Turffontein Race 1 - 4racing Welcomes You Work Riders Mdn Plate (F & M)
STAR MAGNOLIA (7) Came in 2nd last time at this venue and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Jockey Phenisile Mongqawa and trainer Tony Peter have a high strike rate together. Major chance. WINIKA (1) Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Did well when 3rd last time at Vaal. Prefers to settle towards the rear. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. BLUE STORM RUNNER (4) 3yo debutant by Declarationofpeace for David Nieuwenhuizen. Follow the money. PENNYS CHOICE (3) Finished 8th last start at this venue. Keep an eye on the market.

Jockey: Goodman Fundile Dadamasi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from spell. Was competitive when 3rd last time at Vaal. Likely to get back. Could go close.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Goodman Fundile Dadamasi | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.25L | $8.50 |
| 12/14 | 24/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.75L | $81.00 |
| 8/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.95L | $91.00 |

Jockey: Nkosithandile Ngqwangi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $21.00 and lacklustre showing when 11th last run at Vaal but drawn the rails. Looks hopeful.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 16 |
| 7.27L | $71.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.21L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.09L | $41.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.51L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 20.75L | $91.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 12.05L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| 10L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 20.2L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/11/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 52.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 25.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/10/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 50kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.55L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/10/2025 | - | F & M | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Goodman Fundile Dadamasi | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.55L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 53.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.25L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 98.75L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2025 | - | F & M | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 16L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/03/2025 | - | Fillies | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12.6L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Chamu Mabaya
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $3.50 and ran 8th last start at the track. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 14/06/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 9.13L | $3.75 |
| 6/10 | 22/02/2026 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Nichola Yuen | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.3L | $19.00 |
| 10/14 | 13/01/2026 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Nichola Yuen | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/11/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Nichola Yuen | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.9L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Brevan Plaatjies | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.35L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 03/09/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | GOOD | Oswald Noach | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.55L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 29/07/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | SOFT | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 8/16 | 17/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | SOFT | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.9L | $4.75 |
| 4/14 | 25/05/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | SOFT | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.55L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Tshepiso Matsoele
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Initial appearance 3yo by Declarationofpeace for trainer David Nieuwenhuizen. Respect the betting.

Jockey: Tom Lukhele
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $11.00 came in 7th last run around here. Should definitely be in your exotic bets.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 14/06/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.99L | $16.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | 2Y JUVENILE | $132,346.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.63L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Tobias Mango
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $34.00 and disappointing display when 7th last time at this track and dropping in distance. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Has to improve out of sight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9.64L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 53.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8L | $31.00 |
| 3/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.14L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV MDN | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.14L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 13.6L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Phenisile Mongqawa
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 2nd last time at this venue and showing improvement in recent outings. Has early speed and positions nicely. Will go close today.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN JUV | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.51L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.46L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Savanna Valjalo
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick turnaround. Started at $23.00 and finished 8th last run around here but having second race start. Gets a favourable draw. Hard to see it being good enough.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 27/06/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6.88L | $31.00 |