Vaal Race 2 - Equus Champion Jockey: Craig Zackey Mdn Plate (F & M)
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL (5) Narrowly denied victory last run at Turffontein and promising career start. Been in the money 3 from 3 attempts this campaign. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Could take beating. PITERAQ (1) Resumes after a spell. Disappointing outing when 8th last run at Kenilworth. Can make a comeback. First appearance for a new trainer. Has the speed to overcome the wide barrier. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . CHARISMATIC WORLD (10) First race appearance 3yo by One World for Dianne Stenger. Watch the market. DASH EIGHT (2) First up after a break. Tidy effort when 3rd last time at Turffontein and fitter for debut run. Likely to get back in the field. Strong each way bet.
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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Fresh after a spell. Odds of $4.50 and was nothing special when 8th last run at Kenilworth. Can make a comeback. First start for a new trainer. Solid claims.
Last Starts 79 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 | 16/06/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 16.75L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/06/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.55L | $3.40 |
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Gareth Wright | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.52L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/03/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.85L | $3.70 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/14 | 13/01/2026 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $14.00 |
| 6/11 | 18/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/06/2025 | - | fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Marco V'Rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Honest race when 3rd last time at Turffontein and was a debutant last start. Expected to settle towards the tail. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 81 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 | 14/06/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 3.2L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $5.50 and below expectations when 5th last time at Turffontein but has a positive draw. Does take a while to get into stride. Tough ask.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 16/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9L | $5.50 |
| 11/19 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.5L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break of 43 weeks. Jumped at $15.00 and ran 9th last start at Turffontein but was on debut last time. Cannot recommend as a betting proposition.
Last Starts 306 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 01/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.45L | $18.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Right in contention last run at Turffontein and showing consistent performance in races. Has run into the placings at every start this preparation. Gets back and needs luck. Highly respected.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.09L | $2.20 |
| 3/12 | 02/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.66L | $2.20 |
| 2/13 | 14/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd last start at the track. Will be facing a challenge.
Last Starts 35 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 | - | FILLIES MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.72L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 03/07/2026 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Fairview | 1399m | STANDARD | Malesela Katjedi | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 18.35L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/05/2026 | - | Fillies | $74,104.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Chad Little | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 16.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | Fillies | $74,104.00 | Fairview | 1000m | GOOD | Chad Little | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/01/2026 | - | Fillies | $74,104.00 | Fairview | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.1L | $71.00 |
Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $34.00 and finished 5th last start here. Need a lot of luck to be close to winning this.
Last Starts 35 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 | - | FILLIES MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/05/2026 | - | Fillies | $74,104.00 | Fairview | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9.55L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | Fillies | $74,104.00 | Fairview | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.05L | $67.00 |
Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $81.00 and was ordinary when 8th last time at Turffontein. Looks to be in trouble.
Last Starts 54 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 | 11/07/2026 | - | 2YF MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 23.32L | $126.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.33L | $91.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $31.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN JUV | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | 2Y JUV FILLIES | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.7L | $31.00 |
Jockey: Kaidan Brewer
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was competitive when 3rd last start at Turffontein and having second race start. Minor claims.
Last Starts 54 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 | 11/07/2026 | - | 2YF MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.49L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
3yo by One World having initial appearance for trainer Dianne Stenger. Keep your eye on the market.