Vaal Race 8 - Www.tab.co.za Fm 85 Divided Hcp (F & M)
TEMPRANILLO (2) Was fighting out the finish when winning last start at this venue. Has run into the placings all attempts this preparation. Jockey K De Melo rates highly aboard. Looks well suited in this race. MRS STORMIATRIX (1) Below par when 5th last run at Turffontein but will be well suited at the distance. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Deserves consideration. LOVE NOT WAR (6) Tidy effort when 2nd last run at the track and will appreciate the drop in weight. Producing consistent results this campaign. Likely to settle back in the field. Each way hopes. ANGEL'S OASIS (7) Basic showing when 5th last start at the track but will appreciate the drop in weight. Strong each way hope.

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $3.00 and lacked competitiveness when 5th last run at Turffontein but strong performer at this distance. Should muster plenty of early toe. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 01/08/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.86L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/07/2026 | - | FM 92 DIVIDED HCP | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.91L | $8.50 |
| 7/14 | 30/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD/SOFT | Calvin Habib | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Phenisile Mongqawa | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.51L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 10/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/9 | 22/10/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.35L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 20/07/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 9/13 | 14/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.8L | $16.00 |
| 14/14 | 04/05/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Morne Winnaar | 60kg | - | - | 15 |
| 14.95L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/03/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.2L | $10.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Snagged a narrow win last start at this track. Been in the placegetters each start this campaign. More confidence with jockey K De Melo guiding the horse. Should give plenty of sight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | FM 89 DIV HCP | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.09L | $2.45 |
| 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: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a spell. At $17.00 well beaten when 13th last time here but can find a nice position from the draw. Coming to a new trainer. Low-key chance.
Last Starts 107 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 26/05/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 62kg | - | - | 10 |
| 22.25L | $20.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | F & M | $128,245.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.75L | $14.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/12/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.15L | $4.80 |
| 1/11 | 26/11/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.75L | $3.40 |
| 2/10 | 02/11/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Aviwe Bikwe | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $9.50 |
| 10/14 | 27/09/2025 | - | F&M MDN | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 58kg | - | - | 14 |
| 2.97L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fighting out the finish when winning last run at this track and gets some weight taken off. Likely to be well placed early. Looking elsewhere today.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 30/07/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.01L | $71.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/06/2026 | - | Flat | $218,538.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Wesley Marwing | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.9L | $126.00 |
| 13/13 | 14/05/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Wesley Marwing | 59.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 7.85L | $61.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 8.7L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 52.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.75L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/07/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 52.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 11/16 | 19/06/2025 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6.15L | $81.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/06/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 53kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.1L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/04/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 54.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1L | $12.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/03/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.95L | $23.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/02/2025 | - | F & M | $104,981.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.35L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 18/01/2025 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 11/12 | 07/12/2024 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.05L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 05/11/2024 | - | F & M | $105,012.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/10/2024 | - | F & M | $94,994.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 58.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.45L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 03/09/2024 | - | F & M | $80,013.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/08/2024 | - | F & M | $80,013.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 8/12 | 16/06/2024 | - | Flat | $82,481.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 54.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.25L | $5.50 |
| 5/15 | 04/06/2024 | - | Flat | $80,013.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 56.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.05L | $10.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/05/2024 | - | F & M | $80,013.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.25L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Competitive effort when 2nd last run at the track and will benefit with the weight drop. Showing good ability this preparation. Gets back and needs luck. Watch the market moves.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | FM 72 DIV HCP | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.37L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 07/06/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.57L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | Fillies | $399,983.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.25L | $4.60 |
| 3/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | Flat | $237,516.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.79L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.91L | $2.45 |
| 3/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.46L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $7.00 and not in contention when 5th last start at this track but gets a reduction in weight. Must be considered here.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 13/08/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Callan Murray | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.64L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/05/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 54kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $3.50 |
| 1/14 | 30/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 54kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1L | $10.00 |
| 2/12 | 24/02/2026 | - | FM 68 HCP | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.14L | $3.90 |
| 4/10 | 10/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.45L | $8.00 |
| 4/14 | 17/01/2026 | - | F & M | $106,865.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.7L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/10/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Brevan Plaatjies | 62.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 03/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/07/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/06/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | HEAVY | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 5/16 | 01/06/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Luyolo Mxothwa | 62kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $10.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/05/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 62kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.25L | $10.00 |
| 1/14 | 14/04/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $29.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/03/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | GOOD | Gareth Wright | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.05L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 11/02/2025 | - | Flat | $118,982.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 15.05L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/12/2024 | - | F & M | $118,993.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.45L | $7.00 |
| 4/20 | 16/11/2024 | - | F & M | $104,477.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 3.3L | $20.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/10/2024 | - | F & M | $104,477.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.75L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 17/08/2024 | - | F & M | $104,477.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.25L | $16.00 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Secured the win by a slim margin last start around here and has minimal work to do from the alley. Showing positive results this preparation. Place claims at best.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 27/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Thomas Ncume | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.23L | $3.20 |
| 3/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.38L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.46L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/06/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.75L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.55L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Hennie Greyling | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 11.25L | $12.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.9L | $8.50 |