SAF - VAAL   02 Jul 2026
 
GOING:

4RACING WELCOMES YOU MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE 1000m

Track: GOOD   Clouds (Max: 16)    

Good early pressure anticipated with a large number of first starters. TROMPE L'OEIL (7) is a son of Gimmethegreenlight from the Group 3 winner Mirage who makes his debut. Looks a likely type and expected to run well. AU CONTRAIRE (2) is a two-year-old colt by Canford Cliffs out of Un Deux Trois stepping out on debut for the Mike Mathew De Kock stable. Serious contender, particularly if solid in the market. TIME TO FIRE (6) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 8 lengths when fourth over 1000m at Turffontein Standside two-and-a-half weeks ago. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. MFULATHELA (5) finished 9 lengths away in fifth at his last appearance over 1000m at Turffontein Standside on June 14. Looks to be in the right race to figure in the finish.
1 0 ALL TIME LEGEND
FABIAN HABIB
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Messrs M G Bothma, G J Nassif, J Nassif, Tony Zackey & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif)
At debut, raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 13 at Turffontein Standside on May 16 over 1160m, 22 len behind Gone Cold carrying 60kg at $15. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
3
BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON
YELLOW,LIME STARS,BLACK SLEEVES
2 AU CONTRAIRE
MIKE & MATHEW DE KOCK
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Canford Cliffs out of Un Deux Trois. Profiles nicely for this.
1
GAVIN LERENA
YELLOW, RED STARS,STARS SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, RED STAR CAP
3 46x CORSARO SUPER
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs T Gujadhur, R M Sewgoolam, D C Stonebridge, Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge & Wernars Family
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at this track April 2 over 1000m, 7 len behind Sosoru with 57kg at $13.50. On debut fourth in a small field at Turffontein Standside March 14 over 1000m, 14 len behind Good Day Sunshine carrying 60kg at $9.50. Among the main contenders.
7
KEAGAN DE MELO
LIGHT BLUE, RED SASH, CAP
4 7x7 DEBATABLE
PAUL MATCHETT
2YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs T J Shawe, P J Magee & P F Matchett
Third race start. First start ran last of 7 at this track on January 17 over 1000m, 22 len behind Flower Island carrying 60kg at $76. Went for a break before returning 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1000m, 10 len behind Bisou Bisou carrying 60kg at $76. Unlikely to threaten.
10
PHILASANDE MXOLI
GOLD, PURPLE DIABLO, CHEVRONS SLEEVES, PURPLE CAP, GOLD CHECKS
5 57345 MFULATHELA
ALSON NDZILANA
2YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Dladla Family Trust (Nom: Mr Q J Manoko)
Last start 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1000m, 9 len behind Bisou Bisou carrying 60kg at $20. Before that 4th of 16 at Scottsville on May 23 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Tudor Rose carrying 60kg at $67. Genuine chance this time around.
9
CALVIN HABIB
BROWN, BLACK SPOTS, SPOTS SLEEVES, CUFF, SPOTS CAP, BLACK PEAK
6 8564 TIME TO FIRE
WEIHO MARWING
2YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Chamarel Racing Syndicate & Mrs K Marwing-Christensen
At the latest run 4th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1000m, 8 len behind Bisou Bisou carrying 60kg at $41. The start before that 6th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on June 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind Nightshine with 57kg at $26. Well placed to take this out.
8
MARCO V'RENSBURG
WHITE,MAUVE SASH,CAP,CUFFS
7 TROMPE L'OEIL
CORNE SPIES
2YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs R P Macnab, S Poriazis, D Dasrath & Mrs C Dasrath
Gelding on debut, a son of Gimmethegreenlight from the Group 3 winning mare Mirage. A bold showing is expected.
4
TRENT MAYHEW
NAVY, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, RED SLEEVES, RED CAP
8 ASTROPHILE
TONY PETER
2YO  GREY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mr G G Palmer & Mrs D Palmer
First-starter by Heavenly Blue out of Victoria Tower. Betting can tell the tale.
2
KABELO MATSUNYANE
MAROON, PURPLE STAR, SLEEVES, MAROON STARS, PURPLE CAP, MAROON STAR
9 MULHOLLAND DRIVE
PAUL MATCHETT
2YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Mrs K Finch & Mr B P Finch
Two-year-old filly by Flower Alley out of Made In Hollywood having her first start. Expected to have plenty of admirers.
5
CRAIG ZACKEY
PINK, SILVER HALVED VERTICAL, PINK SLEEVES, SILVER STARS
10 5x5 SITVA QUEEN
ROBYN KLAASEN
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay), Messrs D Chinsammy, Deven Govender, Kovilan Padayachee & Brian Peerimal
Third race start. First start ran second last in a small field at this track on March 5 over 1200m, 25 len behind Grande Hawaii with 60kg at $8. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1000m, 7 len behind Apparition with 57kg at $21. Needs to lift.
6
MICKAELLE MICHEL
WHITE, DENIM DISC, EPAULETTES, WHITE SLEEVES , DENIM ARMBAND, CUFF, QUARTERS CAP, PEAK