Vaal Race 9 - Next Turffontein Racemeeting Saturday 04 April Fm 76 Divided Handicap (F & M)
BLINDFIRE (1) Nice run when 2nd last start here and has a positive stall. Blaine Marx Jacobson and Tony Peter are usually a competitive duo. Right in this. MRS STORMIATRIX (8) Landed the spoils when winning by just over 2 1/2L last start around here and displaying improvement over the past few runs. In top form since returning from a spell. No shock to see a win. TEMPRANILLO (3) Finished 4th last start at this venue. Happy to forgive that run and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Has plenty of early speed. A win wouldn't surprise. LOVABLE (4) Average at best when 10th last run at this track. Has to be included.

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 2nd last start at this track and drawn nicely. Blaine Marx Jacobson and Tony Peter show promise as a combination. Goes well and could be a value opportunity.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/03/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.69L | $2.70 |
| 1/12 | 24/02/2026 | - | FM 68 HCP | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.14L | $3.60 |
| 3/7 | 05/02/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Nichola Yuen | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/01/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 62kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 10/17 | 11/01/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Mickaelle Michel | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.75L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $20.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.7L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/10/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 51.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.75L | $22.00 |
| 2/11 | 23/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 54.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 09/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 53.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.05L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/09/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 49.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |
| 5/10 | 07/08/2025 | - | Flat | $80,750.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 52kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6L | $12.00 |
| 7/13 | 12/07/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 50kg | - | - | 14 |
| 5.5L | $14.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/05/2025 | - | F&M MDN | $90,014.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Phenisile Mongqawa | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.25L | $2.45 |
| 6/16 | 17/04/2025 | - | 3UP F&M | $104,981.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.05L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/03/2025 | - | Flat | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $16.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/03/2025 | - | Fillies | $119,994.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.55L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $51.00 and close up last start at Turffontein and goes up in weight. Unlikely to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | SOFT | Jeffery Syster | 54kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.46L | $51.00 |
| 13/15 | 20/12/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.35L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 23/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.7L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Girish Dookhit | 51.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.25L | $29.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/08/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1900m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 51.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 15.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/08/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $71.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Mathew Thackeray | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13.7L | $31.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $3.75 and came in 4th last start at this track. Happy to forgive that run and promising career start. Expecting to settle positively. Expecting a strong showing.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.85L | $4.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.6L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.75 |
| 2/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.05 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $5.50 and was nothing special when 10th last run at the track. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 10/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.95L | $7.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.65 |
| 4/19 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57kg | - | - | 20 |
| 5.05L | $17.00 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Jumped at $29.00 and came in 6th last time around here but can save some energy from the draw. Has more weight to carry. This one has a big task.
Last Starts 69 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 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 53.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.35L | $23.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 52.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.85L | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 26/06/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/05/2025 | - | F & M | $100,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.25L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 20/03/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/02/2025 | - | F & M | $135,010.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2025 | - | F & M | $135,010.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/12/2024 | - | F & M | $135,000.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.55L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 22/10/2024 | - | F & M | $94,994.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.25L | $14.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/07/2024 | - | 2Y JUV | $99,981.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.25L | $4.20 |
| 1/10 | 13/07/2024 | - | F & M | $90,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.75L | $3.90 |
| 5/11 | 20/06/2024 | - | F & M | $90,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $3.80 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Got the cash when winning by 1 3/4L last start at Turffontein. Gets back and needs luck. Watch for a sign in the market.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.83L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.75L | $31.00 |
| 9/19 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57kg | - | - | 14 |
| 11L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.55L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 24/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | HEAVY | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/05/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 16/04/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'Rensburg
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $51.00 only fair when 7th last run at this track. Might be ridden for luck. Facing a difficult task.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | F & M | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.25L | $81.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.85L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.25L | $14.00 |
| 4/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.45L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
| 9/13 | 28/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.35L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Did a good job when winning by more than 2 1/2L last start at the track and form has been improving over recent runs. Strong prospects in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Phenisile Mongqawa | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.51L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 22/10/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.35L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 20/07/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 9/13 | 14/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.8L | $16.00 |
| 14/14 | 04/05/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Morne Winnaar | 60kg | - | - | 15 |
| 14.95L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/03/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.2L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $101.00 and appeared lacklustre when 11th last run at this venue. Can't suggest backing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 24/02/2026 | - | FM 68 HCP | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.91L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 04/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 56kg | - | - | 16 |
| 15.1L | $151.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/06/2024 | - | Flat | $82,481.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Nirvan Nastili | 54.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 11.75L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/03/2024 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Nirvan Nastili | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.75L | $29.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/02/2024 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.75L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 02/01/2024 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.05L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/12/2023 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | A Feni | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.25L | $1.85 |
| 2/10 | 14/09/2023 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.05L | $3.30 |
| 2/14 | 27/07/2023 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Dennis Schwarz | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.25L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $6.00 and finished 5th last time at Greyville but gets some weight taken off. One for the place and exotics betting.
Last Starts 19 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 | 08/03/2026 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
| 10/12 | 24/02/2026 | - | FM 68 HCP | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.46L | $18.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.35L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 23/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.95L | $22.00 |
| 7/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 49kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.7L | $29.00 |
| 7/11 | 23/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/7 | 30/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | SOFT | Savanna Valjalo | 50kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.75L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | Fillies | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/03/2025 | - | Fillies | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.35L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 06/03/2025 | - | Fillies | $119,994.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.25L | $9.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | 2Y | $150,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.2L | $26.00 |