Turffontein Race 5 - Highveld Winter Juvenile Stakes
DADS DREAM (1) chases a hat-trick after dominant wins at Vaal over 1199m by 2.75L and at Turffontein over 1160m by 6.4L, and draws well. PRAYERSANDPROMISES (4) appeals stepping back to 1400m after a close 2nd at Vaal over 1400m, then a sound 4th in a non black-type 1160m. WHAT A WARRIOR (8) beat Prayersandpromises over 1400m at Vaal and was 2nd over 1600m next time, so the trip suits. SANDS OF VALHALLA (5) is a last-start Vaal 1199m winner by 1.5L after a debut 2nd, and maps as an improver up to 1400m. LIFE IN COLOUR (2) comes off a 4.11L maiden win over 1399m and can measure up.

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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Comes off back-to-back wins, latest at Vaal over 1199m on 26 May by 2.75L on good going at $4 with 59.5kg. Earlier scored at Turffontein over 1160m on 19 Apr by 6.4L at $1.50. Prior 1400m run at Vaal on 28 Mar was 6th, beaten 0.09L at $10. Two-year-old gelding for Robyn Klaasen draws barrier 3 with C Habib up and rises 0.5kg; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 26/05/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Phenisile Mongqawa | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.4L | $1.50 |
| 6/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.09L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 8.25L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 14-day turnaround after breaking maiden at Vaal over 1399m on 21 May by 4.11L with 58.5kg at $10, defeating Master Smoker. Prior run was 3rd of 8 at Turffontein over 1160m on 28 Apr, beaten 1.15L on good going with 56kg at $5.50 behind Wild As The Wind. Carries 58kg here and draws barrier 7 for Corne Spies with M Mickaelle up; track record includes a Turffontein 3rd. Progressive 2YO gelding who 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 21/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.11L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.15L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.9L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'Rensburg
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 200m after two 1600m runs, including last start 7th of 7 at Vaal on 14 May over 1600m, beaten 16.45L on good going with 60kg at $41. Won three back at Turffontein over 1450m on 12 Mar on soft with 60kg, defeating Parachute Adams. Carries 58kg here with M V'Rensburg up for W O Marwing/W H Marwing. Needs to lift, but can improve back in distance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 14/05/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 16.45L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/04/2026 | - | 2Y | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.8L | $14.00 |
| 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: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
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Back to 1160m last start at Turffontein on 10 May and finished 4th of 9, beaten 2.06L by Gimme Some Luck, with 60kg at $6. Second-up run prior was a close 2nd at Vaal over 1400m on 28 Mar, beaten 0.46L at $2.10. Earlier won at Turffontein over 1160m on 14 Feb with 60kg. Two-year-old colt by Gimmethegreenlight maps fitter after 25 days and drops 2kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 27 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 | 10/05/2026 | - | 2Y (NON BLACK TYPE) | $399,983.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.06L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.46L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.57 |
| 3/4 | 11/01/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Vaal 1199m win on 21 May by 1.5L on good going, beating Highwayman Harry, with 57.5kg at $3.60. Prior run 2nd at Vaal over 1199m on 21 Apr, beaten 1.75L by Egremont with 60kg at $6.50. Two-year-old colt by Erik The Red, trained by Tony Peter; K Strydom sticks and carries 58kg from barrier 8. Progressive profile and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/11 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
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Comes off a 21-day break after a solid 3rd at Vaal over 1600m on 14 May, beaten 5.25L by Sheriff Bill Brown at $26 with 58.5kg. Drops 200m here and carries 58kg from barrier 9 for trainer Corne Spies. Two-year-old gelding has a Turffontein win on his record and is back to this track after mixed sprint efforts earlier in the season. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 14/05/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.25L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Greyville | 1200m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.06L | $19.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.25L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.11L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/01/2026 | - | 2Y | $237,516.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.55L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/01/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 16.35L | $31.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1L | $13.00 |
| 8/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 8.95L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 200m after a 4th of 7 at Vaal over 1600m on 14 May, beaten 5.45L carrying 60kg at $3.80. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Turffontein over 1600m on 30 Apr, 5.03L behind Moana at $3.75. Won at Vaal over 1400m on 28 Mar, carrying 57.5kg at $21, and is 1/1 at this distance. With 58kg from barrier 4 for P Mxoli, can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/05/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.45L | $3.80 |
| 2/6 | 30/04/2026 | - | 2Y | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.03L | $3.75 |
| 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: M Yeni
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 14-day turnaround after a solid 4th of 15 at Vaal over 1199m on 21 May, beaten 4.5L at $6 with 57.5kg from barrier 15. Earlier finished 2nd at Vaal over 1200m on 31 Mar, 2.29L behind Sherlock Holmes at $11. Drops 1.5kg and draws barrier 1 for M Yeni for the first time. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | 2Y (NON BLACK TYPE) | $399,983.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10.06L | $91.00 |
| 2/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 2.29L | $11.00 |