Vaal Race 2 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate (F & M)
STAR BLAZE (5) did a fair job on debut last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in second over 1000m at this track. Open to sharp improvement and can get off the mark this time. DUCHESS DI (2) was close to a win before a break, starting favourite at the latest appearance and finishing third at this track. Expect she has come on over the break. Has ability and can hit the ground running this campaign. NATIONAL BLISS (4) is a first-starter by What A Winter from Circle Of Speed who has in turn produced the winner of a black type. Profiles well for this. EMPRESS WU (1) has been in the money nine times including first-up last start on January 29 when third over 1000m at this track. Has a solid record here with eight top-three finishes to her name. Among the chances.
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up. First-up after five months 3rd of 9 at this track on January 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Varachino's Champ carrying 60kg at $9. Previously second-up 4th of 13 at this track on September 3 2024 over 1400m, 9 len behind Pearl In Her Crown carrying 57kg at $101. Nice return and fitter again. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/01/2026 | 140 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 0:58.01 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2025 | 16 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:58.52 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/08/2025 | 3 | HCP FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:12.49 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.50 |
| 7/8 | 23/08/2025 | 23 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57.5kg | 1:00.38 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $13.50 |
| 3/9 | 31/07/2025 | 7 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:10.97 | - | 3 |
| 3.7L | $13.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2025 | 14 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | 1:11.42 | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/07/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:00.34 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 19/06/2025 | 35 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:10.81 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/05/2025 | 16 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Thomas Ncume | 60kg | 0:58.11 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/04/2025 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $8,290.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | 0:57.95 | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $2.65 |
| 9/16 | 17/04/2025 | 23 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:11.06 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at this track November 23 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Amazonian with 55kg at $2.80. On debut fifth of 17 at this track October 28 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Vamanos with 55kg at $17. Gave a sight in front when placing before a break. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | 26 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 55kg | 0:57.60 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/17 | 28/10/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Savanna Valjalo | 55kg | 1:11.68 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Summa Cum Laude out of My Dream Chaser. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by What A Winter out of Circle Of Speed. From a good family of winners and profiles well. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 7 at this track on February 10 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind El Zani with 60kg at $8. On speed and fought on well on debut. Sure to take a lot from that experience and makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 13 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 | 10/02/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:56.87 | - | 6 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |