Turffontein Race 1 - 4racing Welcomes You Mdn Plate (F & M)
THE BACHELORETTE (4) Ran 4th last start in a chase at Vaal. Should improve here. Should come to hand quickly. K De Melo is a key booking. Better hope. ELEGANT EDGE (1) Disappointing display when 5th last start at Vaal. Should improve from the last run but going up in weight. Likely to be well placed early. Strong chance. ARTIFACT (2) Back from a break. Disappointing effort when 6th last run at this venue but has a good draw. Has plenty of early speed. Can go on with it. FIRST WHISPER (8) Warrick Marwing & We Marwing 3yo by Rabada having first race start. Watch the betting.

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At $11.00 ordinary performance when 5th last start at Vaal. Should improve from the last run but has to carry more weight this time. Should muster plenty of early toe. Will be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 03/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.49L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.43L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.83L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/06/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.08L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/05/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.95L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 15.05L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.25L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.9L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. At $6.50 subpar when 6th last run here but gets a favourable draw. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Very tidy performer.
Last Starts 114 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 15.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.6L | $22.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.89L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $31.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $3.10 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 4th last run at Vaal. One for the exotics.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 03/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.57L | $29.00 |
| 9/15 | 01/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.45L | $18.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $3.50 and ran 4th last start in a chase at Vaal. Should improve here. Should jump out and bowl along. Will attract plenty of interest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 27/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.69L | $4.20 |
| 7/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | JUV FILLIES | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 14.22L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.23L | $2.35 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $19.00 and average at best when 8th last run at Vaal. Not at all out of this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 10/09/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Trent Mayhew | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 13.2L | $31.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.46L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 13.03L | $91.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Vusumzi Sithetho | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 21.49L | $41.00 |

Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At $34.00 well beaten when 7th last start at Vaal but has drawn to do little work. Yet to fire this campaign. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/09/2026 | - | 3-Year-Old Fillies | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 12.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 03/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/07/2026 | - | 2YF MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 23.32L | $126.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.33L | $91.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN JUV | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | 2Y JUV FILLIES | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.7L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $67.00 and clearly outclassed when 10th last run at Vaal and will be facing a significant drop in distance. Might have to make up considerable ground. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 24.37L | $91.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 16.92L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 34.76L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Rabada 3yo on debut for Warrick Marwing & We Marwing. Respect the betting.