Vaal Race 2 - Youcanbetonus! Apprentice Maiden Plate (F & M)
WINGS OF KILDRA (2) Looked good when 2nd last run at Turffontein and has a nice advantage with a good stall. Should come to hand quickly. Going well this preparation. Strong chance. MASTER'S LADY (3) Came in 3rd last start at Turffontein and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Up to these. DUCHESS DI (1) Had difficulty when 4th last start here. Jockey Blaine Marx Jacobson and trainer A P Peter are a strong team. Has the necessary speed to mitigate the wide draw. Expect to go close. EMPRESS WU (7) Average effort when 5th last run at this track. The large claim from W Fourie helps. Minor claims.

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $2.88 and not competitive when 4th last start at the track. Jockey Blaine Marx Jacobson and trainer A P Peter are a promising combination. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 36 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 | 24/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10.95L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $3.10 |
| 5/17 | 28/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.45L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Damyan Pillay
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 2nd last run at Turffontein and gets a favourable stall. Should race on the speed. Running with confidence this campaign. Will show up at the business end.
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 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.83L | $3.20 |
| 3/5 | 21/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7L | $1.95 |
| 2/14 | 24/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $10.00 |
| 17/19 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 17.2L | $51.00 |
| 2/15 | 01/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 3.5L | $101.00 |
| 5/11 | 30/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | SOFT | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $31.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd last start at Turffontein and getting better in recent performances. Very capable of taking this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.29L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.75L | $5.50 |
| 5/14 | 24/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.55L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4L | $3.60 |
| 2/9 | 18/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2L | $2.62 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 |
| 5/11 | 04/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 12L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.45 |
| 2/6 | 02/08/2025 | - | 3-year-old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 05/06/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.05L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.25L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Bavish Soodoo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh from a spell of 32 weeks. Was $8.50 and underperformed when 9th last start at Scottsville and up in weight. Coming to a new trainer. Looks hopeful.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/08/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Dezahn Louw | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 21.95L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 55kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.6L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/06/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 03/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.3L | $3.40 |
| 4/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.35L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/05/2025 | - | Fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $23.00 and close up last time at Turffontein and back to a shorter distance. Hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.23L | $23.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.89L | $16.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.1L | $23.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 53.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.25L | $31.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 14.6L | $20.00 |
| 15/17 | 28/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 16.1L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.35L | $61.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 15.25L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/06/2025 | - | 1400-1600m | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 14L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/05/2025 | - | F&M MDN | $90,014.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Phillip Mlangeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.25L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $26.00 and threw down a serious challenge last start at Turffontein. Rough hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.09L | $29.00 |
| 11/15 | 24/10/2025 | - | F & M | $67,458.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 7.9L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 10/10/2025 | - | F & M | $67,458.00 | Fairview | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.55L | $3.40 |
| 2/11 | 19/09/2025 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Xola Jacobs | 55.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.75L | $5.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/09/2025 | - | 3-Year-Old Fillies | $71,252.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $74,104.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 13/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $74,104.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Sandile Khathi | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/6 | 30/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $77,993.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Sandile Khathi | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Wilmien Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $19.00 and underwhelming when 5th last run around here. The large claim from W Fourie helps. Likely to be an exotics contender.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 20.2L | $20.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.40 |
| 7/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.25L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/06/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.25L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 15/05/2025 | - | F&M MDN | $90,014.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Thomas Ncume | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.25L | $2.88 |
| 9/16 | 17/04/2025 | - | 3UP F&M | $104,981.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.01L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/03/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/02/2025 | - | ALL MDNS | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/01/2025 | - | F & M | $94,994.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Goodman Fundile Dadamasi | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.25L | $22.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/12/2024 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.55L | $4.80 |
| 4/9 | 17/10/2024 | - | F & M | $94,994.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.55L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 01/10/2024 | - | F & M | $94,994.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.20 |
| 4/13 | 03/09/2024 | - | F & M | $90,008.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.05L | $67.00 |
| 8/13 | 21/08/2024 | - | F & M | $90,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.45L | $91.00 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At $23.00 ran 4th last time at Turffontein. Place at best.
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 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.37L | $26.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $4.75 |
| 5/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Thomas Ncume | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.55L | $2.62 |
| 2/7 | 11/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.25L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/02/2025 | - | Flat | $118,982.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Gareth Wright | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 15.55L | $51.00 |
| 14/14 | 26/10/2024 | - | F & M | $104,477.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Gareth Wright | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 33.65L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 27 weeks. At $7.00 ordinary performance when 7th last run at the track but will try to take advantage of the stall. Large claim helps. Can run into the placings.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 25/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.7L | $8.50 |
| 4/10 | 06/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.75L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 54.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 13L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | F & M | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Anathi Feni | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.75L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/06/2025 | - | 1800-2000m | $75,991.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 51.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 1.65L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2025 | - | F & M | $90,014.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.25L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/04/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11L | $3.25 |
| 6/8 | 12/04/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/03/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.25L | $31.00 |
| 7/12 | 24/02/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.7L | $23.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/01/2025 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.9L | $91.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/12/2024 | - | F & M | $94,994.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Vusunzi Sithetho | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.75L | $14.00 |
| 9/15 | 05/12/2024 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.05L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/11/2024 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.5L | $20.00 |
| 2/11 | 24/10/2024 | - | F & M | $80,013.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.75L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Girish Dookhit
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Admiral Kitten 3yo trained by Paul Matchett on debut. Girish Dookhit provides some weight relief. Follow the money.