Vaal Race 4 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate
HIGHWAYMAN HARRY (1) Just missed last start at Turffontein. Hard to dismiss. HAMMER BLOW (2) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last run at Turffontein. Should be going forward early. Has the ability to take this out. GEOSTORM (9) First up after a break. Nice run when 3rd last time around here and having second career run. Expecting to settle positively. Gets a favourable alley. Expect to go close. TIGER'S CAPTAIN (4) Came in 4th last run at Turffontein. Has the talent to rebound quickly. Has each way claims.

Jockey: Marco V'Rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Missed by a narrow margin last start at Turffontein. Will show up at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.23L | $4.75 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1L | $3.20 |
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13.75L | $4.75 |
| 2/13 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 16/19 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 16.9L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 3rd last run at Turffontein. Should muster plenty of early speed. Gets a chance against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2L | $4.20 |
| 10/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 19.25L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.75L | $8.50 |
| 5/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.45L | $19.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.55L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Odds of $13.00 and ran 7th last run at this venue but has a nice advantage with a good barrier. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 12.1L | $18.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.75L | $91.00 |
| 13/14 | 04/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Unknown Jockey | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 20.95L | $201.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 11.6L | $201.00 |
| 12/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 31.4L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $12.00 and ran 4th last run at Turffontein. Has the talent to rebound quickly. Looks good for a place at least.
Last Starts 8 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 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.7L | $14.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 13/13 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 21.5L | $81.00 |
| 10/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 18.15L | $22.00 |
| 6/11 | 03/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $114,998.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 13.25L | $4.75 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $29.00 and fairly underwhelming when 7th last start at Turffontein. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Very minor chance.
Last Starts 43 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 | 12/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 31.25L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 09/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 13.9L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 18/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.8L | $23.00 |
| 7/11 | 03/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $114,998.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Nirvan Nastili | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 14.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/05/2025 | - | for 2 Yo R100 000 Win Bsa / Crs Bonus | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Nirvan Nastili | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.45L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break. Started $81.00 and below standard effort when 7th last time at Turffontein. Racing for a new trainer. This field likely to be too good.
Last Starts 101 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 | 16/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 24.25L | $126.00 |
| 12/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 16.6L | $101.00 |
| 13/16 | 04/11/2025 | - | ALL MDNS | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 14.9L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/07/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 17.45L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a spell. Jumped at $34.00 and subpar when 11th last time at Turffontein but having second race start. Expected to settle towards the rear. Entitled to be a big price.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 15.6L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a spell. Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last time at this venue and was on debut last time. Should jump out and bowl along. Has a positive barrier. Definitely worth considering.
Last Starts 169 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 | 09/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.05L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Ngcobo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $26.00 and ran 6th last run at Turffontein but fitter for debut run. Likely to get back in the run. Hard to warm to.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.14L | $41.00 |