Vaal Race 5 - Betway Mr 80 Handicap
CELTIC RUSH (5) raced from a handy position over 1700m last time before getting carried off a straight line in the closing stages. He won his only attempt over this distance. Kabelo Matsunyane is booked to ride and he may be able to coax that little bit extra out of him when it matters most. DIESEL'S SHADOW (6) won a game race in his last start over 1800m on this course. He tries the 2000m for the first time and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, he can follow up with another victory. CLAW (3) finished fifth last time out over 1600m at Turffontein Standside five-and-a-half weeks ago as the favourite. Steps up in distance today and best form puts him right in this. FIFTH OF JULY (8) bounced back to winning form last start when scoring over 1800m at Turffontein Standside and jumping from an inside gate has to be respected.
Jockey: P Strydom
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation second of 10 at Turffontein Inside June 13 over 2600m, 1.75 len behind Nuclear Force with 59kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign fifth of 12 at this track February 1 over 1700m, 8 len behind Master Christmas with 60kg at $11. Worth keeping in mind.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 13/06/2024 | 40 | RBH73 | $6,550.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59kg | 2:48.51 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
1/7 | 04/05/2024 | 42 | MPLATE | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:39.10 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
4/7 | 23/03/2024 | 51 | MPLATE | $10,760.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:26.72 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
5/12 | 01/02/2024 | 121 | MPLATE | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:43.53 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
6/10 | 03/10/2023 | - | MPLATE | $8,620.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58kg | 1:27.09 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: S Khumalo
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on July 27 over 1600m, 3 len behind Laughing William with 60kg at $3. The run before that 6th of 12 at Turffontein Standside in G3 on July 7 over 1800m, 6 len behind La Moohal carrying 60kg at $101. Working up to a win. Worth following.
Last Starts 51 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 | 27/07/2024 | 20 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:38.54 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
6/12 | 07/07/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3 | $20,460.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | S J Donohoe | 60kg | 1:50.98 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |
3/8 | 16/06/2024 | 43 | RBH82 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:50.47 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
7/8 | 04/05/2024 | 44 | RBH84 | $7,530.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55.5kg | 2:32.97 | - | 3 |
| 17.0L | $3.00 |
1/10 | 21/03/2024 | 68 | MPLATE | $10,760.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 2:06.07 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 13/01/2024 | 56 | MPLATE | $9,630.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:42.54 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
6/7 | 18/11/2023 | - | MPLATE 3 | $16,740.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:23.70 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 42 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 17 len at this track July 25 over 2400m defeating Alakanani carrying 60kg at $1.70. The run before that second last of 15 at Greyville in the G3 Gold Vase on July 6 over 3000m, 8 len behind Madison Valley with 51.5kg at $51. Likely to run around at long odds and deservedly so.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 25/07/2024 | 19 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 2:32.22 | - | 2 |
| 17.0L | $1.72 |
14/15 | 06/07/2024 | 21 | G3 OPEN | $24,550.00 | Greyville | 3000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 51.5kg | 3:12.11 | - | 12 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
2/10 | 15/06/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $9,410.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 2:20.15 | - | 8 |
| 0.6L | $1.72 |
2/7 | 18/05/2024 | 25 | MPLATE | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 2:07.03 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.25 |
6/9 | 23/04/2024 | 17 | MPLATE | $8,540.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 2:03.05 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $2.30 |
5/13 | 06/04/2024 | 16 | G1 OPEN | $101,710.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 2:40.38 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $126.00 |
2/10 | 21/03/2024 | 12 | MPLATE | $10,760.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 2:06.07 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
4/11 | 09/03/2024 | 23 | OPEN | $15,940.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 54kg | 2:05.57 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
4/6 | 15/02/2024 | 26 | MPLATE | $8,500.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 2:53.92 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $3.25 |
3/10 | 20/01/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $10,830.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 58kg | 2:05.52 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
2/8 | 23/12/2023 | 25 | MPLATE | $8,410.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | J Penny | 57kg | 2:35.72 | - | 8 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track August 20 over 1800m defeating Majestic Touch carrying 56kg at $4.50. Before that 3rd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on August 3 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Fifth Of July with 59kg at $5. Big chance to go back-to-back.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 20/08/2024 | 17 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:49.81 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
3/6 | 03/08/2024 | 51 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:53.72 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
1/13 | 13/06/2024 | 126 | RBH73 | $6,550.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:50.69 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
5/7 | 08/02/2024 | 19 | RBH72 | $6,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 56.5kg | 1:38.95 | - | 3 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
5/9 | 20/01/2024 | 64 | HCP | $7,220.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S Sosibo | 52kg | 1:38.73 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |
8/8 | 17/11/2023 | 34 | RBH76 | $8,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S Sosibo | 54kg | 1:40.02 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $34.00 |
9/9 | 14/10/2023 | 30 | RBH75 | $8,210.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:40.04 | - | 2 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |
11/13 | 14/09/2023 | 35 | RBH67 | $5,810.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59.5kg | 1:36.91 | - | 10 |
| 11.8L | $8.00 |
1/9 | 10/08/2023 | 16 | MPLATE | $6,330.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:38.05 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
3/10 | 25/07/2023 | 82 | MPLATE | $6,020.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | S Sosibo | 53.5kg | 1:38.74 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $7.00 |
9/10 | 04/05/2023 | - | PLATE | $6,640.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:30.21 | - | 2 |
