Turffontein Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 446 Races on across 50 meetings. There was 7 races at Ascot first race 13:35, 9 races at Belmont first race 05:14, 1 races at Birdsville first race 06:59, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 23:10, 9 races at Chantilly first race 12:40, 7 races at Chennai first race 09:15, 12 races at Chukyo first race 01:50, 3 races at Club Hipico first race 01:25, 13 races at Colonial Downs first race 01:14, 6 races at Dax first race 09:30, 11 races at Del Mar first race 01:00, 7 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 9 races at Doomben first race 02:58, 8 races at Durbanville first race 11:35, 14 races at Emerald Downs first race 03:00, 6 races at Gold Coast Poly first race 04:24 Gold Coast, 11 races at Gulfstream first race 17:55, 6 races at Hastings Racecourse first race 03:00, 8 races at Hawkesbury first race 03:45, 8 races at Haydock first race 13:15, 16 races at Hipo Chile first race 17:45, 11 races at Kanazawa first race 03:45, 7 races at Kempton first race 14:00, 12 races at Kentucky Downs first race 17:30, 12 races at Kochi first race 06:55, 10 races at Laurel Park first race 17:25, 8 races at Magdeburg (GER) first race 12:00 Magdeburg, 9 races at Maronas first race 19:00, 7 races at Mildura first race 03:56, 10 races at Monmouth Park first race 17:50, 10 races at Moonee Valley first race 03:10, 9 races at Morphettville first race 03:52, 12 races at Nakayama first race 02:05, 7 races at Navan first race 14:15, 6 races at Orange first race 04:11, 18 races at Palermo first race 16:00, 7 races at Pune first race 09:00, 10 races at Randwick first race 02:50, 9 races at Remington Park first race 01:28, 12 races at Saga first race 06:50, 11 races at Seoul first race 05:55, 6 races at Stratford first race 16:12, 11 races at Taif first race 13:00, 8 races at Thirsk first race 14:05, 7 races at Toowoomba first race 07:46, 8 races at Turffontein first race 11:20, 7 races at Vichy first race 17:45, 9 races at Vincennes first race 12:23, 8 races at Wolverhampton first race 16:50, 10 races at Woodbine first race 18:05, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (7)  Quello Che |  | | | | 3 | M K Katjedi | C Spies | Stepped up to 1m2f in a fillies maiden plate last month finishing 16l behind the winner at Vaal despite a favourable draw; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role | ||
1st (5)  Kuramathi | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | S T Pettigrew | 5-1 chance when finishing third of six (this trip, here, fillies maiden plate) two weeks ago; ought to give it a shot | ||
2nd (8)  Glamorous Lady | | | | | 3 | Wes Marwing | W C Marwing | Ran a solid race finishing third in a fillies maiden plate Tik Tok Addiction just behind here over 7f last month; she should give it a bold bid | ||
(1)  Tik Tok Addiction | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | T Zackey | Not beaten that far (just over 4l, went off 16-1) in a fillies maiden plate last month (over 7f here); warrants respect | ||
(2)  Pass The Baton | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | C I Jonker | 16th attempt to get off the mark; could not manage better than fifth in a fillies maiden plate (Vaal) four days ago; fitted with blinkers for the first time | ||
(3)  Marieskop | | | | | 4 | C Maujean | M Khan | No impression when seventh of eight at Vaal Classic last month on her second outing for this trainer; others appeal more | ||
(4)  Fetching Flyer | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | P F Matchett | Went close at 4-1 in a fillies maiden plate at Turffontein Standside running over this trip last month; must be respected | ||
(6)  Radiant Heat | | | | | 3 | M V'Rensburg | C Spies | Long-standing maiden; finished last of eight at Vaal 30 days ago; looks no easy task with new trip an unknown |
This is an interesting race but FETCHING FLYER gets the vote. Kuramathi has posted some good efforts of late, and Tik Tok Addiction may give the others plenty to think about.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (5)  Mount Pinatubo | | | | | 3 | K Matsunyane | J J Van Vuuren | Well behind The Specialist (runner-up) six weeks ago finishing towards the rear of 14 at Greyville | ||
2nd (4)  The Specialist | | | | | 3 | S Khumalo | S G Tarry | Went down by three-quarters of a length sent off 9-2 latest at Greyville; progressing nicely; first start for new trainer; warrants respect | ||
(1)  Fostinovo | | | | | 5 | J Greyling | J J Van Vuuren | Finished fourth but only beaten 2l (this trip, here, handicap) last week; on a lengthy losing run; if stepping up from most recent effort looks like a player | ||
(2)  Linkin Navigator | | | | | 4 | J J Van Vuuren | Has won here in the past; finished fifth, beaten a fair distance, (this distance Turffontein Inside, graduation plate) last month; opposable | |||
(3)  Champion Warrior | | | | | 5 | P Strydom | S G Tarry | Out of the frame beaten just under 4l (went off 14-1) 51 days ago here over 1m1f; a long time since he saw any reward for his efforts | ||
(6)  Beamonesque | | | | | 4 | M Yeni | M F De Kock | Has won here before; not disgraced when eighth of nine (this distance Scottsville, open race) last month; others appeal more | ||
(7)  Green Sceptre | | | | | 5 | N Nastili | S G Tarry | Comfortably beaten into fifth (Vaal) on Tuesday; has won here in the past but you have to go back a long way to find his only win |
The verdict goes to THE SPECIALIST who has acquitted himself well at this distance in the past and on his seventh career run, he looks the sort to keep on improving. However, this looks like a trappy affair; Fostinovo looks a serious threat, and it could be worth forgiving Mount Pinatubo a poor run last time.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (2)  Gamer | | | | | 4 | K Matsunyane | S J Gray | Without a win after 15 attempts; finished third of ten running over this distance last month (Vaal); if stepping up from most recent effort in the mix | ||
3rd (1)  Roll Of The Dice | | | | | 4 | M V'Rensburg | C Spies | Yet to win after 15 starts; finished fifth dropped back to this trip when beaten just over 5l last week at Vaal; likely player on the pick of his form | ||
1st (5)  The Cane Train | | | | | 3 | G Lerena | R Klaasen | Disappointing when favourite, finishing third beaten 6l in a maiden plate two weeks ago at Vaal; could be hard to beat | ||
(3)  Future Knight | | | | | 5 | T Mayhew | S G Tarry | Last of 13 (maiden plate, Vaal) last June; makes debut for trainer; been off the track a long time; hard to see him taking this | ||
(4)  Mishrah | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | M/a Azzie | Didn't offer much when fifth of eight in a maiden plate latest upped to 1m1½f at Greyville Polytrack; form is given substance by race throwing up two next-time-out winners; others perhaps more persuasive | ||
(6)  Heroic Act | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | T Zackey | Well held fourth of five in a maiden plate last month over C&D; no headgear this time; ought to give it a shot if replicating best efforts | ||
(7)  Royal Miracle | | | | | 3 | C Habib | W C Marwing | Well beaten in first-time blinkers over C&D (maiden plate) last month with Heroic Act just behind when a comfortably beaten second; one to take seriously | ||
(8)  Beartic | | | | | 3 | N Nastili | A Ndzilana | Held on his debut in April at Vaal Classic (100-1) in first-time blinkers; running without blinkers; must make above-average progress | ||
(9)  Jaham | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | M F De Kock | Not able to make an impression on his debut when attracting interest in the betting at 7-2 here; is a player |
Roll Of The Dice could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival while Jaham, with few miles on the clock, could be capable of better. But THE CANE TRAIN is expected to win. He can bounce back from a below-par effort when last seen.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (4)  Callaburn | | | | | 4 | C Maujean | F Bronkhorst | Finished third dropped back to 7½f in a handicap (Vaal) last month; has won here | ||
| 1st (1) Eiger Sanction | | | | | 4 | M Yeni | S J Gray | Accounted for Flag Bearer and Rainy Season in a handicap last Saturday (over 1m2f here), getting the job done by just under 3l; competing off a higher rating; drops in class; has strong claims | ||
| (2) Guerilla Warfare | | | | | 3 | R Danielson | S J Gray | Beaten a fair way when sixth two months ago at Turffontein Standside; has to prove this trip is what he wants and not hard to turn elsewhere | ||
(3)  Streisand | | | | | 3 | M K Katjedi | R Klaasen | Off the mark here (1m) in June, getting the job done by 1½l; makes handicap debut | ||
(5)  Flag Bearer | | | | | 6 | G Samo-Burthia | F Bronkhorst | Potentially well treated and been running well of late; upped to 1m2f (handicap) here when beaten just under 3l to finish second behind Eiger Sanction last week; if stepping up from most recent effort one to take seriously | ||
(6)  Azucar | | | | | 6 | J R Syster | W H Marwing | Last of eight at Vaal last month; largely disappointing since successful in a fillies handicap at Vaal Classic in December; competes off a lower mark; facing a tougher assignment than 30 days ago, is likely to be vulnerable | ||
| (7) Rainy Season | | | | | 7 | K A Brewer | W H Marwing | Has won previously at this course but recorded his sole career win on Turf; beaten just under 5l when finishing in the wake of Eiger Sanction (handicap) last week here over 1m2f when fourth of nine (33-1); down in class this time but he can be taken on |
Streisand should be in the hunt, and Flag Bearer will attract market support. However, EIGER SANCTION is a strong fancy. He is expected to confirm placings after he got the better of Flag Bearer and Rainy Season last week and still looks to be on a reasonable mark, despite the most recent rise.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (5)  Ode To The Ocean | | | | | 5 | M K Katjedi | P F Matchett | Finished last of nine in a fillies handicap in June (over 7f here); a long time since she saw any reward for her efforts; a big ask | ||
| 1st (2) Salenio Peninsula | | | | | 3 | S Khumalo | J J Van Vuuren | Gained a debut success at Turffontein Standside (3-1), form which has been boosted; leading claims if building on initial performance | ||
3rd (7)  Dancing Dora | | | | | 6 | M Yeni | F Bronkhorst | Far from disgraced (beaten 1½l) last Thursday dropped down to 5½f at Vaal; has run well here recently and has won here before | ||
(1)  Boom Boom | | | | | 4 | C Habib | F Bronkhorst | Well held when fifth (Vaal) last Thursday; has won here in the past and all three wins going right handed; down in grade; likely to be involved | ||
(3)  Great Barrier | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | C Dawson | Couldn't land a blow when 11th of 17 (fillies handicap) in March at Vaal; back from a break; this only her second handicap start | ||
| (4) Heirloom | | | | | 4 | K Matsunyane | R Klaasen | Recent starts suggest she might be on a downward curve; towards the rear beaten 8l in a fillies handicap two weeks ago at Vaal Classic; reunited with K Matsunyane, the pair have built a good partnership; she can be taken on | ||
(6)  Time For Charity | | | | | 5 | K A Brewer | W H Marwing | Potentially well treated but a while since she has been in the winners' enclosure; no impression when eighth (this distance Scottsville, fillies handicap) last month; been eased in the ratings by the handicapper; others appeal more | ||
(8)  Mix The Magic | | | | | 6 | P Mxoli | P P Labuschagne | Has won previously at this course; not beaten far (this trip Vaal, fillies handicap) on Tuesday; one to consider |
Mix The Magic is a major threat while Boom Boom has run well previously over this course and distance. But SALENIO PENINSULA is a firm choice. She didn't do much wrong last time (form has been boosted since).
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(2)  Sound Machine | | | | | 4 | T Mayhew | S T Pettigrew | Was eighth of ten, beaten 11l, in a fillies handicap (Vaal) 39 days ago; has won here before | ||
(3)  Golden Aspen | | | | | 6 | M V'Rensburg | C Spies | Achieved plenty of success in this sort of company; last of eight in a fillies handicap last month at Vaal Classic; is easing down the weights; no easy task | ||
(7)  It's Her Way | | | | | 3 | M K Katjedi | R Klaasen | Well beaten when fourth over C&D last month; now handicapping; is passed over | ||
(6)  Queen Of Fire | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | P F Matchett | Found life tough when 9l back in third at Turffontein Standside four months ago; first go in a handicap; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role | ||
| 1st (5) So Seductive | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | J J Van Vuuren | Unable to land a blow when fifth of seven latest at Turffontein Standside; should figure despite defeat on last two starts as she scored three runs back | ||
| 2nd (4) Second Breath | | | | | 5 | G Lerena | R Klaasen | Potentially well treated and all three wins have come over this trip; solid run when fourth (this distance Vaal, handicap) 30 days ago; has eased in the weights; if stepping up from most recent effort should get involved | ||
(1)  Hierkommiebokkie | | | | | 5 | K Matsunyane | C Spies | Chases a hat-trick; too good for Golden Aspen and Sound Machine in a fillies handicap two months ago here when successful by just under 3l on her second outing for this trainer; she can make a bold bid |
