Vaal Race 7 - Racing240 Mr 96 Handicap
SOSORU (11) rates on top after a dominant 1st at Turffontein over 1160m, winning by 4.34L, following a Vaal 1000m win; he drops 3.5kg. LEAD THE CHARGE (7) is a key chance with a recent 1st at Turffontein 1160m and prior seconds at 1199m and 1160m. It’s Personal (10) brings sharp 1000m form off a last‑start 1st at Turffontein, having also placed over 1199m earlier. JUST THE TWO OF US (4) stays in the mix after a Vaal 1000m win two back and a close 4th here last time. ESPINOZA (2) has solid 1000m credentials, including a Vaal 1000m win and a narrow 2nd at Turffontein over 1000m.

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 84 days. Last start 9th of 9 at Scottsville over 1199m on 1 Mar, beaten 18.35L, with 60.5kg at $26 behind Vihaan's Web. Prior run 13th of 13 over 1500m there on 15 Feb, beaten 10.9L at $19. Drops back to 1000m where his record is 6:1-3-1; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 01/03/2026 | - | CL3 | $137,742.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 18.35L | $26.00 |
| 13/13 | 15/02/2026 | - | Flat | $189,998.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | GOOD | K De Melo | 59.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 10.9L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/01/2026 | - | Flat | $142,527.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $14.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/12/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Greyville | 1199m | SOFT | Damyan Pillay | 64kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.1L | $20.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/06/2025 | - | CL2 | $166,239.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 54.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 01/05/2025 | - | Flat | $110,002.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.90 |
| 1/12 | 01/03/2025 | - | Flat | $160,017.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Aldo Domeyer | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/01/2025 | - | Flat | $160,017.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.15L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 11/01/2025 | - | Flat | $150,028.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $4.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/12/2024 | - | 1&2 TIME WINNERS MDN | $129,991.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 24/10/2024 | - | 1-2 WINS & MDNS | $109,999.00 | Vaal | 1100m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.25L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 21/09/2024 | - | 1 & 2 WINS MDN | $84,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2L | $6.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/07/2024 | - | 2Y JUVENILE | $99,981.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 8/13 | 01/06/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $1,000,013.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.05L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/04/2024 | - | Grade 3 | $249,986.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $2.35 |
| 1/3 | 09/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Vaal | 1000m | SOFT | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5L | $1.35 | |
| 2/6 | 25/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $1.73 | |
| 2/5 | 10/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.25L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip to 1000m after a 7th of 11 at Turffontein over 1160m on 30 Apr, beaten 4.44L with 59kg at $29. Strong prior 1000m form includes a Vaal win on 28 Oct and a narrow 2nd at Turffontein on 23 Nov at $5. Carries 60.5kg from barrier 5 for Jacey Botes for Shaylen Naidoo. Can feature with a return to his preferred trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 30/04/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.44L | $29.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/09/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 53.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.55L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/09/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/07/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 57.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/07/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.35L | $13.00 |
| 14/14 | 05/06/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 14.6L | $12.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/04/2025 | - | Flat | $100,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 54kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 13/03/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 16/12/2024 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.95 |
| 6/15 | 30/11/2024 | - | Flat | $300,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.05L | $29.00 |
| 3/12 | 31/10/2024 | - | Flat | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.4L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/09/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.65L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/07/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Hennie Greyling
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 93 days and draws barrier 1 for Johan J Vuuren with Hennie Greyling up. Last start 12th of 13 at Fairview over 1199m on 20 Feb, beaten 9.9L with 59.5kg at $101 behind Anuschka's World. Prior run finished last of 8 over 1199m on 30 Jan, beaten 14.45L at $18 with 54.5kg; earlier 5th over 1000m, beaten 5.2L behind Cliff Top. Has a 14:3-2-2 record at 1000m and gets a 1kg weight rise; can improve from the gate.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 20/02/2026 | - | Flat | $102,623.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Chad Little | 59.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 9.9L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/01/2026 | - | Flat | $166,239.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 14.45L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/11/2025 | - | Flat | $166,239.00 | Fairview | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/09/2025 | - | Flat | $166,239.00 | Fairview | 1408m | GOOD | Chad Little | 61.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.25L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/09/2025 | - | Flat | $166,239.00 | Fairview | 1000m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.65L | $26.00 |
| 6/14 | 15/08/2025 | - | Flat | $86,453.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 8.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.05L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 03/06/2025 | - | 10001200m | $150,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.15L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/05/2025 | - | Flat | $110,002.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/6 | 12/04/2025 | - | Flat | $160,017.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.75L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 13/03/2025 | - | Flat | $150,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $3.20 |
| 1/7 | 15/02/2025 | - | Flat | $150,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 11/01/2025 | - | Flat | $150,028.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.05L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 15/11/2024 | - | Flat | $150,028.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/10/2024 | - | Flat | $139,987.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/10/2024 | - | Flat | $139,987.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/15 | 21/07/2024 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/12 | 06/07/2024 | - | Flat | $139,987.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 62kg | - | - | 12 |
| 3.85L | $10.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2024 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 10-day turnaround after a close 4th at Vaal over 1000m on 14 May, beaten 1.05L with 58kg at $11 behind Versace Onthetrack. Won two back at Turffontein over 1000m on 28 Apr with 56kg at $15, defeating Anchorage. Draws wide in barrier 11 and rises to 59kg. Proven 1000m performer (4 wins) with Venniker up; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 11 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 | 14/05/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.05L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | F & M | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.29L | $16.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | F&M HCP | $137,742.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.46L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $29.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 0/8 | 18/09/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $29.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/08/2025 | - | Fillies And Mares | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.45L | $12.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | f & M | $100,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.7L | $16.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/04/2025 | - | F & M | $135,010.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/03/2025 | - | F & M | $127,490.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.75L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/02/2025 | - | Fillies And Mares - Non-Black Type | $150,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.60 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2025 | - | Flat | $150,028.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 53.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/12/2024 | - | F & M | $135,000.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.55L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 28/11/2024 | - | F & M | $135,000.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/09/2024 | - | F & M | $99,981.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Varun Jodhee | 48.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/13 | 20/08/2024 | - | F & M | $80,013.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3L | $7.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/06/2024 | - | F & M | $80,013.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/13 | 16/05/2024 | - | F & M | $90,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 23/04/2024 | - | Flat | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 64-day break after finishing 4th of 4 at Turffontein over 1160m on 21 Mar, beaten 14.63L with 60kg at $6.50 behind Zalatoris. Prior run was 3rd of 4 at Vaal over 1000m on 10 Feb, beaten 5.25L at $3. Drops 1.5kg to 58.5kg and returns to his preferred 1000m, where he’s 2:1-0-1 at Vaal and 6:2-2-1 overall at the trip. Can feature with the right run from barrier 9 under M Yeni for Sean Tarry.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 21/03/2026 | - | 1 & 2 WINS & MDN | $120,583.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 14.63L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 10/02/2026 | - | 1-2 WINS MDN | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.25L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | 1-2WINS & MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $3.10 |
| 1/6 | 11/11/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | SOFT | Craig Zackey | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3L | $1.34 |
| 2/11 | 18/09/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.75L | $2.80 |
| 2/9 | 23/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2L | $2.80 |
| 2/7 | 18/05/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 115 days. Last start 9th of 11 from barrier 10 at Vaal over 1000m on 29 Jan, beaten 5.1L with 50.5kg at $29 behind Mover And Shaker. Prior run 9th of 10 at Vaal over 1000m on 17 Jan, beaten 6.4L with 64.5kg at $15. Proven 1000m performer with 7 wins from 31 and can feature if back to the form of his Turffontein win on 16 Dec.
Last Starts 116 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 29/01/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 50.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.1L | $29.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 64.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.4L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 65.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.05L | $31.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.45L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/09/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 63.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $29.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/07/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 63.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $20.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/06/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 62.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/05/2025 | - | Flat | $92,488.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 64kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.1L | $12.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | Flat | $150,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.7L | $13.00 |
| 13/15 | 01/03/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $299,999.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 50kg | - | - | 1 |
| 15.45L | $81.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/02/2025 | - | Flat | $150,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.75L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 18/01/2025 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Raymond Danielson | 64kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.25L | $21.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/11/2024 | - | Flat | $160,002.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.2L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/11/2024 | - | Listed | $224,985.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.25L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 19/09/2024 | - | Flat | $84,998.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 62.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.75L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 05/09/2024 | - | Flat | $84,998.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/08/2024 | - | Flat | $84,998.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.05L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/07/2024 | - | Flat | $84,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.75L | $31.00 |
| 12/13 | 16/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| 9.15L | $11.00 | |
| 11/12 | 28/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.35L | $3.10 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, including a win at Turffontein over 1160m on 30 Apr with 54.5kg at $7. Last start 5th of 11 at Turffontein over 1100m on 16 May, beaten 2.38L with 47.5kg at $7.50 behind Ziyasha. Strong Vaal record for placings and returns to 1000m where he has placed twice from six. Can feature with the right run from a wide gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 47.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.38L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 30/04/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.23L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.44L | $9.00 |
| 2/13 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 54kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $147,242.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 54.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4L | $4.20 |
| 6/12 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 58kg | - | - | 13 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 50.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/10/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.45L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/08/2025 | - | Listed | $166,239.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 54.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/04/2025 | - | 3 Year-Olds | $150,000.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6L | $13.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/02/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $274,990.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.15L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | Flat | $160,017.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 23/11/2024 | - | Flat | $129,991.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/4 | 21/09/2024 | - | 1 & 2 WINS MDN | $84,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.05 |
| 1/6 | 24/08/2024 | - | Flat | $84,998.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.75 |
| 4/10 | 28/07/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $499,996.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.55L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 24-day break after finishing 4th at Turffontein over 1399m on 30 Apr, beaten 2.29L with 53.5kg at $2.50. Won the start prior at Turffontein over 1450m by 2.75L at $3.75. Twice a winner this season and draws barrier 2 for Coerie Lensley with Mxolisi Mbuto up, but rises to 58kg and drops back to 1000m. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 30/04/2026 | - | 3UP | $152,004.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 53.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.29L | $2.50 |
