Vaal Race 2 - #Youcanbetonus! Mdn Plate (F & M)
TU GIUSTO (8) Competed in a tight contest last run at Turffontein. Tristan Godden and Candice Dawson & Tammy Dawson demand respect when they team up. Respect in this company. PANDORA FORT (4) Tidy effort when 3rd last start at Turffontein. Jockey K De Melo is a bonus. Likely to get back. Can win. GIDDY UP GRACE (6) Came in 2nd last run at this track. Has shown early pace in races to date. Exhibiting good form since coming back from a spell. Must respect in this event. POLLY PLUMMER (7) Competitive effort when 2nd last time at Turffontein. Been in the money 3 from 3 attempts this preparation. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value .

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break. Jumped at $17.00 and performed below standard when 7th last start at the track. Should race on the speed. Do not dismiss.
Last Starts 95 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 | 30/07/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.4L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/07/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Chamu Mabaya | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 12.11L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $2.90 |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2001m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1L | $4.80 |
| 2/5 | 19/03/2026 | - | Flat | $90,250.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.23L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.75L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 07/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1L | $2.35 |
| 2/12 | 27/01/2026 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.05L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 22/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.1L | $67.00 |
| 6/16 | 07/12/2025 | - | F & M | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.95L | $71.00 |
| 11/14 | 08/10/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Varun Jodhee | 53.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.85L | $8.50 |
| 3/11 | 09/09/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Keanen Steyn | 53.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.55L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 13/08/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Keanen Steyn | 53kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/07/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | HEAVY | Keanen Steyn | 52kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6.1L | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/06/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | HEAVY | Keanen Steyn | 53.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 11.8L | $71.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/11/2024 | - | F & M | $104,477.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Ashton Arries | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.1L | $81.00 |
| 10/13 | 21/09/2024 | - | F & M | $104,477.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 56.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.2L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 25/07/2024 | - | Fillies | $128,523.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 16L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 2nd last run at this venue and gets a favourable draw. Rising in weight. Others preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 2000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 52.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.77L | $18.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/09/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD TO SOFT | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.63L | $61.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD TO SOFT | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.07L | $23.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.81L | $101.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| 11.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.85L | $151.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | Fillies | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 24L | $126.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 88.7L | $13.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.37L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $17.00 and finished 5th last start at Turffontein. Will be positive in the run early. Long shot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/10/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.31L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/08/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1399m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.75L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/08/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.95L | $9.50 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy run when 3rd last start at Turffontein. Jockey K De Melo is a plus. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Chance and can measure up.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 10/10/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.10 |
| 6/14 | 21/09/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Anaas Mosaheb | 55.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.22L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $101.00 and disappointing effort when 8th last time here but racing over more ground. Likely to get back in the field. Needs a lot of luck to figure in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/10/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Blaine Marx Jacobson | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.24L | $201.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Nicholas Patel | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 14.18L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN JUVENILE | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 99.49L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last run around here. Shows good early pace. In good order this campaign. Definite contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/10/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1800m | GOOD | K De Melo | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.23L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 17/09/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD TO SOFT | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.74L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/08/2026 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1199m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.78L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/05/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.85L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 53.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.40 |
| 5/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $14.00 |
| 7/11 | 13/01/2026 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.25L | $34.00 |
| 2/13 | 24/12/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 52.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/11/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 15.45L | $81.00 |
| 15/15 | 12/06/2025 | - | f & M | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Andrew Fortune | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 18.75L | $81.00 |
| 12/13 | 14/04/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 17.05L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 2nd last time at Turffontein. Has run into the money at every start this campaign. Respect the betting.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/10/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.6L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/10/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.29L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | - | 3-Year-Old Fillies | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 29/06/2026 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/06/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.83L | $8.00 |
| 2/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.09L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Competed in a tight contest last run at Turffontein. Jockey Tristan Godden and trainer Candice Dawson & Tammy Dawson enjoy a strong success rate. Should go close.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/10/2026 | - | F&M MDN | $104,510.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.23L | $2.05 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES JUV MDN | $99,748.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.15L | $6.50 |