Vaal Race 2 - Betway Maiden Plate
BLIZZARD SNOW (12) ran a good race on debut last start over this course and distance when well supported. She raced from just off the pace but found one too good on the day. She would have gained from the experience and should give the males a decent run for their money. BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW (4) stayed on well at the finish over 1450m last time but found one too good on the day. He should be ideally suited to 1200m and should be figuring in the finish. PARABELLUM (9) is an unraced son of Rafeef from the Paul Matchett stable with Philasande Mxoli in the saddle. If not in need of this run he should start his career on a positive note. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to his chances. AMERICAN EAGLE (8) is a three-year-old colt from the Fritz Roux stable stepping out on debut today. Expected to be figuring in the finish.
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at Turffontein Inside April 25 over 1200m, 7 len behind Waheed carrying 60kg at $13.50. On debut fourth of 9 at Turffontein Standside March 16 over 1160m, 5 len behind Scent Master carrying 56.0kg at $11. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 147 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 | 25/04/2024 | 19 | MPLATE | $10,980.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | S'Manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:12.57 | - | 2 |
| 7.4L | $13.50 |
4/9 | 06/04/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $10,980.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:08.65 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |
4/9 | 16/03/2024 | - | MPLATE | $10,760.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | T Mayhew | 56kg | 1:09.36 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: R Danielson
Weight: 60kgs
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Most recently ran last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on August 15 over 1200m, 9 len behind Saigon Suzie carrying 60kg at $67. The start before that ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 27 over 1000m, 12 len behind Secret Chord with 60kg at $81. Fully tested.
Last Starts 35 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 | 15/08/2024 | 19 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 1:12.90 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $67.00 |
9/9 | 27/07/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 0:58.13 | - | 2 |
| 12.5L | $81.00 |
8/12 | 13/07/2024 | 16 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:58.87 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $151.00 | |
6/7 | 27/06/2024 | 23 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 0:58.86 | - | 5 |
| 11.3L | $67.00 |
9/12 | 04/06/2024 | 7 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 0:58.18 | - | 8 |
| 9.8L | $111.00 |
8/13 | 28/05/2024 | 21 | HCP | $6,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 52kg | 0:57.83 | - | 10 |
| 7.3L | $67.00 |
8/9 | 07/05/2024 | 20 | HCP | $6,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 52kg | 1:09.86 | - | 8 |
| 11.0L | $151.00 |
12/12 | 17/04/2024 | 6 | MPLATE | $8,540.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | T Mayhew | 56kg | 1:09.42 | - | 4 |
| 30.3L | $126.00 |
11/12 | 11/04/2024 | 100 | MPLATE | $6,510.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | D D Mazule | 60kg | 1:11.46 | - | 3 |
| 33.3L | $67.00 |
8/8 | 02/01/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,430.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:58.20 | - | 3 |
| 15.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: L Nhlapo
Weight: 60kgs
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Was at very long odds at debut, second last of 12 at Turffontein Standside on July 13 over 1000m, 15 len behind Tyson The Brave carrying 60kg at $67. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 13/07/2024 | - | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | S Sosibo | 60kg | 0:58.87 | - | 2 |
| 15.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
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At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on August 24 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Force De Dieu carrying 57kg at $2.30. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on August 10 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Karate Kid with 60kg at $15. Can improve again. Top chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/7 | 24/08/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:29.35 | - | 1 |
| 4.6L | $2.30 |
3/6 | 10/08/2024 | 44 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 0:59.12 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
4/7 | 27/06/2024 | 75 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 57kg | 0:58.86 | - | 2 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
7/7 | 13/04/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,980.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | T Mayhew | 56kg | 1:09.40 | - | 1 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming ran last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on July 11 over 1000m, 9 len behind Watchman carrying 60kg at $17. Last start 5th of 9 at this track on August 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind One And All carrying 60kg at $101. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/9 | 29/08/2024 | 49 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 1:11.48 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $101.00 |
6/6 | 11/07/2024 | 105 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 0:59.19 | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
7/9 | 28/03/2024 | - | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:09.19 | - | 5 |
| 14.3L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Scottsville on August 4 over 1400m, 11 len behind General Byng carrying 57kg at $21. The race before that 10th of 12 at Scottsville on July 10 over 1750m, 8 len behind The Mikado carrying 55kg at $51. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/10 | 04/08/2024 | 25 | MPLATE | $9,700.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Tristan Godden | 57kg | 1:24.64 | - | 9 |
| 11.6L | $21.00 |
10/12 | 10/07/2024 | 17 | MPLATE | $9,410.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Good | Tristan Godden | 55kg | 1:47.97 | - | 10 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |
7/9 | 23/06/2024 | 126 | PLATE 2 | $10,640.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:37.21 | - | 3 |
| 8.6L | $26.00 |
6/11 | 18/02/2024 | 49 | PLATE | $9,710.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:10.27 | - | 11 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |
5/6 | 31/12/2023 | - | PLATE | $9,620.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:01.65 | - | 3 |
| 3.2L | $4.50 |
Jockey: S Khumalo
Weight: 58kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months second last of 10 at this track on August 29 over 1600m, 15 len behind Captain Jim with 52kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track on April 17 over 1400m, 10 len behind Mocha Frappe carrying 56kg at $101. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 29/08/2024 | 81 | HCP | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 52kg | 1:37.86 | - | 10 |
| 15.5L | $26.00 |
11/13 | 09/06/2024 | 31 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:04.00 | - | 10 |
| 12.0L | $101.00 |
6/7 | 09/05/2024 | 12 | PLATE 2 | $7,330.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:36.89 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $126.00 |
7/7 | 27/04/2024 | 10 | PLATE 2 | $10,980.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:38.46 | - | 3 |
| 22.3L | $81.00 |
8/9 | 17/04/2024 | 41 | MPLATE | $8,540.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 1:23.60 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $101.00 |
8/10 | 07/03/2024 | - | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:10.83 | - | 3 |
| 22.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 58kgs
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Three-year-old colt who is first starter by The United States out of African Sunbird. Purchased for ZAR R 100,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2023 National Yearling Sale). Expecting a bright start to his career.
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Rafeef out of Diamond Sceptre. Likely to be the medium of solid backing.
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Querari out of Pampero having his first start. Purchased for ZAR R 30,000 (Cape Thoroughbred Sales 2023 Cape Racing Winter Mixed Sale). Expected to have plenty of admirers.
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 11 at Turffontein Standside May 4 over 1160m, 15 len behind Pointer with 60kg at $51. On debut ninth of 11 at this track April 23 over 1000m, 14 len behind Enchanting Lady carrying 57.5kg at $41. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 138 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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10/11 | 04/05/2024 | 11 | MPLATE FM | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:08.11 | - | 8 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
9/11 | 23/04/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,540.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | S Sosibo | 57.5kg | 0:56.31 | - | 8 |
| 14.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 13 at this track on August 21 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Musical Score carrying 55.5kg at $4.30. Probable improver with bright prospects.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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2/13 | 21/08/2024 | - | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:10.87 | - | 13 |
| 3.3L | $4.30 |