Vaal Race 7 - Youcanbetonus! Mr 83 Hcp
SHERIFF BILL BROWN (4) Fresh after a break. Showed promise when winning by 2 1/4L last start around here and promising career start. Jockey K De Melo rates highly aboard. Serious contender. BOUNDLESS LOVE (1) Came in 2nd last run here and hard to fault at this distance. Will be positive in the run early. Going well this campaign. Underrated. REDLIGHTGREENLIGHT (5) On a quick turnaround. Ran 4th last start at this venue. Is capable of a resurgence and will benefit with the weight drop. Up to these. PALACE ATTACK (3) Won narrowly last start at Turffontein and getting better in recent performances. Jockey Gavin Lerena and trainer Alec Laird link up well. Include in chances.

Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 2nd last run at this venue and will be well suited at the distance. Shows good early pace. Running with confidence this campaign. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 33 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 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.69L | $4.40 |
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 53kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.13L | $3.30 |
| 3/11 | 29/06/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 26/05/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 53kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/04/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $8.50 |
| 8/10 | 13/01/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | GOOD | Keanen Steyn | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.45L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 62kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $4.40 |
| 8/9 | 03/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 62kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.05L | $3.90 |
| 1/10 | 10/11/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 63.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $8.50 |
| 8/11 | 08/10/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 64.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.6L | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/08/2025 | - | Flat | $189,998.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
| 11/13 | 15/07/2025 | - | CL4 | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | HEAVY | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.95L | $23.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/06/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/05/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/13 | 16/04/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/12/2024 | - | Flat | $81,014.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $4.20 |
| 5/11 | 05/11/2024 | - | Flat | $104,477.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Robert Khathi | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.75L | $81.00 |
| 11/12 | 05/10/2024 | - | F&M | $104,477.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Joshwin Solomons | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 11.3L | $29.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/09/2024 | - | Flat | $104,477.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.6L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $17.00 and not up to standard when 7th last run at the track. Rates as one of the key chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 27/08/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.48L | $20.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD TO SOFT | Jason Gates | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.23L | $16.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/08/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.69L | $71.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.05L | $61.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/06/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.65L | $26.00 |
| 14/16 | 21/05/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7.75L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |
| 12/19 | 20/12/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1474m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 58.5kg | - | - | 17 |
| 8.05L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/11/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $12.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/10/2025 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $16.00 |
| 12/13 | 23/10/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6L | $12.00 |
| 3/13 | 26/08/2025 | - | Flat | $80,750.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 62.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 09/08/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/07/2025 | - | Flat | $80,750.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1L | $2.88 |
| 3/14 | 03/07/2025 | - | Flat | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Piere Strydom | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.95L | $13.00 |
| 5/18 | 19/06/2025 | - | Flat | $80,750.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.75L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 22/05/2025 | - | Flat | $75,001.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 62kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8L | $10.00 |
| 2/14 | 15/05/2025 | - | Flat | $75,001.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 62kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $14.00 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Was fighting out the finish when winning by a head last start at Turffontein and showing improvement in recent outings. Gavin Lerena and Alec Laird are highly regarded when paired. Good value.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 12/09/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.23L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/08/2026 | - | CL4 | $137,742.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.9L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Diego De Gouveia | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.32L | $8.50 |
| 10/11 | 28/04/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.6L | $12.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/02/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $8.00 |
| 7/13 | 15/01/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/12/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1699m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.75L | $4.20 |
| 2/13 | 18/09/2025 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 5/10 | 19/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 03/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $114,998.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.25L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/05/2025 | - | Flat | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell. Left nothing to chance when winning by 2 1/4L last start at this venue and solid career start. Good winning chance.
Last Starts 130 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 | 14/05/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.25L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 19/04/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.29L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.32L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.37L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a short turnaround. Jumped at $4.50 and finished 4th last start at the track. Is capable of a resurgence and gets some weight relief. Can win this.
Last Starts 4 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 | 17/09/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD TO SOFT | Calvin Habib | 61kg | - | - | 8 |
| 6.63L | $5.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | GOOD TO SOFT | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.66L | $8.00 |
| 1/14 | 19/08/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.25L | $4.20 |
| 3/11 | 11/07/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.78L | $4.40 |
| 11/14 | 18/06/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1700m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 10.95L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 30/04/2026 | - | 3UP HCP | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.29L | $3.80 |
| 6/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.12L | $29.00 |
| 13/13 | 14/03/2026 | - | Listed | $213,756.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 54kg | - | - | 14 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/13 | 05/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 0.69L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 10/02/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 62kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.75L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 27/01/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.35L | $12.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/11/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1800m | SOFT | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/08/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.75L | $1.40 |
| 3/6 | 31/07/2025 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.05L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 22/05/2025 | - | 2Y | $100,008.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.25L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $90,014.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break. Ran well when 2nd last run at Turffontein and has a positive draw. Will appreciate the drop in weight. Prefer to watch.
Last Starts 84 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 | 29/06/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $61.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/06/2026 | - | Flat | $166,239.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.72L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/05/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 16.45L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/04/2026 | - | 2Y | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.8L | $14.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.46L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.75L | $91.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 14.1L | $61.00 |