Vaal Race 2 - Racing240 Mdn Plate
KINGS MOUNTAIN (12) 3yo first starter by Vercingetorix for Mike Kock & Mathew De Kock. Great to see jockey K De Melo taking the ride. Watch betting. CAPABILITY BROWN (9) 3yo first starter by Flower Alley for Fabian Habib. Market as guide. SMUGGLER (2) First up from a break of 34 weeks. Came in 4th last time at this track and will be down in distance. Does take a while to get into stride. Has to be included. RAFEEF'S VICTORY (14) First appearance at the races 3yo by Rafeef for trainer Warrick Marwing & We Marwing. Watch the betting.

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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Resuming after a break. Odds of $13.00 and came in 5th last start at this track. Has the necessary speed to overcome the wide draw. Could feature here.
Last Starts 126 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 | 28/05/2026 | - | MDN | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.25L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 90.11L | $3.40 |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.28L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | GOOD | Rene Piechulek | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11.15L | $19.00 |
| 6/11 | 21/01/2026 | - | for All MDNs | $133,005.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Nichola Yuen | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Nichola Yuen | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.25L | $61.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.85L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/08/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 16.2L | $14.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a 34 week spell. Was $3.50 and finished 4th last time at this track and will be dropping in distance. Expected to settle towards the tail. Winning chance at nice odds.
Last Starts 238 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 05/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.85L | $2.90 |
| 5/11 | 11/12/2025 | - | for All MDNs | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | K De Melo | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.05L | $21.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.85L | $31.00 |

Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $29.00 and appeared lacklustre when 6th last start at Turffontein. Rough chance today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 19/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 19.1L | $16.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.92L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 06/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.97L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.98L | $71.00 |
| 8/17 | 27/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.37L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Weight: 59kgs
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Comments
Ran well when 3rd last run at the track. Not at all out of this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 17/09/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Sam Mosia | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.55L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/07/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.59L | $7.00 |
| 12/13 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 19.9L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 59kgs
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Comments
Started $26.00 and lacklustre showing when 7th last run at Turffontein and rises in weight. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Can't have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/09/2026 | - | Flat | $80,750.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.32L | $31.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 22.05L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 14.72L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.46L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 90.53L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $34.00 and nothing special when 7th last run around here. Hard to see this being good enough.
Last Starts 49 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 | 13/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 24.92L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/06/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $133,005.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 90.53L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9.98L | $71.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Flower Alley 3yo on debut for trainer Fabian Habib. Betting is the best guide.

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
First start at the races 3yo by What A Winter for Warrick Marwing & We Marwing. Follow the money.

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $6.00 and fairly underwhelming when 7th last run at this track but was on debut last time. Will need a big effort to win this.
Last Starts 21 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 | 10/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.85L | $8.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
First race appearance 3yo by Vercingetorix for trainer Mike Kock & Mathew De Kock. K De Melo is a suitable booking. Respect the betting.

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh after a break. Started $126.00 and was ordinary when 6th last start here but gets a favourable draw. Need a lot of luck to be close to winning this.
Last Starts 70 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1300m | GOOD | M Jafta | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 20.25L | $61.00 |
| 15/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| 32L | $91.00 |

Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
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Racing as a debutant 3yo by Rafeef for trainer Warrick Marwing & We Marwing. Watch the market moves.

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 59kgs
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Comments
Was $5.00 and subpar when 9th last run in a chase at Vaal. Likely to get back in the run. Looks hopeful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 27/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.81L | $6.00 |
| 12/13 | 26/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10.21L | $34.00 |