Turffontein Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 422 Races on across 48 meetings. There was 8 races at Ascot first race 13:15, 11 races at Bad Harzburg first race 12:30, 7 races at Bangalore first race 09:30, 9 races at Belmont first race 04:44, 5 races at Cagnes-Sur-Mer first race 17:58 Cagnes-sur-Mer, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 23:10, 9 races at Caulfield first race 03:10, 8 races at Charles Town first race 01:02, 7 races at Chester first race 14:10, 8 races at Clairefontaine first race 10:59, 3 races at Club Hipico first race 01:25, 11 races at Colonial Downs first race 01:12, 7 races at Coonabarabran first race 03:41, 7 races at Darwin first race 04:42, 12 races at Del Mar first race 01:04, 8 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 9 races at Doomben first race 03:03, 9 races at Ellis Park first race 17:50, 14 races at Emerald Downs first race 03:00, 9 races at Enghien first race 12:23, 7 races at Gold Coast Poly first race 03:54, 8 races at Gowran Park first race 13:42, 11 races at Gulfstream first race 17:55, 17 races at Hipo Chile first race 17:30, 8 races at Kembla Grange first race 03:15, 11 races at Kochi first race 07:25, 10 races at Las Piedras first race 17:00, 9 races at Laurel Park first race 17:25, 8 races at Le Mans first race 15:57, 7 races at Lingfield first race 17:15, 10 races at Monmouth Park first race 17:50, 9 races at Morphettville first race 03:22, 7 races at Murtoa first race 04:01, 7 races at Newcastle first race 14:00, 12 races at Niigata first race 01:35, 14 races at Palermo first race 17:00, 2 races at Penn National first race 01:10, 10 races at Randwick first race 02:20, 6 races at Sacramento first race 01:20, 11 races at Saga first race 07:05, 6 races at Salisbury first race 18:00, 12 races at Sapporo first race 01:50, 12 races at Saratoga first race 17:35, 9 races at Taif first race 14:00, 8 races at Toowoomba first race 07:39, 9 races at Turffontein first race 11:20, 10 races at Woodbine first race 18:05, 7 races at York first race 14:05, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (6)  Karate Kid |  | | | | 2 | P Mxoli | P F Matchett | September foal; dam did get her head in front; stiff task against rivals with experience and watch the market | ||
(7)  Obsidian | | | | | 2 | J J Van Vuuren | Early foal; dam was a race winner; represents a yard with a strong record here with their newcomers; inexperience a possible drawback so he could be one for another day | |||
(2)  Moonlight Trader | | | | | 2 | M Yeni | P F Matchett | Fair effort (beaten 2l) over C&D 20 days ago (form has been franked); won at Vaal four months ago and looks like a player | ||
| (8) Towers Of Gold | | | | | 2 | K Matsunyane | P F Matchett | Solid effort when beaten 1½l to finish third latest here (5½f); warrants respect | ||
(1)  Key News | | | | | 2 | C Habib | A P Peter | Finished 11th of 12 beaten 8l over this distance at Vaal Classic last month; winner of a maiden juvenile plate two starts ago and too soon to write him off; poses a threat | ||
(4)  Kia Kaha | | | | | 2 | G Lerena | M/a Azzie | Off the mark scoring narrowly here 14 days ago; only female in race; yard is going well and has a great chance | ||
1st (3)  Taxi To The Moon | | | | | 2 | S Khumalo | A P Peter | Towards the rear of 14 on his Grade 2 debut at Greyville 21 days ago; likely player now down in grade | ||
(5)  Copper Cliff | | | | | 2 | R Danielson | P F Matchett | Well beaten when fourth over C&D latest (juvenile plate); can be taken on |
KIA KAHA is a strong fancy. She has won here once before.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (5) Emblem Of The Sun | | | | | 2 | K Matsunyane | P F Matchett | Upped to 1m½f three weeks ago when beaten 10l at Vaal; form boosted by the second going in since; others perhaps more persuasive | ||
| (8) Todoque | | | | | 2 | R Danielson | P F Matchett | Beaten 9l on her debut in Vaal fillies maiden juvenile plate over this distance 53 days ago (40-1); needs to make above-average progress | ||
(7)  Lady Of Arc | | | | | 2 | D Schwarz | F Bronkhorst | August foal; having first race; her lack of experience could be a drawback, easy enough to oppose | ||
| (4) Queen Of Fire | | | | | 2 | N Nastili | P F Matchett | Finished third, beaten a fair distance, in a fillies juvenile plate in May here (7f); expected to be in the thick of things if in the same form she showed when winning three starts back | ||
2nd (2)  Bosum Buddy | | | | | 2 | P Mxoli | P F Matchett | Soundly beaten when fifth bidding for a fillies Grade 3 for the first time here (5½f) three months ago; one to take seriously now dropping in class | ||
| (1) Force Eight | | | | | 2 | M Yeni | P F Matchett | Not disgraced when third over C&D (fillies juvenile plate) last month; ought to give it a shot | ||
1st (3)  Pointer | | | | | 2 | G Lerena | A G Laird | Second, beaten just over 3l, over C&D where just ahead of Force Eight last month (fillies juvenile plate); likely to be a leading contender | ||
| (6) Iconic Winter | | | | | 2 | M V'Rensburg | P F Matchett | Close third on her debut sent off 14-1 over this trip, that form been boosted; if building on promise shown first time out has a competitive shout |
Force Eight is taken to mount a serious challenge while Queen Of Fire should be in the hunt. But POINTER looks the one to back. She should be able to confirm placings with Force Eight and has been a winner over this CD.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(2)  Golden Argo | | | | | 3 | M V'Rensburg | C I Jonker | Without a win after ten attempts; not beaten that far (just under 5l, went off 100-1) in a fillies maiden plate over C&D 14 days ago | ||
(1)  Hokaai My Meisie | | | | | 3 | C Maujean | A P Peter | Finished towards the rear of 14 beaten 14l in a fillies maiden plate (Kenilworth) in February; returns from a layoff; makes debut for trainer | ||
3rd (4)  Line In The Sky | | | | | 3 | R Danielson | L Karriem | Dam had winning form; makes competitive race debut; inexperience a possible drawback so needs market confidence to make her of interest | ||
(7)  Lapis Lazuli | | | | | 2 | S Khumalo | M/a Azzie | Stable has a healthy record with newcomers; dam was a race winner; early foal; her lack of experience could be a drawback, needs market confidence to make her of interest | ||
| (6) Hey Hey Julia | | | | | 2 | M Yeni | P F Matchett | Not beaten too far at 5-1 when fifth of ten over C&D (fillies maiden plate) 14 days ago; finished ahead of Golden Argo but was behind Autumn Var; easy to see her making an impression | ||
2nd (3)  Autumn Var | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | T Zackey | Finished in front of Hey Hey Julia and Golden Argo in a fillies maiden plate (C&D) when fourth of ten (8-1) 14 days ago | ||
(5)  Bellissivar | | | | | 2 | C Habib | A P Peter | Solid effort when beaten 1l to finish second (Turffontein Inside, this distance, fillies maiden juvenile plate) two weeks ago; should have every chance if confirming promise shown last time | ||
| 1st (8) Salenio Peninsula | | | | | 2 | G Lerena | J J Van Vuuren | Dam a winner; course debutants for this trainer have to be taken seriously; August foal |
BELLISSIVAR has an obvious shout. Hey Hey Julia poses a big threat, and Hokaai My Meisie would be a threat if returning to form.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (4) Ringho | | | | | 3 | L Nhlapo | C I Jonker | Unable to land a blow in eighth in a maiden plate over C&D 14 days ago; blinkers now left off; others more likely | ||
(2)  Hat Man | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | P F Matchett | Tenth of 12 over C&D (maiden plate) two weeks ago; still without a win after 11 starts; headgear removed; in the mix if in the same mood as when third three races back | ||
(7)  Espinoza | | | | | 2 | J Gates | S M Naidoo | Makes competitive race debut; dam had winning form; this doesn't look easy against more experienced rivals so the advice is to watch the betting | ||
2nd (3)  Pacific | | | | | 3 | R Danielson | S J Gray | Losing run totals ten; last of eight in a maiden plate (blinkers back on) last Saturday here when dropped back to 6f; has shown signs of promise here and there and one to be interested in | ||
(6)  Marieskop | | | | | 3 | C Maujean | M Khan | Seemed to find life tough on her debut in December (13-2) here; first start for current yard; she is the only filly here; will need to step up from her racecourse introduction | ||
(8)  Grand Oasis | | | | | 2 | K Matsunyane | R Klaasen | Never landed a blow when seventh of nine two weeks ago here over 6f | ||
(5)  King Harry | | | | | 4 | D De Gouveia | M/a Azzie | Finished fifth, beaten a fair distance, over this trip here (maiden plate) 14 days ago with two of these rivals behind | ||
3rd (9)  Inspector James | | | | | 2 | G Lerena | J J Van Vuuren | J J Van Vuuren has a strong record with course debutants; dam had winning form; not the biggest surprise to see him go well | ||
| 1st (1) Secret Chord | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | S J Gray | Beaten 3l when fourth of ten but didn't run badly at 11-2 in a maiden plate five months ago here (6f); back from a break; very interesting |
Hat Man has claims even though he is on a long losing run but SECRET CHORD is strongly fancied to come out on top. Pacific is lining up on the back of some good runs, and Inspector James will attract market support.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(6)  Smith And Wesson | | | | | 4 | P Mxoli | P F Matchett | Potentially on a good mark but a long time since his last success; comfortably held in fifth at Vaal on Tuesday; hard enough to fancy | ||
(3)  Rollwiththepunches | | | | | 5 | T Mayhew | R R Magner | Out of the frame beaten 4l (went off 50-1) 14 days ago here; on a good mark based on best form but a long time since his last win; opposable | ||
(7)  Super Awesome | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | R R Magner | Beaten 7l into eighth two weeks ago when he was behind several of these rivals here; others appeal more as the headgear needs to prompt improvement | ||
| (4) Dr Faustus | | | | | 3 | R Danielson | J J Van Vuuren | Safely held in ninth (Vaal) in May; has won here before; others perhaps more persuasive | ||
| 2nd (5) Rainbow Reward | | | | | 4 | K Matsunyane | J J Van Vuuren | Not disgraced when fifth two weeks ago here (6f); has winning form at this course; possible squeak | ||
(2)  Karangetang | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | J J Van Vuuren | A while since he has been in the winners' enclosure but winning form over course and distance; produced an encouraging effort (second of nine, beaten 2½l) over C&D last month; should get involved | ||
1st (1)  Chyavana | | | | | 5 | G Lerena | J J Van Vuuren | Went down by a neck sent off 33-10 when he finished ahead of a number of these runners 14 days ago here over 6f; winner of three races at this venue; leading contender |
CHYAVANA is the recommendation. He has shown a liking for this course with three wins at the track on his CV and can confirm superiority with Rainbow Reward, Rollwiththepunches and Super Awesome who were behind him last time. Karangetang rates a serious danger.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(5)  Dontshootthebarman | | | | | 4 | D Schwarz | C Binda | Towards the rear beaten 9l over C&D in March (handicap); looks to have gone backwards; been eased in the ratings by the handicapper; returns from break; hard to see him doing much | ||
(6)  Stormy Seas | | | | | 6 | M Yeni | R R Magner | Finished 11th of 12 beaten 7l (handicap) 21 days ago at Greyville Polytrack; has form on straight courses and has won here in the past; this looks a tough ask despite this looking a little easier than last time | ||
(2)  Nkandla Gold | | | | | 3 | N Nastili | B Webber | This trip evidently suits with all three wins over this distance and had been doing well before disappointing effort latest; well held when sixth over this distance (stakes race) last month; may be vulnerable | ||
(10)  Bob | | | | | 3 | C Habib | A P Peter | Comfortably held in seventh in a handicap here (6f) two weeks ago; has won previously at this course; been eased in the ratings by the assessor; previous run was disappointing, but finished third two starts back; can't be ruled out | ||
1st (1)  Esquevelle | | | | | 5 | P Strydom | C Binda | A course winner; not disgraced in seventh at 33-1 in a handicap at Greyville Polytrack in returning blinkers latest; makes limited appeal despite dropping in class | ||
(8)  Kinshin Sha | | | | | 3 | M V'Rensburg | M N Houdalakis | A while since he has been in the winners' enclosure; didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Greyville Polytrack (beaten 3½l at 14-1) in a handicap latest with two of these rivals behind; drops in class; easy to see him making an impression | ||
2nd (7)  What A Tiger | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | F P Habib | On a losing run but has form on straight courses; close second sent off 5-1 (this distance, here, handicap) four weeks ago behind Lovegrass; should be on the premises | ||
| (9) Munchkin | | | | | 4 | R Danielson | M N Houdalakis | A course winner; not beaten far over C&D (handicap) last week; should get involved despite this step up in class | ||
| (4) Lovegrass | | | | | 3 | G Lerena | J J Van Vuuren | Claimed a second CD win latest when successful by three-quarters of a length; she takes on the boys here; big run looks on the cards | ||
3rd (3)  Longsword | | | | | 3 | T Mayhew | S G Tarry | Was a close second in a handicap two weeks ago here; competing off a higher mark; deserves respect |
What A Tiger and Kinshin Sha are considered despite being on losing runs while Longsword is a major threat. But LOVEGRASS is expected to win. She is a CD winner and is lightly raced; there ought to be more improvement to come.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(6)  Global Thunder | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | C J Lensley | Largely disappointing since successful in a fillies graduation plate at Vaal in September; easy enough to swerve | ||
| (7) So Seductive | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | J J Van Vuuren | Beaten a fair way when eighth (Vaal Classic) last month; has won here before | ||
1st (3)  Exchange Student | | | | | 3 | R Danielson | C Dawson | Fair runner-up of 13 at Vaal Classic last month, the third franked form since; solid career strike-rate | ||
(5)  That's My Baby | | | | | 3 | K Matsunyane | S G Tarry | Failed to cash in on good draw in a Listed handicap race 21 days ago finishing 6l behind the winner at Greyville | ||
2nd (2)  Troppo Veloce | | | | | 3 | S Khumalo | S G Tarry | Has won here before and in good form prior to backwards step last time out; well beaten behind the eighth, Elegant Ice, three weeks ago (Greyville) when last of 12 | ||
(4)  Elegant Ice | | | | | 3 | M V'Rensburg | M N Houdalakis | Not disgraced when fourth of 12 at Greyville latest; has won previously at this course; one to take seriously if in the same mood as when she won at Turffontein Standside in May | ||
(1)  Time Fo Orchids | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | J J Van Vuuren | Beaten just under 4l when fourth of 16 but didn't run badly at 14-1 (Scottsville) two months ago; has won here before; she's an attractive contender |
This is an interesting race but TIME FO ORCHIDS can land this. She has won here twice before. Elegant Ice should put up plenty of resistance.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(5)  Swing Upon A Star | | | | | 4 | C Maujean | A P Peter | Has won here; well beaten in first-time blinkers two months ago (Scottsville) on debut for new trainer when 18l back in the Grade 1 Golden Horse Sprint; headgear removed; hard to entertain | ||
| (7) Laguna Verde | | | | | 4 | P Mxoli | M N Houdalakis | Finished last of ten last month at Greyville; has won here; unlikely to trouble the principals | ||
(2)  Bingwa | | | | | 6 | K Matsunyane | J J Van Vuuren | Ran well at this venue when first in 2021 but yet to win over this distance; well beaten in the Grade 1 Gold Challenge (Greyville) 49 days ago | ||
| (6) The Africa House | | | | | 3 | N Nastili | S G Tarry | A course winner; stepped up to 1m in a stakes race three weeks ago when fifth beaten 2½l | ||
(4)  Tail Of The Comet | | | | | 3 | S G Tarry | Last of 14 three weeks ago at Greyville (dropped to 6f) | |||
1st (3)  Unzen | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | R R Sage | Not disgraced when fourth over this trip (stakes race) 51 days ago at Turffontein Inside; has a lot of course experience; has won here in the past; won at Turffontein Standside in February and warrants respect | ||
2nd (1)  Main Defender | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | A P Peter | Disappointing latest when well berthed at Greyville and well held in the Grade 1 Gold Challenge; possible blip last time out as had been running well previously and impressive record of four wins from four runs here; a big player |
Bingwa should be in the mix despite a bad run last time, and Unzen is one to be feared. However, MAIN DEFENDER looks set for a big run. He bids to improve an already impressive course record.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(2)  Circle Of Grace | | | | | 3 | T Mayhew | C Spies | Well behind Celtic Rush (eighth) in a handicap last month when towards the rear of 14 here; competes off a lower mark; hard to recommend | ||
| (6) Crimson Forest | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | P F Matchett | Finished last of nine at Turffontein Inside in May; has winning form at this course but been generally quiet since successful in a fillies maiden plate at Turffontein Standside six months ago; she takes on the boys here; this demands more than last time so might not be up to this | ||
(4)  Leao Alado | | | | | 3 | R Danielson | R R Magner | Finished last of eight in a handicap here over 1m1f 41 days ago; competes off a lower mark; new headgear needs to have a positive effect and has some questions to answer | ||
(8)  Guardia Regine | | | | | 3 | C Maujean | R Klaasen | Respectable effort to finish fourth in a handicap (Turffontein Inside) last month; not always shown an awful lot since winning a maiden plate at Turffontein Inside in February; dropping in the weights; this demands more than last time so unlikely to trouble the principals | ||
| (10) Eiger Sanction | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | S J Gray | Well held when eighth in a handicap over C&D 14 days ago; hasn't won for a while but has won here; could be in the mix despite this step up in class | ||
1st (7)  Laughing William | | | | | 4 | D Schwarz | C Dawson | Soundly beaten when tenth in a handicap at Vaal Classic last month; achieved only a sole win; dropping in the weights; others have more pressing claims | ||
(1)  Claw | | | | | 3 | G Lerena | M/a Azzie | Finished sixth, beaten a fair way on his Grade 3 debut three weeks ago here over 1m1f; drops in class; can figure | ||
3rd (3)  Celtic Rush | | | | | 4 | M V'Rensburg | D Nieuwenhuizen | No wins at this distance but this course expert has a record here of three from 11; not disgraced when eighth in a handicap 27 days ago (over 1m1f here); lower mark this time; could be involved if in the same mood as when he won at Vaal in May | ||
(5)  Willow Express | | | | | 6 | S Khumalo | S G Tarry | Far from disgraced (beaten just over 2l) over this distance (breeders series) last month (Greyville Polytrack); no wins at the trip but has won here before | ||
2nd (11)  Majestic Touch | | | | | 3 | K Matsunyane | R R Magner | On a long losing run; only finished fifth of 11 despite odds of 28-10 (handicap) 16 days ago upped to 1m2f at Turffontein Inside; has been dropped in the weights | ||
| (9) Shinto Shrine | | | | | 2 | C Habib | A P Peter | Hit the target for the first time when winning by a short head (Turffontein Inside) last month; gets an age allowance; makes handicap debut; big chance |
Celtic Rush is one to consider while Eiger Sanction has strong course form. But SHINTO SHRINE is the one to back. He scored last time making him a leading player from a form perspective and must have every chance over a distance that suits.