| 14.3L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 9 at this track on August 8 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Apache Son with 56kg at $17. The race before that won by 1.75 len at Turffontein Inside July 18 over 1600m defeating The Cane Train carrying 60kg at $2.80. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 08/08/2024 | 21 | RBH82 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:45.10 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
1/9 | 18/07/2024 | 11 | MPLATE | $6,140.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mongqawa | 60kg | 1:39.63 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
6/9 | 07/07/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:38.92 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
6/11 | 16/06/2024 | 19 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:52.10 | - | 11 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
3/13 | 28/05/2024 | 16 | HCP | $6,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:37.57 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.25 |
4/9 | 12/05/2024 | 22 | MPLATE | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:39.70 | - | 9 |
| 2.4L | $2.50 |
2/9 | 20/04/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $10,980.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:39.36 | - | 9 |
| 0.1L | $126.00 |
6/9 | 30/03/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,760.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:29.47 | - | 8 |
| 16.8L | $67.00 |
6/9 | 16/03/2024 | - | MPLATE | $10,760.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:09.36 | - | 2 |
| 8.6L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start won by 2 len at Turffontein Standside August 3 over 1800m defeating Japanese Maple with 56kg at $3.80. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on July 25 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Full Go with 60kg at $3. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 44 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 | 03/08/2024 | 9 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 56kg | 1:53.72 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
4/14 | 25/07/2024 | 28 | RBH66 | $6,140.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:51.38 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
2/9 | 27/06/2024 | 14 | RBH66 | $6,140.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 1:39.02 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
2/13 | 13/06/2024 | 16 | RBH73 | $6,550.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | J Gates | 56.5kg | 1:50.69 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $11.00 |
3/6 | 28/05/2024 | 194 | RBH66 | $6,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | D B Geerthsen | 58.5kg | 1:37.14 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
12/13 | 16/11/2023 | 28 | RBH74 | $7,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 56.5kg | 2:02.81 | - | 12 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
6/13 | 19/10/2023 | 40 | RBH66 | $6,980.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60.5kg | 1:49.77 | - | 11 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
4/12 | 09/09/2023 | 44 | RBH72 | $5,810.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 1:53.70 | - | 10 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
3/12 | 27/07/2023 | 210 | RBH68 | $5,620.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:39.39 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $13.50 |
7/11 | 29/12/2022 | 23 | HCP | $7,450.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 60.5kg | 1:50.69 | - | 6 |
| 4.2L | $15.00 |
6/8 | 06/12/2022 | 35 | HCP | $7,890.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:52.69 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.75 len at this track August 21 over 2000m defeating High Queue carrying 60kg at $5. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on July 23 over 2000m, 2 len behind Douglas Dragon carrying 60kg at $5. Looks safely held on recent runs.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 21/08/2024 | 29 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 2:06.19 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
2/10 | 23/07/2024 | 37 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 2:06.86 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
3/11 | 16/06/2024 | 10 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:52.10 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
3/8 | 06/06/2024 | 30 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:39.94 | - | 8 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
3/9 | 07/05/2024 | 3 | HCP | $6,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:52.41 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
3/7 | 04/05/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:39.10 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
6/9 | 20/04/2024 | 34 | MPLATE | $10,980.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:39.36 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $13.50 |
9/13 | 17/03/2024 | 31 | MPLATE | $7,970.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:45.71 | - | 3 |
| 8.9L | $3.50 |
4/9 | 15/02/2024 | 26 | MPLATE | $10,920.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:40.93 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
7/10 | 20/01/2024 | 13 | MPLATE | $10,830.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 2:05.52 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
2/9 | 07/01/2024 | 24 | MPLATE | $8,430.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:54.64 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Nathan Klink
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 9 at this track on August 20 over 1800m, 2 len behind Diesel's Shadow carrying 55kg at $21. Before that won by 1.75 len at Turffontein Inside July 11 over 2000m defeating Silvano's Song with 56kg at $17. Has to find improvement.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 20/08/2024 | 40 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | N Klink | 55kg | 1:49.81 | - | 8 |
| 2.1L | $21.00 |
1/11 | 11/07/2024 | 11 | RBH74 | $6,550.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | N Klink | 56kg | 2:04.66 | - | 10 |
| 1.7L | $17.00 |
7/14 | 30/06/2024 | 45 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | N Klink | 54kg | 1:52.27 | - | 7 |
| 3.6L | $101.00 |
10/12 | 16/05/2024 | 23 | RBH76 | $6,720.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 1:50.24 | - | 4 |
| 4.6L | $13.50 |
6/9 | 23/04/2024 | 31 | RBH80 | $8,540.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:35.97 | - | 6 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
7/8 | 23/03/2024 | 23 | RBH80 | $8,370.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 2:09.37 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $51.00 |
9/11 | 29/02/2024 | 47 | RBH84 | $8,900.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 55kg | 1:51.52 | - | 3 |
| 23.5L | $21.00 |
5/10 | 13/01/2024 | 27 | RBH74 | $8,030.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 2:07.15 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
2/8 | 17/12/2023 | 19 | RBH72 | $6,810.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 61kg | 2:07.13 | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
7/7 | 28/11/2023 | 12 | RBH95 | $11,720.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 2:03.13 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
2/13 | 16/11/2023 | 28 | RBH74 | $7,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 2:02.81 | - | 9 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |