Vaal Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Maiden Juvenile Plate
IMPRESSIVE (5) brings the strongest recent form, finishing 2nd at Turffontein over 1399m last start, beaten 1.75L, and was 3rd at Vaal over 1400m prior. GUS ON THE BUS (2) was 4th at Turffontein over 1600m, beaten 3.43L, and steps back in trip. LIFE'S TREASURES (7) finished 4th at Turffontein over 1000m last time. FLOTILLA (1) and IV GOT MY I ON YOU (6) have been well beaten in recent runs. Both LUCKY AWESOME (3) and WAR DOG (4) debut without exposed form. Impressive (5) rates the clear benchmark on recent efforts.
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
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Has finished last in both career starts, most recently 8th of 8 at Turffontein over 1160m on 28 Apr, beaten 16.47L behind Wild As The Wind at $81. Steps up 239m in distance and rises 2.5kg in weight. Needs to show significant improvement but remains early in his career.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 16.47L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 15.63L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Last start 4th of 6 at Turffontein over 1600m on 9 Apr, beaten 3.43L by Parachute Adams with 60kg at $10. Previous run was 7th at Vaal over 1400m, beaten just 0.23L at $151. Yet to place from four starts but showed improvement last time. Can improve further with another honest effort.
Last Starts 26 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 | 09/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.43L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.23L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.14L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.25L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by One World on debut for Sean Tarry. Draws barrier 5 with Craig Zackey to ride. Watch for any market support on debut.
Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Act Of War on debut for D Gray St John. Draws barrier 2 with K De Melo to ride. Watch for any market support on debut.
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Last start 2nd of 6 at Turffontein over 1399m on 19 Apr, beaten 1.75L by Doesyourmotherknow with 60kg at $2.70. Prior run was 3rd at Vaal over 1400m, beaten just 0.23L at $12. Drops 2.5kg from last start and has placed in two of three runs. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.23L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Listed | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $22.00 |
Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Last start finished 4th of 6 at Turffontein over 1160m on 19 Apr, beaten 9.15L by Dads Dream at $81. Previous run was 11th at Vaal over 1200m, well beaten at $126. Yet to place from four starts but draws barrier 1 and drops 3kg in weight. Needs to lift but can improve from the inside draw.
Last Starts 16 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 | 19/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Vusumzi Sithetho | 54.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.15L | $81.00 |
| 11/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 19.2L | $126.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/01/2026 | - | Fillies | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 21.95L | $91.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 53.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 13.05L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Last start 4th of 7 at Turffontein over 1000m on 23 Apr, beaten 4.11L with 60kg at $8.50 behind Western Mirage. Previous run 5th of 11 at Vaal over 1000m, beaten 5.8L at $23. Drops 2.5kg and steps up to 1399m. Can improve with added experience and weight relief.
Last Starts 12 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 | 23/04/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN JUV | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.11L | $8.50 |
| 5/11 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 54.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |