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TURFFONTEIN 16 May 2026
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Tab Telebet 011 074 0300 Maiden Plate(For all Maidens) Racecard
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- Distance: 1m
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- 8
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- Flat
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Missed the frame (beaten 11l into ninth) over 7f here (maiden plate) in October; layoff to overcome; ought to give it a shot with the potential to save ground from this gate and has shown some ability on occasion.
349-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 66
Days: 202
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 9/11 | Monkey Puzzle (10½L) | 20/1 | - | 36 |
| 1 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 4/8 | Ichacha (3¼L) | 10/1 | - | 65 |
| 24 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 3/9 | Futurenaire (3¾L) | 33/1 | - | 42 |
Posted respectable effort when beaten just over 2l last week; has hit the crossbar on multiple occasions but remains without a win but best form so far in last two starts.
336622
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 65
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 2/4 | Proper (2¼L) | 15/2 | 65 | 19 |
| 9 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 2/4 | Tracksuit Dave (5½L) | 40/1 | 66 | 29 |
| 4 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 6/7 | One Of Those Days (10½L) | 100/1 | 66 | 9 |
| 19 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 | 6/9 | Terrence (6½L) | 25/1 | 68 | - |
| 5 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 3/6 | Top Floor (12L) | 16/1 | 69 | - |
| 26 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 3/9 | Kambati (4½L) | 66/1 | 69 | 36 |
Held in sixth at Vaal over 7f (maiden plate) when dropped in distance two weeks ago.
077886
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 51
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 h,b | 6/7 | Ehhfifteenkjoe (11½L) | 33/1 | 53 | - |
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-6 h,b | 8/10 | Sand Script (14L) | 125/1 | 56 | 9 |
| 12 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 h,b | 8/9 | Porridge Boy (20L) | 125/1 | 56 | - |
| 26 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 b | 7/7 | Stokesy (61L) | 100/1 | 56 | - |
| 15 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-6 h,b | 7/9 | Gift Of Royal (6½L) | 8/1 | 61 | 1 |
| 8 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 8-11 h,b | 10/13 | Errol Flynn (18L) | 100/1 | 62 | - |
Sire capable of getting smart offspring; the only newcomer in the field; from the same family as A Thousand Kisses, a winner over 6f; already a gelding; should go well with signs of encouragement in profile.
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Never posed a significant threat on his debut (at Turffontein over 7f) at 25-1 a week ago; from top stable; deserves respect.
8
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 6
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 8/9 | Quevano (19½L) | 25/1 | - | 1 |
No impression when seventh of nine over 7f here (maiden plate) in March; proving a little expensive to follow but has displayed improved form on last two starts.
4-2637
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 72
Days: 65
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-0 b | 7/9 | Porridge Boy (16L) | 14/1 | 72 | - |
| 26 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 b | 3/8 | Palace Script (3½L) | 8/1 | 72 | 21 |
| 1 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 6/9 | Trail Runner (4¾L) | 10/1 | 72 | 22 |
| 15 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 2/7 | Bell Of Angelus (1L) | 14/1 | 65 | 29 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 4/8 | Pleiades Star (7L) | 10/1 | 64 | 27 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-2 | 9/13 | Al Greenga (9½L) | 33/1 | 65 | 17 |
Beaten 6l over 7f here (maiden plate) last month.
3459-6
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 71
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 6/9 | Green And Gold (5¼L) | 7/1 | 71 | 56 |
| 14 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-0 | 9/11 | Ethical (19L) | 10/1 | 72 | - |
| 30 Sep 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-0 | 5/9 | Hazy Dazy (5½L) | 16/1 | 72 | - |
| 6 Sep 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 8-11 | 4/7 | Special Star (6¼L) | 17/2 | 73 | - |
| 28 Aug 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-0 | 3/13 | Scarlett Heart (4½L) | 14/1 | 73 | 13 |
| 2 Aug 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 4/8 | Heavenly Good (4L) | 125/1 | 70 | 12 |
Held when seventh of nine here over 7f (maiden plate, not far behind Sapphire Sun) last month; winless in six starts but has shown promise with second her top showing.
2766-7
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 68
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-3 | 7/9 | Green And Gold (6½L) | 25/1 | 70 | 51 |
| 18 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-4 b | 6/7 | Say A Wish (12½L) | 18/10 | 75 | 8 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-2 b | 6/11 | Into Dancing (11L) | 7/2 | 75 | - |
| 28 Sep 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 7/10 | Ringa Ringa Roses (4L) | 10/1 | - | - |
| 30 Aug 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 2/9 | Zahra Dominia (¾L) | 20/1 | - | - |
| 17 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 10/11 | Limerick Lace (19L) | 40/1 | - | - |
Verdict
This is not a race for maximum stakes but DOCTOR STRANGELOVE is capable of landing this. Mirror Flection is one to consider from the best draw, and Evening News is expected to take a forward step.
Doctor Strangelove
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