A Competitive Afternoon of Racing at Turffontein
Punters are in for an exciting afternoon of Highveld racing this Thursday, 26 November 2025, as Turffontein Racecourse stages a competitive nine-race card on the Inside Track. With progressive runners, tight fields, and favourable betting angles throughout the programme, it’s a meeting full of opportunities for form-focused bettors.
The Turffontein Inside Track is well known for its tight turns, shorter run-in, and configuration that rewards tactical jockeyship, early positioning, and front-running tactics. Over the 1450m and 1600m trips, low-numbered draws often prove pivotal — a key factor for punters assessing the day’s racing.
Track Details & Conditions
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Surface: Turf (Inside Track) – 2,500m near-oval
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Going: Good to soft (Penetrometer: 26)
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Draw Bias: Lower draws preferred over 1450m & 1600m
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False Rail: Zero back straight to 5m on the bend, 5m spur at 500m
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Weather: Partly cloudy, 60% chance of showers & thunderstorms
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Wind: Southerly crosswind (9–20 km/h)
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Temperature: 14–25°C
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Sunset: 6:43 PM
With moisture in the ground and the threat of showers, conditions may prove testing, especially in the middle-distance contests. Late closers and strong travellers may be favoured if the track loosens throughout the afternoon.
WSB Horses to Watch – Thursday’s Best Bets
Race 1 – Emerald Forge
Jockey: Chamu Mabaya
Trainer: Mike Mathew De Kock
Emerald Forge was bumped at the start last time and finished well behind, but she should come on significantly from that comeback run. Expect improvement.
Race 2 – Kavomolka
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Trainer: Robbie Sage
Well drawn and improving with each run, Kavomolka produced a career-best effort last time, finishing third in a race that has already been franked. More progress makes him a strong winning contender.
Race 4 – Francilien
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Trainer: Lucky Houdalakis
After three consecutive fast-finishing seconds over 1200m, Francilien now steps up in trip — a move that may finally see her break through. Deserves a win.
Race 5 – Grace’s Kiss
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Trainer: Alec Laird
One to follow. A debut winner who shaped with real promise and remains open to major improvement. Could be above average.
Race 7 – Manyeleti
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Trainer: Lucky Houdalakis
A good debut effort, winning hands-and-heels over this trip. Expected to improve sharply second time out and is firmly in the mix to double up.
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Final Thoughts
Thursday’s Turffontein Inside Track meeting promises a card full of competitive races, emerging talent, and tactical riding challenges. With several strong betting opportunities on offer, punters can expect an entertaining — and potentially rewarding — afternoon on the Highveld.
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