Vaal Race 4 - Tickets At Howler For The Betway Summer Cup Mdn Plate (F & M)
LIFE AND LETTERS (1) Was agonizingly close last run at Turffontein. Won't be far away during the run. Showing good ability this preparation. Rates a winning chance. KNOCKIN' BOOTS (5) Came in 4th last run around here. Expected to rebound. Goes very close. TREX ON FIRE (4) Ran 5th last time at Turffontein. Capable of bouncing back. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. LEANNE'S LOVE (2) Finished 5th last run here. Stays under notice.

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Threw down a serious challenge last run at Turffontein. Has plenty of early speed. Putting up notable efforts since coming back from a spell. Will go close today.
Last Starts 31 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 | 27/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.09L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD TO SOFT | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/07/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Sam Mosia | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 7/7 | 29/06/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $61.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Ngcobo | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.98L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/12/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Sam Mosia | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $6.50 |
| 5/11 | 27/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1699m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10L | $67.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.45L | $61.00 |
| 10/11 | 10/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At $11.00 came in 5th last run here. Could feature here.
Last Starts 41 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 | 17/09/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD TO SOFT | Jarryd Penny | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.36L | $14.00 |
| 2/11 | 19/08/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $29.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 11.29L | $91.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 12.3L | $71.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 16.55L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.25L | $71.00 |
| 8/13 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Savanna Valjalo | 54kg | - | - | 14 |
| 6.75L | $51.00 |
| 10/17 | 28/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | - | - | 16 |
| 9.35L | $61.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/10/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 53.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 26.35L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | 3 Year-Old Fillies | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.8L | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 10L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/06/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.9L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started $34.00 and average performance when 11th last time around here but racing over extra ground. Will have to carry extra weight. Some hope in this event.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 10/09/2026 | - | FOR ALL HORSES | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD/SOFT | Malesela Katjedi | 50kg | - | - | 5 |
| 21.85L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/08/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.25L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.92L | $61.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/07/2026 | - | for All MDNs | $95,011.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 54kg | - | - | 11 |
| 10.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/06/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1199m | STANDARD | Anaas Mosaheb | 53kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.6L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1200m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.69L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/03/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $75,991.00 | Greyville | 1400m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.91L | $31.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 6.05L | $17.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/01/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 53kg | - | - | 11 |
| 11.65L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 31/12/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.75L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 09/12/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/11/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Dezahn Louw | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.25L | $7.00 |
| 3/12 | 12/11/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 5/14 | 31/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1399m | SOFT | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.35L | $16.00 |
| 5/14 | 19/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Chad Little | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 17/09/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1199m | SOFT | Nicholas Patel | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.2L | $101.00 |
| 3/13 | 07/08/2024 | - | F & M | $115,008.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.25L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 30/01/2024 | - | $0.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Diego De Gouveia | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 19.75L | $51.00 | |
| 7/11 | 04/11/2023 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/07/2023 | - | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | GOOD | Dennis Schwarz | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.4L | $34.00 |

Jockey: R Danielson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 5th last time at Turffontein. Capable of bouncing back. Has the necessary speed to overcome the wide draw. Must respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 03/10/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.12L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.23L | $14.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/07/2026 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Mickaelle Michel | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.25L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 18/06/2026 | - | FILLIES MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 6.27L | $14.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/06/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.85L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/05/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Phillip Mlangeni | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.29L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $10.00 and finished 4th last run around here. Expected to rebound. Can take this out.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 17/09/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD TO SOFT | Kobeli Lihaba | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.22L | $14.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 8.28L | $5.50 |
| 8/12 | 09/07/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 17.5L | $4.75 |
| 3/12 | 18/06/2026 | - | FILLIES MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.89L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: C Maujean
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At $81.00 below par when 4th last run at Turffontein but will appreciate a good draw. Highly unlikely it will trouble the judge.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.74L | $91.00 |
| 11/11 | 17/09/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD TO SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 117.77L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 11.01L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 14.25L | $23.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.23L | $2.35 |
| 4/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| 26L | $61.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | 2Y | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | L Nhlapo | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 16.6L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $34.00 and underperformed when 9th last run at Turffontein. Gets back and needs luck. Struggling this preparation with no placings from 6 starts. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 10/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.45L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.57L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.45L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/07/2026 | - | 2YF MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 58.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 21.26L | $101.00 |
| 7/13 | 14/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 5.6L | $201.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11.67L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $41.00 and below standard effort when 9th last start here. Has not placed in 6 attempts this campaign. Best to watch and see.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 17/09/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD TO SOFT | Anaas Mosaheb | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| 14.44L | $61.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD TO SOFT | Anaas Mosaheb | 52kg | - | - | 3 |
| 21.76L | $18.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Anaas Mosaheb | 53.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.81L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/07/2026 | - | 2 Year Old Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/06/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11.89L | $51.00 |
| 10/13 | 14/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.35L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At $41.00 unimpressive effort when 6th last time at this track but going up in trip. Gets some weight taken off. This is a tough race.
Last Starts 41 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 | 17/09/2026 | - | 3-Year-Old Fillies | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 11.2L | $61.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Anaas Mosaheb | 53.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 14.77L | $29.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD TO SOFT | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.46L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/07/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1300m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $16.00 |
| 9/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 11.26L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $151.00 and only fair when 7th last run at the track and up in weight. Has the speed to overcome the wide draw. Very hard to have.
Last Starts 20 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 | 08/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 53.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.69L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/09/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Jacey Botes | 55.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 13.11L | $126.00 |
| 8/11 | 19/08/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Jarryd Penny | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13.25L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/06/2026 | - | FILLIES MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 17.3L | $151.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | 2Y F MDN | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11.66L | $22.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $11.00 and clearly outclassed when 7th last time at Turffontein but having second career run. Likely to get back in the field. Racing over more ground. Entitled to be big odds.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 15/10/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.17L | $15.00 |