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Vaal Race 3 - Www.tab.co.za Open Mr 97 Hcp (3 Year Olds)
TROMPE L'OEIL (1) Missed by a narrow margin last run here and good career start. Racing consistently this preparation. Likely to settle back in the field. Right in this. SANDS OF VALHALLA (2) Tidy run when 3rd last time at Turffontein and putting a tidy record together. Will be down in distance. Worth consideration. STAGGERWING (6) Resuming after a break. Was competitive when 2nd last time at Turffontein and gets some weight relief. Can get the job done. GONE COLD (3) First up today. Pulled away to win by a margin of just over 7L last time at Turffontein and promising career start. Has plenty of early speed. Will be competitive.
Race Time:11:45 AM
Thursday, October 1, 2026Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1199m
1
Trompe L'Oeil (7)12162
Trainer: Xander/Cor Spies 12 mths 5: 2-2-0
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 61kgs
3 yo Bay G
Sire: Gimmethegreenlight
Dam: Mirage
Dam's Sire: Captain Al
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %40.00%
Place %80.00%
Career5: 2-2-0
Track3: 2-1-0
Distance1: 0-1-0
Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0
1st Up1: 1-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good3: 1-1-0
Soft2: 1-1-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Competed in a tight contest last run at the track and solid career start. Has been a model of consistency this campaign. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Rates as one of the key chances.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 10/09/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.20 |
| 6/6 | 29/08/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.03L | $2.35 |
| 1/5 | 13/08/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Gavin Lerena | 62kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.6L | $2.45 |
| 2/6 | 01/08/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.46L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 02/07/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.23L | $3.75 |
2
Sands Of Valhalla (6)2173
Trainer: Tony Peter 12 mths 4: 1-1-1
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 59kgs
3 yo Bay C
Sire: Erik The Red
Dam: Circle In The Sand
Dam's Sire: Gimmethegreenlight
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %25.00%
Place %75.00%
Career4: 1-1-1
Track2: 1-1-0
Distance3: 1-1-0
Tr / Dist2: 1-1-0
1st Up1: 0-1-0
2nd Up1: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good4: 1-1-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Tidy effort when 3rd last time at Turffontein and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Down in distance. Good potential.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/09/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.34L | $2.90 |
| 7/13 | 26/07/2026 | - | 2Y | $475,007.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.54L | $41.00 |
| 1/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/11 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 |
3
Gone Cold (3)321X
Trainer: Alec Laird (South Africa)12 mths 3: 1-1-1
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58.5kgs
3 yo Grey C
Sire: Gimmethegreenlight
Dam: Frosted Steel
Dam's Sire: Captain Al
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %33.33%
Place %100.00%
Career3: 1-1-1
Track1: 0-0-1
Distance1: 0-0-1
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-1
1st Up1: 0-0-1
2nd Up1: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good3: 1-1-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
First up from a spell. Found another gear when winning by over 7L last time at Turffontein and showing consistent performance in races. Should come to hand quickly. One of the punters top hopes at a very generous price.
Last Starts 138 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.32L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.80 |
| 3/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.09L | $5.00 |
5
Impressive (5)63234138
Trainer: Paul Matchett 12 mths 8: 1-1-3
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 56kgs
3 yo Grey F
Sire: Erik The Red
Dam: Kissimmee
Dam's Sire: Jet Master
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %12.50%
Place %62.50%
Career8: 1-1-3
Track2: 1-0-1
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good8: 1-1-3
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Fresh after a spell. Started $29.00 and below standard effort when 8th last run at Greyville but taking on easier opposition. Coming back in distance. Can't have in this.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 26/07/2026 | - | Grade 2 | $712,497.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.85L | $31.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/07/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.75L | $4.33 |
| 1/12 | 18/06/2026 | - | FILLIES MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.43L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/05/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.83L | $4.80 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.23L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Listed | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $22.00 |
6
Staggerwing (4)224122
Trainer: Mike/Mathe Kock 12 mths 6: 1-4-0
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 56kgs
3 yo Bay F
Sire: Rafeef
Dam: All Of Me
Dam's Sire: Var
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %16.67%
Place %83.33%
Career6: 1-4-0
Track2: 1-1-0
Distance0: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-1-0
2nd Up1: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good6: 1-4-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Resumes from a break. Finished 2nd last time at Turffontein and will appreciate the drop in weight. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | 2 Year Old Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 |
| 2/8 | 09/07/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.70 |
| 1/9 | 26/05/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.29L | $1.45 |
| 4/8 | 07/03/2026 | - | Listed | $189,998.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.29L | $1.85 |
| 2/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2L | $4.00 |
7
Whatsdamatterwithu (1)5631132
Trainer: Clinton Binda 12 mths 7: 2-1-2
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56kgs
3 yo Bay G
Sire: Fire Away
Dam: Mary Lou
Dam's Sire: Rich Man's Gold
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %28.57%
Place %71.43%
Career7: 2-1-2
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance1: 0-1-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up1: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good7: 2-1-2
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Close to a win last run at Turffontein and has drawn the rails. Has run into the money at every start this preparation. Watch early 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 12/09/2026 | - | 3Y MR 101 OPEN HCP | $121,598.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 54kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.46L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.29L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 21/07/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.01L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 05/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.66L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.25L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.6L | $71.00 |
8
Navigatrix (2)13
Trainer: Paul Matchett 12 mths 2: 1-0-1
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 55kgs
3 yo Bay F
Sire: Vercingetorix
Dam: Flight Zone
Dam's Sire: Jet Master
Stats
Prize Money$0.00
Avg $$0.00
Win %50.00%
Place %100.00%
Career2: 1-0-1
Track1: 1-0-0
Distance1: 1-0-0
Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0
1st Up1: 1-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good2: 1-0-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Backing up quickly for this race. Was competitive when 3rd last time at Turffontein. Been in the money each attempt this campaign. Low-key chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/09/2026 | - | F&M DIV HCP | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.25L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | FILLIES MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.06L | $12.00 |