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Vaal Race 2 - 4Racing App Work Riders Maiden Plate

BUFFALO KING CODY (7) brings the most consistent recent form, having finished 2nd at Scottsville over 1000m and also runner-up at Vaal two starts back. SECOND TO NUNN (3) was 3rd at Vaal last start over this trip, beaten 4.5L, and looks a key chance. HAMMER BLOW (1) has placed at this distance and was 3rd at Turffontein two runs ago. GUNBOAT (2) was 3rd at Vaal last start but in a small field. MFULATHELA (8) has been around the mark in recent runs without placing. Buffalo King Cody (7), Second To Nunn (3), and Hammer Blow (1) appeal most on recent efforts.

Race Time:10:55 AM
Monday, May 4, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:Sunny Intervals
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1000m
1
Silk
Hammer Blow (5)33654034
Trainer: Roy Magner 12 mths 8: 0-0-3

Jockey: Sam Mosia

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay G
Sire: What A Winter
Dam: Amatori
Dam's Sire: Sail From Seattle

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0.00%
Place %37.50%
Career8: 0-0-3
Track3: 0-0-1
Distance3: 0-0-3
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-1
1st Up1: 0-0-1
2nd Up1: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good8: 0-0-3
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Placed third two starts back at Turffontein over 1000m, beaten 2L by Slender Silhouette at $4.20. Last start finished 4th of 9 at Vaal over 1199m, 5.55L from Geostorm at $4.80. Drops back to 1000m where he has placed in all three runs at the trip. Can feature with a repeat of his best form.

Last Starts 37 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/928/03/2026-Flat$114,008.00Vaal1199mGOODCraig Zackey60kg--6
  • 1. Geostorm
  • 2. Highwayman Harry
  • 3. Tiger's Captain
5.55L$4.80
3/614/03/2026-Flat$114,008.00Turffontein1000mGOODRichard Fourie60kg--7
  • 1. Slender Silhouette
  • 2. Sosoru
  • 3. Hammer Blow
2L$4.20
10/1007/02/2026-Flat$114,008.00Turffontein1399mGOODMuzi Yeni60kg--2
  • 1. Fire Storm
  • 2. Balule
  • 3. Porridge Boy
19.25L$34.00
4/1127/12/2025-Flat$114,008.00Turffontein1160mGOODGavin Lerena60kg--11
  • 1. Continental King
  • 2. Trail Runner
  • 3. Gunboat
5.75L$8.50
5/1220/12/2025-Flat$114,008.00Vaal1199mGOODMarco Vrensburg60kg--1
  • 1. Tintin
  • 2. Quickfreeze
  • 3. Sky Pilot
7.45L$19.00
6/809/11/2025-Flat$114,008.00Turffontein1160mGOODMuzi Yeni59kg--7
  • 1. Speedman
  • 2. Seed Seeker
  • 3. Tempranillo
9.55L$13.00
3/916/10/2025-Flat$99,748.00Turffontein1000mGOODMuzi Yeni60kg--1
  • 1. Trajanus
  • 2. Seed Seeker
  • 3. Hammer Blow
4.5L$7.00
3/711/09/2025-Flat$99,748.00Vaal1000mGOODMuzi Yeni58kg--1
  • 1. Nou Praat Jy
  • 2. Pivotal Role
  • 3. Hammer Blow
1.75L$8.00
2
Silk
Gunboat (4)0803793
Trainer: Warrick/We Marwing 12 mths 7: 0-0-2

Jockey: Nkosithandile Ngqwangi

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay G
Sire: Admiral Kitten
Dam: Sebonac
Dam's Sire: Trippi

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0.00%
Place %28.57%
Career7: 0-0-2
Track4: 0-0-1
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good7: 0-0-2
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Placed 3rd last start at Vaal over 1199m, beaten 3.75L behind Hat's Mambo at $11. Also finished 3rd at Turffontein four runs back, 4.75L from Continental King at $91. Has yet to win in seven starts but has placed twice. Can feature with the right run.

