Vaal Race 3 - Racing Today Maiden Juvenile Plate (Fillies)
STAGGERWING (9) sets the standard on exposed form, runner-up at the Vaal over 1000m then 2nd at Turffontein over 1160m before a solid 4th in Listed company, 3.5L off Secretary Bird. RUBY WHISPER (7) is the main danger with consecutive seconds at Turffontein, including 1000m when 0.91L behind Western Mirage. MOLTEN ROCK (4) appeals for minors after a close 4th at Turffontein over 1000m, beaten 1.55L in a juvenile fillies race. LADY ENID (2) has a Vaal 1000m 4th beaten 0.46L and draws the rail, which could suit over this trip.
Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Royal Mo resumes 21 days after debuting at Vaal. Last start 8th of 8 at Vaal over 1000m on 4 May, beaten 10.05L in an F&M MDN with 56kg at $14, behind Empress Wu. Carries 60kg here and draws barrier 5 with Jeffrey Syster riding for Brett Webber. Needs to lift but can improve with 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10.05L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 60kgs
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Back in trip to 1000m after a tough run at Turffontein over 1160m on 30 Apr, 5th of 5 from barrier 1, beaten 20.12L with 58.5kg at $26 behind Royal Tiara. Best effort came two back at Vaal over 1000m on 26 Mar, 4th of 7 and only 0.46L off Lanzarote at $51 with 60kg. Carries 60kg again and draws the inside gate for Shaylen Naidoo with Mxolisi Mbuto up. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 30/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 20.12L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.46L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.69L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.6L | $41.00 |
Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Erupt who improved second-up when 4th at Turffontein over 1000m on 12 Apr, beaten 1.55L in 2Y JUV FILLIES with 60kg at $8. Debut run was 7th of 9 over 1000m there on 14 Mar, beaten 0.46L on good going at $9. Carries 60kg again from barrier 9 with K De Melo riding for Johan J Vuuren. Can improve with the right run.
Last Starts 43 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 | 12/04/2026 | - | 2Y JUV FILLIES | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.55L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.46L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
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Third-up now and comes off 7th of 8 at Vaal over 1000m on 4 May, beaten 8.22L with 57.5kg at $29 on good ground. Prior run 8th of 9 at Turffontein over 1000m on 14 Mar, beaten 10.97L with 60kg at $29. Debut was her best, finishing 5th of 8 over 1000m at Turffontein on 26 Feb, beaten 0.46L at $61. Up 2.5kg today to 60kg from a better barrier; can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Vusumzi Sithetho | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.22L | $29.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.97L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.46L | $61.00 |
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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Back in trip after a 5th of 11 at Greyville over 1199m on 6 May, beaten 5.25L with 57.5kg at $14 behind Wedding Vow. Earlier finished 5th of 5 at Vaal over 1400m, beaten 3.2L at $26. Best run this prep was 4th of 10 at Turffontein over 1160m on 14 Feb, beaten 1.83L with 60kg at $18. Can feature with the right run from barrier 2 with 60kg under M Yeni for Corne Spies.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 06/05/2026 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.25L | $14.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Listed | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.75L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.83L | $18.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 11/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
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Has been around the mark, placing in four of the last five. Last start 2nd of 8 at Turffontein over 1000m on 10 May, beaten 9.14L by Haute Couture, with 57.5kg at $7.50. Prior run 2nd over 1000m there on 23 Apr, beaten 0.91L by Western Mirage, carrying 60kg at $3.10. Consistent 2YO filly with solid 1000m record; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.14L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN JUV | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.91L | $3.10 |
| 4/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.29L | $1.70 |
| 3/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.29L | $4.75 |
| 3/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.69L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.91L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/01/2026 | - | Fillies | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.95L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | 2Y | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 54.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $9.00 |
Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
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Back to 1000m after finishing 6th of 7 at Turffontein over 1199m on 7 May, beaten 7.3L with 57.5kg at $31 behind Stage One. Prior runs were 6th/7 at 1000m on 23 Apr (beaten 5.3L at $41) and 6th/7 at 1000m on 12 Apr (beaten 10.7L at $31), both on good ground. Carries 60kg here with Chase Maujean riding for Fanie Bronkhorst from barrier 6, up 2.5kg. Needs to lift but can improve back in trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN JUV | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | 2Y JUV FILLIES | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.7L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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First-up after 79 days. Last start 4th of 8 at Turffontein over 1000m on 7 Mar in Listed company, beaten 3.5L by Secretary Bird, with 57.5kg at $5. Two runs prior produced seconds at Turffontein 1160m (beaten 2.29L at $1.85) and Vaal 1000m (beaten 2L) under 60kg. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 79 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | Listed | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.29L | $1.85 |
| 2/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Elusive Fort out of Rio's Winter on debut. Draws barrier 3 with Rachel Venniker riding for Mike Azzie. Setup looks straightforward and she carries 60kg. Can feature with the right run.