Vaal Race 8 - Next Vaal Racemeeting Thursday 13 August Mdn Plate
FREESTYLE DANCE (10) Ordinary performance when 6th last time at Turffontein but gets a favourable draw. Might have to make up considerable ground. Will benefit with the weight drop. Worth consideration. ONE STATE (3) Narrowly beaten last run at Turffontein. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Can win. ELISA MBALI (8) Came in 3rd last start at Turffontein. Expected to settle towards the rear. Right in this. CAMPO FORMIO (4) Close to claiming the win last start at Turffontein. Has the ability to figure.

Jockey: Kaidan Brewer
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $26.00 and mediocre performance when 7th last start at Turffontein. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 26.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $22.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.5L | $7.50 |
| 10/13 | 04/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 23.55L | $51.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 21.25L | $4.40 |
| 4/7 | 17/08/2025 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.75L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $29.00 and performed below standard when 8th last time here. Prefer in something weaker.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 15.25L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2026 | - | Flat | $218,538.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/06/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Vusumzi Sithetho | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 17.14L | $14.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.06L | $22.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.95L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1700m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.17L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.37L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.63L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.2L | $22.00 |
| 12/14 | 08/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 21.05L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 14L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1699m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 11L | $51.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1699m | SOFT | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7.05L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $61.00 |
| 6/5 | 06/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 23.25L | $19.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | - | 3+ RUNS MDN | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.55L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 14/08/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 21.75L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.35L | $51.00 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Right up there last run at Turffontein. Has plenty of early speed. Will go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.09L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.04L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | 2Y | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 15.1L | $41.00 |
| 13/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 15.2L | $20.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $7.00 and right in the mix last start at Turffontein. Keep safe.
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 | 25/07/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.09L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.05L | $7.00 |
| 6/16 | 28/06/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.65L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'Rensburg
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 3rd last run at Turffontein and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Likely to get back in the run. Betting is the best guide.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 21/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/14 | 09/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.66L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.25L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/06/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.21L | $91.00 |
| 6/11 | 21/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 13.49L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $7.50 and ran 5th last time at this venue. Could be in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Thomas Ncume | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5L | $10.00 |
| 8/14 | 09/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 56kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.13L | $3.60 |
| 9/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.37L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $15.00 came in 7th last time at Turffontein but can find a nice position from the draw. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Not without a chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 09/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.34L | $18.00 |
| 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: Calvin Habib
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 3rd last start at Turffontein. Gets back and needs luck. Must respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 09/07/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.25L | $9.00 |
| 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: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $4.50 and disappointing display when 6th last time at Turffontein but has drawn to do little work. Likely to settle back in the field. Gets a reduction in weight. Very tidy performer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.73L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | 2Y F MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |