Vaal Race 4 - Racing Today Maiden Plate (F & M)
BLOOD OF EDEN (1) was below her best last time out when 7 lengths from the winner in sixth over 1600m at this track. Nicely placed and capable of far better. GREENSIDE GIRL (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she was never in contention over 1600m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths into fifth. Likely improver with strong prospects. SHADOWLINE (2) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1800m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth after being prominent at the corner. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. COOL REGGAE (5) was in the firing line on the turn and finished third last start over 1600m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. Hard to beat in this suitable race.

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 33-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on January 22 over 1600m, 7 len behind Reece's Wish carrying 59kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 8 at this track on January 8 over 1800m, head behind Hubertus Hunt with 58kg at $3. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:36.75 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/01/2026 | 42 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Nkosithandile Ngqwangi | 58kg | 1:51.41 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/11/2025 | 54 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:48.25 | - | 10 |
| 2.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 04/10/2025 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:42.65 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $13.50 |
| 4/10 | 18/09/2025 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:44.16 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/08/2025 | 63 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:40.43 | - | 7 |
| 7.1L | $126.00 |
| 12/13 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 56kg | 1:26.53 | - | 9 |
| 29.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/05/2025 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:08.93 | - | 10 |
| 8.4L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 0:59.14 | - | 2 |
| 12.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on February 7 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Scarlet O'hara carrying 52.5kg at $6.50. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track on January 27 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Chickasaw with 54kg at $34. Among the winning hopes on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/02/2026 | 11 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 52.5kg | 1:54.52 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 27/01/2026 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54kg | 2:03.87 | - | 6 |
| 2.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/12/2025 | 42 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | 1:38.81 | - | 3 |
| 7.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:45.33 | - | 5 |
| 5.7L | $13.50 |
| 5/11 | 30/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 55kg | 1:39.97 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 47-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 8 at this track on January 8 over 1800m, 5 len behind Hubertus Hunt with 58kg at $13.50. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on December 18 over 1500m, 3 len behind Say A Wish carrying 59kg at $13.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 58kg | 1:51.41 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 59kg | 1:31.48 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Y | Tshepiso Matsoele | 59kg | 1:14.44 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 46 | MDN | $9,267.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 54kg | 1:31.77 | - | 6 |
| 16.5L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | MPLTE F 3 | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:31.13 | - | 5 |
| 18.3L | $13.50 |
| 4/9 | 30/08/2025 | 49 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:28.78 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:07.93 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last in a small field at this track on February 5 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Winter Wedding carrying 60kg at $4.50. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at this track on January 22 over 1600m, 7 len behind Reece's Wish carrying 59kg at $41. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:39.69 | - | 1 |
| 3.6L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 22/01/2026 | 33 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | 1:36.75 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/12/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:09.83 | - | 6 |
| 9.6L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on February 5 over 1600m, 2 len behind Winter Wedding carrying 60kg at $13.50. The start before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 27 over 2000m, 6 len behind Chickasaw with 60kg at $67. Genuine hope on latest effort.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 05/02/2026 | 9 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:39.69 | - | 6 |
| 1.9L | $13.50 |
| 6/12 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 60kg | 2:03.87 | - | 4 |
| 7.0L | $67.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | 105 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 1:51.41 | - | 7 |
| 3.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/09/2025 | 7 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:39.79 | - | 10 |
| 5.7L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/09/2025 | 70 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:44.16 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/14 | 10/07/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:40.78 | - | 11 |
| 11.3L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2025 | 11 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:33.40 | - | 9 |
| 7.2L | $126.00 |
| 8/13 | 15/06/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:26.53 | - | 2 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 12 at this track on January 27 over 2000m, 7 len behind Chickasaw carrying 60kg at $21. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 22 over 2000m, 8 len behind Culturati with 56.5kg at $4.50. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 27/01/2026 | 5 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 2:03.87 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/01/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 2:02.78 | - | 2 |
| 8.4L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 2:33.83 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/11/2025 | 26 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 55.2kg | 2:04.39 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $4.30 |
| 2/11 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 55kg | 2:03.58 | - | 3 |
| 4.4L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/10/2025 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:50.41 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $13.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | 17 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 56.5kg | 2:10.88 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2025 | 42 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:27.81 | - | 5 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.7kg | 1:38.93 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.7kg | 1:28.89 | - | 5 |
| 7.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/06/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:33.40 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at this track December 18 over 2400m, 15 len behind Euphrates with 53.5kg at $76. On debut second last of 14 at this track October 28 over 1200m, 20 len behind Single Combat carrying 56.5kg at $34. Might need the run.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 18/12/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 53.5kg | 2:33.83 | - | 3 |
| 15.5L | $76.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/12/2025 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Malesela Katjedi | 58kg | 1:56.22 | - | 6 |
| 14.0L | $101.00 |
| 13/15 | 20/11/2025 | 23 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Julius Mariba | 58kg | 1:23.78 | - | 5 |
| 11.4L | $126.00 |
| 13/14 | 28/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $6,318.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 56.5kg | 1:12.35 | - | 7 |
| 20.0L | $34.00 |