Vaal Race 7 - Betway Summer Cup 29 November Fm 98 Divided Handicap (F & M)
FRANCINE (4) lacked extra late over the mile on the Turffontein Inside course last time. She has won twice from three starts over this course and distance. She is drawn on the outside of the course and if putting her best foot forward, she can return to winning form. FRANCILIEN (1) has good consistent form lines to her credit. It must be noted that the horse that finished third in her last outing has come out and won since. She has won twice and finished second once from four starts over this course and distance. She will strip much fitter and is one of the leading chances. CARE FORGOT (2) returns from a spell and is having her first run for Sean Tarry. She is better than her recent form suggests and can show improvement. VALIEVA (7) was an easy winner of her last start over 1000m on this course. She takes a rise in class and should give a good account of herself.

Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at Turffontein Inside July 17 over 1600m, 4 len behind It's Her Way with 60.5kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at this track October 10 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Callmewhenuneedme with 57.5kg at $7.50. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 17/07/2025 | 19 | RBH100 FM | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | 1:37.45 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
4/8 | 28/06/2025 | 62 | RBH99 FM | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61kg | 1:24.98 | - | 2 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
12/12 | 27/04/2025 | 57 | G3 OPEN FM | $21,820.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:09.34 | - | 3 |
| 34.8L | $9.00 |
4/15 | 01/03/2025 | 21 | OPEN FM | $21,480.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:39.80 | - | 10 |
| 2.9L | $13.50 |
5/8 | 08/02/2025 | 37 | OPEN | $13,560.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:25.36 | - | 7 |
| 5.9L | $2.70 |
1/7 | 02/01/2025 | 26 | RBH94 FM | $11,550.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:25.77 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
2/9 | 07/12/2024 | 32 | RBH93 FM | $11,470.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60.5kg | 1:08.77 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $3.50 |
1/12 | 05/11/2024 | 26 | RBH93 FM | $11,700.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:09.47 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
5/12 | 10/10/2024 | 313 | RBH94 FM | $10,030.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:08.78 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $7.50 |
12/13 | 02/12/2023 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $100,160.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:38.63 | - | 10 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |
8/10 | 11/11/2023 | 35 | G2 OPEN | $33,470.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:24.40 | - | 6 |
| 12.4L | $51.00 |

Jockey: S'manga Khumalo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 The SA Oaks March 29 over 2450m, 17 len behind Fiery Pegasus carrying 60kg at $34. Previously first up; second of 10 at Scottsville March 20 2024 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Soho Star carrying 57.5kg at $9. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 173 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 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $65,450.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 2:41.65 | - | 8 |
| 17.3L | $34.00 |
6/11 | 01/03/2025 | 34 | G1 OPEN | $107,390.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | R A Venniker | 60kg | 1:54.71 | - | 11 |
| 11.8L | $67.00 |
6/9 | 26/01/2025 | 38 | OPEN | $13,690.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 1:38.45 | - | 9 |
| 5.1L | $9.00 |
1/9 | 19/12/2024 | 19 | RBH93 FM | $11,470.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 53.5kg | 1:37.64 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
8/15 | 30/11/2024 | 55 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $30,330.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:38.50 | - | 9 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
1/6 | 06/10/2024 | 60 | OPEN F 3 | $10,030.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | R A Venniker | 60kg | 1:40.65 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.30 |
1/10 | 07/08/2024 | 60 | RBH72 FM | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59.5kg | 1:38.90 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $3.50 |
5/10 | 08/06/2024 | 20 | OPEN | $16,370.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:25.15 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
1/12 | 19/05/2024 | 28 | MPLATE FM | $9,360.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 56kg | 1:24.37 | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $1.63 |
2/9 | 21/04/2024 | 32 | PLATE F 2 | $11,390.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 55kg | 1:25.93 | - | 9 |
| 0.4L | $9.00 |
2/10 | 20/03/2024 | 116 | PLATE | $9,560.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57.5kg | 1:09.27 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after four months ran last in a small field at this track on August 30 over 1200m, 12 len behind Famous Lady carrying 56kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at this track on December 24 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Night Vigil with 58kg at $7.50. Sure to run well.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 30/08/2025 | 105 | OPEN FM | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 56kg | 1:09.55 | - | 5 |
| 12.5L | $13.50 |
6/10 | 17/05/2025 | 30 | RBH103 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Callan Murray | 55.5kg | 1:07.06 | - | 1 |
| 5.7L | $15.00 |
1/7 | 17/04/2025 | 28 | RBH101 FM | $11,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 1:08.76 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
9/10 | 20/03/2025 | 24 | RBH88 FM | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 0:59.80 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $13.50 |
4/7 | 24/02/2025 | 44 | HCP FM | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 0:56.21 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
1/8 | 11/01/2025 | 18 | RBH96 | $12,830.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53.5kg | 0:57.63 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
6/9 | 24/12/2024 | 26 | RBH87 FM | $11,470.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 0:57.59 | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $7.50 |
2/9 | 28/11/2024 | 63 | RBH90 FM | $11,700.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 55kg | 0:55.85 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
6/7 | 26/09/2024 | 37 | RBH95 FM | $8,430.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | V Jodhee | 48.5kg | 0:57.02 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $3.80 |
1/13 | 20/08/2024 | 75 | RBH74 FM | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 0:57.13 | - | 11 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
8/12 | 06/06/2024 | 21 | RBH80 FM | $6,550.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | 1:12.03 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on August 17 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Pretty Persuasive with 60kg at $5. Previously second-up won by 1.0 len at this track August 21 2024 over 1200m defeating Palace Dancer with 58kg at $1.80. Among the leading chances.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 17/08/2025 | 197 | RBH91 FM | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:10.78 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
4/9 | 01/02/2025 | 51 | OPEN | $13,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K A Brewer | 52.5kg | 1:07.72 | - | 6 |
| 1.4L | $15.00 |
4/9 | 12/12/2024 | 37 | RBH80 FM | $9,560.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:26.93 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
4/12 | 05/11/2024 | 26 | RBH93 FM | $11,700.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 54.5kg | 1:09.47 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
1/10 | 10/10/2024 | 50 | RBH74 FM | $7,940.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.61 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
1/13 | 21/08/2024 | 22 | MPLATE FM | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:11.66 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $1.77 |
2/9 | 30/07/2024 | - | PLATE F 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:11.39 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on July 24 over 1000m, 8 len behind Global Thunder carrying 59.5kg at $8. The race before that second last of 8 at Greyville All Weather on June 18 over 1200m, 11 len behind Thisiswhatitmeans with 54.5kg at $17. Has claims if anywhere near her best.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 24/07/2025 | 36 | RBH92 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 59.5kg | 0:55.96 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
7/8 | 18/06/2025 | 25 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 54.5kg | 1:08.48 | - | 5 |
| 11.1L | $17.00 |
3/11 | 24/05/2025 | 42 | C3 FM | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:12.54 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.80 |
3/6 | 12/04/2025 | 47 | OPEN 3 | $13,090.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | P Mxoli | 53kg | 1:03.70 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
3/7 | 24/02/2025 | 32 | HCP FM | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 0:56.21 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |
5/10 | 23/01/2025 | 21 | RBH94 F 3 | $9,410.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 58.5kg | 1:39.31 | - | 3 |
| 5.7L | $21.00 |
4/7 | 02/01/2025 | 12 | RBH94 FM | $11,550.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 54.5kg | 1:25.77 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $26.00 |
3/6 | 21/12/2024 | 36 | GPLATE F | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 57.5kg | 1:09.81 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
2/7 | 15/11/2024 | 24 | GPLATE F | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 55.5kg | 1:08.86 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $13.50 |
6/7 | 22/10/2024 | 17 | RBH88 FM | $10,030.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 57.5kg | 0:59.31 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
3/5 | 05/10/2024 | 70 | GPLATE FM | $9,200.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | R A Venniker | 57kg | 1:11.42 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |

Jockey: G Samo-Burthia
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on August 17 over 1200m, 5 len behind Pretty Persuasive carrying 59kg at $11. The race before that ran last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on July 10 over 1200m, 10 len behind Chyavana with 50.5kg at $17. Can bounce back.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 17/08/2025 | 38 | RBH91 FM | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:10.78 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
