Vaal Race 4 - Youcanbetonus! Mdn Plate (3-Year-Olds)
CRIMSON RANGER (1) Tidy run when 3rd last run at this venue and putting a tidy record together. Displaying good ability since resuming from a spell. Could prove hard to beat. SKITT SMILING (7) Narrowly denied victory last time at Turffontein. Looks well suited in this race. CAMPO FORMIO (3) Racing on a quick back up. Disappointing run when 5th last run at this venue. Likely to be well placed early. Could pose a threat and expected to go very close. STEEL SPRING (4) Was ordinary when 5th last run here. Likely to get back in the run. Meeting a good field and you can take on trust.
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Looked good when 3rd last run around here and solid career start. Going well this preparation but hoping that the added weight won't hurt. Major player who should go very close.
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 | 30/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/06/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.06L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.05L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly. Odds of $5.00 and sub-standard effort when 5th last run at the track. Shows good early pace. Very capable of taking this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1700m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6L | $5.50 |
| 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: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $12.00 and subpar when 5th last run here. Expected to settle towards the rear. One for the exotics.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1300m | GOOD | S Mosia | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 17.75L | $10.00 |
| 12/13 | 07/06/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 16.35L | $81.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 11.05L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $101.00 and fairly underwhelming when 7th last time at this track but going up in distance. Peak required to upset this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 14.4L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 21/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 23.64L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 16.47L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 15.63L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $19.00 and finished 5th last time at the track but fitter for debut run. Displays good tactical speed. Will try to take advantage of the draw. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.6L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Close to claiming the win last time at Turffontein. No surprise to see solid support in the betting.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.09L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2026 | - | Flat | $237,540.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.05L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $101.00 and ran 4th last start at Turffontein. Struggling this preparation. This won't be easy.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.81L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 11.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.85L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 24L | $126.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 88.7L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.37L | $26.00 |