Vaal Race 3 - SA Derby 4 April Maiden Plate (F & M)
THE REASON (1) In the money when 2nd last run at Turffontein and promising career start. Tracking very well this campaign. Every chance today. ONCEINABLUEMOON (2) Narrowly beaten last time at Turffontein. Has the potential to improve sharply. Expecting to settle positively. Must respect in this event. SAVARA'S PRINCESS (4) Close to claiming the win last run at Turffontein. Hard to knock and looks a nice each way proposition. LANTERI (3) Came in 4th last start at this venue. Gets back and needs luck. Could be value.

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well when 2nd last run at Turffontein and putting a tidy record together. Producing consistent results this preparation. Gets a solid chance here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.14L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/10 | 09/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $41.00 |
| 12/15 | 09/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Dezahn Louw | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $4.00 and just missed last time at Turffontein. Has the potential to improve sharply. Likely to be well placed early. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.46L | $4.80 |
| 2/5 | 21/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.75L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/01/2026 | - | F&M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | K De Melo | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.09L | $6.00 |
| 6/13 | 04/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 54.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 13.45L | $10.00 |
| 3/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.25L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.05L | $3.80 |
| 4/10 | 12/07/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 54.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.55L | $3.70 |
| 6/10 | 23/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.35L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $13.00 and finished 4th last start at this venue. Likely to settle back in the field. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 05/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.51L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $4.20 |
| 14/19 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| 15.55L | $61.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | SOFT | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.35L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.55L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $6.50 and missed by a narrow margin last run at Turffontein. Capable of winning this.
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 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.23L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/12/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 7/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 16 |
| 12.2L | $29.00 |
| 9/15 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.75L | $11.00 |
| 6/15 | 09/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | - | - | 15 |
| 4.25L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.25L | $13.00 |
| 6/13 | 28/08/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 9.05L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | F & M | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.75L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/04/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.25L | $51.00 |
| 12/13 | 02/02/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,982.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 12.15L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | Fillies | $120,019.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | SOFT | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Sub-standard effort when 6th last start at Turffontein. Needs a lot of luck in this race.
Last Starts 34 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 | 19/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.35L | $41.00 |
| 11/14 | 24/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 5L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4L | $61.00 |
| 9/11 | 17/05/2025 | - | fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 16.5L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $13.00 and finished 4th last time at Turffontein. Has a credible chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $18.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Tobias Mango | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.05L | $7.00 |
| 9/14 | 24/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.4L | $41.00 |
| 3/8 | 20/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.25L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.7L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1699m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 19L | $34.00 |
| 6/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | SOFT | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.6L | $67.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 15.3L | $4.33 |
| 4/13 | 28/08/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 53.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.75L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/08/2025 | - | 3-year-old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5L | $26.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.55L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 12/13 | 28/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.4L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
On a short turnaround. Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at Turffontein and has drawn the rails. Has early speed and positions nicely. Large claim helps. Tough race will need luck.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.51L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 20.75L | $91.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 12.05L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| 10L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 20.2L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/11/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 52.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 25.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/10/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 50kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.55L | $71.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/10/2025 | - | F & M | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Goodman Fundile Dadamasi | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.55L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 53.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.25L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 98.75L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/05/2025 | - | F & M | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 16L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/03/2025 | - | Fillies | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/02/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12.6L | $23.00 |