A case can be made for SECOND BREATH who will be hard to ignore over her favourite trip. However, this is a competitive race; Hierkommiebokkie has winning CD form, and So Seductive is capable of better than her rather disappointing latest effort.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(5)  Taikonaut | | | | | 5 | N Klink | R R Magner | Safely held in seventh in a stakes race last month (Turffontein Standside); has had lots of chances since last win; others are preferred | ||
2nd (4)  Mercantour | | | | | 5 | P Mxoli | S T Pettigrew | Out of the frame beaten 4½l (went off 8-1) in a stakes race here over 1m last month; has not been in the winners' enclosure for a while now but has won here | ||
(6)  Swing Upon A Star | | | | | 5 | C Maujean | A P Peter | Not beaten that far (just over 3l, went off 7-2) in a stakes race where just ahead of Mercantour two weeks ago here; not hard to turn elsewhere | ||
| (1) Puerto Manzano | | | | | 7 | S Khumalo | J J Van Vuuren | Achieved three wins at this venue and proven at the highest level; beaten 4l when third of seven but didn't run badly at 16-1 in April at Turffontein Standside; back from a break | ||
(2)  Zinovi | | | | | 4 | M Yeni | M F De Kock | Boasts a creditable three from eight record at this track; fair third of 11 (over 6f here) last Saturday in a Listed race; must go on the shortlist now dropping in class | ||
1st (3)  Unzen | | | | | 5 | G Lerena | R R Sage | Won by 1½l (this distance, Turffontein Standside, stakes race) 42 days ago; had Swing Upon A Star behind; must go on the shortlist | ||
| (7) Tsar Bomba | | | | | 5 | K Matsunyane | J J Van Vuuren | Scored by just over 1l over this trip three months ago (Vaal); regular visitor to this course |
This looks a tight race but UNZEN is worth siding with. He is a regular winner at this trip and sets the form standard based on his most recent effort. Course specialists Zinovi and Puerto Manzano are entitled to be thereabouts.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(9)  Prince Of Denmark | | | | | 4 | M K Katjedi | P F Matchett | His only win was on all-weather and been generally quiet since successful in a maiden plate at Fairview Polytrack last October; finished tenth of 12 in a handicap (Vaal) 30 days ago when first-time blinkers didn't help; easily dismissed as faces a stiffer task | ||
2nd (7)  Guardia Regine | | | | | 4 | K A Brewer | R Klaasen | Upped to 1m1f in a handicap when unable to land a blow in sixth at Turffontein Standside last month; has won here before; has been eased in the weights; makes limited appeal as facing a tougher assignment this time | ||
| 1st (6) Moonlight Trader | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | P F Matchett | Largely disappointing since successful in a maiden juvenile plate at Vaal in March; no impression when sixth of nine in a handicap (Turffontein Standside) running over this trip last month; handicapper has eased the burden | ||
| (8) After Hours | | | | | 7 | S Khumalo | S J Gray | Not disgraced when fifth of 12 in a handicap (Vaal) latest; hasn't won for a while but a course winner | ||
| (2) Force De Dieu | | | | | 4 | K Matsunyane | R Klaasen | Successful by 4½l to claim first CD win last month | ||
(5)  Secret Recipe | | | | | 5 | M Yeni | M/a Azzie | Soundly beaten when fifth in a handicap three weeks ago (Greyville Polytrack); a course winner; she takes on the boys here; up in class but can figure | ||
(4)  Coming In Hot | | | | | 6 | C Habib | F Bronkhorst | Had something to spare at the finish latest here (6f) | ||
(3)  Golden Pavilion | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | A G Laird | Beaten just over 4l when fifth of nine but didn't run badly at 9-2 in a handicap (Turffontein Standside) 28 days ago running over this trip; has winning form at this course; has been eased in the weights; warrants respect with lower class a plus | ||
(1)  Willow Express | | | | | 7 | P Strydom | S G Tarry | Narrow verdict by three-quarters of a length (handicap) on Thursday at Vaal Classic; has to be high on list |
There is not much between those likely to be involved in the shake-up but it can pay to side with GOLDEN PAVILION who has every chance with winning CD form. Willow Express is likely to have a big say, Secret Recipe would need to be forgiven a poor run last time to be a contender, and Force De Dieu is capable of running well.