Vaal Race 5 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Mdn Plate
ONE EYE ON DUBAI (6) Close to a win last start at the track and gets some weight relief. Has plenty of early speed. Ready to win. CLAIRWOOD BREEZE (1) In the money when 2nd last run at Turffontein. First race for a new trainer. Should come to hand quickly. Looks a winning hope. SIVAJI (2) Honest race when 3rd last run at Turffontein and has a nice advantage with a good gate. Expected to settle towards the tail. Hoping that the added weight won't hurt. Capable of a running a place. GUS ON THE BUS (5) Only fair when 6th last time at Turffontein. Yet to fire this campaign with no placings from 11 runs. Don't overlook as is capable of a big run.

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last run at Turffontein. Should jump out and bowl along. Change in trainer. Great chance.
Last Starts 16 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD TO SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.66L | $7.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD TO SOFT | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 4/6 | 02/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.06L | $4.33 |
| 6/8 | 04/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12.05L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 3rd last run at Turffontein and has minimal work to do from the gate. Does take a while to get into stride. Will have to carry extra weight. Could be in the mix.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 05/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD TO SOFT | Anaas Mosaheb | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.72L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.4L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.23L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Mias Jafta | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 28.25L | $91.00 |
| 10/14 | 09/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1700m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 14.86L | $31.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.83L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.35L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a 30 week break. At $26.00 was nothing special when 7th last time around here. Looking elsewhere today.
Last Starts 209 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 24/02/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 25.6L | $61.00 |
| 6/10 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2400m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 53.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 15.25L | $67.00 |
| 13/15 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 11L | $151.00 |
| 13/14 | 28/10/2025 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Phillip Mlangeni | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 19.2L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $15.00 and sub-standard effort when 6th last time at Turffontein. Yet to fire this preparation. Can't leave out of your calculations.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 05/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD TO SOFT | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.92L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.51L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.25L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/07/2026 | - | 2Y | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.81L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/06/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5L | $61.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/06/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.27L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/05/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.95L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.43L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.23L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.14L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Julius Mariba | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.25L | $67.00 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Narrowly beaten last start here and goes down in weight. Shows good early pace. Gavin Lerena and Mike Kock & Mathew De Kock have a high strike rate together. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 10/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD TO SOFT | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.70 |
| 4/6 | 16/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3L | $4.75 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $51.00 and was ordinary when 5th last time at Turffontein but will try to take advantage of the barrier. Struggling this preparation but going over extra ground. Potential to run into a place.
Last Starts 16 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 | 05/09/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD TO SOFT | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.63L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD TO SOFT | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.07L | $23.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a spell. Was $67.00 and below standard effort when 10th last time at the track but facing an increased distance. Gets a reduction in weight. Cannot recommend as a betting proposition.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 02/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 19.07L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.11L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.34L | $34.00 |