75L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Act Of War out of Silver Duchess on debut for Fanie Bronkhorst. Carries 60kg from barrier 4 with Serino Moodley booked. Debut profile only, so race-day experience is new. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Futura out of Sounds Positive on debut for Paul Matchett. Draws barrier 3 with Philasande Mxoli booked and carries 60kg. Betting and race tempo will guide. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by The United States out of Jo Malone on debut for Sean Tarry. Draws barrier 1 with Jeffrey Syster booked and carries 60kg. Setup looks tidy from the inside gate. Can feature with the right run.