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STEEL PIER (2) is a six-start maiden who was in the placings at his last two starts, finishing second at the latest appearance over 1400m at Vaal. Blaine Marx-Jacobson stays aboard and although yet to win has been in the money on two occasions. Overdue and has the inside. Bold showing expected. KWAITO (4) is a three-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 3.5 lengths when fourth over 1200m at this track. Will take a lot from that hit-out and looks a strong chance to break through. ELISA MBALI (1) remains a maiden after 12 runs. Met with plenty of support last time but could only manage to finish fourth over 1600m at Vaal. Finds the right race and is worth consideration. CLOSE ENCOUNTER (5) resumes from a spell of seven months and is having his first outing under new trainer Mike & Mathew De Kock. Finished tenth at Kenilworth over 1400m at the opening run last time in work.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 10 at Vaal on August 27 over 1600m, 3 len behind Xtatic carrying 60kg at $3.30. The start before that 2nd in a small field at Vaal on August 6 over 1700m, 2 len behind One State with 57kg at $4.50. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:38.65 | - | 10 |
| 2.9L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 06/08/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:46.18 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 09/07/2026 | 42 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:30.92 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 8/14 | 28/05/2026 | 68 | MPLTE FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:22.96 | - | 14 |
| 9.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 53.5kg | 1:15.14 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/02/2026 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $10,530.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:24.91 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/13 | 21/01/2026 | 35 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59kg | 1:37.32 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/12/2025 | 45 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 56kg | 1:27.32 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:28.75 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 05/10/2025 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:27.34 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2025 | 25 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:26.65 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 13 at Vaal on September 3 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Noble Saint carrying 60kg at $6.50. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Vaal on August 19 over 1400m, 2 len behind Special Envoy carrying 55.5kg at $3. Overdue for a win. Draws the fence and is a top chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | MPLTE 3 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 60kg | 1:23.93 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 19/08/2026 | 27 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 55.5kg | 1:24.36 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2026 | 24 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Sam Mosia | 56kg | 1:31.13 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $2.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/06/2026 | 15 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54.5kg | 1:40.49 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/06/2026 | 29 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 54.5kg | 1:26.73 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 16/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | 1:07.32 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at Vaal on August 27 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Mirum carrying 57kg at $9. Before that 3rd of 8 at Vaal on August 19 over 1400m, 3 len behind Special Envoy with 57kg at $51. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
Last Starts 16 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 | 27/08/2026 | 8 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 57kg | 1:37.97 | - | 7 |
| 5.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 57kg | 1:24.36 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | 70 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 59.5kg | 1:09.30 | - | 5 |
| 11.8L | $51.00 |
| 12/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jason Gates | 57kg | 1:09.43 | - | 4 |
| 10.1L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 7 at this track on August 16 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Reckless Abandon with 60kg at $5. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Evening Parade with 57kg at $2.70. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Last Starts 27 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 | 16/08/2026 | 63 | MPLATE 3 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:13.66 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/06/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 0:58.39 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:58.71 | - | 6 |
| 10.6L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Ngcobo
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation fourth of 10 at Durbanville February 14 over 1600m, 2 len behind Bonelli with 52.5kg at $51. Previously first up; tenth of 12 at Kenilworth January 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind District Master carrying 59kg at $101. Capable of a big run.
Last Starts 210 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 32 | MDN | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 52.5kg | 1:37.64 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/12 | 13/01/2026 | 64 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 59kg | 1:25.39 | - | 3 |
| 9.4L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 10/11/2025 | 26 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:27.62 | - | 8 |
| 14.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 15/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59kg | 1:14.78 | - | 4 |
| 6.9L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 10 at Vaal on August 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Xtatic with 57kg at $17. The start before that 4th of 8 at Vaal on July 23 over 1300m, 5 len behind Miss River Dancer with 57kg at $21. Impossible to tip with any confidence.
Last Starts 16 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 | 27/08/2026 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 57kg | 1:38.65 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/07/2026 | 7 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1300m | Good | Nkosithandile Ngqwangi | 57kg | 1:17.77 | - | 3 |
| 5.2L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 16/07/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $6,440.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Vusunzi Sithetho | 57kg | 1:13.18 | - | 4 |
| 16.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2026 | 15 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 55kg | 1:40.24 | - | 5 |
| 25.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/13 | 14/06/2026 | 108 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:58.85 | - | 10 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/02/2026 | 81 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 0:59.39 | - | 3 |
| 4.7L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | MPLTE F 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 0:45.65 | - | 7 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 57.5kg | 0:46.37 | - | 2 |
| 9.1L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Forever Canford carrying 58kg at $67. The start before that ran second last of 9 at Vaal on July 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Trompe L'oeil with 60kg at $11. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/08/2026 | 58 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:12.40 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/07/2026 | 18 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:58.86 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/06/2026 | 22 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:57.58 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $20.00 |
| 4/16 | 23/05/2026 | 19 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:09.08 | - | 12 |
| 3.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Thomas Ncume | 57kg | 0:58.13 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:11.08 | - | 11 |
| 8.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/03/2026 | 114 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:09.84 | - | 4 |
| 7.6L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:46.62 | - | 6 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at this track June 4 over 1600m, 22 len behind Winding Power carrying 56kg at $67. On debut ran last of 8 at Vaal March 26 over 1000m, 30 len behind Gimme Some Luck carrying 60kg at $26. Likely to need this run.
Last Starts 100 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 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:39.01 | - | 2 |
| 22.8L | $67.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/05/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:22.23 | - | 11 |
| 16.2L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | 35 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 60kg | 1:09.78 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:57.14 | - | 6 |
| 30.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last in a small field at this track on August 16 over 1200m, 12 len behind Camillo Cavour with 57.5kg at $67. Second run from a spell 7th of 11 at Vaal on September 3 over 1400m, 16 len behind Northern European carrying 60kg at $101. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 03/09/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:25.24 | - | 6 |
| 16.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 16/08/2026 | 80 | MPLATE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 1:13.96 | - | 6 |
| 12.0L | $67.00 |
| 11/14 | 28/05/2026 | 30 | MPLTE FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 1:22.96 | - | 6 |
| 11.6L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/04/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | 1:10.12 | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $51.00 |