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Vaal Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Work Riders Maiden Plate
SAMUEL SHARPE (1) sets the standard after a strong 2nd at Turffontein over 2000m last start, and he was narrowly 3rd over 1800m prior, so this trip suits. COMIC ARTIST (6) has been around the mark at 2000m, including a 2nd then 3rd at the Vaal, and wasn’t far away when 4th behind the same winner last time. HEROIC ACT (2) mixes form but did place over 2000m at the Vaal in February and can feature back to 1800m. Reduced field should give the on-speed types every chance.
Race Time:10:05 AM
Tuesday, May 26, 2026Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1800m
1
Samuel Sharpe (3)74432
Trainer: Fabian Habib 12 mths 5: 0-1-1
Jockey: Savanna Valjalo
Weight: 60kgs
3 yo Bay G
Sire: Flower Alley
Dam: Miss Chance
Dam's Sire: Mambo In Seattle
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0.00%
Place %40.00%
Career5: 0-1-1
Track2: 0-0-0
Distance1: 0-0-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good5: 0-1-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Comes off a 17-day turnaround after a solid 2nd at Turffontein over 2000m on 7 May, beaten 2.06L by Green Machine at $3.90 with 57.5kg. Prior run was 3rd over 1800m there on 19 Mar, beaten 0.23L at $7. Drops back to 1800m here, draws barrier 3, and carries 60kg for Savanna Valjalo for trainer Fabian Habib. Consistent this prep and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 07/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.06L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.23L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.23L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.95L | $3.80 |
| 7/14 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
2
Heroic Act (5)3754633725
Trainer: Tyrone Zackey 12 mths 25: 0-2-5
Jockey: Phillip Mlangeni
Weight: 60kgs
4 yo Bay G
Sire: Captain Of All
Dam: Firth Of Tay
Dam's Sire: Rich Man's Gold
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0.00%
Place %28.00%
Career25: 0-2-5
Track10: 0-2-2
Distance4: 0-0-1
Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 0-1-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good25: 0-2-5
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Back in trip to 1800m after a 5th of 6 at Turffontein over 2000m on 7 May, beaten 5.94L by Green Machine at $8 with 60kg. Best recent effort was 2nd at the Vaal over 2000m on 24 Feb, beaten 1.5L by Royal Engagement at $26 with 60kg. Track record 10: 0-2-2 and has placed at the trip. Can feature with the right run for Phillip Mlangeni from barrier 5.
Last Starts 18 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 | 07/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.94L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.95L | $23.00 |
| 3/13 | 04/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.25L | $16.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $4.60 |
| 4/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | 3+ RUNS MDN | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.05L | $3.60 |
| 5/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.75L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 17/07/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Girish Dookhit | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/06/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/05/2025 | - | Flat | $90,014.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 10.25L | $18.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/04/2025 | - | Flat | $104,981.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 25/03/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Nirvan Nastili | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.75L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/11/2024 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 21.25L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/10/2024 | - | Flat | $105,012.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 15.8L | $22.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/10/2024 | - | Flat | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 13.15L | $23.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/09/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $22.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/09/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.75L | $16.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/08/2024 | - | 3 Year-Olds | $90,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 13.8L | $4.00 |
3
Epidaurus (2)08490765
Trainer: Warrick/We Marwing 12 mths 8: 0-0-0
Jockey: Vusumzi Sithetho
Weight: 60kgs
3 yo Bay G
Sire: Elusive Fort
Dam: Estimada
Dam's Sire: Ride The Rails
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0.00%
Place %0.00%
Career8: 0-0-0
Track4: 0-0-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good8: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Comes off a 20-day break after finishing 5th of 7 at Vaal over 1450m on 4 May, beaten 4.12L at $10 with 60kg. Draws better now (barrier 2) after jumping from 7 last start and is up 350m in trip. Prior runs included 6th of 9 over 1700m at Vaal when $31 and 7th over 1200m at Turffontein at $101. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.12L | $10.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1700m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 11.66L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 12/13 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 22.1L | $91.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1699m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 58kg | - | - | 14 |
| 16.75L | $31.00 |
| 4/11 | 26/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7L | $151.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 14L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 18/09/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 31.25L | $41.00 |
4
Captain's Express (4)0X756
Trainer: Fabian Habib 12 mths 4: 0-0-0
Jockey: Chamu Mabaya
Weight: 60kgs
3 yo Bay G
Sire: Captain Of All
Dam: Safe Harbour
Dam's Sire: Elusive Fort
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0.00%
Place %0.00%
Career4: 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
Good4: 0-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Comes off a 20-day turnaround after finishing 6th at Vaal over 1699m on 4 May, beaten 7.17L with 60kg at $13 behind Cronus. Prior run 5th of 8 at Turffontein over 1160m on 12 Apr, beaten 9.92L at $67. Steps out from barrier 4 for Chamu Mabaya for Fabian Habib; barrier improves 2 and distance rises 101m. Needs to lift but has place claims with the right run.
