Turffontein Race 4 - Tab Telebet 011 074 0300 Graduation Plate
ALPINE JET (2) First up and did well when 2nd first up last preparation at Vaal. Won't be far away during the run. K De Melo adds value. Winnable race. PERFECT SKY (3) Unsatisfactory performance when 5th last time around here. Looking past the last run. Displays good tactical speed. Rates a winning chance. TRAJANUS (1) First up after 31 weeks and competitive effort when 2nd first up last preparation at Vaal. Has shown early pace in races to date. Has a good draw. Prominent showing expected and won't be far off them. BELIEVE IN FATE (4) Ran 7th last time at Vaal and going up in weight. Keep in mind.

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 31 weeks and in the money when 2nd first up last preparation at Vaal. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Drawn nicely. Solid chance.
Last Starts 217 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 21/03/2026 | - | 1 & 2 WINS & MDN | $120,583.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 14.63L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 10/02/2026 | - | 1-2 WINS MDN | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.25L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | 1-2WINS & MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | SOFT | Craig Zackey | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3L | $1.34 |
| 2/11 | 18/09/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.75L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 23/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 18/05/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and looked good when 2nd first up last preparation at Vaal. Will be positive in the run early. Jockey K De Melo is an asset. Should go well.
Last Starts 179 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | F & M | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.06L | $3.60 |
| 2/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | F&M HCP | $137,742.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.91L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 10/02/2026 | - | 1-2 WINS MDN | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.75L | $5.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 8.65L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/11/2025 | - | Listed | $237,516.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/7 | 30/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.25L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 17/07/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $2.45 |
| 1/9 | 23/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2L | $2.60 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $3.00 and subpar when 5th last time here. Looking past the last run. Likely to be well placed early. Should give this a shake.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 27/09/2026 | - | F&M DIV HCP | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.03L | $3.40 |
| 2/11 | 26/07/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $475,007.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Lyle Hewitson | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/06/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.09L | $1.32 |
| 4/10 | 06/06/2026 | - | Listed | $189,998.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.25L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.69L | $3.00 |
| 4/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.75L | $3.40 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $11.00 and came in 7th last time at Vaal and will have to carry more weight. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 32 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 | 22/09/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.36L | $14.00 |
| 11/13 | 21/02/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.85L | $4.60 |
| 3/5 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 11/12 | 16/12/2025 | - | 1WIN MDN HCP | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.25L | $15.00 |
| 10/13 | 01/06/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $1,000,013.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.8L | $20.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/05/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4L | $1.57 |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $4.33 and disappointing outing when 8th last run at Vaal but goes down in weight. Might be ridden for luck. Watch the market moves.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 08/10/2026 | - | 1 WIN & MDN HCP | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.95L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/09/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.07L | $3.80 |
| 10/13 | 26/07/2026 | - | 2Y | $475,007.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 4.69L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/05/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $1,662,486.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.15L | $41.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | K De Melo | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.14L | $4.60 |
| 10/14 | 11/04/2026 | - | 2yo | $2,999,989.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.65L | $91.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.25L | $7.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1L | $1.91 |
| 4/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.05L | $16.00 |