Vaal Race 6 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Fm 92 Divided Handicap (F & M)
STORMY DAY (3) is a talented type resuming. Has won both starts fresh. Hasn't raced since pulling up lame in Grade 3 company before another break. Go close. TUSCAN ROMANCE (4) was thereabouts last start and previous form good for this. Won only try course and distance and looks a definite winning hope. PERFECT MIRACLE (2) is a progressive filly who has been racing in open class. Speedy type who won her first two and has a change of rider. Genuine contender under these conditions. CALANTHA (1) has the ability to take this out. Placed 2/2 this course and distance and has to be included.

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on January 3 over 1160m, 4 len behind Chrome Tourmaline with 56kg at $4.30. The race before that 14th of 21 at this track on December 20 over 1475m, 6 len behind Mastership with 54kg at $17. Has the ability to take this out. Placed 2/2 this course and distance and has to be included.
Last Starts 38 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 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:06.69 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.30 |
| 14/21 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | HCP | $42,123.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Callan Murray | 54kg | 1:26.14 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/19 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | OPEN FM | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 55.5kg | 1:08.93 | - | 3 |
| 4.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/11/2025 | 198 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 54.5kg | 1:10.26 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/04/2025 | 33 | RBH101 FM | $11,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52.5kg | 1:08.76 | - | 7 |
| 1.1L | $2.25 |
| 6/12 | 15/03/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN FM | $19,330.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Chase Maujean | 52kg | 1:07.07 | - | 1 |
| 6.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/03/2025 | 34 | GPLATE | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good Soft | Ryan Munger | 57kg | 1:26.82 | - | 4 |
| 0.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/01/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $13,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:24.45 | - | 7 |
| 2.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 12/01/2025 | 36 | OPEN | $11,550.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 54.5kg | 1:08.48 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/9 | 07/12/2024 | 32 | RBH93 FM | $11,470.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M K Katjedi | 53.5kg | 1:08.77 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $3.25 |
| 2/12 | 05/11/2024 | 306 | RBH93 FM | $11,700.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52.5kg | 1:09.47 | - | 11 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Elegantrix carrying 58kg at $17. The start before that 12th of 19 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 1160m, 8 len behind Mia Moo with 54kg at $41. Progressive filly who has been racing in open class. Speedy type who won her first two and has a change of rider. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17/01/2026 | 49 | OPEN F 3 | $18,955.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:08.09 | - | 6 |
| 3.4L | $17.00 |
| 12/19 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | OPEN FM | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 1:08.93 | - | 2 |
| 8.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/11/2025 | 28 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Serino Moodley | 52.5kg | 1:10.26 | - | 6 |
| 3.2L | $1.63 |
| 1/7 | 04/10/2025 | 56 | GPLATE FM | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56.5kg | 1:13.23 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 1/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:08.77 | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 Starling Stakes November 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Valentina Balducci with 59kg at $3.80. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by neck Turffontein Inside September 28 over 1200m defeating Spy Story carrying 59kg at $1.60. Has won both starts fresh. Hasn't raced since pulling up lame in Grade 3 company before another break. Go close.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 01/11/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:25.88 | - | 3 |
| 10.7L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 28/09/2025 | 64 | NOV | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:13.16 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.63 |
| 1/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | PLATE F 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.63 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.63 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on January 3 over 1160m, 1.75 len behind Chrome Tourmaline with 52kg at $6. The race before that won by 1.2 len at this track December 4 over 1200m defeating Green Flash with 52kg at $2.80. Thereabouts last start and previous form good for this. Won only try course and distance and looks a definite winning hope.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 03/01/2026 | 30 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:06.69 | - | 1 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | RBH97 FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:11.19 | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $2.80 |
| 2/15 | 01/11/2025 | 32 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 58.5kg | 1:10.08 | - | 15 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 30/09/2025 | 114 | RBH82 FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Callan Murray | 58.5kg | 0:57.60 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 08/06/2025 | 22 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:09.27 | - | 10 |
| 4.3L | $1.77 |
| 2/13 | 17/05/2025 | 70 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:25.51 | - | 13 |
| 2.5L | $6.50 |
| 9/14 | 08/03/2025 | 31 | MDN FM | $7,730.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60.5kg | 1:30.84 | - | 9 |
