Turffontein Race 3 - Equus Champion Older Female: Double Grand Slam Mdn Plate (F & M)
SWORD OF LIGHT (3) Narrowly denied a win last time at Vaal and promising career start. In a purple patch of form since coming back from a break. Serious contender. LIFE AND LETTERS (2) Placed 2nd last start at Vaal. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. K De Melo is a crucial engagement. Strong chance. FREESTYLE DANCE (7) Average performance when 4th last start at Vaal and rises in weight. Winning hope. COMIC ARTIST (5) In the money when 3rd last run at Vaal but will be down in distance. Should be going forward early. Knockout chance in this.

Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $12.00 and came in 4th last start here. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Watch for a sign in the market.
Last Starts 28 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 | 08/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Chad Little | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.9L | $16.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/05/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.25L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 27/04/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $20.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/04/2026 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.55L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $18.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.05L | $10.00 |
| 7/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.15L | $10.00 |
| 6/13 | 17/01/2026 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 17/12/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/09/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.05L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/08/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Corne Orffer | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6L | $10.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/07/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | HEAVY | Corne Orffer | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 11.25L | $41.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 2nd last start at Vaal. Shows good early pace. Jockey K De Melo is in form. Definite contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Sam Mosia | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/7 | 29/06/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.98L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/12/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Sam Mosia | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $6.50 |
| 5/11 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1699m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10L | $67.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.45L | $61.00 |
| 10/11 | 10/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $41.00 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was agonizingly close last time at Vaal and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Showing great form since coming back from a spell. Expect support.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.23L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1700m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4L | $5.50 |
| 7/14 | 09/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.34L | $18.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.25L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Kaidan Brewer
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 2nd last time at Greyville and has a positive draw. Might have to make up considerable ground. Demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Modest contender.
Last Starts 15 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 | 21/08/2026 | - | ALL HORSES | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 2000m | STANDARD | Anaas Mosaheb | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.06L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/07/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $29.00 |
| 10/12 | 09/07/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 27.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.83L | $4.20 |
| 3/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.46L | $3.90 |
| 4/12 | 05/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.51L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 14/19 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| 15.55L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | SOFT | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.35L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.55L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 3rd last run at Vaal but coming back in distance. Likely to be well placed early. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 13/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD TO SOFT | Jason Gates | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.75L | $13.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.06L | $18.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $10.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.11L | $14.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.26L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 26/05/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Sam Mosia | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.64L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.34L | $7.50 |
| 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: Anaas Mosaheb
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $51.00 and ran 5th last time at Vaal. Should race on the speed. The large claim from Anaas Mosaheb helps. Few more classier types in this race.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 27/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Anaas Mosaheb | 53.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.81L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | 2 Year Old Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/06/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11.89L | $51.00 |
| 10/13 | 14/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.35L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $4.33 and unsatisfactory performance when 4th last start at Vaal and has to cope with a weight increase. Has claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1700m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.75L | $5.50 |
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.73L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | 2Y F MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Xander Spies & Corne Spies trained 3yo by Declarationofpeace having first race start and has the ideal draw. Betting is the best guide.