Last Starts 32 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/302/04/2026-Flat$114,008.00Vaal1199mGOODJarryd Penny60kg--7
  • 1. Hat's Mambo
  • 2. Purple Rain
  • 3. Gunboat
3.75L$11.00
9/928/03/2026-Flat$114,008.00Vaal1199mGOODJarryd Penny60kg--1
  • 1. Geostorm
  • 2. Highwayman Harry
  • 3. Tiger's Captain
37.9L$29.00
7/1324/01/2026-Flat$114,008.00Vaal1199mGOODKobeli Lihaba60kg--12
  • 1. Stoneywood
  • 2. Taskmaster
  • 3. Balule
12.1L$18.00
3/1127/12/2025-Flat$114,008.00Turffontein1160mGOODKobeli Lihaba60kg--12
  • 1. Continental King
  • 2. Trail Runner
  • 3. Gunboat
4.75L$91.00
13/1404/12/2025-Flat$114,008.00Turffontein1399mGOODUnknown Jockey59kg--7
  • 1. Force Publique
  • 2. Go Johnny Go
20.95L$201.00
8/1220/11/2025-Flat$114,008.00Vaal1399mGOODJarryd Penny58kg--9
  • 1. Tommy Atkins
  • 2. Agoge
  • 3. Force Publique
11.6L$201.00
12/1201/11/2025-Flat$114,008.00Turffontein1160mGOODJarryd Penny59kg--4
  • 1. Grand Empire
  • 2. Tintin
  • 3. Witch Hazel
31.4L$81.00
3
Silk
Second To Nunn (3)56X6583
Trainer: Shaylen Naidoo 12 mths 6: 0-0-1

Jockey: Tom Lukhele

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay G
Sire: Gimmethegreenlight
Dam: Teresina
Dam's Sire: Jet Master

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0.00%
Place %16.67%
Career6: 0-0-1
Track2: 0-0-1
Distance3: 0-0-1
Tr / Dist2: 0-0-1
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good6: 0-0-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 3rd of 11 at Vaal over 1000m on 2 Apr, beaten 4.5L by Sosoru with 56kg at $41. Has placed once from three runs at this trip. Steps up to 60kg today. Can feature with a repeat of last run.

Last Starts 32 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/1102/04/2026-Flat$114,008.00Vaal1000mGOODSifisokuhle Bungane56kg--5
  • 1. Sosoru
  • 2. Isaac Stephan
  • 3. Second To Nunn
4.5L$41.00
8/1019/02/2026-Flat$114,008.00Turffontein1600mGOODRachel Venniker58.5kg--2
  • 1. Status
  • 2. Top Floor
  • 3. Pompeii Shield
14.75L$81.00
5/716/12/2025-Flat$114,008.00Turffontein1160mGOODMxolisi Mbuto57.5kg--6
  • 1. Magic Carpet Ride
  • 2. Trombolines
  • 3. Quevano
11L$15.00
6/1004/11/2025-Flat$114,008.00Vaal1000mGOODKobeli Lihaba59kg--3
  • 1. Queensland
  • 2. RockABilly
  • 3. Old Fashioned
6.05L$16.00
6/617/07/2025-Flat$123,507.00Turffontein1199mGOODKobeli Lihaba57.5kg--6
  • 1. Got The Feeling
  • 2. Top Division
  • 3. Alpha World
7.6L$19.00
5/608/06/2025-Flat$109,269.00Turffontein1000mGOODKobeli Lihaba60kg--5
  • 1. Gimmeforsure
  • 2. Bingo
  • 3. Brigitte Anne
2.4L$31.00
4
Silk
Ringho (8)534633447X
Trainer: Chris Jonker 12 mths 32: 0-2-5

Jockey: Siyabonga Dwayana

Weight: 60kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: Seventh Rock
Dam: Regal Trip
Dam's Sire: Trippi

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0.00%
Place %21.88%
Career32: 0-2-5
Track21: 0-2-4
Distance24: 0-2-4
Tr / Dist16: 0-2-4
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good30: 0-2-5
Soft2: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

First-up after a 207-day break. Placed twice from five runs last season, including a 3rd at Turffontein over 1199m two starts back behind Silver Longsword. Has yet to win from 32 starts but has placed four times at this track and four times at the distance. Can improve fresh and has place claims.