| 13.9L | $3.25 |
| 3/11 | 05/02/2025 | 18 | MPLATE FM | $9,320.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:53.51 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 18/01/2025 | 35 | MPLATE FM | $9,410.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59kg | 1:28.42 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/15 | 14/12/2024 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $10,620.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good Soft | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:11.96 | - | 1 |
| 3.1L | $3.25 |
| 2/15 | 23/11/2024 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $10,830.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:11.91 | - | 14 |
| 0.5L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 7 at this track on January 27 over 1000m, 0.1 len behind Gaslight Dancer carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. The start before that won by 1.3 len at Turffontein Standside January 11 over 1000m defeating Saketini carrying 59kg at $13.50. Others going much better leading into this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/01/2026 | 16 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 0:56.78 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/17 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Andrew Fortune | 59kg | 0:56.65 | - | 11 |
| 1.3L | $13.50 |
| 1/12 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 59kg | 0:57.40 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 56kg | 0:58.47 | - | 11 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 173 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 55.5kg | 1:12.73 | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/13 | 24/05/2025 | 10 | C4 FM | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | J Botes | 50kg | 1:12.45 | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2025 | 17 | C5 | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | K J Lihaba | 61.5kg | 1:11.40 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/04/2025 | 29 | RBH72 | $8,730.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good Soft | K J Lihaba | 58.5kg | 1:13.06 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | RBH76 FM | $9,160.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Soft | K J Lihaba | 57kg | 1:05.70 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 08/03/2025 | 23 | RBH77 FM | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K J Lihaba | 56.5kg | 1:07.93 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/02/2025 | 26 | RBH74 FM | $8,050.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good Soft | M Mbuto | 55.5kg | 1:14.92 | - | 10 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 14 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Play With The Wind carrying 58.5kg at $26. The run before that second last of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Bosum Buddy carrying 56kg at $17. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 17/01/2026 | 25 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jacey Botes | 58.5kg | 1:08.35 | - | 6 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 56kg | 0:56.76 | - | 8 |
| 5.7L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | RBH97 FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 53.5kg | 1:11.19 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/11/2025 | 60 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Callan Murray | 56kg | 0:59.52 | - | 9 |
| 4.9L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/09/2025 | 10 | HCP FM | $9,267.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 55.5kg | 1:29.81 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/09/2025 | 21 | RBH98 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 53kg | 1:08.71 | - | 4 |
| 5.1L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 28/08/2025 | 21 | RBH86 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 55kg | 0:57.34 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2025 | 5 | RBH80 FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:11.04 | - | 6 |
| 6.6L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | 1:08.56 | - | 7 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/13 | 12/07/2025 | 23 | RBH77 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57.5kg | 1:06.73 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
| 6/17 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | RBH76 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 1:09.61 | - | 14 |
| 7.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 14 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Play With The Wind carrying 59kg at $4.80. The race before that 2nd of 15 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Rockaroundtheclock with 60kg at $6. Better off investing elsewhere.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:08.35 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $4.75 |
| 2/15 | 20/12/2025 | 37 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:09.34 | - | 11 |
| 0.7L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:12.73 | - | 6 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/13 | 28/10/2025 | 12 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Girish Samo-Burthia | 58kg | 1:08.97 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/10/2025 | 18 | HCP FM | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 53.5kg | 1:14.10 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.30 |
| 4/6 | 28/09/2025 | 10 | NOV | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 50.5kg | 1:13.16 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/09/2025 | 40 | RBH78 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:09.14 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/08/2025 | 9 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:09.34 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2025 | 39 | RBH82 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:27.23 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/06/2025 | 19 | C4 FM | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 1:22.75 | - | 6 |
| 9.1L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 03/06/2025 | 47 | RBH90 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54kg | 1:07.49 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $41.00 |