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STEEL PIER (2) Placed 2nd last time at Vaal and has drawn to do little work. Should come to hand quickly. Hard to dismiss. KWAITO (4) Came in 4th last start here. Has the ability to turn things around. Should muster plenty of early toe. K De Melo is a suitable booking. Has to be included. ELISA MBALI (1) Ran 4th last start at Vaal. Expecting improvement here and will try to take advantage of the gate. Good prospects. DREAMING OF YOUTH (3) Basic showing when 6th last start at Vaal. Won't be far away during the run. Has scope so do not ignore.

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $2.88 and finished 4th last start at Vaal. Expecting improvement here and drawn nicely. Has strong claims.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 27/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.52L | $3.30 |
| 2/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1700m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2L | $4.60 |
| 3/12 | 09/07/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.25L | $9.00 |
| 8/14 | 28/05/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 8.95L | $16.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 53.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.25L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.45L | $8.50 |
| 4/13 | 21/01/2026 | - | f & M | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.45L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/12/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 02/11/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.85L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/08/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 14.45L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well when 2nd last time at Vaal and drawn well. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Solid chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 03/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.83L | $3.30 |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Sam Mosia | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $2.15 |
| 4/8 | 29/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3L | $16.00 |
| 7/13 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.76L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $8.50 lacked competitiveness when 6th last start at Vaal. Expecting to settle positively. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.67L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.74L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.74L | $51.00 |
| 12/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10L | $126.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $5.00 and ran 4th last start around here. Has the ability to turn things around. Should be going forward early. K De Melo is a bonus. Genuine claims.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/08/2026 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $2.75 |
| 3/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.23L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Calvin Ngcobo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a 30 week spell. At $23.00 came in 4th last run at Durbanville and goes up in weight. Coming to a new trainer. Very unlikely to cause an upset.
Last Starts 210 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Brevan Plaatjies | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 13/01/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.35L | $81.00 |
| 11/12 | 10/11/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 13.25L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/10/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.85L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $13.00 and well beaten when 7th last start at Vaal but gets some weight taken off. Should be included in your exotics.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 27/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.36L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1300m | GOOD | Nkosithandile Ngqwangi | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/07/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Vusumzi Sithetho | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 15.09L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| 26.5L | $91.00 |
| 9/13 | 14/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 8.1L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11L | $16.00 |
| 7/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.75L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $34.00 and disappointing run when 5th last time at the track but suited by the weight drop. Should jump out and bowl along. Will be a tough ask.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.26L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/07/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.68L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.08L | $21.00 |
| 4/16 | 23/05/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.76L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Thomas Ncume | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.63L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 8.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.72L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 14.05L | $26.00 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Jumped at $41.00 and ordinary performance when 7th last start around here but goes down in weight. Very hard to have.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 22.05L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 14.72L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.46L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 90.53L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $51.00 and came in 7th last time at Vaal but carrying less weight this time. Likely to get back in the run. Hard to warm to at present.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.68L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.5L | $67.00 |
| 11/14 | 28/05/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.5L | $91.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.87L | $41.00 |