Vaal Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Work Riders Maiden Plate (F & M)
DUCHESS DI (1) Struggled when 4th last time at the track. Looking for an improved run. Should come to hand quickly. Genuine threat. CHERICHERILADY (2) Back after a 30 week spell. Sub-standard effort when 9th last run at Scottsville. Should improve and will try to take advantage of the stall. No shock to see a win. BELLA BOOP BOOP (6) Fresh from a break. Below par performance when 7th last start here. Capable of a strong comeback. Can get the job done. EMPRESS WU (4) Basic showing when 5th last start at the track but will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. In the mix.

Jockey: Chamu Mabaya
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $2.88 and mediocre attempt when 4th last time at this venue. Looking for an improved run. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Should go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10.95L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $3.10 |
| 5/17 | 28/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.45L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Vusunzi Sithetho
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a 30 week break. Started at $8.50 and was nothing special when 9th last run at Scottsville. Should improve and can find a nice position from the draw. Definite claims.
Last Starts 215 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/08/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Dezahn Louw | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 21.95L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 55kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/06/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 03/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.35L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/05/2025 | - | Fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Tshepiso Matsoele
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Right up there last time at Turffontein and coming back in trip. Would be more keen on the chance of others.
Last Starts 11 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 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.23L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.89L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.1L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 53.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.25L | $31.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 14.6L | $20.00 |
| 15/17 | 28/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 16.1L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.35L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 15.25L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/06/2025 | - | 1400-1600m | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 14L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/05/2025 | - | F&M MDN | $90,014.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Phillip Mlangeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.25L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Tom Lukhele
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $19.00 and looked flat when 5th last start at this track but drawn beautifully. Worthy of strong consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 20.2L | $20.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.25L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/06/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.25L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 15/05/2025 | - | F&M MDN | $90,014.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Thomas Ncume | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.25L | $2.88 |
| 9/16 | 17/04/2025 | - | 3UP F&M | $104,981.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.01L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/03/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/02/2025 | - | ALL MDNS | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/01/2025 | - | F & M | $94,994.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Goodman Fundile Dadamasi | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.25L | $22.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/12/2024 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.55L | $4.80 |
| 4/9 | 17/10/2024 | - | F & M | $94,994.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.55L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/10/2024 | - | F & M | $94,994.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/13 | 03/09/2024 | - | F & M | $90,008.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.05L | $67.00 |
| 8/13 | 21/08/2024 | - | F & M | $90,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.45L | $91.00 |

Jockey: Siyabonga Mkhumbuzi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $101.00 and ran 5th last time at Turffontein. Yet to place in 9 runs. Has not placed in 6 attempts this campaign. Can't have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.37L | $101.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.75L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Greyville | 1800m | GOOD | Mathew Thackeray | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/01/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | GOOD | Damyan Pillay | 52.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.55L | $22.00 |
| 10/11 | 19/12/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1800m | GOOD | Jabu Jacobs | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 16.95L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/12/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 13.45L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Brevan Plaatjies | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/08/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Cole Dicken | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Cole Dicken | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.85L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Nkosinathi Jobose
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Started $7.00 and was ordinary when 7th last start at this track. Capable of a strong comeback. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
Last Starts 179 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 | 25/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.7L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.75L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 54.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | F & M | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Anathi Feni | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.75L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/06/2025 | - | 1800-2000m | $75,991.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 51.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 1.65L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2025 | - | F & M | $90,014.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.25L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11L | $3.25 |
| 6/8 | 12/04/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.25L | $31.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/02/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.7L | $23.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/01/2025 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.9L | $91.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/12/2024 | - | F & M | $94,994.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Vusunzi Sithetho | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.75L | $14.00 |
| 9/15 | 05/12/2024 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.05L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/11/2024 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.5L | $20.00 |
| 2/11 | 24/10/2024 | - | F & M | $80,013.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.75L | $26.00 |