Vaal Race 7 - Betway Mr 97 Divided Handicap
MASTER CHRISTMAS (2) fought hard for his last victory over this distance. He has won twice from three starts on this course. He is on the up and he should follow up with another victory. VIVA SPIRIT (3) stayed on well when third over this distance on the Turffontein Inside course last time out when resuming from a spell. He won his only attempt over this course and distance. He will strip a much fitter horse today and cannot be ignored. MOOLA MAN (6) was an easy winner of his last start over 1700m. He takes on stronger rivals but he is in a good space and should be well up to the task at hand. PRESLEY (1) performed well last start when second of seven at Turffontein Inside over 1600m. Rates well as a top chance. Something for the Multiples: TOTAL SURRENDER (8)
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Useful type. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start won by 1.0 len at this track July 30 over 1600m defeating Jury's Out with 55.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on July 18 over 1450m, 5 len behind Back In Business carrying 58kg at $7. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 30/07/2024 | 12 | RBH96 | $9,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 55.5kg | 1:35.38 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
3/8 | 18/07/2024 | 39 | OPEN | $9,000.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:27.42 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
11/15 | 09/06/2024 | 28 | OPEN 3 | $16,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:38.45 | - | 12 |
| 10.8L | $9.00 |
5/12 | 12/05/2024 | 38 | OPEN | $16,290.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K A Brewer | 55.5kg | 1:27.06 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
1/7 | 04/04/2024 | 16 | HCP | $7,320.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:27.61 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
2/19 | 19/03/2024 | 33 | RBH80 | $8,370.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:21.67 | - | 18 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
6/12 | 15/02/2024 | 14 | RBH84 | $8,900.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K Matsunyane | 54kg | 1:52.09 | - | 6 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |
1/12 | 01/02/2024 | 25 | MPLATE | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:43.53 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |
7/9 | 07/01/2024 | 17 | MPLATE | $8,430.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:54.64 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
2/15 | 21/12/2023 | 23 | MPLATE | $8,410.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:36.10 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $3.25 |
2/10 | 28/11/2023 | 16 | MPLATE | $8,790.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:51.49 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: S Khumalo
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after four months 3rd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on July 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Greeting My Master with 59kg at $51. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on July 15 2023 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind New Mexico carrying 57kg at $2.70. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 18/07/2024 | 110 | GPLATE | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:37.72 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
8/9 | 30/03/2024 | 39 | OPEN | $10,760.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:44.93 | - | 5 |
| 12.3L | $15.00 |
5/5 | 20/02/2024 | 28 | GPLATE | $8,900.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 2:05.92 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
1/9 | 23/01/2024 | 42 | RBH84 | $8,830.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55kg | 1:35.55 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
5/11 | 12/12/2023 | 25 | HCP | $7,210.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:25.22 | - | 3 |
| 7.2L | $15.00 |
5/10 | 17/11/2023 | 41 | RBH86 | $9,210.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:07.65 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
10/12 | 07/10/2023 | 30 | OPEN CG | $32,840.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:29.33 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
1/9 | 07/09/2023 | 54 | MPLATE | $6,220.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:10.46 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
3/8 | 15/07/2023 | 34 | MPLATE | $6,020.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:13.51 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.70 |
5/6 | 11/06/2023 | - | MPLATE | $5,840.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 0:58.49 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently second last of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1600m, 7 len behind Master Christmas with 57kg at $21. Before that 10th of 12 at Turffontein Standside in G3 on July 7 over 1800m, 26 len behind La Moohal with 60kg at $51. Hard to recommend.
Last Starts 45 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 | 30/07/2024 | 23 | RBH96 | $9,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:35.38 | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
10/12 | 07/07/2024 | 28 | G3 OPEN 3 | $20,460.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:50.98 | - | 3 |
| 26.5L | $51.00 |
13/15 | 09/06/2024 | 92 | OPEN 3 | $16,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 58.5kg | 1:38.45 | - | 11 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
7/11 | 09/03/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $15,940.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 60kg | 2:05.57 | - | 1 |
| 16.0L | $9.00 |
10/10 | 17/02/2024 | 25 | OPEN | $10,920.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K A Brewer | 56kg | 1:51.51 | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
4/9 | 23/01/2024 | 5 | RBH84 | $8,830.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:35.55 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
2/9 | 18/01/2024 | 42 | RBH99 3 | $8,030.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:42.24 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.65 |
2/8 | 07/12/2023 | 25 | RBH95 3 | $8,010.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:39.73 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
1/10 | 12/11/2023 | 22 | RBH104 3 | $8,370.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:25.25 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $4.30 |
3/7 | 21/10/2023 | 23 | RBH96 3 | $8,210.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 55.5kg | 1:46.70 | - | 4 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
1/14 | 28/09/2023 | 14 | RBH75 | $6,220.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 55.5kg | 1:38.86 | - | 14 |
| 1.3L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 5th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on July 18 over 1450m, 8 len behind Back In Business with 60kg at $11. Last start second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on August 10 over 1400m, 14 len behind Max The Magician carrying 59.5kg at $34. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 10/08/2024 | 23 | RBH91 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59.5kg | 1:24.77 | - | 5 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |
5/8 | 18/07/2024 | 140 | OPEN | $9,000.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:27.42 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
7/9 | 29/02/2024 | 26 | PPLTE | $9,710.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 1:31.80 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $26.00 |
10/10 | 03/02/2024 | 58 | G2 OPEN | $80,910.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:37.59 | - | 5 |
| 10.5L | $101.00 |
5/8 | 07/12/2023 | 47 | RBH95 3 | $8,010.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:39.73 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.25 |
1/7 | 21/10/2023 | 14 | RBH96 3 | $8,210.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:46.70 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
3/8 | 07/10/2023 | 21 | RBH80 | $8,620.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | 1:52.45 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
1/11 | 16/09/2023 | 9 | MPLATE 3 | $6,220.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:46.66 | - | 10 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 |
2/11 | 07/09/2023 | 14 | MPLATE | $6,220.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:49.83 | - | 9 |
| 5.5L | $2.00 |
2/10 | 24/08/2023 | 46 | MPLATE | $6,330.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:38.31 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
5/11 | 09/07/2023 | 29 | MPLATE | $7,780.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Good | Tristan Godden | 55kg | 1:51.51 | - | 1 |
| 2.4L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 2 len this track July 4 over 1700m defeating Royal Edition with 58kg at $4.50. Previously first up; second of 11 at this track May 9 over 1400m, a head behind Whorly Whorly carrying 60kg at $5. Worth keeping in mind.
Last Starts 71 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 | 04/07/2024 | 40 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:45.04 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
6/14 | 25/05/2024 | 16 | RBH78 | $9,360.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 1:37.63 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
2/11 | 09/05/2024 | 63 | OPEN | $6,720.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:22.30 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
8/15 | 07/03/2024 | 28 | RBH80 | $8,370.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | N Nastili | 53.5kg | 1:30.86 | - | 14 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
6/11 | 08/02/2024 | 40 | RBH84 | $8,900.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | M K Katjedi | 56kg | 1:28.39 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
7/11 | 30/12/2023 | 48 | RBH84 | $8,810.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 57kg | 1:25.84 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
4/10 | 12/11/2023 | 29 | RBH104 3 | $8,370.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 1:25.25 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $13.50 |
3/9 | 14/10/2023 | 23 | RBH75 | $8,210.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 1:40.04 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |
6/8 | 21/09/2023 | 12 | RBH80 | $6,640.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59.5kg | 1:10.48 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
4/11 | 09/09/2023 | 18 | RBH75 | $6,220.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:30.47 | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $4.50 |
1/13 | 22/08/2023 | 68 | MPLATE | $6,330.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 58kg | 1:11.51 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Turffontein Standside May 30 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind The Brief with 59kg at $3. When resuming last campaign sixth of 10 at Turffontein Standside February 25 over 1400m, 5 len behind Mid Winter Wind carrying 54kg at $17. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 30/05/2024 | 21 | RBH86 | $7,530.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K A Brewer | 59kg | 2:05.16 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
2/9 | 09/05/2024 | 30 | OPEN | $8,960.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 2:01.30 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
1/11 | 09/04/2024 | 17 | RBH96 | $11,390.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | K A Brewer | 52.5kg | 1:51.11 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
5/10 | 23/03/2024 | 14 | RBH97 | $11,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 53kg | 2:05.34 | - | 2 |
| 3.7L | $17.00 |
8/10 | 09/03/2024 | 13 | OPEN | $10,760.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 54kg | 1:37.84 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
6/10 | 25/02/2024 | 108 | OPEN | $10,920.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 54kg | 1:24.60 | - | 2 |
| 5.2L | $17.00 |
8/9 | 09/11/2023 | 19 | OPEN | $11,300.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 2:06.13 | - | 7 |
| 13.8L | $4.30 |
2/8 | 21/10/2023 | 35 | OPEN | $11,080.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | S'Manga Khumalo | 56kg | 2:08.58 | - | 2 |
| 2.2L | $3.25 |
4/9 | 16/09/2023 | 25 | RBH82 | $6,640.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60.5kg | 1:53.07 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
1/7 | 22/08/2023 | 61 | RBH80 | $6,760.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | 2:05.99 | - | 1 |
| 0.7L | $2.40 |
1/10 | 22/06/2023 | 16 | RBH81 | $6,230.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55kg | 2:06.91 | - | 4 |
| 2.2L | $2.80 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on August 10 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Southern Blaze with 61.5kg at $7. Previously second-up won by 0.5 len at this track May 28 over 1450m defeating Apache Son with 58.5kg at $4.30. Fitter and a winning hope.
Last Starts 34 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 | 10/08/2024 | 74 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61.5kg | 1:25.70 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
1/9 | 28/05/2024 | 24 | HCP | $6,510.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 1:26.45 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
7/11 | 04/05/2024 | 126 | RBH80 | $6,920.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 59.5kg | 0:57.12 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
6/8 | 30/12/2023 | 46 | C4 | $10,820.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:05.83 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
6/10 | 14/11/2023 | 21 | C4 | $11,300.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59.5kg | 1:24.88 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
10/12 | 24/10/2023 | 52 | C4 | $9,850.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Gareth Wright | 58.5kg | 1:24.96 | - | 10 |
| 8.4L | $13.50 |
1/10 | 02/09/2023 | 23 | MPLATE | $6,220.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:29.12 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
4/15 | 10/08/2023 | 16 | MPLATE | $6,330.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:11.03 | - | 14 |
| 3.0L | $1.67 |
2/15 | 25/07/2023 | - | PLATE 2 | $6,430.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:11.39 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |