Vaal Race 2 - Youcanbetonus! Maiden Juvenile Plate
TIGER MAGIC (13) sets the standard after a close 2nd at Greyville over 1000m, beaten 0.23L. BUFFALO KING CODY (2) is the main danger with two earlier 1000m seconds at Vaal and Scottsville and can improve from a softer draw after finishing 4th at Vaal last time. PROWLER (8) was 4th at Turffontein over 1000m on debut and can build on that. AUTOGRAPH (1) and CRIMSON CLOVER (3) need to lift on recent Vaal/Turffontein efforts.
Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Futura from Jackie O, trained by Brett Webber. Last start 6th of 8 at Vaal over 1000m on 4 May, beaten 11.98L on good going with 57.5kg at $23, behind Gunboat. Draws barrier 1 and rises 2.5kg to 60kg with Jeffrey Syster up. Can improve with race experience.
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 | 1000m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.98L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
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Back to 1000m from barrier 2 with 60kg after a 20-day turnaround. Last start 4th of 8 at Vaal over 1000m on 4 May, beaten 8L by Gunboat, with 57.5kg at $1.34. Earlier 2nds at Vaal (1000m) beaten 0.5L by Time Is Precious and at Scottsville (1000m) behind Green Energy show reliable speed at the trip. Can feature with the right run for Kyle Strydom and Tony Peter.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Phenisile Mongqawa | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8L | $1.34 |
| 2/6 | 08/02/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2L | $2.45 |
| 2/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.55L | $8.00 |
| 5/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.25L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt who was 5th at Turffontein over 1000m on 10 May, beaten 11.52L on good going with 58.5kg at $51 behind Haute Couture. Prior run at Vaal over 1450m ended 7th of 8, beaten 56L at $6.50. Back to 1000m suits on recent evidence, now from barrier 5 with Mickaelle Michel for Fanie Bronkhorst. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.52L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 56L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.05L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Rafeef on debut for Clinton Binda. Draws barrier 11 with Calvin Habib up and carries 60kg. Debut profile only, so race-day experience is the query. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Hawwaam out of Gin Fizz on debut. Draws barrier 8 with M Yeni riding for Mike/Mathe Kock at 60kg. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Declarationofpeace who was 6th of 7 on debut at Turffontein over 1160m on 30 Apr, beaten 10.06L on good going at $9. Carries 60kg again and draws barrier 4 for Denis Schwarz for trainer Robbie Sage. Drops back 160m which may help sharpen him. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10.06L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Horizon having his second start. Last start 15th of 15 at Vaal over 1199m on 21 May, beaten 29L, with 55kg at $91 behind Sands Of Valhalla. Rises to 60kg and draws wider in barrier 13 after barrier 9. Can improve with race experience but has place claims at best.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| 29L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up after a debut 4th at Turffontein over 1000m on 10 May, beaten 11.29L on Good going at $22. Carries 60kg here after 57.5kg last time and shifts from barrier 7 to 12. Two-year-old colt by New Predator for Roy Magner, now with Diego De Gouveia riding. Can improve with the run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.29L | $22.00 |
Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Vercingetorix out of Slalom Queen makes his debut. Draws barrier 7 for trainer Mike Azzie with Rachel Venniker up at 60kg. Breeding suggests speed and precocity. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Rafeef on debut for Johan J Vuuren. Draws wide in barrier 14 with K De Melo booked and carries 60kg. Breeding features Galileo on the dam side. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Elusive Fort out of Tuscan Treasure on debut. Draws barrier 9 with Serino Moodley riding for Candice/Ta Dawson at 60kg. Breeding suggests some stamina. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Marco V'Rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Buffalo Bill Cody out of Milk And Honey on debut. Draws barrier 3 with Marco V'Rensburg riding for Clinton Binda at 60kg. Breeding suggests early speed influences. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt who debuted 22 days ago at Greyville over 1000m and ran 2nd, beaten 0.23L on good going at $16. Sat from barrier 5 with 60kg and chased home Kudikaran. Now draws barrier 10 with the same 60kg for G Lerena for trainer Mike Azzie. Can feature with natural improvement second start.
Last Starts 23 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.23L | $16.00 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Time Thief who debuted 14 days ago. Last start 8th of 8 at Turffontein over 1000m on 10 May, beaten 13.58L, with 60kg at $34 in a 2Y MDN JUV won by Haute Couture. Draws barrier 6 and sticks to 1000m for Warrick/We Marwing with Blaine Marx-Jacobson up. Can improve with race experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 13.58L | $34.00 |