Vaal Race 6 - Youcanbetonus! Work Riders Maiden Plate
ROYALE JACKET (2) appeals as a key chance, having finished 2nd at Vaal over 1700m two starts back before a 5th over 1800m last time. WINDING POWER (3) has placed at his last two, including a 3rd at Turffontein over 1600m, and looks suited here. MASTER BUDDY (1) was close up in 4th at Turffontein over 1600m last start. CUZZIE (6) and CRONUS (4) have both been around the placings recently but need to lift to threaten the main hopes.

Jockey: Tobias Mango
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 7 at Turffontein over 1600m on 21 Mar, beaten 0.23L with 60kg at $12 behind Gimmethespotlight. Improved on previous efforts, including a 5th at Vaal two runs back. Yet to place from four starts but showed progress last time. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.23L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.05L | $29.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/13 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.25L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Phenisile Mongqawa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed second at Vaal two starts back over 1700m, beaten 2.74L by Sand Script at $7.50. Last start finished 5th of 6 at Vaal over 1800m, 4.85L from Pompeii Shield at $4.80. Consistent placegetter this season but yet to break through after 21 starts. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.85L | $4.80 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Sam Mosia
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed at Turffontein last start when 3rd of 5 over 1600m, beaten 3.66L behind Millennium Warrior at $3.60. Also finished 3rd two runs back over 1399m at the same track, beaten 1.37L at $9.50. Consistent this season with three placings from eight starts but yet to break through. Can feature with another honest effort.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 23/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.66L | $3.60 |
| 3/10 | 19/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.37L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 23/02/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Damyan Pillay | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.25L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 06/02/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Damyan Pillay | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.25L | $6.50 |
| 5/12 | 11/01/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Damyan Pillay | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.35L | $15.00 |
| 10/16 | 14/12/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $114,008.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Damyan Pillay | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 9.85L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/09/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $142,504.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Nicholas Patel | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Phillip Mlangeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 6th of 10 at Turffontein over 1399m on 19 Apr, beaten 5.94L with 60kg at $14. Two runs back was a close 4th at Vaal over 1450m, just 0.09L from the winner at $34. Yet to break through after 9 starts but draws barrier 1 today. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 19/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.94L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.09L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.75L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/13 | 17/05/2025 | - | for All MDNs | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $16.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/02/2025 | - | ALL MDNS | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.85L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/12/2024 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.75L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 07/12/2024 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.25L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Tshepiso Matsoele
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th of 8 at Turffontein over 1160m on 12 Apr, beaten 9.92L with 57.5kg at $67 behind Arizona Magic. Previous run was 7th at Vaal, also well beaten. Steps up in distance and carries 60kg here. Needs to find improvement to feature.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.92L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.4L | $26.00 |
| 11/13 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 15.6L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Tom Lukhele
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 4th of 5 at Turffontein over 1600m on 23 Apr, beaten 5.95L with 60kg at $51 behind Millennium Warrior. Has not placed in five runs this campaign, with best recent effort a 5th at Vaal over 1700m. Yet to win from 22 starts but has placed once at this track and trip. Needs to lift on recent form but not without minor place claims.
Last Starts 11 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 | 23/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.95L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1700m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.17L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.37L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.63L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.2L | $22.00 |
| 12/14 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 21.05L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 14L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1699m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 11L | $51.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1699m | SOFT | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7.05L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $61.00 |
| 6/5 | 06/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 23.25L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | 3+ RUNS MDN | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.55L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 21.75L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.35L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/05/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 2000m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.75L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 23/03/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 2000m | GOOD | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.75L | $10.00 |
| 4/13 | 07/03/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 1800m | GOOD | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 24/02/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | SOFT | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.75L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Ncume
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 5th of 6 at Vaal over 2001m on 31 Mar, beaten 28.58L by Thoonsil at $91. Previous run was 7th of 8 over 1000m, beaten 23.85L. Yet to place from three starts. Needs to show significant improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 28.58L | $91.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/02/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 23.85L | $61.00 |
| 13/13 | 21/08/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 36.25L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Chamu Mabaya
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Two-year-old colt by Chimichuri Run. Last start finished 6th of 6 at Turffontein over 1600m on 9 Apr, beaten 5.94L with 60kg at $8 behind Parachute Adams. Drops 4kg and draws slightly better. Needs to improve but can take benefit from the debut run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.94L | $8.00 |