8/8 | 10/07/2025 | 54 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | S Valjalo | 50.5kg | 1:11.15 | - | 8 |
| 10.9L | $17.00 |
5/10 | 17/05/2025 | 21 | RBH103 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M K Katjedi | 55kg | 1:07.06 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
8/9 | 26/04/2025 | 42 | G2 OPEN FM | $30,540.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:07.60 | - | 6 |
| 12.2L | $21.00 |
2/12 | 15/03/2025 | 48 | G3 OPEN FM | $19,330.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:07.07 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |
1/11 | 26/01/2025 | 50 | RBH68 | $7,700.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61.5kg | 1:07.55 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 07/12/2024 | 130 | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:10.18 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
7/9 | 30/07/2024 | 10 | PLATE F 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:11.39 | - | 9 |
| 4.4L | $5.50 |
4/8 | 20/07/2024 | 16 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | 1:08.10 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |
2/11 | 04/07/2024 | 30 | MPLATE FM | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:10.18 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $3.80 |
6/16 | 04/06/2024 | - | PLATE F 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:11.35 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run scored a big 3.5 len win at this track August 28 over 1000m defeating Faithful Neo carrying 55kg at $4.50. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on August 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Royal Horizon with 58kg at $3.80. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 28/08/2025 | 21 | RBH86 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 55kg | 0:57.34 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
6/9 | 07/08/2025 | 5 | RBH80 FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:11.04 | - | 6 |
| 6.6L | $3.80 |
1/8 | 02/08/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | 1:08.56 | - | 7 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
3/13 | 12/07/2025 | 23 | RBH77 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57.5kg | 1:06.73 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
6/17 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | RBH76 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 1:09.61 | - | 14 |
| 7.0L | $3.80 |
3/19 | 29/05/2025 | 21 | RBH74 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 59kg | 1:10.18 | - | 17 |
| 1.4L | $26.00 |
7/11 | 08/05/2025 | 21 | RBH76 FM | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 57.5kg | 1:30.06 | - | 2 |
| 6.1L | $5.00 |
2/12 | 17/04/2025 | 19 | RBH82 FM | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 53.5kg | 1:08.87 | - | 10 |
| 1.1L | $13.50 |
8/11 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | RBH76 FM | $9,160.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57kg | 1:05.70 | - | 10 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
10/12 | 08/03/2025 | 9 | RBH77 FM | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58.5kg | 1:07.93 | - | 11 |
| 7.2L | $11.00 |
6/12 | 27/02/2025 | 39 | RBH79 FM | $9,530.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57.5kg | 1:29.37 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: J Penny
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on July 24 over 1000m, 3 len behind Global Thunder with 52kg at $51. The race before that 11th of 16 at this track on June 19 over 1200m, 6 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 57kg at $67. Likely to struggle.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 24/07/2025 | 35 | RBH92 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 0:55.96 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
11/16 | 19/06/2025 | 16 | RBH82 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J R Syster | 57kg | 1:10.00 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $67.00 |
9/11 | 03/06/2025 | 47 | RBH90 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J R Syster | 53kg | 1:07.49 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
1/12 | 17/04/2025 | 19 | RBH82 FM | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J R Syster | 54.5kg | 1:08.87 | - | 12 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
7/11 | 29/03/2025 | 32 | RBH76 FM | $9,160.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | J R Syster | 57.5kg | 1:05.70 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
3/9 | 25/02/2025 | 38 | RBH71 FM | $8,900.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 0:57.01 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
5/8 | 18/01/2025 | 42 | RBH78 FM | $8,980.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J R Syster | 57kg | 1:08.97 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
11/12 | 07/12/2024 | 32 | RBH75 FM | $8,920.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J R Syster | 58.5kg | 1:09.07 | - | 7 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
2/11 | 05/11/2024 | 26 | RBH75 FM | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J R Syster | 58kg | 1:09.21 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
5/10 | 10/10/2024 | 37 | RBH74 FM | $7,940.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J R Syster | 58.5kg | 1:09.61 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $3.25 |
1/10 | 03/09/2024 | 31 | RBH76 FM | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J R Syster | 55kg | 1:10.45 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |