Vaal Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Juvenile Plate (Fillies)
VOLCANIC HEAT (1) sets the standard with two early wins and wasn’t far away last time at Turffontein over 1160m, beaten 2.52L. NO DRAMA (3) brings a recent Greyville 1000m win and has placed behind this filly before, while QUEEN LEILA (4) has solid 1160m form including a close 2nd in March and wasn’t disgraced when 4th last start. DRACHENFUTTER (2) is a last‑month 1160m winner but needs to rebound from an 8th since. THE BACHELORETTE (9) resumes and was a narrow 2nd on debut at Turffontein over 1000m, 0.23L behind Queen Leila.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Has been around the mark, latest 4th of 7 at Turffontein over 1160m on 4 Apr, beaten 2.52L with 60kg at $16 behind Good Day Sunshine. Prior run 4th of 6 over 1000m there on 7 Mar, 2.97L off World Attraction at $11. Earlier won back-to-back, including defeating Griselda over 1000m on 11 Jan. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | Flat | $332,502.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.52L | $16.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | Flat | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.97L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/01/2026 | - | Fillies | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $3.20 |
Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 16-day turnaround after finishing 8th of 10 at Turffontein over 1160m on 10 May, beaten 9.8L on good going with 60kg at $51. Previously won at Turffontein over 1160m on 12 Apr carrying 57.5kg at $13, edging out Destiny's Dream. Earlier fourths at Turffontein and Vaal read solid, including a 1.6L fourth at Vaal over 1200m. Drops 2kg here and draws barrier 5; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | Fillies | $399,983.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.09L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.51L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV MDN | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
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Won two runs back at Greyville over 1000m on 11 Apr by 0.46L with 60kg at $5.50. Last start 5th of 9 at Turffontein over 1100m on 28 Apr, beaten 4.62L with 58kg at $51; winner was Get Up. Two-year-old filly by Erik The Red from barrier 8 for Paul Matchett, with M Yeni up at 58kg. Can feature with a return to her Greyville form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | Flat | $237,516.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.62L | $51.00 |
| 1/7 | 11/04/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.46L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/01/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.23L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 58kgs
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Back in trip after a 4th at Turffontein over 1160m on 10 May, beaten 5.25L on good going with 60kg at $31. Second-up form this prep includes a 2nd at the track over 1160m on 21 Mar in 2Y fillies company, beaten 1.6L by Ocean Mistress at $6.50. Earlier won over 1000m here on 26 Feb with 60kg at $2.80. Carries 58kg from barrier 3 and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 17 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 | 10/05/2026 | - | Fillies | $399,983.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.25L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | Flat | $237,516.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.53L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | Flat | $332,502.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.95L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
| 1/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.23L | $2.80 |
| 3/4 | 07/02/2026 | - | Fillies | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $23.00 |
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 55kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Gimmethegreenlight out of Al Danza on debut. Draws barrier 7 with G Lerena booked for Michael Nicholas Houdalakis. Setup looks tidy and she can improve with experience. Not without hope.
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after debuting 16 days ago at Turffontein over 1160m, finishing 6th of 10 behind Flower Island, beaten 8.75L at $61 on good ground. Drops 5kg to 55kg and draws better in barrier 2. Mickaelle Michel rides for Paul Matchett. Can improve with the weight drop and gate.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | Fillies | $399,983.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.75L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 55kgs
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Comes off a 44-day break after a 2nd of 3 at Turffontein over 1000m on 12 Apr, beaten 6.63L by Heath House at $11 with 52.5kg. Prior runs were 6th/8 at Turffontein over 1000m on 26 Feb (beaten 6L at $7.50 with 60kg) and 5th/9 at Vaal over 1000m on 29 Jan (beaten 8.5L at $8.50 with 60kg). Rises 2.5kg to 55kg and draws barrier 9; Callan Murray rides for Johan J Vuuren. Can feature with natural improvement at the trip.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | 2Y JUVENILE | $132,346.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.63L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $8.50 |
Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 55kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Erupt resumes after 44 days. Last start 3rd of 3 at Turffontein over 1000m on 12 Apr, beaten 10.97L by Heath House, with 50kg at $10. Carries 55kg now from barrier 1 with Mxolisi Mbuto for Shaylen Naidoo. Needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | 2Y JUVENILE | $132,346.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 50kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.97L | $10.00 |
Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 89 days. Debuted with a close 2nd at Turffontein over 1000m on 26 Feb, beaten 0.23L by Queen Leila on good going with 60kg at $2.35 from barrier 1. Carries 55kg here and draws barrier 4, with K De Melo again riding for Sean Tarry. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 90 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 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.23L | $2.35 |