Vaal Race 4 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate (F & M)
VIXENINTHEVINEYARD (4) Missed by a narrow margin last time at Turffontein. Should race on the speed. Won't be far away. LANTERI (2) On a quick back up. Narrowly denied victory last run around here and going up in trip. Expected to settle towards the rear. No surprise to see a win. FUTURE GAMBLE (1) Did well when 2nd last time at this track and gets the perfect barrier. Has shown early pace in races to date. Been in the money each attempt this campaign. Must be considered. COOL REGGAE (5) In the money when 3rd last time at Turffontein. Might have to make up considerable ground. Expect to go close.

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 2nd last time around here and has drawn the rails. Has early speed and positions nicely. Been in the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Solid chance.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 05/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.37L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 19/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.40 |
| 6/7 | 17/12/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.2L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 19/11/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.6L | $21.00 |
| 9/14 | 25/10/2025 | - | F&M MDN | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.23L | $21.00 |
| 6/14 | 08/10/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.4L | $41.00 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing on a quick back up. Right up there last run at this venue and stepping up in trip. Gets back and needs luck. Suited against these.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.46L | $3.90 |
| 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: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $8.00 and ran 5th last time at Turffontein. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 19/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.05L | $9.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.05L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.35L | $17.00 |
| 10/15 | 01/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | - | - | 13 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.75L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Competed in a tight contest last time at Turffontein. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Gets a solid chance here.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.23L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.75L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1L | $2.35 |
| 2/12 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.05L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 22/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.1L | $67.00 |
| 6/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.95L | $71.00 |
| 11/14 | 08/10/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Varun Jodhee | 53.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.85L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 09/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Keanen Steyn | 53.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.55L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 13/08/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Keanen Steyn | 53kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/07/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | HEAVY | Keanen Steyn | 52kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/06/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | HEAVY | Keanen Steyn | 53.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 11.8L | $71.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/11/2024 | - | F & M | $104,477.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Ashton Arries | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.1L | $81.00 |
| 10/13 | 21/09/2024 | - | F & M | $104,477.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 56.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.2L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 25/07/2024 | - | Fillies | $128,523.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 16L | $61.00 |
| 11/13 | 30/04/2024 | - | Fillies | $128,523.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Devin Ashby | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 16.25L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well when 3rd last time at Turffontein. Likely to get back. Respected competitor.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.37L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.06L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.2L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.85L | $61.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/01/2026 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.45L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9.3L | $101.00 |
| 9/14 | 10/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 10.7L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/13 | 15/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.15L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $21.00 and not up to standard when 4th last run at Turffontein. Rough chance today.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Sam Mosia | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.26L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 05/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.23L | $81.00 |
| 11/11 | 14/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 21.5L | $8.50 |
| 8/9 | 18/09/2025 | - | 3-Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $51.00 and narrowly beaten last start at Turffontein but can find a nice position from the draw. Might be ridden for luck. Looks too tough.
Last Starts 11 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 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.05L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 16L | $23.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.55L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 19.5L | $0.00 |
| 10/13 | 15/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 12.75L | $81.00 |
| 11/12 | 11/02/2025 | - | Flat | $118,982.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 57.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 15.85L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break. Odds of $151.00 and below standard effort when 8th last time at this track. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Needs a lot of luck to figure in the finish.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 22/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 20.9L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 23/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 32.35L | $151.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 15.45L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At $81.00 mediocre performance when 6th last run here. Likely to get back in the run. Prefer a return to something a lot easier.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12.3L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 59kg | - | - | 13 |
| 19.25L | $71.00 |