Vaal Race 7 - Sa Derby 4 April Fm 84 Handicap (F & M)
PRECOCIOUS (1) is a promising type who had her first start here last time and was far too quick. Has won the last two by a space and can make it three straight. BOSUM BUDDY (2) finished 2.75 lengths behind the winner in third over 1000m at this track last start after lifting strongly to score two back. On speed runner, well placed and sure to prove tough to beat. MAVERICK QUEEN (6) safely held last start when beaten 5 lengths into fifth over 1200m at this track. Can bounce back. MYSTICAL MISS (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at Greyville All Weather, beaten 4 lengths into fifth. Nicely placed to find some form.

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming favourite; scored a big 4 len win at Turffontein Standside January 11 over 1000m defeating Power Of Tiger with 60kg at $1.60. Last start favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track February 5 over 1000m defeating Lonely As A Cloud carrying 59kg at $2.50. Promising type who had first start here last time and was far too quick. Has won last two by a space and can make it three straight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 25 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 59kg | 0:56.69 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/01/2026 | 185 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:57.17 | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $1.63 |
| 5/11 | 10/07/2025 | 50 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Heavy | Gareth Wright | 57kg | 1:16.25 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/05/2025 | 77 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:29.33 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 0:59.02 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up won by a long-neck at this track December 23 over 1000m defeating Green Flash with 56kg at $34. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on January 27 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Poblano with 56.5kg at $5. On speed runner well placed and sure to prove tough to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 27/01/2026 | 35 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56.5kg | 0:56.50 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/12/2025 | 75 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | 0:56.76 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | HCP FM | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 55kg | 1:09.67 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/09/2025 | 56 | CUP FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55kg | 1:08.71 | - | 7 |
| 3.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2025 | 36 | RBH92 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 59.5kg | 0:55.96 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/06/2025 | 25 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | P Mxoli | 54.5kg | 1:08.48 | - | 5 |
| 11.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/05/2025 | 42 | C3 FM | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:12.54 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2025 | 47 | OPEN 3 | $13,090.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | P Mxoli | 53kg | 1:03.70 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/02/2025 | 32 | HCP FM | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 0:56.21 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/01/2025 | 21 | RBH94 F 3 | $9,410.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 58.5kg | 1:39.31 | - | 3 |
| 5.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/01/2025 | 12 | RBH94 FM | $11,550.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 54.5kg | 1:25.77 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently won by a 0.1 len at this track January 27 over 1000m defeating There She Goes carrying 58kg at $8. Before that won by 2.25 len at this track December 18 over 1000m defeating Master's Lady with 60kg at $3.50. Won last start and is well-placed again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27/01/2026 | 40 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 0:56.78 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/12/2025 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:57.35 | - | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.50 |
| 13/19 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | MPLTE | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:09.51 | - | 17 |
| 14.5L | $67.00 |
| 5/15 | 01/11/2025 | 98 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Chad Little | 59kg | 1:09.26 | - | 8 |
| 5.9L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/07/2025 | 14 | PLATE F 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:09.63 | - | 1 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/07/2025 | 27 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57kg | 1:07.93 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:07.98 | - | 5 |
| 12.2L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 7 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Calantha carrying 54kg at $26. The start before that 6th of 14 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Play With The Wind carrying 58.5kg at $26. Win would surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/02/2026 | 24 | BM92 FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 1:09.20 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 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 | HCP FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | 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 | CUP 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 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently second last in a small field at Greyville All Weather on January 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Poursomesugaronme carrying 56.5kg at $5. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Bosum Buddy with 53kg at $9.50. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
Last Starts 40 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 | 14/01/2026 | 22 | BM82 FM | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Mickaelle Michel | 56.5kg | 1:13.17 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/12/2025 | 40 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 53kg | 0:56.76 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/11/2025 | 12 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | 1:12.29 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/11/2025 | 9 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:10.26 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/10/2025 | 33 | CUP FM | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 0:56.27 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 20/09/2025 | 55 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | 1:11.87 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/07/2025 | 99 | G2 HCP F 2 | $42,120.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:11.47 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:57.85 | - | 9 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 7 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 5 len behind Calantha with 53kg at $7. The race before that 3rd of 14 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Play With The Wind carrying 59kg at $4.80. Expected to finish much closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 10/02/2026 | 24 | BM92 FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 53kg | 1:09.20 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 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 | HCP 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 | HCP 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 |

Jockey: S'manga Khumalo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 38 days. Last run second last of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 9 len behind Elegantrix carrying 58kg at $101. At only start last preparation second last of 9 at this track on October 23 over 1000m, 10 len behind Green Flash with 52kg at $11. Needs more time.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 17/01/2026 | 86 | OPEN F 3 | $18,955.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 58kg | 1:08.09 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/10/2025 | 122 | CUP FM | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 0:56.27 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/06/2025 | 37 | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:58.34 | - | 3 |
| 2.2L | $2.00 |
| 3/11 | 17/05/2025 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:08.30 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:57.85 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months ran last of 7 at this track on January 27 over 1000m, 6 len behind Gaslight Dancer with 58.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 8th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1160m, 7 len behind Hathighwaytothesky carrying 57.5kg at $13.50. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 27/01/2026 | 65 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 58.5kg | 0:56.78 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 59kg | 0:57.60 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/11/2025 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | 1:09.19 | - | 3 |
| 7.9L | $13.50 |
| 4/6 | 16/10/2025 | 89 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:00.87 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 19/07/2025 | 21 | MPLTE F 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.6kg | 0:58.34 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 9/13 | 28/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:09.52 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Season's Greetings carrying 58kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on January 27 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Gaslight Dancer with 58kg at $8. Forward showing expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | BM78 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 58kg | 1:09.17 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 27/01/2026 | 35 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 58kg | 0:56.78 | - | 1 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/12/2025 | 21 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57.5kg | 0:57.33 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 02/12/2025 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Soft | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 1:01.01 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.87 |
| 2/8 | 13/11/2025 | 9 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:13.23 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/11 | 04/11/2025 | 38 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 59kg | 0:56.36 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 13/14 | 27/09/2025 | 150 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:15.68 | - | 10 |
| 21.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/04/2025 | 56 | PLATE 2 | $10,910.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:26.16 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/6 | 05/03/2025 | 22 | PLATE 2 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 0:59.02 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.77 |
| 5/9 | 11/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:14.84 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |