Turffontein Race 2 - Betway Mdn Plate
TWO TIGERS (2) Was agonizingly close last time at Vaal. Showing positive results since resuming from a break. Strong chance. CHESTNUT VERSE (7) 3yo first starter by Vercingetorix for trainer Johan Janse Van Vuuren and gets the perfect draw. Jockey K De Melo is highly regarded. Betting is the best guide. ASTROPHILE (11) Was agonizingly close last time at Vaal and good career start. Has plenty of early speed. Kabelo Matsunyane and Tony Peter are a promising combination. Can go on with it. AUTOGRAPH (3) Did well when 2nd last time at Vaal. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value .

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
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5yo first starter sired by Skitt Skizzle for Warrick Marwing & We Marwing. Watch the market.

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
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Close to claiming the win last time at Vaal. Performing impressively this campaign. Genuine claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 10/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 27/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.46L | $12.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/08/2026 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.91L | $6.50 |
| 3/14 | 09/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.74L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/05/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1L | $16.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.51L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.43L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58kgs
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Nice run when 2nd last time at Vaal. Definitely worth considering.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.11L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 27/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Vusumzi Sithetho | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.28L | $126.00 |
| 13/13 | 07/06/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 21.85L | $126.00 |
| 9/13 | 26/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.38L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.98L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58kgs
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Fresh after a break. Started at $34.00 and came in 5th last time at Vaal. Facing a difficult task.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 02/07/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.67L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.23L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9.14L | $67.00 |

Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 58kgs
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Close to claiming the win last run at Vaal. Hasn't broken through maiden grade after 8 runs. Unlikely to go close.
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 | 17/09/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Tobias Mango | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $81.00 |
| 12/13 | 03/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 24.08L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.92L | $15.00 |
| 12/17 | 27/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 55kg | - | - | 16 |
| 8.09L | $151.00 |
| 13/13 | 18/06/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.56L | $151.00 |
| 8/13 | 07/06/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 13.3L | $201.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 70L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 19.35L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 58kgs
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Jumped at $17.00 and ran 6th last start at Vaal. Entitled to be a big price.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/09/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Tshepiso Matsoele | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.35L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 18.61L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.06L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.69L | $9.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 58kgs
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Johan Janse Van Vuuren trained 3yo by Vercingetorix having first race appearance and has the ideal draw. K De Melo is a pivotal booking. Watch betting.

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 58kgs
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First up after a break. Tidy run when 2nd last time at Vaal. Might have to make up considerable ground. Needs a mighty effort to win this.
Last Starts 65 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 | 23/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Sam Mosia | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.91L | $101.00 |
| 16/17 | 27/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 13.35L | $91.00 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after a break. At $29.00 lacklustre showing when 8th last run here but gets a favourable draw. Gets back and needs luck. Will be down in distance. Overlook from a betting angle.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 29/06/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9L | $34.00 |
| 11/13 | 26/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.98L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Weight: 58kgs
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Started $26.00 and only fair when 10th last start at Vaal. Likely to settle back in the field. Can't entertain a bet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/09/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Taegan Demont | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11.15L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/06/2026 | - | Flat | $237,540.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 16.15L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Just missed last time at Vaal and promising career start. Jockey Kabelo Matsunyane and trainer Tony Peter are a promising combination. Likely to be well placed early. Serious contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Phenisile Mongqawa | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.23L | $2.90 |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Phenisile Mongqawa | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.12L | $1.65 |
| 2/9 | 02/07/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.23L | $3.40 |