Vaal Race 4 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Fm 89 Divided Hcp (F & M)
TEMPRANILLO (4) Placed 3rd last run at Turffontein. Should muster plenty of early speed. K De Melo is a smart booking. Has run into the money all attempts this campaign. Will go well. SLENDER SILHOUETTE (5) Came in 9th last time at Turffontein. Capable of bouncing back and will appreciate the drop in weight. Has shown early pace in races to date. Could pose a threat and looks promising. VERSACE ONTHETRACK (1) Unsatisfactory performance when 5th last time at Turffontein but can find a nice position from the draw. Include in chances. WINTER RAINFALL (2) Resuming after a spell. Uncompetitive when 6th last run at Scottsville and coming back in trip. First race for a new trainer. Solid place bet prospects.

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $9.50 and disappointing effort when 5th last time at Turffontein but has a positive draw. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | FM 92 DIVIDED HCP | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.71L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/06/2026 | - | F&M DIV HCP | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 53.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.79L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/06/2026 | - | FM 95 DIV HCP | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.55L | $10.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/05/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.75L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | F & M | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 54.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.05L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/01/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 25.1L | $6.50 |
| 15/19 | 29/11/2025 | - | Listed | $379,972.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 52.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.85L | $91.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/09/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.6L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 15/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2025 | - | Fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $2.05 |
| 2/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | Fillies | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.25L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break. Odds of $7.00 and appeared lacklustre when 6th last run at Scottsville and coming back in distance. First start for a new trainer. Looks good for a place at least.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/04/2026 | - | F & M | $142,504.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | F&M | $123,507.00 | Greyville | 1400m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.14L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/02/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 62kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/01/2026 | - | F & M | $123,507.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/12/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 1199m | SOFT | K De Melo | 62.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.55L | $3.20 |
| 2/12 | 25/11/2025 | - | open. BMAt 60.0kg = 82 | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.25L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/10/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 1000m | SOFT | Dezahn Louw | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 03/10/2025 | - | F & M | $151,979.00 | Greyville | 1199m | SOFT | Serino Moodley | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.75L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/08/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | SOFT | Sean Veale | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.2L | $29.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/07/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | HEAVY | Grant Van Niekerk | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 5/10 | 21/06/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | SOFT | Sean Veale | 54.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.75L | $19.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/05/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | SOFT | Corne Orffer | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.6L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/04/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/03/2025 | - | F & M | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 58.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.65L | $31.00 |
| 13/13 | 18/12/2024 | - | F & M | $128,523.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | GOOD | Sihle Cele | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 17.35L | $31.00 |
| 11/13 | 09/11/2024 | - | Listed | $213,987.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | GOOD | Gareth Wright | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9L | $23.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/09/2024 | - | Flat | $128,523.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Aldo Domeyer | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.45L | $13.00 |
| 2/11 | 03/09/2024 | - | F & M | $128,523.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 7/13 | 22/06/2024 | - | f & M | $128,523.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | SOFT | Morne Winnaar | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 5.45L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 21/05/2024 | - | F & M | $128,523.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Aldo Domeyer | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.55L | $4.80 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 4th last start at Turffontein and carrying more weight than last time. Displays good tactical speed. Rather have another day.
Last Starts 20 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 | 16/07/2026 | - | F&M HCP | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.25L | $26.00 |
| 10/14 | 27/06/2026 | - | F&M DIV HCP | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.95L | $13.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/05/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/04/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.16L | $61.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/04/2026 | - | 4 | $137,742.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6.59L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD/SOFT | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.15L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | SOFT | Jeffery Syster | 54kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.46L | $51.00 |
| 13/15 | 20/12/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.35L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 23/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.7L | $9.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Girish Dookhit | 51.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.25L | $29.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/08/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1900m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 51.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 15.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/08/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $71.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Mathew Thackeray | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13.7L | $31.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran well when 3rd last run at Turffontein. Won't be far away during the run. Been in the money each start this campaign. Jockey K De Melo is a bonus. Absolutely right in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | FM 92 DIVIDED HCP | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.83L | $1.85 |
| 2/10 | 11/06/2026 | - | FM 78 DIV HCP | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.23L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.85L | $4.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.6L | $3.75 |
| 3/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $1.75 |
| 2/8 | 02/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.05 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $5.50 and finished 9th last time at Turffontein. Capable of bouncing back and gets some weight taken off. Will be positive in the run early. Nice value bet.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 07/06/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | M Michel | 56kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2L | $14.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.75L | $3.10 |
| 3/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $2.40 |
| 4/10 | 04/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.05L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 17/08/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.83 |
| 4/9 | 16/03/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/02/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $142,504.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $5.00 and finished 5th last time at Turffontein. May see an upturn in form and gets some weight relief. Has early speed and positions nicely. Follow the money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 09/07/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.75L | $6.00 |
| 9/10 | 11/06/2026 | - | FM 78 DIV HCP | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.18L | $3.00 |
| 3/13 | 14/05/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.25L | $10.00 |
| 4/14 | 30/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.55L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | F & M | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.75L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/01/2026 | - | Listed | $213,756.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/10/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.25L | $2.05 |
| 3/11 | 17/05/2025 | - | fillies | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3L | $3.30 |
| 3/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | Fillies | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $11.00 and came in 4th last time at Turffontein but gets a favourable draw. Likely to get back. Carrying less weight this time. Needs significant improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 21/07/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1.2L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.7L | $31.00 |
| 6/14 | 27/06/2026 | - | F&M DIV HCP | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | M Michel | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.05L | $29.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/06/2026 | - | Flat | $92,183.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.41L | $51.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/05/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.45L | $51.00 |
| 14/14 | 30/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 12.95L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 8.55L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/03/2026 | - | F&M | $123,507.00 | Greyville | 1200m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.91L | $16.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | F & M | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.25L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 10/02/2026 | - | F & M | $128,245.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $29.00 |
| 6/14 | 17/01/2026 | - | F & M | $106,865.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/12/2025 | - | F & M | $128,245.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.15L | $20.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | - | F & M | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 53.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.15L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $18.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/09/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 53kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 28/08/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.80 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.55L | $4.20 |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1L | $4.33 |
| 3/13 | 12/07/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.25L | $11.00 |