Turffontein Race 1 - 4racing Welcomes You Mdn Plate
BELUGA LAGOON (4) First time at the races 3yo by Vercingetorix for trainer Candice Dawson & Tammy Dawson. Jockey Tristan Godden rates highly aboard. Watch the betting. THE BACHELORETTE (6) Came in 4th last start at the track. Looking past the last run. Won't be far away during the run. K De Melo rates highly aboard. Definite claims. PURPLE RAIN (8) Ran 6th last time at this track. Capable of a strong comeback. Has plenty of early speed. Putting up notable efforts since resuming from a break. Can measure up to this company. THE NAME OF DLADLA (10) First up after a break. In the money when 3rd last run at Scottsville but going up in weight. Strong chance.

Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and tidy effort when 3rd first up last preparation here. Drawn well. Would not recommend.
Last Starts 98 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 | 30/07/2026 | - | FILLIES MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 15.19L | $91.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/06/2026 | - | Flat | $237,540.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Anaas Mosaheb | 53.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 16.05L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/05/2026 | - | JUV FILLIES | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 53.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 16.05L | $126.00 |
| 3/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | 2Y JUVENILE | $132,346.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 50kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.97L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $19.00 and below par performance when 5th last run at this venue but drawn nicely. Place claims at best.
Last Starts 33 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 | 03/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.78L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.67L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.74L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.74L | $51.00 |
| 12/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Came in 2nd last start at the track. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
Last Starts 12 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 | 24/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.37L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.75L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Candice Dawson & Tammy Dawson 3yo by Vercingetorix having first race start. Tristan Godden is an advantage. Watch betting.

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $21.00 and below expectations when 6th last time at Vaal. Should race on the speed. Much prefer the look of others in this race.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 10/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD TO SOFT | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 37.55L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD TO SOFT | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.76L | $19.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.6L | $26.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $3.75 and finished 4th last start at the track. Looking past the last run. Should come to hand quickly. K De Melo is a smart booking. Has definite claims.
Last Starts 21 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 | 15/10/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.15L | $4.40 |
| 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: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At $9.00 came in 6th last time at the track. Capable of a strong comeback. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Has claims.
Last Starts 14 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 | 22/10/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.54L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.83L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.14L | $23.00 |
| 2/12 | 09/07/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1L | $31.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.41L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.01L | $8.50 |
| 2/3 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $1.83 |
| 7/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $101.00 and performed below standard when 9th last run at Vaal but going over more ground. Has the necessary speed to overcome the wide draw. Hard to see it being good enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 08/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | S Choi | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| 10.79L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/09/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Thomas Ncume | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.65L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1199m | STANDARD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.85L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/07/2026 | - | for All MDNs | $95,011.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.95L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Nicholas Patel | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 8.29L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.05L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 04/02/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Chad Little | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 14.45L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Did well when 3rd last run at Scottsville but has to cope with a weight increase. Must be considered here.
Last Starts 166 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 23/05/2026 | - | 2022 | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.23L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.23L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.83L | $201.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.97L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11.05L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 11.8L | $91.00 |
| 9/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 9.45L | $91.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a break. At $101.00 sub-standard effort when 11th last time at Vaal but having second race start. Likely to settle back in the field. Will need to find a new peak in this.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 03/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 21.34L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First start at the races 3yo by Heavenly Blue for Stuart Pettigrew. Market as guide.