Vaal Race 2 - Youcanbetonus! Maiden Plate
THOONSIL (2) Came in 5th last time here. Capable of a strong comeback. Has shown early pace in races to date. Main hope. EMERALD CITY (3) Resumes from a spell. Came in 8th last start at the track. May see an upturn in form and has a good draw. No surprise to see a win. COMIC ARTIST (5) Did well when 2nd last time at the track. Should race on the speed. Jockey Blaine Marx Jacobson and trainer Fabian Habib have a solid working relationship. Can have an impact. FLYING PREDATOR (4) Back after break of 56 weeks. Fairly underwhelming when 7th last run here but has minimal work to do from the stall. First start for a new trainer. Could run into the placings.
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $9.50 and ran 5th last time around here. Capable of a strong comeback. Has plenty of early speed. Will go very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 11.5L | $12.00 |
| 6/14 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.3L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/09/2025 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. At $5.50 finished 8th last start at this track. May see an upturn in form and gets a favourable stall. Will attract plenty of interest.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 22/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 15.7L | $6.50 |
| 5/14 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.75L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 52.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.05L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 52.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 52.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 20.95L | $67.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/04/2025 | - | 3UP | $119,994.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 57.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 3L | $91.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/03/2025 | - | Flat | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 21.25L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a 56 week spell. Below par when 7th last run here but can save some energy from the draw. Coming to a new trainer. Not likely to pull off the victory.
Last Starts 391 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/02/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 23.85L | $61.00 |
| 13/13 | 21/08/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 36.25L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Competitive effort when 2nd last time around here. Blaine Marx Jacobson usually performs well for the Fabian Habib stable. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Suited against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.14L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Phillip Mlangeni | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/12/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Phillip Mlangeni | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.25L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 54kg | - | - | 8 |
| 16.45L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/09/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 18.35L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $3.25 |
| 6/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |