Vaal Race 4 - Allied Steelrode Charity Mile 1 November Maiden Plate
MY LUCKY CHARM (10) produced a promising debut effort over 1450m on the Classic course. He jumped inwards leaving the start, but the manner in which he stayed on at the finish to run second was encouraging. He will love the rise to 1700m and with the natural improvement that is expected, he should be the one to beat. OLYMPIAN GOLD (5) has finished second in his last two starts, the latest of which was over 1600m on this course. If keeping on a straight line, he should be competitive. MAJALUN (1) showed improvement when third over 1800m on the Turffontein Inside course last time. Apprentice Girish Samo-Burthia takes 4kgs off his back and if confirming his recent improvement, he can place. TRIP TO PEACE (6) finished third last time at this track and will be fitter again, rates well as one of the main chances.
Jockey: G Samo-Burthia
Weight: 60kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Turffontein Inside July 17 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Mizzen Sword with 60kg at $101. First up last campaign second last of 10 at this track May 15 over 1600m, 11 len behind Molotov Cocktail with 60kg at $26. Don't underestimate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/07/2025 | 32 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:54.58 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/06/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 2:06.10 | - | 3 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/06/2025 | 19 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:40.12 | - | 7 |
| 12.2L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/05/2025 | 168 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | D W Schwarz | 60kg | 1:37.76 | - | 10 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/11/2024 | 23 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 58kg | 1:34.90 | - | 4 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/15 | 05/11/2024 | - | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 58kg | 1:23.79 | - | 13 |
| 11.8L | $9.50 |
Jockey: J Gates
Weight: 60kgs
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At the latest run ran last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on September 6 over 1800m, 23 len behind Follow The Master with 60kg at $34. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on August 26 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind That's Magical carrying 57kg at $7. On his best form has excellent prospects.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 06/09/2025 | 11 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:51.26 | - | 4 |
| 23.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | 12 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 2:06.39 | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 14/08/2025 | 5 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | J Gates | 57.5kg | 1:30.33 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/08/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 2:07.17 | - | 4 |
| 21.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2025 | 57 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | J Gates | 58.5kg | 1:38.57 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $67.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/05/2025 | 66 | MPLATE | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 2000m | AW | D W Schwarz | 60kg | 2:05.46 | - | 10 |
| 10.5L | $76.00 |
| 8/11 | 23/03/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $9,600.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | 2:06.84 | - | 5 |
| 12.4L | $9.50 |
| 4/13 | 07/03/2025 | 11 | MPLATE | $9,450.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | 1:52.73 | - | 2 |
| 2.7L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 24/02/2025 | 15 | MPLATE | $9,320.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | 1:40.98 | - | 1 |
| 11.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 09/02/2025 | 11 | MPLATE | $9,320.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | 1:24.29 | - | 5 |
| 21.0L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 29/01/2025 | - | MDN | $7,700.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | D W Schwarz | 60.5kg | 1:11.95 | - | 6 |
| 17.9L | $41.00 |
Jockey: N Klink
Weight: 60kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, ran last of 10 at this track on July 31 over 1200m, 99 len behind Xenophon with 60kg at $101. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 31/07/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | N Klink | 60kg | 1:10.24 | - | 4 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: S Valjalo
Weight: 60kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on July 17 over 1450m, 27 len behind Safe Travel with 60kg at $21. Last start second last of 11 at this track on August 26 over 1600m, 31 len behind Frere Jacques carrying 60kg at $101. Looks to be making up the numbers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 26/08/2025 | 40 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 1:38.44 | - | 1 |
| 31.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/07/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:29.25 | - | 2 |
| 27.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently 3rd of 11 at this track on August 26 over 1600m, 5 len behind Frere Jacques with 57kg at $11. The race before that 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on August 9 over 1160m, 7 len behind Clever Trevor carrying 60kg at $9.50. Worth following 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 26/08/2025 | 17 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:38.44 | - | 3 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/08/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:09.98 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 19/07/2025 | 26 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:25.36 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:26.11 | - | 7 |
| 12.3L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 57kgs
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Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 7 at this track on August 30 over 1200m, 7 len behind Silver Longsword with 58kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on June 3 over 1160m, 14 len behind Jan Van Goyen with 57.5kg at $126. Worth consideration.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 30/08/2025 | 88 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:11.63 | - | 7 |
| 7.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 03/06/2025 | 17 | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | N Nastili | 57.5kg | 1:08.02 | - | 11 |
| 14.6L | $126.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | N Nastili | 57.5kg | 1:08.28 | - | 4 |
| 7.7L | $101.00 |
Jockey: J R Syster
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 46 day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 15 at Greyville on August 3 over 1800m, 12 len behind Twilight Warrior carrying 52.0kg at $126. The run before that second last of 10 at Scottsville on July 9 over 1600m, 14 len behind Bruh carrying 56.0kg at $101. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 03/08/2025 | 25 | MPLATE | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | M Mbuto | 52kg | 1:52.90 | - | 11 |
| 12.1L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/07/2025 | 25 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | J Botes | 56kg | 1:37.83 | - | 5 |
| 14.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/06/2025 | 10 | MPLATE | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 56kg | 1:24.36 | - | 2 |
| 15.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | 1:09.88 | - | 6 |
| 23.1L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 8th of 11 at this track on August 26 over 1600m, 18 len behind Frere Jacques carrying 55.5kg at $101. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 26/08/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 55.5kg | 1:38.44 | - | 5 |
| 18.1L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 7 at this track on August 30 over 1450m, 1.4 len behind Matroosberg with 60kg at $2.50. Encouraging signs on debut and another big run is likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 30/08/2025 | - | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:28.11 | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $2.50 |