| 1/8 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 55.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $3.75 |
| 1/9 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 50kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7L | $6.50 |
| 12/21 | 20/12/2025 | - | Flat | $475,007.00 | Vaal | 1474m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 52.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 4.05L | $26.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/10/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 52.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.95L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 20/09/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 50kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.55L | $4.00 |
| 2/13 | 23/08/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 50kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.75L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/08/2025 | - | Flat | $80,750.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2L | $4.60 |
| 12/16 | 19/06/2025 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.2L | $12.00 |
| 3/17 | 29/05/2025 | - | Flat | $79,996.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 62kg | - | - | 13 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/05/2025 | - | 3yo | $174,983.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 52.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.65L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/04/2025 | - | Flat | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/04/2025 | - | Flat | $160,017.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/03/2025 | - | Flat | $100,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 62kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.7L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/02/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $8.50 |
| 1/13 | 01/02/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/01/2025 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.25L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/01/2025 | - | Flat | $120,019.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.45L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1000m after a 6th of 9 at Turffontein over 1160m on 10 May, beaten 3.29L at $31 with 56kg. Prior run was 6th of 6 at Vaal over 1399m on 21 Apr, beaten 10.8L at $6. Carries 57.5kg here from barrier 4 for Serino Moodley; trainer Fabian Habib. Has won 2 of 8 and is a Vaal winner; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.29L | $31.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $6.00 |
| 13/13 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 53.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 11.95L | $6.00 |
| 13/13 | 29/11/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $759,991.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 23.2L | $23.00 |
| 4/12 | 11/11/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1199m | SOFT | Smanga Khumalo | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 3/9 | 11/10/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/13 | 18/09/2025 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $1.91 |
| 1/10 | 12/07/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42-day let-up after a last-start win at Turffontein over 1000m on 12 Apr by 0.5L with 58kg at $3.75, beating Plus Four. Consistent this season (7:3-1-1) and has a solid 1000m record (6:2-0-2). Prior run over 1399m was 5th at Turffontein at $4.50, and was a close 3rd at Vaal over 1199m before that. Can feature 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/04/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 5/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 22/01/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $4.00 |
| 0/14 | 03/01/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60.5kg | - | - | 13 | - | $9.50 | |
| 1/7 | 11/10/2025 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.05L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 06/09/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/07/2025 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $4.80 |
| 6/16 | 19/06/2025 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.7L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/05/2025 | - | Flat | $84,994.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.85L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/03/2025 | - | Flat | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 06/03/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.45 |
| 3/8 | 13/02/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.35L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 25/04/2024 | - | Flat | $99,981.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.25L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11.8L | $10.00 | |
| 4/10 | 07/03/2024 | - | $0.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.35L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off back-to-back wins, latest at Turffontein over 1160m on 30 Apr by 4.34L with 58.5kg at $11. Drops 3.5kg to 55kg and draws barrier 7 for Callan Murray for the Kock/De Kock team. Prior Vaal 1000m win on 2 Apr by 2.75L at $1.70 and earlier 2nd at Turffontein 1000m, beaten 0.75L by Slender Silhouette. In with a chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 30/04/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.34L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.75L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.75L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 15/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.75L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1000m suits after a fair 6th of 9 at Turffontein over 1000m on 12 Apr, beaten 2.55L with 59.5kg at $26 behind It’s Personal. Won two back at Turffontein over 1000m on 12 Mar by 0.69L on soft with 57kg at $12. Drops to 53.5kg and draws barrier 3 with Philasande Mxoli up for Billy Ruiters; 3 wins from 13 at the trip. Can feature 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 12/04/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.55L | $26.00 |
| 12/13 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 52.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 11.2L | $29.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | SOFT | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.69L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $147,242.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 52.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 29/01/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Ryan Munger | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/12/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.35L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/11/2025 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.05L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.75L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.35L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/07/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 51.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5L | $16.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/06/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.9L | $6.00 |
| 9/15 | 15/06/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.75L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/05/2025 | - | Flat | $110,002.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $23.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/05/2025 | - | Flat | $110,002.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.2L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | Flat | $150,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.2L | $31.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/03/2025 | - | Flat | $130,013.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Calvin Habib | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 12.9L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/03/2025 | - | Flat | $160,017.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.7L | $22.00 |
| 12/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | Grade 3 | $399,991.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 52.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 11.4L | $67.00 |