Vaal Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Work Riders Maiden Plate (F & M)
PRINCESS OF ALL (1) appeals as the leading chance, having finished 2nd at Turffontein over 1000m two starts back before a 5th at the same track last time. EMPRESS WU (4) is consistent, placing 3rd at Vaal over 1000m three runs ago and finishing 4th at her latest outing. HURRICANE POWER (3) was 3rd at Vaal over this trip three starts back but has been unplaced since. FOXY AFTER DARK (5) resumes after a 6th on debut behind Princess Of All (1). WINIKA (2) and MOONFACE (9) have yet to place from limited starts. The two-year-olds BLAZING BREEZE (6) and BRIGHT COMET (7) debut here.
Jockey: Nkosinathi Jobose
Weight: 60kgs
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Placed 2nd at Turffontein two starts back over 1000m, beaten 0.75L by Duchess Zahra at $3.60. Last start finished 5th of 7 at Turffontein over 1000m, 8.55L from Precocious at $6. Has placed twice from four runs at this trip. First-up after 113 days and can feature with a return to best.
Last Starts 113 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 11/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.55L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $3.60 |
| 4/8 | 16/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.25L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Goodman Fundile Dadamasi
Weight: 60kgs
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First-up after a 100-day break. Last start finished 12th of 14 at Vaal over 1199m on 24 Jan, beaten 7L with 57.5kg at $91 behind Fiery Frolic. Has yet to place in three runs. Needs to show improvement to feature.
Last Starts 100 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 24/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.75L | $81.00 |
| 8/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.95L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Sam Mosia
Weight: 60kgs
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Placed 3rd at Vaal three starts back over 1000m, beaten 3.89L by Mrs Stormiatrix at $16. Last start finished 6th of 8 at Vaal over 1000m, 6.65L from Wings Of Kildra at $23. Yet to win in 11 starts but has placed once at this trip. Can improve with the right run.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 02/04/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.65L | $23.00 |
| 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: Tom Lukhele
Weight: 60kgs
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Placed third over 1000m at Vaal three starts back, beaten 3L by Varachino's Champ at $10. Last start finished 4th of 8 at Vaal over 1000m, 5.35L from Wings Of Kildra at $15. Has placed twice this season and draws barrier 1. Consistent at this trip and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/04/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Wilmien Fourie | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.35L | $15.00 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Thomas Ncume
Weight: 60kgs
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Three-year-old filly who finished 6th of 8 at Turffontein over 1000m on 30 Dec, beaten 5.8L with 60kg at $7.50. That was her only start to date. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Savanna Valjalo
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Royal Mo on debut for Brett Webber. Draws barrier 4 with Savanna Valjalo to ride. Monitor for any positive signs from the yard. Worth keeping safe on debut.
Jockey: Tshepiso Matsoele
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Buffalo Bill Cody on debut for Fabian Habib. Draws barrier 5 with Tshepiso Matsoele to ride. Monitor for any market support on debut.
Jockey: Vusumzi Sithetho
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Finished 8th of 9 last start at Turffontein over 1000m on 14 Mar, beaten 10.97L with 60kg at $29. Previous run was a close 5th of 8 over this trip, beaten just 0.46L at $61. Drops 2.5kg and draws better in barrier 6. Can improve with the lighter weight and better draw.
Last Starts 51 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 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.97L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.46L | $61.00 |