Warm Reception (2022) Horse
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Warm Reception is a 4yo chestnut trained by Candice/ta Dawson. He is by Fire Away out of Folk Dance and has recorded three career wins. On 11 January 2026 at Turffontein he secured his most notable triumph, earning $284984.00 in the Betway Mother Russia Stakes (listed) for 3‑year‑old fillies. He has been a profitable runner for bettors, delivering a 165% return on investment for those who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Turffontein 07-Mar-26 1600m SOFT R5 Wilgerbosdrift Acacia Stakes (Listed) (Fillies And Mares) (of $237,516) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:40.150, SP: 4.33 1st Care Forgot ( R Munger 123 ) 2nd Warning Sound ( M Michel 115 , Cd 112 ) 1.00L 3rd Kisshoten ( C Habib 132 ) 1.30L 7th Warm Reception ( M Yeni 119 ) 4.10L See full results | M Yeni 54kg 4.10L | 7 (13) |
| Turffontein 07-Feb-26 1600m GOOD R6 Wilgerbosdrift Gauteng Fillies Guineas (Grade 2) (3yo Fillies) (of $712,497) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:37.440, SP: 8.00 1st Hazy Dazy ( T Mayhew 132 ) 2nd Charge It ( S Moodley 132 ) 2.00L 3rd Golden Palm ( C Zackey 132 ) 1.00L 10th Warm Reception ( M Yeni 132 ) 9.80L See full results | M Yeni 59.9kg 9.80L | 10 (15) |
| Turffontein 11-Jan-26 1400m SOFT R7 Betway Mother Russia Stakes (Listed) (3-Year-Old Fillies) $178,118 (of $284,984) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:26.300, SP: 5.50 1st Warm Reception ( M Yeni 128 ) 2nd Valentina Balducci ( G Lerena 132 ) 1.50L 3rd Pretty Persuasive ( K D Melo 128 ) 0.75L See full results | M Yeni 58.1kg | 1 (9) |
| Vaal 11-Dec-25 1600m GOOD R8 Hcp $80,162 (of $128,245) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:36.190, SP: 2.38 1st Warm Reception ( M Yeni 115 ) 2nd Gerbera ( C Zackey 127 ) 0.75L 3rd Bakwena ( K D Melo 127 ) 1.50L See full results | M Yeni 52.2kg | 1 (9) |
| Turffontein 01-Nov-25 1400m GOOD R4 Tab Starling Stakes (Grade 3) (3 Year-Old Fillies) (of $237,516) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:25.880, SP: 7.50 1st Valentina Balducci ( K Brewer 130 ) 2nd Ovation Star ( S Veale 130 ) 0.50L 3rd Pretty Persuasive ( M Yeni 130 ) 2.25L 7th Warm Reception ( S Moodley 130 ) 4.50L See full results | S Moodley 59kg 4.50L | 7 (10) |
| Turffontein 17-Aug-25 1200m GOOD R1 Md $62,343 (of $99,748) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.700, SP: 8.00 1st Warm Reception ( S Moodley 127 ) 2nd Never Never Land ( P Mxoli 132 ) 4.00L 3rd Slender Silhouette ( G Lerena 127 ) 0.30L See full results | S Moodley 57.6kg | 1 (8) |