Last Starts 207 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
7/1109/10/2025-Flat$99,748.00Vaal1199mGOODNathan Klink60kg--1
  • 1. Ice Dragon
  • 2. Milan's World
  • 3. Geostorm
10.05L$0.00
4/702/10/2025-Flat$99,748.00Vaal1000mGOODPhilasande Mxoli60kg--9
  • 1. Pivotal Role
  • 2. Old Fashioned
  • 3. Winter Belle
7.7L$16.00
4/711/09/2025-Flat$99,748.00Vaal1000mGOODKabelo Matsunyane60kg--6
  • 1. Nou Praat Jy
  • 2. Pivotal Role
  • 3. Hammer Blow
3.5L$6.50
3/730/08/2025-Flat$99,748.00Turffontein1199mGOODPhilasande Mxoli60kg--5
  • 1. Silver Longsword
  • 2. Winston's Wonder
  • 3. Ringho
6.3L$10.00
3/907/08/2025-Flat$75,991.00Vaal1000mGOODPhilasande Mxoli54kg--7
  • 1. Time Will Tell
  • 2. Inspector James
  • 3. Ringho
1.75L$0.00
6/810/07/2025-Flat$99,748.00Turffontein1000mGOODMarco Vrensburg60kg--7
  • 1. Bumps Last Grind
  • 2. Inspector James
  • 3. Summer Shade
3.8L$16.00
4/923/06/2025-Flat$99,748.00Turffontein1000mGOODNathan Klink60kg--5
  • 1. Ready Set Fire
  • 2. Bumps Last Grind
  • 3. Safe Travel
7.5L$34.00
3/815/05/2025-Flat$90,014.00Vaal1000mGOODNathan Klink60kg--8
  • 1. Sunset Warrior
  • 2. Summer Winter
  • 3. Ringho
2.75L$17.00
5/629/04/2025-Flat$104,981.00Vaal1000mGOODJulius Horing60kg--4
  • 1. Sylvan Warrior
  • 2. Act On Snow
  • 3. Summer Shade
13.75L$4.50
3/1215/04/2025-Flat$119,994.00Vaal1000mGOODNathan Klink60kg--7
  • 1. Kaalvoet
  • 2. Sylvan Warrior
  • 3. Ringho
1L$29.00
4/822/03/2025-Flat$119,994.00Turffontein1000mGOODRyan Munger60kg--8
  • 1. Hemisphere
  • 2. Old Fashioned
  • 3. Alesian Beau
3.25L$15.00
3/706/03/2025-Flat$119,994.00Vaal1000mGOODNathan Klink60kg--1
  • 1. It's Personal
  • 2. Old Fashioned
  • 3. Ringho
4.75L$22.00
2/825/02/2025-Flat$119,994.00Vaal1000mGOODNathan Klink60kg--7
  • 1. Just Jazzed Up
  • 2. Ringho
  • 3. Old Fashioned
2.75L$5.00
5/1018/01/2025-Flat$120,019.00Turffontein1160mGOODNathan Klink60kg--4
  • 1. Winds Of Change
  • 2. Paul Revere
  • 3. Kwagga Blitz
9.35L$71.00
2/731/12/2024-Flat$120,019.00Vaal1000mGOODNathan Klink60kg--10
  • 1. Tiger Storm
  • 2. Ringho
  • 3. Panthera Uncia
0.75L$41.00
6/903/12/2024-Flat$105,012.00Turffontein1000mGOODSiyabonga Dwayana60kg--4
  • 1. Thunderbird
  • 2. Bilingual
  • 3. Jet Querari
4.25L$51.00
5/521/11/2024-Flat$120,019.00Vaal1000mGOODRaymond Danielson60kg--6
  • 1. Bourbon Reserve
  • 2. Tiger Storm
  • 3. Green Cherry
11.25L$126.00
6/811/11/2024-for All MDNs. R15 000 Win Bonus Roa Members $120,019.00Turffontein1000mSOFTNathan Klink60kg--8
  • 1. Cosmic Queen
  • 2. Alesian Beau
  • 3. Pretty Precious
12.8L$101.00
10/1231/10/2024-Flat$105,012.00Vaal1000mGOODRaymond Danielson60kg--1
  • 1. Quasikat
  • 2. Bourbon Reserve
  • 3. Espinoza
15.4L$126.00
7/703/10/2024-Flat$80,013.00Vaal1000mGOODImpi Lukhele60kg--5
  • 1. Remains Of The Day
  • 2. Pursuit Of Fame
  • 3. Tiger Storm
9L$41.00
5
Silk
Turbo Tiger (1)7X058X08
Trainer: Chris Jonker 12 mths 6: 0-0-0

Jockey: Nkosinathi Jobose

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay G
Sire: Querari
Dam: Mary Lee
Dam's Sire: Philanthropist

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0.00%
Place %0.00%
Career6: 0-0-0
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance2: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 0-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good5: 0-0-0
Soft1: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start finished 8th of 10 at Turffontein over 1399m on 19 Apr, beaten 90.06L with 60kg at $251 behind Best Candidate. Drops back sharply in trip after a string of unplaced runs, including 10th at Greyville two back. Yet to place from six starts. Needs to lift but draws barrier 1 and can improve with the distance drop.

