Vaal Race 6 - Racing Today Work Riders Mdn Plate (F & M)
MEGHAN'S DIAMOND (1) Finished 2nd last run at Turffontein. Has early speed and positions nicely. Suited. GIMMESUMLUV (3) Disappointing run when 9th last start at Turffontein. Definite claims. BE ALL YOU CAN BE (2) Lacked competitiveness when 6th last run at Turffontein and back to a shorter trip. Should muster plenty of early speed. Must respect. WINIKA (5) Finished 4th last time at Turffontein. Is capable of a resurgence and gets a favourable gate. Strong chance.

Jockey: Chamu Mabaya
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 2nd last run at Turffontein. Has shown early pace in races to date. Strong chance to be considered.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 27/06/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.06L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 04/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.91L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 8/14 | 21/01/2026 | - | f & M | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 6.15L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/12/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/11/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.7L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | 2 Year Old Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | HEAVY | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.85L | $10.00 |
| 5/14 | 25/05/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | SOFT | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.05L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Savanna Valjalo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $7.00 and basic showing when 6th last run at Turffontein and will be facing a significant drop in distance. Expecting to settle positively. Nice price for the value seekers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29/06/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.2L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 14/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.05L | $3.60 |
| 2/14 | 28/05/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Nkosinathi Jobose
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $4.50 and lacklustre showing when 9th last start at Turffontein. Capable type.
Last Starts 38 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 | 14/06/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 14.7L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/06/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.35L | $5.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.48L | $7.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.55L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1700m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.88L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Nkosinathi Jobose | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.91L | $4.20 |
| 4/9 | 12/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.25L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Sam Mosia
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At $9.50 fairly underwhelming when 9th last run at Turffontein. Displays good tactical speed. Sam Mosia adds value. Can lift in this event.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 14/06/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9.59L | $17.00 |
| 4/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.46L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 13.04L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.69L | $4.75 |
| 3/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.7L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Vusumzi Sithetho
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $6.50 and came in 4th last time at Turffontein. Is capable of a resurgence and has a nice advantage with a good draw. Must be considered here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 05/07/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $71,252.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Goodman Fundile Dadamasi | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Goodman Fundile Dadamasi | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.25L | $8.50 |
| 12/14 | 24/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7L | $91.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.75L | $81.00 |
| 8/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.95L | $91.00 |

Jockey: Tom Lukhele
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up today. Odds of $26.00 and moderate showing when 9th last start at Turffontein but was on debut last time. Pass at this stage.
Last Starts 67 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 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.26L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Taegan Demont
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $51.00 and disappointing outing when 12th last run at Turffontein but can find a nice position from the draw. Might be ridden for luck. Has to improve out of sight.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 14/06/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| 16.46L | $91.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.91L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Nkosithandile Ngqwangi
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a short turnaround. Tidy run when 3rd last time at Turffontein. One for your trifecta.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 16/07/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Vusumzi Sithetho | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 15.09L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| 26.5L | $91.00 |
| 9/13 | 14/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 8.1L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11L | $16.00 |
| 7/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.75L | $126.00 |