Turffontein Race 1 - Welcome To The Allied Steelrode Charity Mile Mdn Plate
SMOKE AND SHADOWS (12) First time at the races 3yo by Gimmethegreenlight for Sean Tarry. K De Melo is a bonus. Keep your eye on the market. BUFFALO KING CODY (1) Resumes after a break. Below par when 13th last start at Vaal but has a good draw. Will be positive in the run early. Must respect. THE LIVING YEARS (13) Mike Kock & Mathew De Kock trained 3yo debutant by Vercingetorix. Respect the betting. THE BUFFALO (2) Not competitive when 4th last start around here. Jockey Richard Fourie and trainer Clinton Binda have shared plenty of success together. Capable of a running a place.
Jockey: R Danielson
Weight: 60kgs
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Fresh from a break. Started $4.50 and unsatisfactory performance when 13th last start at Vaal but has a positive gate. Respected competitor.
Last Starts 158 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 26/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.44L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Phenisile Mongqawa | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8L | $1.34 |
| 2/6 | 08/02/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2L | $2.45 |
| 2/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.55L | $8.00 |
| 5/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.25L | $10.00 |
Jockey: R Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
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Started at $2.38 and not up to standard when 4th last start at the track. Jockey Richard Fourie and trainer Clinton Binda command respect as a team. Has some 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 15/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.01L | $2.30 |
| 2/12 | 01/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.86L | $29.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.81L | $6.00 |
| 12/13 | 26/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.21L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
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At $10.00 uncompetitive when 5th last run here. Expecting to settle positively. Hard to entertain.
Last Starts 42 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 | 19/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.83L | $12.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/08/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.69L | $3.50 |
| 8/8 | 16/07/2026 | - | 2Y | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.04L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/06/2026 | - | Flat | $237,540.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.55L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.55L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
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Started at $1.20 and finished 5th last run at Vaal. Watch betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 17/09/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Phenisile Mongqawa | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.85L | $1.38 |
| 5/17 | 27/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 3.43L | $12.00 |
Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
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First start at the races 3yo by Erik The Red for trainer Alec Laird and can save some energy from the gate. Market as guide.
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
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At $19.00 well beaten when 10th last run at Vaal but was a debutant last start. Likely to get back. Take on trust.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 14.22L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
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Was competitive when 3rd last start at Vaal. Looking to place betting and exotics.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 01/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.09L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.85L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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3yo by What A Winter having initial appearance for Michael Nicholas Houdalakis. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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3yo first starter by Gimmethegreenlight for Clinton Binda. Watch the market.
Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
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3yo by One World on debut for Alec Laird. Respect the betting.
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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Career debut 3yo by The United States for trainer Michael Nicholas Houdalakis. Betting as a guide.
Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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3yo debutant by Gimmethegreenlight for Sean Tarry. K De Melo is an advantage. Watch early betting.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 57.5kgs
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3yo first starter sired by Vercingetorix for Mike Kock & Mathew De Kock. Follow the money.