Vaal Race 3 - Youcanbetonus! Maiden Plate (F & M)
ETHICAL (4) has decent form lines to her credit. She raced from a handy position over 1800m on this course last time and stayed on well to finish third of nine. She meets the right field and with a bit of luck from the widest draw, she can shed her maiden tag. FRANGIPANI (5) stayed on when fourth over 1500m on the Classic course last time. She is having her peak run today and from pole position, she should be fighting out the finish. NKWENKWEZI (1) is better than her last two starts would suggest. She finished third in her only attempt over this course and distance. She jumps from a good draw of two and on best form shown, she should have a say in the outcome of this event. SASSY LASSIE (6) showed good improvement when third over 1450m on the Classic course last time. She will enjoy the rise to 1700m and if confirming her improvement, she can won't be far away at the finish.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a 29-day let-up. Most recently second last of 11 at Scottsville on August 20 over 1600m, 13 len behind De Vlugge carrying 60kg at $5.50. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on July 31 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mattiazo carrying 60kg at $3.80. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 20/08/2025 | 20 | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:38.25 | - | 8 |
| 13.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:38.93 | - | 8 |
| 6.6L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:39.29 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 26/06/2025 | 23 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:33.64 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/06/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:40.12 | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 1:50.75 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:42.67 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 17/04/2025 | 33 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:45.32 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 15/03/2025 | 7 | MPLATE | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:42.51 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/03/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 1:26.45 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/02/2025 | 28 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57.5kg | 1:07.93 | - | 7 |
| 31.0L | $9.50 |
Jockey: P Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 14 at Turffontein Inside July 10 over 1600m, 11 len behind Merryweather with 60kg at $126. On debut eighth of 13 at Turffontein Standside June 15 over 1400m, 12 len behind Schipole with 60kg at $34. Marginal prospect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 10/07/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:40.78 | - | 11 |
| 11.3L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/06/2025 | 11 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:33.40 | - | 9 |
| 7.2L | $126.00 |
| 8/13 | 15/06/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:26.53 | - | 2 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Turffontein Inside July 17 over 1800m, 20 len behind Hopscotch with 60kg at $101. Previously first up; tenth of 13 at Turffontein Standside June 15 over 1400m, 13 len behind Schipole with 60kg at $101. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 63 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 | 17/07/2025 | 32 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Juluis Mariba | 60kg | 1:52.16 | - | 6 |
| 20.0L | $101.00 |
| 10/13 | 15/06/2025 | 124 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:26.53 | - | 12 |
| 13.0L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 11/02/2025 | - | MPLATE | $10,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 57.5kg | 0:59.43 | - | 12 |
| 15.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 57kgs
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Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation third of 9 at this track July 3 over 1800m, 3 len behind Curtiss Condor carrying 56.5kg at $2.80. On debut fourth of 8 at Turffontein Inside March 13 over 1450m, 6 len behind Sister Golden Hair with 60kg at $11. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 03/07/2025 | 30 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:52.55 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 5/10 | 03/06/2025 | 26 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:40.32 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 08/05/2025 | 23 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:42.67 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/9 | 15/04/2025 | 33 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:45.76 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $4.30 |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:32.50 | - | 1 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
Jockey: K Matsunyane
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd of 9 at this track on August 7 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Chantilly Dream with 57kg at $13.50. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on August 14 over 1500m, 4 len behind Hollywood Madam carrying 56.5kg at $3.80. Capable of a better showing. Respect.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | HCP FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 56.5kg | 1:31.82 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 07/08/2025 | 114 | MPLATE | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:24.00 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $13.50 |
| 5/9 | 15/04/2025 | 17 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Juluis Mariba | 57kg | 1:45.76 | - | 6 |
| 7.1L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 29/03/2025 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $17,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 54kg | 1:44.31 | - | 8 |
| 14.2L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:05.34 | - | 6 |
| 14.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on August 30 over 1450m, 2.75 len behind Zahra Dominia carrying 60kg at $101. The start before that ran last of 7 at this track on August 26 over 1200m, 10 len behind King Bluetooth carrying 52kg at $126. Racing well and is nicely placed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/08/2025 | 4 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:28.78 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/08/2025 | 12 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 1:11.57 | - | 6 |
| 10.8L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 1:30.33 | - | 2 |
| 23.7L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 31/07/2025 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 55.5kg | 1:10.97 | - | 5 |
| 20.5L | $151.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/07/2025 | 9 | PLATE F 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 0:58.34 | - | 3 |
| 29.3L | $76.00 |
| 11/11 | 10/07/2025 | 12 | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:13.70 | - | 7 |
| 14.5L | $81.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/06/2025 | 30 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56kg | 1:08.76 | - | 4 |
| 12.9L | $51.00 |
| 13/18 | 29/05/2025 | - | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:10.29 | - | 13 |
| 13.3L | $101.00 |
Jockey: S'manga Khumalo
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on August 17 over 1600m, 7 len behind Matcha Mint carrying 60kg at $126. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on May 17 over 1160m, 8 len behind Alta Capitana carrying 60kg at $101. Likely improver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 17/08/2025 | 63 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:40.43 | - | 7 |
| 7.1L | $126.00 |
| 12/13 | 15/06/2025 | 29 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 56kg | 1:26.53 | - | 9 |
| 29.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 17/05/2025 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:08.93 | - | 10 |
| 8.4L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 01/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 0:59.14 | - | 2 |
| 12.5L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
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At the latest run 7th of 13 at this track on August 28 over 1600m, 9 len behind Scarlett Heart carrying 57kg at $51. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on August 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind Chantilly Dream carrying 57kg at $126. Can't recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 28/08/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chad Little | 57kg | 1:37.79 | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/08/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | K A Brewer | 57kg | 1:24.00 | - | 8 |
| 10.4L | $126.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/07/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K A Brewer | 57.5kg | 1:09.18 | - | 5 |
| 21.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: K J Lihaba
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1160m, 19 len behind Elegantrix with 57.5kg at $126. Went for a spell before returning second last of 9 at this track on August 30 over 1450m, 13 len behind Zahra Dominia carrying 60kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 30/08/2025 | 210 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:28.78 | - | 9 |
| 13.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K J Lihaba | 57.5kg | 1:09.07 | - | 1 |
| 19.3L | $126.00 |
Jockey: G Samo-Burthia
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At very long odds at debut, 11th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on June 28 over 1160m, 6 len behind Valentina Balducci carrying 57.5kg at $126. Last start 6th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on August 17 over 1200m, 6 len behind Saragossa Cat carrying 60kg at $15. Well-placed, can figure in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 17/08/2025 | 50 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:12.49 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 11/13 | 28/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | N Nastili | 57.5kg | 1:09.52 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $126.00 |