Turffontein Race 2

Betway Maiden Plate

Prize Money: $8,846

The race drops right off outside the top chances. MY LUCKY CHARM (7) was runner-up on debut then just missed the frame when straight to 1700m latest. Further improved and off the low draw expected to go close this line-up. OLYMPIAN GOLD (1) was unplaced on debut then runner-up in the two runs since. Just missed this course and distance two back. Top rider aboard and off the inside will go close. CARNARVON (2) has been racing well without winning over shorter races. Placed only try at 1400m and steps to a mile for the first time. Has the claim and low draw and expected to measure up. THOONSIL (9) finished third on debut a month ago over 1400m at Vaal, beaten 8 lengths. Has good upside and the extra trip is a plus.
  • Distance: 1600m
  • Class: MPLATE
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: Clear
  • Surface: Turf
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1St John Gray
  • Olympian Gold (1) 522
  • Trainer: St John Gray()
  • Jockey: Richard Fourie
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $3,572
  • Win / Place: 0% / 66%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: POTALA PALACE (SAF)

Dam: PARISIENNE CHIC (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Bankable

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Rating

Stats
Career
3: 0-2-0
Distance
2: 0-2-0
Trk/Dst
1: 0-1-0
Track
2: 0-1-0
Season
2: 0-2-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-1-0
3rd Up
1: 0-1-0
Metro
2: 0-1-0
Non-Metro
1: 0-1-0
Turf
3: 0-2-0
Good
3: 0-2-0
Clockwise
3: 0-2-0
Handicap Rating
83
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1450m - 1600m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Vaal on August 26 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Frere Jacques carrying 57kg at $3.30. Before that 2nd of 7 at this track on August 17 over 1600m, 0.6 len behind Step Into It carrying 57.5kg at $41. Drawn to get the gun run out of the inside alley and expected to go close.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 1126/8/25Vaal1600mMPLATE10Serino Moodley57kgGood1:38.4458.5 km/h4.4L-$3.25f9$8,850$1,681

1. Frere Jacques

2. Olympian Gold

3. Trip To Peace

2nd of 717/8/25Turffontein1600mMPLATE 34M Mbuto57.5kgGood1:39.3858.0 km/h0.6L-$4131$8,850$1,681

1. Step Into It

2. Olympian Gold

3. World Order

31 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 817/7/25Turffontein1450mMPLATE3Muzi Yeni56kgGood1:29.2558.5 km/h13.9L-$34-$8,850$210

1. Safe Travel

2. Johnny Drama

3. Luwak

2Paul Matchett
  • Carnarvon (3) 54253344
  • Trainer: Paul Matchett()
  • Jockey: R A Venniker (a1.5)
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $4,740
  • Win / Place: 0% / 37%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ELUSIVE FORT (SAF)

Dam: LENA LAPTEV (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Fort Wood

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Rating

Stats
Career
8: 0-1-2
Season
2: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-1-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
6: 0-1-2
Non-Metro
2: 0-0-0
Turf
7: 0-1-2
Good
7: 0-1-2
Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
8: 0-1-2
Handicap Rating
80
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1400m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Vaal on August 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind King Bluetooth carrying 60kg at $1.60. The race before that 4th of 11 at Greyville All Weather on August 1 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Emoyeni with 57.5kg at $2.70. Rates highly on form over shorter. First try at the mile but claim and low draw helps. Go well.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 726/8/25Vaal1200mHCP4Craig Zackey60kgGood1:11.5760.4 km/h3.9L-$1.56f25$6,740$320

1. King Bluetooth

2. Underdog

3. Storm Burst

4th of 111/8/25Greyville1200mMDN7Muzi Yeni57.5kgNeutral1:11.0760.8 km/h3.6L-$2.70f13$8,420$400

1. Emoyeni

2. Sovereign Command

3. Little Cracker

3rd of 1019/7/25Turffontein1400mPLATE 28P Mxoli60kgGood1:25.3659.0 km/h1.8L-$8.5046$9,690$920

1. Big Joe

2. Royale Jacket

3. Carnarvon

46 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 113/6/25Turffontein1160mPLATE 27Craig Zackey60kgGood1:08.0261.4 km/h6.9L-$7.0017$9,690$900

1. Jan Van Goyen

2. Chapbook

3. Carnarvon

5th of 1217/5/25Turffontein1160mPLATE 210Chase Maujean60kgGood1:08.2861.2 km/h2.4L-$1116$7,580-

1. Victory In Orleans

2. Shadowfax

3. Balule

2nd of 51/5/25Turffontein1000mPLATE 24Muzi Yeni60kgGood0:59.5260.5 km/h2.0L-$1440$7,580$1,500

1. One Tiger

2. Carnarvon

3. Time Will Tell

40 Day Freshen-Up
3Corne Spies
  • Sergeant Soqrat (5) 874526887
  • Trainer: Corne Spies()
  • Jockey: K Matsunyane
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $2,300
  • Win / Place: 0% / 11%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SOQRAT (AUS)

