Vaal Race 4 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate
HIGHWAYMAN HARRY (1) sets the standard after a close 2nd at Vaal over 1199m last start, beaten 0.3L, and draws the inside again. SANDS OF VALHALLA (15) rates a key danger off a debut 2nd at Vaal over 1199m, 1.75L behind Egremont. ECHOES OF WAR (2) was runner-up at this track and trip in October and wasn’t far away next start. CAPTAIN COOPER (9) has a Vaal 1200m 2nd two runs back and drops to 57.5kg. SKY PILOT (3) has Turffontein 1160m placings this prep and can feature if he holds that form.
Jockey: Marco V'Rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in four of his last five. Last start 2nd at Vaal over 1199m on 28 Mar, beaten 0.3L by Geostorm with 60kg at $2.88. Prior run 3rd at Turffontein over 1160m on 7 Mar, beaten 0.23L at $4.75 after a 2nd there on 21 Feb. Draws barrier 1 and holds strong 1199m/track figures; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.23L | $4.75 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1L | $3.20 |
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13.75L | $4.75 |
| 2/13 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $7.50 |
| 16/19 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 16.9L | $20.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
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First-up after 188 days. Last start 4th of 11 at Turffontein over 1199m on 13 Nov, beaten 2.35L with 59kg at $3.20 behind Sergeant Soqrat. Prior run 2nd of 14 at Vaal over 1199m on 28 Oct, beaten 1.25L at $2.15 behind Single Combat. Can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 13/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.35L | $3.20 |
| 2/14 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Sam Mosia | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $2.15 |
| 4/12 | 30/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | SOFT | Girish Samo Burthia | 54kg | - | - | 13 |
| 7L | $10.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/07/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.95L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a 38-day break after finishing 4th of 8 at Turffontein over 1160m on 12 Apr, beaten 6.26L with 60kg at $9.50 behind Arizona Magic. Earlier this year ran 3rd at Turffontein over 1160m, 1.3L off Lovable at $13. Drawn wide in 13 and stays at 60kg; placed at the Vaal and over 1199m previously. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 38 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 | 12/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.26L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 16.75L | $8.50 |
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.05L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 6.25L | $22.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.25L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
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First-up after 190 days and draws barrier 12. Last start 6th of 11 at Vaal over 1699m on 11 Nov, beaten 5.8L on soft with 58kg at $26 behind Beira. Earlier placed twice at a mile, including 3rd at Vaal beaten 2.3L at $20. Can feature with further improvement.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 11/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1699m | SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 13L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.9L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 25/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $20.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/09/2025 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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Has been around the mark without placing, including 5th at Vaal over 1450m on 26 Mar, beaten 1.37L at $16 with 60kg. Last start 6th of 8 at Turffontein over 1160m on 12 Apr, beaten 13.12L at $26 with 60kg. Draws barrier 3 and sticks at 60kg for Mickaelle Michel for D Gray St John. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 38 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 | 12/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 13.12L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.37L | $16.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.45L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/08/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 16.75L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/06/2025 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.65L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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First-up after 237 days. Best recent effort was 3rd at Vaal over 1600m on 28 Aug, beaten 2L at $13 with 60kg behind Redlightgreenlight. Last start 6th of 13 at Vaal over 1600m on 25 Sep, beaten 6.8L at $5.50 with 58.5kg. Drops 401m in trip with 60kg from barrier 7; can improve.
Last Starts 237 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 25/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/7 | 28/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2L | $13.00 |
| 7/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.7L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/07/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 13.25L | $16.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/03/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7L | $6.50 |
| 6/8 | 02/01/2025 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $10.00 |
| 9/15 | 30/11/2024 | - | Flat | $300,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 15 |
| 6.95L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2024 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Three-year-old colt by Willow Magic out of Gaian Glory for trainer Paul Matchett. Draws barrier 8 with 60kg, Philasande Mxoli rides. Profile is lightly detailed, so the market may guide. Can improve.
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Placed on debut when 2nd at Vaal over 1200m on 31 Mar, beaten 2.29L by Sherlock Holmes at $11 with 60kg. Last start 7th of 9 at Turffontein over 1160m on 10 May, beaten 10.06L at $91 with 60kg. Carries 57.5kg here and draws wide in barrier 15, with Gavin Lerena back aboard. Can improve with a kinder run.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | 2Y (NON BLACK TYPE) | $399,983.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10.06L | $91.00 |
| 2/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 2.29L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Royal Mo out of Teenage Dream on debut. Draws barrier 4 with Jason Gates riding for Brett Webber at 57.5kg. Profile is raw but the setup looks straightforward. Can improve and has place claims.
Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Declarationofpeace who has had two starts. Last start 11th of 11 at Vaal over 1199m on 21 Apr, beaten 23.25L on Good going with 60kg at $101, behind Egremont. Debut was 6th of 6 at Turffontein over 1000m on 14 Mar, beaten 19L with 57.5kg at $71. Drops 2.5kg and draws barrier 5; can improve.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 23.25L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 19L | $71.00 |
Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Back in trip after finishing 7th of 7 at Vaal over 1450m on 4 May, beaten 10.29L with 56kg at $41 behind Ehhfifteenkjoe. Prior run was 10th of 11 over 1199m at Vaal on 21 Apr, beaten 22.95L at $91. Carries 57.5kg and draws barrier 11 for Jacey Botes for trainer Fanie Bronkhorst. Needs sharp improvement but can improve back to sprinting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Vusumzi Sithetho | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.29L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 22.95L | $91.00 |
| 6/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.81L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 23.85L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Heavenly Blue on debut for Michael Nicholas Houdalakis. Draws barrier 6 with Craig Zackey up at 57.5kg. Debut profile only, so the market may guide. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Horizon out of Madam Seville, trained by Chris Jonker. Draws barrier 9 with Blaine Marx-Jacobson up at 57.5kg. Debut profile only, with no exposed race form. Can improve with race experience.
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Comments
Comes off a 29-day let-up after an encouraging debut. Last start 2nd of 11 at Vaal over 1199m on 21 Apr, beaten 1.75L by Egremont, with 60kg from barrier 3 at $6.50 on Good. Drops 2.5kg to 57.5kg and draws wider in 10. Two-year-old colt by Erik The Red can build on that effort and has place claims.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 |
Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Rafeef on debut for Michael Nicholas Houdalakis. Draws wide in barrier 14 with K De Melo up and carries 57.5kg. Can feature with the right run.