Last Starts 21 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 | 04/05/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.17L | $13.00 |
| 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 |
5
Jabberwocky (1)3885077867
Trainer: David Nieuwenhuizen 12 mths 22: 0-1-1
Jockey: Tom Lukhele
Weight: 60kgs
5 yo Bay H
Sire: New Predator
Dam: Well In Flight
Dam's Sire: Just As Well
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0.00%
Place %9.09%
Career22: 0-1-1
Track7: 0-0-1
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up4: 0-1-0
2nd Up3: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good20: 0-1-1
Soft2: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Back in trip 200m after finishing 7th of 7 at Turffontein over 1600m on 16 May, beaten 16.01L with 60kg at $81 from barrier 1. Prior run 6th of 7 at Vaal over 1450m on 4 May, beaten 9.38L at $26 with 60kg. Draws barrier 1 again for Tom Lukhele for David Nieuwenhuizen. Needs to lift but has place claims with the right run.
Last Starts 9 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 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 16.01L | $81.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Sam Mosia | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.38L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.66L | $91.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | GOOD | Siyabonga Mkhumbuzi | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 80.47L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/01/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Goodman Fundile Dadamasi | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.95L | $9.50 |
| 10/13 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 17.75L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/14 | 04/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.15L | $26.00 |
| 3/14 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Siyabonga Mkhumbuzi | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.9L | $126.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1500m | SOFT | Siyabonga Mkhumbuzi | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 17L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/06/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 27.25L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 15/06/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 9.75L | $126.00 |
| 11/13 | 17/05/2025 | - | for All MDNs | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 12.35L | $71.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/03/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.05L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/03/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 14L | $20.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/01/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/10/2024 | - | Flat | $105,012.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 12L | $9.50 |
| 2/5 | 05/10/2024 | - | Flat | $105,012.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $22.00 |
6
Comic Artist (6)6497445234
Trainer: Fabian Habib 12 mths 10: 0-1-1
Jockey: Sam Mosia
Weight: 57kgs
4 yo Bay F
Sire: Master Of My Fate
Dam: La Linea
Dam's Sire: Dynasty
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %0.00%
Place %20.00%
Career10: 0-1-1
Track4: 0-1-1
Distance1: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good10: 0-1-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing twice in her last five. Last start 4th of 6 at Turffontein over 2000m on 7 May, beaten 4.34L by Green Machine, with 55.5kg at $7.50. Earlier ran 2nd at Vaal over 2001m on 24 Feb in F&M MDN, beaten 1.14L by Shadow Line at $15, then 3rd next time at Vaal when well found at $2.60. Back to 1800m here with 57kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 18 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 | 07/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.34L | $7.50 |
| 3/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.23L | $2.60 |
| 2/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.14L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Phillip Mlangeni | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/12/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Phillip Mlangeni | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.25L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 54kg | - | - | 8 |
| 16.45L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/09/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 18.35L | $14.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/08/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.25L | $3.25 |
| 6/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |