Vaal Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Maiden Juvenile Plate (Fillies)
SNAP YOUR FINGERS (7) sets the standard after a 2nd at Turffontein over 1399m, beaten 2.29L, and wasn’t disgraced when 4th over 1600m last start. EMPRESS OF PEACE (1) can improve up to this trip after a 5th over 1000m on debut. IV GOT MY I ON YOU (4) has race experience and was 4th over 1160m last time; drawn to settle handier. First-starters SECRET FATE (6), FREESTYLE DANCE (3) and FOREST ACT (2) add depth from good draws, while SULTRY SHADOW (8) gets the inside gate.
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Declarationofpeace who was 5th of 7 on debut at Turffontein over 1000m on 23 Apr, beaten 4.16L on good going at $23. Drawn 6 and sticks with Philasande Mxoli for Tyrone Zackey. Steps up in trip here after a month between runs. Can improve.
Last Starts 27 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 | 23/04/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN JUV | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.16L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Act Of War out of Forest Express makes her debut. Draws barrier 4 with Kobeli Lihaba riding for Warrick/We Marwing at 60kg. Can improve with race experience. Not without hope.
Jockey: Nathan Klink
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Flower Alley out of Liberty Dance debuts for Stuart Pettigrew. Draws barrier 5 with 60kg and Nathan Klink booked. Early days but the setup is tidy. Can improve with race experience.
Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by New Predator for Fanie Bronkhorst, drawn barrier 3 with Jacey Botes up. Last start 4th of 6 at Turffontein over 1160m on 19 Apr, beaten 9.15L by Dads Dream with 54.5kg at $81. Prior run 11th of 11 at Vaal over 1200m on 31 Mar, 19.2L off Viking Lass with 60kg at $126. Up 5.5kg and rises in trip by 239m; can improve with a soft run from the gate.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 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: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Master Of My Fate out of Secret Potion on debut. Draws barrier 7 for trainer Sean Tarry with K De Melo up, allotted 60kg. Pedigree suggests speed and early ability. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly for Sean Tarry with Craig Zackey up. Last start 4th of 6 at Turffontein over 1600m on 30 Apr, beaten 5.94L by Moana, with 54kg at $2.70. Prior run 2nd at Turffontein over 1399m on 19 Apr, beaten 2.29L by Sheriff Bill Brown at $3.40. Back in trip from a low draw and up to 60kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 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 | 30/04/2026 | - | 2Y | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.94L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.29L | $3.40 |
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Horizon on debut for Kobus Roux. Draws barrier 1 with Denis Schwarz up and carries 60kg. Pedigree out of Sultry by Mambo In Seattle hints at speed. Can feature with the right run.