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TURFFONTEIN 7 February 2026
Classic Day 7 March Maiden Plate(For all Maidens) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 7f
- Runners
- 10
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Finished sixth in the Champion Stakes (Greyville) in July; returning from a layoff here; this represents an easier task than his previous race.
55586-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 105
Days: 195
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 25 | Gre Greyville | 8f | 9-6 | 6/14 | Jan Van Goyen (5¼L) | 50/1 | - | 48 | |
| 5 Jul 25 | Gre Greyville | 7f | 9-6 b | 8/14 | Chronicle King (4¼L) | 66/1 | - | 30 | |
| 7 Jun 25 | Gre Greyville | 7f | 9-6 | 5/10 | Malmesbury Missile (2½L) | 25/1 | - | 54 | |
| 26 Apr 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-0 b | 5/6 | Green Diamond (9¾L) | 25/1 | - | - | |
| 29 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-6 b | 5/6 | Green Diamond (4¾L) | 25/1 | - | 64 | |
| 15 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 3/9 | Tenjiku (3¼L) | 9/2 | - | - |
Three-race maiden but has managed to finish second; finished third when 9-4 at Vaal over 6f (maiden plate) where just ahead of Fire Storm last month; likely to be a threat given that not many of these impressed last time out.
23-3
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 81
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-3 | 3/13 | Stoneywood (2½L) | 9/4 | - | 44 |
| 17 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 3/12 | Victory In Orleans (1½L) | 18/10 | - | - |
| 27 Apr 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 2/8 | Zalatoris (3½L) | 10/1 | - | 36 |
Seems to be going the right way; fair form when 4½l runner-up at Vaal last month upped to this distance; he's an attractive contender given that not many of these impressed last time out.
40-2
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 79
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-4 | 2/13 | Errol Flynn (4½L) | 11/2 | - | - |
| 29 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 16/19 | Splittheeights (17L) | 16/1 | - | - |
| 9 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 4/8 | Speedman (2L) | 40/1 | - | 47 |
Beaten 6l (fourth) here over 6f (maiden plate) over Christmas; not yet off the mark in five attempts although has finished third.
33654-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 73
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 4/11 | Continental King (5¾L) | 8/1 | 77 | 24 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/12 | Tintin (7¼L) | 20/1 | 77 | 35 |
| 9 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-4 | 6/8 | Speedman (9½L) | 14/1 | - | 21 |
| 16 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/9 | Trajanus (4½L) | 6/1 | - | 42 |
| 11 Sep 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-2 | 3/7 | Nou Praat Jy (2L) | 7/1 | - | 41 |
Some promise; closest he has come to winning after three starts was a third; beaten a fair way when fifth at Vaal over 6f (maiden plate) last month; blinkers fitted for the first time.
4/3-5
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 72
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/8 | Quickfreeze (8L) | 3/1 | - | 21 |
| 16 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 3/7 | Magic Carpet Ride (2½L) | 5/1 | - | 43 |
| 4 Jun 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 4/16 | Valieva (6¼L) | 20/1 | - | 28 |
Was fifth of seven, beaten 6l, over 6f here (maiden plate) five weeks ago.
86-5
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 68
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/7 | Lovable (5¾L) | 16/1 | - | - |
| 15 Jun 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-0 | 6/7 | Shadow Fax (9½L) | 33/1 | - | - | |
| 15 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-0 | 8/12 | Kaalvoet (5¼L) | 13/10 | - | 31 |
Respectable debut effort (beaten 3½l) at Vaal (close behind Balule) at 12-1 last month; represents top stable; breeding catches the eye and ought to be in the mix.
4
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 4/13 | Stoneywood (3½L) | 25/2 | - | 40 |
Finished in front of two of these in November when beaten 10l (fifth of 19) in a conditional maiden.
55-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 70
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-4 | 5/19 | Splittheeights (9½L) | 40/1 | - | 18 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-4 | 5/12 | Grand Empire (5¼L) | 25/1 | - | - |
Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Vaal (beaten just over 3l) over 1m½f (maiden plate) in November; has shown signs of promise here and there and must be respected.
35-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 88
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-2 | 5/11 | Beira (3¼L) | 7/2 | - | 30 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-2 | 3/16 | Wayne (3½L) | 125/1 | - | 46 |
Held when ninth beaten 11l in November in a conditional maiden.
65859-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 70
Days: 70
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 8-12 b | 9/19 | Splittheeights (11½L) | 100/1 | 72 | 8 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 8-12 | 5/10 | Queensland (4½L) | 6/1 | 72 | 34 |
| 24 Jun 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 8/10 | Du Maurier (9L) | 10/1 | - | 13 |
| 13 May 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/10 | Lowveld Lily (3½L) | 4/1 | - | 3 |
| 16 Apr 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 6/12 | Match That (5¼L) | 25/1 | - | 25 |
Verdict
Not much between those likely to be in the mix but ROYAL ENGAGEMENT looks the most likely winner here. He can bounce back from a below-par effort latest. Fire Storm is capable of better, Highwayman Harry looks an obvious danger to the tip, and Balule has been hitting the crossbar.
Royal Engagement
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