Vaal Race 3 - Championships Finale 25 April Call 011 681 1796 To Book Maiden Plate
POMPEII SHIELD (3) Came in 4th last start at this venue. Has the talent to rebound quickly and will try to take advantage of the stall. Likely to get back in the run. Suitably placed in this race. ROYALE JACKET (1) Did well when 2nd last start at this venue. Should muster plenty of early speed. Definite claims. TWELFTH OF NEVER (4) Below par when 5th last time at Turffontein. One of the hopes. ASIAH'S TIARA (6) Tidy effort when 2nd last run at Turffontein and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Expecting to settle positively. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 2nd last start here. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Should go very close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1700m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.74L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $2.88 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | GOOD | Phenisile Mongqawa | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.14L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $5.50 |
| 7/13 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.25L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $20.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.75L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 13/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.75L | $16.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.05L | $4.75 |
| 2/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.25L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.7L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.25L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/07/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 15.45L | $3.40 |
| 5/11 | 03/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $114,998.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/05/2025 | - | 2Y | $100,008.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.95L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/03/2025 | - | 2Y JUV | $199,992.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/03/2025 | - | Flat | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'Rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break. Was $5.50 and finished 8th last start at the track. Has the ability to turn things around and drawn well. Winning chance at nice odds.
Last Starts 81 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 22/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 15.7L | $6.50 |
| 5/14 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.75L | $4.40 |
| 2/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 52.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.05L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 52.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 52.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 20.95L | $67.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/04/2025 | - | 3UP | $119,994.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 57.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 3L | $91.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/03/2025 | - | Flat | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 21.25L | $26.00 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $1.67 and came in 4th last start at this track. Has the talent to rebound quickly and has a good draw. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Well respected contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1700m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.71L | $1.85 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.57L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2L | $14.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.45L | $126.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $2.20 and lacked competitiveness when 5th last time at Turffontein. Some respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Nkosinathi Jobose | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.66L | $2.40 |
| 3/12 | 05/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.09L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/12/2025 | - | f & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.95L | $51.00 |
| 7/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6L | $51.00 |
| 9/13 | 28/08/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.55L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.95L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $11.00 and average performance when 4th last run around here. In a lot of trouble.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.29L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.14L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.05L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 22/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.25L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 2nd last run at Turffontein and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Should race on the speed. Could feature prominently.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.29L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.86L | $7.50 |
| 7/12 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.15L | $19.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.25L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $23.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $8.50 |
| 5/10 | 05/06/2025 | - | 1800-2000m | $75,991.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.9L | $18.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/03/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2025 | - | F & M | $106,230.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/01/2025 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.55L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 12/12/2024 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.6L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2024 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $4.00 |
| 5/15 | 05/11/2024 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 56kg | - | - | 16 |
| 7.3L | $18.00 |