Vaal Race 2 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Mdn Plate (F & M)
SWORD OF LIGHT (5) First up and nice run when 3rd first up last preparation at this venue. Go close. SNAP YOUR FINGERS (11) Below expectations when 4th last start at Turffontein. Should be going forward early. Can win this. EMPRESS OF PEACE (7) Finished 3rd last time at Turffontein and will benefit with the weight drop. Should be rolling forward early from the wide barrier. Respect in this event. SAVARA'S PRINCESS (1) First up after a break. Finished 4th last time at Turffontein. Must respect in this event.

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break. At $13.00 ran 4th last time at Turffontein. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.89L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.91L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.91L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.23L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/12/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 7/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 16 |
| 12.2L | $29.00 |
| 9/15 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.75L | $11.00 |
| 6/15 | 09/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | - | - | 15 |
| 4.25L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.25L | $13.00 |
| 6/13 | 28/08/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 9.05L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | F & M | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.75L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/04/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.25L | $51.00 |
| 12/13 | 02/02/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,982.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 12.15L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | Fillies | $120,019.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | SOFT | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $11.00 and finished 8th last start here. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 28/05/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 8.95L | $16.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 53.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.25L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/02/2026 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.45L | $8.50 |
| 4/13 | 21/01/2026 | - | f & M | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.45L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/12/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 02/11/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.85L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/08/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 14.45L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $23.00 and disappointing run when 13th last time around here. Likely to be an exotics contender.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.33L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | F & M | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.49L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.35L | $41.00 |
| 11/14 | 24/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 5L | $51.00 |
| 2/8 | 20/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4L | $61.00 |
| 9/11 | 17/05/2025 | - | fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 16.5L | $71.00 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and tidy run when 3rd first up last preparation at the track. Strong chance.
Last Starts 272 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 | 25/09/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.25L | $11.00 |

Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $81.00 and well beaten when 8th last time at this venue but rising in trip. Will appreciate the drop in weight. Needs a lot of luck in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 13.9L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10.05L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 3rd last time at Turffontein and suited by the weight drop. The wide alley shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Strong prospects.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.25L | $17.00 |
| 9/14 | 28/05/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | - | - | 12 |
| 11.2L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | 2Y F MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.49L | $3.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN JUV | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.16L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly for this race. Was $41.00 and just average when 11th last run at the track but fitter for debut run. Considerable improvement needed.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 18/06/2026 | - | FILLIES MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 17.07L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $51.00 and below standard effort when 12th last run at this venue but having second career run. Likely to get back in the run. Tough ask.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 28/05/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.25L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $34.00 and mediocre performance when 7th last start at Turffontein but has a nice advantage with a good alley. Should muster plenty of early speed. Have to look elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 07/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.15L | $81.00 |
| 7/14 | 28/05/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.7L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/05/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.92L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.12L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.06L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.46L | $91.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $2.63 and clearly outclassed when 4th last start at Turffontein. Won't be far away during the run. Definite contender.
Last Starts 55 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 | 30/04/2026 | - | 2Y | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.94L | $2.70 |
| 2/5 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.29L | $3.40 |