Vaal Race 3 - Tab Telebet 011 074 0300 Mdn Plate (F & M)
SWORD OF LIGHT (1) Placed 2nd last start at Turffontein. Producing consistent results this campaign. Winning prospect. KNOCKIN' BOOTS (4) Finished 5th last start at this venue. Can make a comeback. Has good tactical speed and will be nicely positioned. Among better hopes. FREESTYLE DANCE (7) Ran 5th last time at Turffontein. Can show a better performance this time. Must respect in this event. ALITTLEBITOFLOVE (9) Honest race when 2nd last start at this track. Likely to get back in the run. Worth an each way bet in this.

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 2nd last start at Turffontein. Has been a model of consistency since coming back from a spell. Will be competitive.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD TO SOFT | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.89L | $2.80 |
| 2/10 | 27/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.23L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1700m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4L | $5.50 |
| 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: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Right up there last start here. Facing a difficult task.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 19/08/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $29.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 11.29L | $91.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 12.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 16.55L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.25L | $71.00 |
| 8/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 54kg | - | - | 14 |
| 6.75L | $51.00 |
| 10/17 | 28/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | - | - | 16 |
| 9.35L | $61.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 53.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 26.35L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.9L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At $19.00 underperformed when 7th last run at Turffontein but back to a longer distance. Should muster plenty of early toe. Drawn nicely. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 19 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 | 29/08/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.78L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/05/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.85L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 53.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $14.00 |
| 7/11 | 13/01/2026 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.25L | $34.00 |
| 2/13 | 24/12/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 52.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/11/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 15.45L | $81.00 |
| 15/15 | 12/06/2025 | - | f & M | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Andrew Fortune | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 18.75L | $81.00 |
| 12/13 | 14/04/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 17.05L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $4.50 and finished 5th last start at this venue. Can make a comeback. Will be positive in the run early. Commands respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 8.28L | $5.50 |
| 8/12 | 09/07/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 17.5L | $4.75 |
| 3/12 | 18/06/2026 | - | FILLIES MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.89L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Jumped at $23.00 and unsatisfactory performance when 8th last start at Turffontein. First appearance for a new trainer. Some hope in this event.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 11.01L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 14.25L | $23.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.23L | $2.35 |
| 4/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 26L | $61.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | 2Y | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 16.6L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Anaas Mosaheb
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $15.00 and disappointing outing when 7th last time at Turffontein. Shows good early pace. Very unlikely.
Last Starts 12 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD TO SOFT | Anaas Mosaheb | 52kg | - | - | 3 |
| 21.76L | $18.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Anaas Mosaheb | 53.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.81L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | 2 Year Old Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/06/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11.89L | $51.00 |
| 10/13 | 14/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.35L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $8.50 and came in 5th last time at Turffontein. Can show a better performance this time. Competitive type.
Last Starts 12 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD TO SOFT | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 13.31L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1700m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.75L | $5.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $67.00 and mediocre performance when 9th last start at the track. Needs significant improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 15.23L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/08/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.75L | $126.00 |
| 12/12 | 09/07/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 55.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2026 | - | F & M | $209,020.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.9L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/06/2026 | - | FILLIES MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 17.07L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 2nd last start at this track. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Could feature here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.66L | $23.00 |
| 10/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 18.06L | $17.00 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. At $41.00 came in 4th last start at Turffontein. Very unlikely to cause an upset.
Last Starts 80 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 | 29/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/06/2026 | - | FILLIES MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.75L | $51.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $19.00 fairly underwhelming when 8th last start at Turffontein but having second career run. Has a nice advantage with a good draw. Prefer to watch.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD TO SOFT | Jacey Botes | 53.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 25.42L | $23.00 |