Dam: MOHALLELA (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Exceed And Excel

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Rating

Stats
Career
9: 0-1-0
Distance
5: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-0
Track
2: 0-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
7: 0-1-0
Non-Metro
2: 0-0-0
Turf
9: 0-1-0
Good
9: 0-1-0
Clockwise
9: 0-1-0
Handicap Rating
75
Jockey Stats
Horse
2: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1800m

Gear Changes

A B

Comments
Most recently 7th of 12 at Scottsville on September 14 over 1600m, 10 len behind Buddy Boy with 55.5kg at $41. The run before that ran last of 8 at Vaal on July 31 over 1600m, 26 len behind Radio Star carrying 54.5kg at $34. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
7th of 1214/9/25Scottsville1600mMPLATE6Trent Mayhew55.5kgGood Soft1:37.8758.9 km/h10.1L-$4145$9,270-

1. Buddy Boy

2. Green Glow

3. Tee Dog

45 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 831/7/25Vaal1600mMPLATE4Trent Mayhew54.5kgGood1:36.7659.5 km/h26.0L-$3414$8,850-

1. Radio Star

2. World Order

3. Luwak

8th of 917/7/25Turffontein1800mMPLATE2Gavin Lerena55kgGood1:54.5856.6 km/h4.6L-$2.25f7$8,850-

1. Mizzen Sword

2. Royal Miracle

3. Majalun

6th of 1010/7/25Turffontein1600mMPLATE1Trent Mayhew54.5kgGood1:39.2958.0 km/h8.0L-$8.0017$8,850-

1. Singleton Sam

2. Nkwenkwezi

3. Matroosberg

2nd of 1023/6/25Turffontein1400mPLATE 21Trent Mayhew58.5kgGood1:26.1158.5 km/h2.1L-$2620$9,690$1,800

1. Copper Eagle

2. Sergeant Soqrat

3. Golden Operator

5th of 83/6/25Turffontein1600mPLATE 24Trent Mayhew58.5kgGood1:39.8857.7 km/h11.4L-$4119$9,690$200

1. Golden Warrior

2. Rejuvenate

3. Master Spy

4C I Jonker
  • Elusive Charm (9) 766
  • Trainer: C I Jonker()
  • Jockey: J R Syster
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ELUSIVE FORT (SAF)

Dam: GREY LIGHT (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Tapit

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Rating

Stats
Career
3: 0-0-0
Distance
2: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-0
Track
2: 0-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
2: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
1: 0-0-0
Turf
3: 0-0-0
Good
3: 0-0-0
Clockwise
3: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
56
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1600m

Gear Changes

A T

Comments
Returns from a 48-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at this track on August 17 over 1600m, 18 len behind Step Into It with 60kg at $51. The race before that 6th of 8 at Vaal on July 31 over 1600m, 12 len behind Radio Star with 56kg at $81. Happy enough to avoid.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 717/8/25Turffontein1600mMPLATE 32P Mxoli60kgGood1:39.3858.0 km/h18.8L-$5117$8,850-

1. Step Into It

2. Olympian Gold

3. World Order

6th of 831/7/25Vaal1600mMPLATE7K A Brewer56kgGood1:36.7659.5 km/h12.8L-$8121$8,850-

1. Radio Star

2. World Order

3. Luwak

7th of 810/7/25Turffontein1200mPLATE 24P Mxoli60kgGood1:13.2659.0 km/h13.0L-$34-$9,690-

1. Romilly

2. Blushing Bloom

3. Umzingeli Wenyathi

5Craig Mayhew
  • Brody (10) 96
  • Trainer: Craig Mayhew()
  • Jockey: Trent Mayhew (a1.5)
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CANFORD CLIFFS (IRE)

Dam: KILCROSS (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Antonius Pius

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Rating

Stats
Career
2: 0-0-0
Distance
1: 0-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
2: 0-0-0
Turf
2: 0-0-0
Good
2: 0-0-0
Clockwise
2: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
2: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1600m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, second last of 10 at Vaal on July 31 over 1200m, 22 len behind Xenophon with 55.5kg at $101. Last start second last of 7 at Vaal on August 28 over 1600m, 13 len behind Redlightgreenlight with 55.5kg at $126. Recent form suggests this might be a bit too tough.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 728/8/25Vaal1600mMPLATE7Trent Mayhew55.5kgGood1:37.6559.0 km/h13.0L-$12628$8,850-

1. Redlightgreenlight

2. World Order

3. Seventh Fleet

9th of 1031/7/25Vaal1200mMPLATE7Trent Mayhew55.5kgGood1:10.2461.5 km/h22.3L-$101-$8,850-

1. Xenophon

2. Power Of Pearls

3. Silver Longsword

6Mark Khan
  • Epidaurus (8) 0
  • Trainer: Mark Khan()
  • Jockey: Luyolo Mxothwa
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ELUSIVE FORT (SAF)

Dam: ESTIMADA (ARG)

Dam's Sire: Ride The Rails

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
1: 0-0-0
Turf
1: 0-0-0
Good
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Gear Changes

S

Comments
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 11 at Vaal on September 18 over 1200m, 31 len behind Miami Mountain carrying 60kg at $51. Needs to do a lot more than he did on debut.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
11th of 1118/9/25Vaal1200mMPLATE 34Raymond Danielson60kgGood1:09.1362.5 km/h31.3L-$51-$8,850-

1. Miami Mountain

2. Trajanus

3. Wayne

7Mike & Mathew De Kock
  • My Lucky Charm (4) 24
  • Trainer: Mike & Mathew De Kock()
  • Jockey: Callan Murray
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $2,101
  • Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: MASTER OF MY FATE (SAF)

Dam: SEVENTH HEART (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Seventh Rock

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Rating

Stats
Career
2: 0-1-0
Season
2: 0-1-0
1st Up
1: 0-1-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
2: 0-1-0
Turf
2: 0-1-0
Good
2: 0-1-0
Clockwise
2: 0-1-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
2: 0-1-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1450m - 1700m

Gear Changes

A B

Comments
Had two starts to date. When well in the market at debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at Vaal on August 30 over 1450m, 1.4 len behind Matroosberg carrying 60kg at $2.50. Last start 4th of 9 at Vaal on September 18 over 1700m, 3 len behind Majalun with 57kg at $1.40. Should be further improved and off the low draw looks hard to beat.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 918/9/25Vaal1700mMPLATE5Callan Murray57kgGood1:45.4358.0 km/h3.1L-$1.36f19$8,850$420

1. Majalun

2. Cuzzie

3. Trip To Peace

2nd of 730/8/25Vaal1450mMPLATE 37Callan Murray60kgGood1:28.1159.2 km/h1.4L-$2.50f-$8,850$1,681

1. Matroosberg

2. My Lucky Charm

3. Winchester

8Mark Khan
  • No Hesitation (6) 9
  • Trainer: Mark Khan()
  • Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: ELUSIVE FORT (SAF)

Dam: NO DOUBT (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Philanthropist

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
1: 0-0-0
Turf
1: 0-0-0
Good
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, 9th of 11 at Vaal on September 18 over 1200m, 19 len behind Miami Mountain with 60kg at $41. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
9th of 1118/9/25Vaal1200mMPLATE 35Muzi Yeni60kgGood1:09.1362.5 km/h19.2L-$41-$8,850-

1. Miami Mountain

2. Trajanus

3. Wayne

9Mano Pandaram
  • Thoonsil (7) 3
  • Trainer: Mano Pandaram()
  • Jockey: P Mxoli
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $760
  • Win / Place: 0% / 100%

3 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: DANON PLATINA (JPN)

Dam: MANSOOR (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Giant's Causeway

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Rating

Stats
Career
1: 0-0-1
Season
1: 0-0-1
1st Up
1: 0-0-1
Non-Metro
1: 0-0-1
Turf
1: 0-0-1
Good
1: 0-0-1
Clockwise
1: 0-0-1
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, 3rd of 7 at Vaal on September 2 over 1400m, 8 len behind Never Never Land carrying 57kg at $26. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be in the finish here.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 72/9/25Vaal1400mMPLATE6J Gates57kgGood1:23.1060.6 km/h8.0L-$26-$8,000$760

1. Never Never Land

2. Amandla Ngawethu

3. Thoonsil

10St John Gray
  • War Summit (2) 43
  • Trainer: St John Gray()
  • Jockey: Serino Moodley
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $1,220
  • Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: ACT OF WAR (SAF)

Dam: SHUFFLES (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Sarge

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Rating

Stats
Career
2: 0-0-1
Distance
1: 0-0-1
Season
2: 0-0-1
1st Up
1: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-1
Non-Metro
2: 0-0-1
Turf
2: 0-0-1
Good
2: 0-0-1
Clockwise
2: 0-0-1
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-0-1
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1600m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 4th of 7 at Vaal on September 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Never Never Land carrying 57kg at $34. Second-up 3rd of 13 at Vaal on September 25 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Amazon Queen with 57kg at $21. Heading in the right direction with a strong run first time at the mile. Cannot be taken lightly.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 1325/9/25Vaal1600mMPLATE6Serino Moodley57kgSoft1:40.7457.2 km/h2.5L-$2123$8,850$840

1. Amazon Queen

2. Bellerophon

3. War Summit

4th of 72/9/25Vaal1400mMPLATE1Muzi Yeni57kgGood1:23.1060.6 km/h9.5L-$34-$8,000$380

1. Never Never Land

2. Amandla Ngawethu

3. Thoonsil

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