Last Starts 15 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
8/1019/04/2026-Flat$114,008.00Turffontein1399mGOODPhilasande Mxoli60kg--9
  • 1. Best Candidate
  • 2. Quevano
  • 3. Winding Power
90.06L$251.00
10/1022/03/2026-Flat$114,008.00Greyville1400mSOFTKabelo Matsunyane60kg--7
  • 1. Beyond All Doubt
  • 2. Place Of Practice
  • 3. Pressure Point
8.46L$126.00
8/830/11/2025-Flat$114,008.00Greyville1000mGOODCalvin Habib59kg--7
  • 1. Grand Force
  • 2. Black Frost
  • 3. Green Ticket
31.6L$51.00
5/618/11/2025-for All MDNs $114,008.00Greyville1399mGOODDezahn Louw58kg--6
  • 1. Greatest Hit
  • 2. Bourbon's Beast
  • 3. Dead Poets Society
15.1L$34.00
11/1312/10/2025-Flat$104,510.00Greyville1199mGOODKabelo Matsunyane59kg--4
  • 1. Johnny Boy
  • 2. Eastern Highlands
  • 3. Touched By Angels
12.05L$126.00
7/816/06/2025-2Y MDN JUV$142,504.00Scottsville1000mGOODCraig Zackey60kg--4
  • 1. Wild Justice
  • 2. Holy Star
  • 3. Cardinal Chief
13.6L$15.00
6
Silk
Autograph (2)N/A
Trainer: Brett Webber 12 mths 0: 0-0-0

Jockey: Tshepiso Matsoele

Weight: 57.5kgs

2 yo Bay C
Sire: Futura
Dam: Jackie O
Dam's Sire: Western Winter

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0%
Place %0%
Career0: 0-0-0
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up0: 0-0-0
2nd Up0: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good0: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Two-year-old colt by Futura out of Jackie O makes his debut for Brett Webber. Draws barrier 2 with Tshepiso Matsoele aboard. Monitor for any market support on debut. Not without hope.

7
Silk
Buffalo King Cody (7)5322
Trainer: Tony Peter 12 mths 4: 0-2-1

Jockey: Phenisile Mongqawa

Weight: 57.5kgs

2 yo Grey G
Sire: Buffalo Bill Cody
Dam: Spree
Dam's Sire: Philanthropist

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0.00%
Place %75.00%
Career4: 0-2-1
Track1: 0-1-0
Distance3: 0-2-1
Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good4: 0-2-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Placed in all three runs over 1000m, including a last start 2nd at Scottsville on 8 Feb, beaten 2L by Green Energy at $2.45. Runner-up at Vaal two back, just 0.5L off Time Is Precious. Consistent juvenile with three placings from four starts. Can feature with a repeat of recent efforts.

Last Starts 85 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/608/02/2026-2Y JUV MDN$133,005.00Scottsville1000mGOODCalvin Habib60kg--6
  • 1. Green Energy
  • 2. Buffalo King Cody
  • 3. Perfect Power
2L$2.45
2/629/01/2026-Flat$123,507.00Vaal1000mGOODBlaine Marx Jacobson56kg--3
  • 1. Time Is Precious
  • 2. Buffalo King Cody
  • 3. Catfish
0.5L$4.80
3/930/12/2025-2Y JUV MDN$123,507.00Turffontein1000mGOODMickaelle Michel58.5kg--6
  • 1. Turn It Up
  • 2. Catfish
  • 3. Buffalo King Cody
5.55L$8.00
5/1529/11/2025-Flat$284,984.00Turffontein800mGOODSavanna Valjalo56kg--8
  • 1. Heath House
  • 2. Turn It Up
  • 3. Kavady
5.25L$10.00
8
Silk
Mfulathela (6)6X57
Trainer: Alson Ndzilana 12 mths 3: 0-0-0

Jockey: Thomas Ncume

Weight: 57.5kgs

2 yo Bay G
Sire: Declarationofpeace
Dam: Tandana
Dam's Sire: More Than Ready

Stats

Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0.00%
Place %0.00%
Career3: 0-0-0
Track2: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good3: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start finished 7th of 11 at Vaal over 1199m on 21 Apr, beaten 8.1L by Egremont with 60kg at $41. Previous run was 5th at the same track and trip, beaten 6.72L at $126. Drops 2.5kg and draws better today. Needs to lift but can improve with the weight drop.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
7/1121/04/2026-Flat$123,507.00Vaal1199mGOODKobeli Lihaba60kg--12
  • 1. Egremont
  • 2. Sands Of Valhalla
  • 3. Raptor King
8.1L$41.00
5/1131/03/2026-Flat$123,507.00Vaal1200mGOODKobeli Lihaba60kg--4
  • 1. Sherlock Holmes
  • 2. Captain Cooper
  • 3. Northumberland
6.72L$126.00
6/607/12/2025-Flat$123,507.00Turffontein800mGOODKabelo Matsunyane60kg--7
  • 1. Status Symbol
  • 2. Spirit Of Gabz
  • 3. Time Is Precious
14.05L$26.00

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