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Vaal Race 5 - Racing Today Mr 87 Open Handicap (3-Years-Olds)
NEVER NEVER LAND (2) Not competitive when 7th last start at Turffontein. Can show a better performance this time and has a positive draw. Jockey Gavin Lerena usually performs well for this stable. Should go well. AQUARIUS (5) Was nothing special when 8th last run at Turffontein. Should bounce back and solid career start. Performing honestly since coming back from a break. Respect. OKLAHOMA SMOKESHOW (6) Was a comprehensive winner by 4 1/4L last time at Turffontein. Shows good early pace. Jockey Blaine Marx Jacobson and trainer Fabian Habib are a formidable team. Must respect. GOLDEN OPERATOR (1) Missed by a narrow margin last start at Turffontein and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Does take a while to get into stride. Looks promising in this race.
Race Time:12:35 PM
Thursday, April 2, 2026Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1450m
1
Golden Operator (6)23X1X53
Trainer: Sean Tarry 12 mths 5: 1-1-2
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
3 yo Bay G
Sire: Declarationofpeace
Dam: Golden Spectrum
Dam's Sire: Spectrum
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %20.00%
Place %80.00%
Career5: 1-1-2
Track1: 1-0-0
Distance1: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 1-1-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good5: 1-1-2
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Just missed last start at Turffontein and showing consistent performance in races. Might have to make up considerable ground. Should go very close.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.09L | $6.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $1.85 |
| 3/10 | 23/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $1.35 |
| 2/12 | 24/05/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.38 |
2
Never Never Land (2)2156127
Trainer: Stuart Pettigrew 12 mths 7: 2-2-0
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 59kgs
3 yo Bay G
Sire: Ideal World
Dam: Nikki
Dam's Sire: Fort Wood
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %28.57%
Place %57.14%
Career7: 2-2-0
Track4: 2-1-0
Distance2: 0-1-0
Tr / Dist2: 0-1-0
1st Up1: 0-1-0
2nd Up1: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good7: 2-2-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Jumped at $3.50 and had difficulty when 7th last start at Turffontein. Can show a better performance this time and will try to take advantage of the draw. Will attract plenty of interest.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 05/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $2.05 |
| 1/12 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $2.20 |
| 6/9 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $166,239.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Nirvan Nastili | 52.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 23/10/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.55L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/09/2025 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4L | $12.00 |
3
Jabari Thimba (3)2661948
Trainer: Johan J Vuuren 12 mths 7: 1-1-0
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58.5kgs
3 yo Chestnut G
Sire: Pathfork
Dam: Makiwara
Dam's Sire: Smart Strike
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %14.29%
Place %28.57%
Career7: 1-1-0
Track3: 0-0-0
Distance1: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-1-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good6: 1-1-0
Soft1: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Started $10.00 and ordinary performance when 8th last start at Turffontein. Very unlikely to shake these.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 16.9L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $18.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.6L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/11/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.25L | $3.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | SOFT | Chase Maujean | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.6L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $3.80 |
4
Blushing Bloom (1)642125X54
Trainer: Johan J Vuuren 12 mths 8: 1-2-0
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 58kgs
3 yo Bay F
Sire: Flower Alley
Dam: Rosier
Dam's Sire: Kildonan
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %12.50%
Place %37.50%
Career8: 1-2-0
Track3: 1-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good8: 1-2-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Struggled when 4th last start at this venue but has a nice advantage with a good stall. Will have to carry extra weight. Would rather look at others.
Last Starts 27 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 | 05/03/2026 | - | 3Y MR 99 OPEN HCP | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | K De Melo | 52.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.89L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.65L | $29.00 |
| 5/7 | 16/10/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/08/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 23/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.1L | $16.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/05/2025 | - | 2yo | $100,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 54.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 13.95L | $16.00 |
5
Aquarius (4)43138
Trainer: Johan J Vuuren 12 mths 5: 1-0-2
Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 57.5kgs
3 yo Bay F
Sire: Rafeef
Dam: Star Of Excellence
Dam's Sire: Querari
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %20.00%
Place %60.00%
Career5: 1-0-2
Track1: 0-0-1
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good5: 1-0-2
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Started at $4.50 and mediocre display when 8th last run at Turffontein. Should bounce back and promising career start. Going well this campaign. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 21/02/2026 | - | F & M | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | K De Melo | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.35L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | F & M | $106,865.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | K De Melo | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 13/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.25L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.25L | $15.00 |
6
Oklahoma Smokeshow (5)50X7825131
Trainer: Fabian Habib 12 mths 9: 2-1-1
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 57kgs
3 yo Bay C
Sire: Erik The Red
Dam: Miss La Dee Da
Dam's Sire: Philanthropist
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %22.22%
Place %44.44%
Career9: 2-1-1
Track2: 1-0-0
Distance3: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good9: 2-1-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Put a gap on the rest when winning by 4 1/4L last time at Turffontein. Should jump out and bowl along. Rates as one of the key chances.
Last Starts 46 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 | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 53kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 50.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $4.80 |
| 5/13 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.75L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/11/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 50kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $20.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.75L | $26.00 |
| 11/16 | 29/05/2025 | - | Flat | $90,014.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/03/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 13.05L | $29.00 |