Vaal Race 1 - 4racing Welcomes You Work Riders Mdn Plate
PLATINUM SHAY (4) Nice run when 2nd last run at the track. Has to be strongly considered. AUTOGRAPH (9) In the money when 2nd last start around here. Should be going forward early. Good prospects. NICCI BEACH (8) Ran well when 2nd last start at Turffontein. Should jump out and bowl along. Definite claims. GIVE ME A CHANCE (3) First up from a break of 15 weeks and honest race when 3rd first up last preparation at Turffontein. Coming to a new trainer. Knockout chance in this.

Jockey: Chamu Mabaya
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $13.00 and ran 5th last run here but has drawn to do little work. Will be pushing for a forward position early. One for the exotics players.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 01/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 10.98L | $26.00 |
| 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: Tshepiso Matsoele
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $13.00 and finished 4th last time at Turffontein but will try to take advantage of the draw. Will be positive in the run early. Dropping in distance. Has some claims.
Last Starts 51 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 | 12/09/2026 | - | Flat | $80,750.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 53.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.29L | $18.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.26L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/07/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.68L | $14.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.08L | $21.00 |
| 4/16 | 23/05/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.76L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Thomas Ncume | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.63L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 8.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.72L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 14.05L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Savanna Valjalo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 15 weeks and did well when 3rd first up last preparation at Turffontein. First appearance for a new trainer. Place hope.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 15.9L | $12.00 |
| 9/17 | 27/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 15 |
| 5.26L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.11L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.37L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1200m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.06L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Phenisile Mongqawa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice run when 2nd last run at the track. Good potential.
Last Starts 46 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 | 17/09/2026 | - | 3-Year-Old Fillies | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/13 | 03/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 57.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 12.11L | $18.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/08/2026 | - | ALL HORSES | $95,011.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.75L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/08/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.27L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Sam Mosia | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.46L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/06/2026 | - | FILLIES MDN JUV | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 8.1L | $51.00 |
| 14/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 55kg | - | - | 18 |
| 11.16L | $31.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | Fillies | $399,983.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 18.55L | $71.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/04/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.65L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.29L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 6.75L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Impi Lukhele
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from spell. Started $101.00 and below par when 12th last start in a chase at Vaal. Will struggle to compete in this race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 27/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 16.78L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13.12L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Sam Mosia
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $15.00 and well beaten when 8th last run at Turffontein. More confidence with jockey Sam Mosia guiding the horse. Gets back and needs luck. Should definitely be in your exotic bets.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.78L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Sam Mosia | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.91L | $101.00 |
| 16/17 | 27/06/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 13.35L | $91.00 |

Jockey: Tom Lukhele
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $34.00 was ordinary when 7th last time at Turffontein and down in trip. Has plenty of early speed. Not likely to pull off the victory.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/10/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.77L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/10/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.35L | $29.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/04/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.89L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.91L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1450m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.91L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.23L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 01/02/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 11.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/12/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Tom Lukhele | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 7/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 60kg | - | - | 16 |
| 12.2L | $29.00 |
| 9/15 | 20/11/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Marco Vrensburg | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.75L | $11.00 |
| 6/15 | 09/10/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | - | - | 15 |
| 4.25L | $10.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.25L | $13.00 |
| 6/13 | 28/08/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 9.05L | $16.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2025 | - | F & M | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1500m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | F & M | $90,250.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.75L | $61.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/04/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.25L | $51.00 |
| 12/13 | 02/02/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,982.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 12.15L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | Fillies | $120,019.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | SOFT | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Taegan Demont
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last start at Turffontein. Has early speed and positions nicely. Has strong claims.
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 | 22/10/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Taegan Demont | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.06L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.53L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Vusumzi Sithetho
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Looked good when 2nd last start around here. Won't be far away during the run. Must be considered here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.37L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.11L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 27/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD TO SOFT | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Vusumzi Sithetho | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.28L | $126.00 |
| 13/13 | 07/06/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 21.85L | $126.00 |
| 9/13 | 26/05/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Jeffrey Syster | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8.38L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Tshepiso Matsoele | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 11.98L | $23.00 |