14:20 turffontein-inside Thursday 19th February 2026

    14:20 TURFFONTEIN-INSIDE

    Winner ZAR R62,344 - 13 runners

    1 ¼m

    Going:

    Surface: T

    Race Analysis

    LITTLEMISSSPLENDID (2) is close to a win after a sequence of strong results, the latest when third over 1m4f at Vaal. Key runner who should feature in the finish. BACK FROM WAR (1) finished fifth two runs back then did well last start but found a couple better over 1m2f at Vaal, beaten only 2 lengths. Finds the right race this time and can find winning form. OPEN SESAME (4) finished 1. 75 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1m at Vaal five weeks ago. Tackles a longer journey this time. Strong top-three chance. FALCONFLY (10) was a real eye-catcher last start, coming from the tail over 1m1f at Vaal to finish half a length from the winner in second. Has been in the money at all three starts this campaign, including a win. Best form too good to ignore.

    No. Form
    Horse Racing
    Comments
    Age
    Weight
    OR
    Jockey(Claim)
    Trainer
    Best Odds
    1

    69953

    Back From War
    (28)b, fb, f
    3
    9-6
    88
    T Paul MatchettJ Rachel Venniker
    • 3
    • 9-6
    • 88
    • Rachel Venniker
    • Paul Matchett
    2

    4223

    Littlemisssplendid
    (26)b, fb, f
    3
    9-4
    86
    T Robyn KlaasenJ Kabelo Matsunyane
    • 3
    • 9-4
    • 86
    • Kabelo Matsunyane
    • Robyn Klaasen
    3

    5435

    Annewithan E
    (14)b, mb, m
    5
    9-3
    75
    T W O Marwing W H MarwingJ Gavin Lerena
    • 5
    • 9-3
    • 75
    • Gavin Lerena
    • W O Marwing W H Marwing
    4

    1664

    Open Sesame
    (35)b, fb, f
    3
    9-2
    84
    T Mike Mathew De KockJ Callan Murray
    • 3
    • 9-2
    • 84
    • Callan Murray
    • Mike Mathew De Kock
    5

    5869

    Ariels Jet
    (14)b, mb, m
    5
    9-1
    73
    T Erico VerdoneseJ Ryan Munger
    • 5
    • 9-1
    • 73
    • Ryan Munger
    • Erico Verdonese
    6

    66267

    Mount Etna
    (49)b, mb, m
    5
    9-1
    73
    T Fanie BronkhorstJ Chase Maujean
    • 5
    • 9-1
    • 73
    • Chase Maujean
    • Fanie Bronkhorst
    7

    5155

    Top Shelf Teddy
    (26)b, fb, f
    3
    8-12
    81
    T Sean TarryJ Craig Zackey
    • 3
    • 8-12
    • 81
    • Craig Zackey
    • Sean Tarry
    8

    06154

    Apostrophe
    (28)ch, fch, f
    3
    8-8
    77
    T Sean TarryJ Malesela Katjedi
    • 3
    • 8-8
    • 77
    • Malesela Katjedi
    • Sean Tarry
    9

    36316

    Chickasaw
    (14)b, fb, f
    3
    8-7
    76
    T Fanie BronkhorstJ Muzi Yeni
    • 3
    • 8-7
    • 76
    • Muzi Yeni
    • Fanie Bronkhorst
    10

    4132

    Falconfly
    (14)b, mb, m
    5
    8-7
    66
    T Lucky HoudalakisJ Blaine Marx-Jacobson
    • 5
    • 8-7
    • 66
    • Blaine Marx-Jacobson
    • Lucky Houdalakis
    11

    08624

    Party Punch
    (35)b, fb, f
    4
    8-4
    63
    T Phillip LabuschagneJ Louis Nhlapo
    • 4
    • 8-4
    • 63
    • Louis Nhlapo
    • Phillip Labuschagne
    12

    94959

    Pepper Tree
    (18)b, fb, f
    3
    8-2
    72
    T Weiho MarwingJ Kobeli Lihaba
    • 3
    • 8-2
    • 72
    • Kobeli Lihaba
    • Weiho Marwing
    13

    3270

    Silver Flare
    (175)b, mb, m
    5
    8-2
    53
    T Tyrone ZackeyJ Philasande Mxoli
    • 5
    • 8-2
    • 53
    • Philasande Mxoli
    • Tyrone Zackey

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