Vaal Race 2 - Racing240 Mdn Plate (F & M)
MEGHAN'S DIAMOND (3) Ran 5th last time at Turffontein. Expected to rebound. Should muster plenty of early toe. Must be considered. TREASURE STATE (4) Ran 4th last start at the track. Is capable of a resurgence and good career start. K De Melo is a plus. One of the major players. PITERAQ (1) Was competitive when 2nd last run at this track and gets a favourable draw. Displays good tactical speed. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value . DESTINY'S DREAM (2) Average performance when 5th last run at Turffontein. This field suits.

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 2nd last run at this track and can find a nice position from the draw. Should jump out and bowl along. Should go very close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.69L | $7.00 |
| 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: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $6.50 and unimpressive effort when 5th last run at Turffontein. Serious contender.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 08/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.96L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 25/07/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 09/07/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 9.75L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.06L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.09L | $4.00 |
| 9/11 | 17/12/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.55L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.45L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 18/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.7L | $3.90 |
| 5/12 | 15/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | HEAVY | Brevan Plaatjies | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.25L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $3.75 and came in 5th last time at Turffontein. Expected to rebound. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Definite claims for punters.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $4.40 |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1300m | GOOD | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 27/06/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.06L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 04/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.91L | $3.40 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.40 |
| 8/14 | 21/01/2026 | - | f & M | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 6.15L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/12/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/11/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.7L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | 2 Year Old Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | HEAVY | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.85L | $10.00 |
| 5/14 | 25/05/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | SOFT | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.05L | $23.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $8.00 and finished 4th last start at this track. Is capable of a resurgence and solid career start. Jockey K De Melo rates highly aboard. Good chance in this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 03/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.66L | $9.50 |
| 3/5 | 29/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $67.00 and fairly underwhelming when 10th last run here but gets the perfect draw. Likely to get back in the field. Rough chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 03/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 13.48L | $61.00 |
| 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: Jeffrey Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At $41.00 below par when 5th last time at this track but fitter for debut run. Others make far more appeal.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 27/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Vusumzi Sithetho | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.57L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and finished 2nd first up last preparation at Turffontein. Watch the betting.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 22/07/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.65L | $8.50 |
| 5/12 | 02/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.35L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.69L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $81.00 and looked flat when 6th last run at Turffontein and up in weight. Could not recommend.
Last Starts 9 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 | 12/09/2026 | - | Flat | $80,750.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.29L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.36L | $18.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1300m | GOOD | Nkosithandile Ngqwangi | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/07/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Vusumzi Sithetho | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 15.09L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| 26.5L | $91.00 |
| 9/13 | 14/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 8.1L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11L | $16.00 |
| 7/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.75L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Ngcobo
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At $34.00 ran 5th last time at Turffontein. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Prefer others.
Last Starts 58 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 | 25/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.95L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/07/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Wesley Marwing | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| 99L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | 2Y JUV FILLIES | $128,245.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.81L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
3yo by Fire Away on debut for trainer Candice Dawson & Tammy Dawson. Watch betting.