Vaal Race 2 - Youcanbetonus! Juvenile Plate
PRAYERSANDPROMISES (2) Narrowly clinched the victory last start at Turffontein. Placed at every start this campaign. Hard to dismiss. DEAR DOC (1) Was dominant when winning by a margin of 7L last start at the track and promising career start. Has early speed and positions nicely. In the mix. MEGA AWESOME (6) 3yo first starter by Rafeef for Mike Kock & Mathew De Kock. Watch betting. DADS DREAM (3) Resuming after a break. Ran 4th last time at the track but has minimal work to do from the stall. Can win this.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Was a comprehensive winner by 7L last start at this venue and good career start. Should muster plenty of early toe. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7L | $3.40 |
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.55L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 60kgs
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Got the upper hand late when winning last start at Turffontein. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this preparation. Strong competitor.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.57 |
| 3/4 | 11/01/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $3.50 |
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First up today. At $4.50 came in 4th last time around here but has the ideal draw. Jockey Gavin Lerena usually performs well for this stable. Can feature in this event.
Last Starts 62 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 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 8.25L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Started $34.00 and lacked competitiveness when 8th last start around here. Might have to make up considerable ground. Very difficult to back.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.14L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.25L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Tidy run when 2nd last run here and having second race start. Has some claims.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Mike Kock & Mathew De Kock trained 3yo by Rafeef having first race start. Watch the market.
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Right in the mix last run at Turffontein and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Modest contender.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.46L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 35.25L | $14.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.85L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Jumped at $9.50 and appeared lacklustre when 7th last run at Turffontein. Would rather look at others.
Last Starts 15 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 | 12/03/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.97L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11.05L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 11.8L | $91.00 |
| 9/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 9.45L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Right in the mix last start at Turffontein and gets a favourable draw. Might be ridden for luck. Displaying improvement over the past few runs. Place claims.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.46L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.46L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 16.05L | $67.00 |