Vaal Race 5 - In Memory Of Sean Paterson Mr 72 Handicap
MISTER WILSON (5) won a good race when shedding his maiden tag over this course and distance last start. He showed good speed and found extra where it matters most. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. He has plenty of scope and should be well up to the task at hand. SAKHALA IS'CATHULO (3) ran a fair race over 1160m at Turffontein last time when finishing a close-up fourth of nine. Looks well placed here to return to form. CAPTAIN EFFICIENT (4) has fair consistent form lines to his credit. He is drawn on the outside of the course and after settling back in the running should be coming home well over the final stages. Has each-way claims. ANTONIO GAUDI (1) opened this prep with a win over 1000m at Turffontein Inside last start. Racing in a fitter state should be finishing in the money.

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after four months won by 1.3 len at Turffontein Inside February 13 over 1000m defeating Tana Maree with 60kg at $6. Previously second-up 6th of 16 at this track on June 4 over 1200m, 8 len behind Valieva with 60kg at $41. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 50 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 | 13/02/2025 | 126 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:59.69 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
5/14 | 10/10/2024 | 19 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:09.36 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $4.30 |
2/7 | 21/09/2024 | 9 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:13.15 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $13.50 |
2/9 | 12/09/2024 | 51 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:11.96 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
5/9 | 23/07/2024 | 12 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:04.58 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
3/6 | 11/07/2024 | 11 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 0:59.19 | - | 2 |
| 4.9L | $7.50 |
6/10 | 30/06/2024 | 26 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:26.79 | - | 10 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
6/16 | 04/06/2024 | 19 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:11.12 | - | 16 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
6/7 | 16/05/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,330.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 0:57.48 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: S Khumalo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 54 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 8 over 1160m, 2 len behind Mariachi Madness carrying 61kg at $7. The start before that 6th of 13 at this track on January 16 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Neerah carrying 60kg at $13.50. Winning chance.
Last Starts 55 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 | 08/02/2025 | 23 | RBH72 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 61kg | 1:07.94 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
6/13 | 16/01/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $9,410.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 0:57.05 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $13.50 |
2/7 | 24/12/2024 | 44 | RBH72 | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 61.5kg | 0:58.08 | - | 6 |
| 0.6L | $2.25 |
8/9 | 10/11/2024 | 5 | RBH74 | $7,800.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58.5kg | 1:00.20 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
2/10 | 05/11/2024 | 5 | RBH76 | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58.5kg | 0:56.41 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $21.00 |
9/11 | 31/10/2024 | 30 | RBH80 | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 56.5kg | 1:03.48 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
5/9 | 01/10/2024 | 59 | RBH76 | $8,360.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58.5kg | 0:56.51 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
4/10 | 03/08/2024 | 14 | OPEN | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 0:57.88 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
2/9 | 20/07/2024 | 46 | RBH74 | $6,550.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | N Nastili | 55kg | 0:58.15 | - | 8 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
14/15 | 04/06/2024 | 48 | RBH74 | $6,550.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:10.84 | - | 2 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
8/11 | 17/04/2024 | 7 | RBH72 | $6,920.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 0:57.23 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Going well. Comes off a 47 day let-up. Last start 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on February 15 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Warm Winter Nite with 58kg at $7. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on January 30 over 1000m, 4 len behind Var Park carrying 58kg at $9. Further improvement is anticipated.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/6 | 15/02/2025 | 16 | RBH72 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:08.75 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
4/9 | 30/01/2025 | 45 | RBH72 | $8,550.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 58kg | 0:56.37 | - | 5 |
| 4.1L | $9.00 |
5/14 | 16/12/2024 | 31 | RBH68 | $7,650.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | 1:08.23 | - | 13 |
| 3.9L | $4.50 |
4/8 | 15/11/2024 | 29 | RBH83 | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 53.5kg | 0:57.84 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $13.50 |
4/10 | 17/10/2024 | 57 | RBH74 | $7,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 58.5kg | 1:09.55 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
2/7 | 21/08/2024 | 13 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58.5kg | 0:58.10 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
1/7 | 08/08/2024 | 14 | HCP | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mongqawa | 60.5kg | 1:12.41 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.72 |
2/9 | 25/07/2024 | 62 | RBH66 | $6,140.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | D B Geerthsen | 58kg | 0:57.11 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
3/9 | 24/05/2024 | 35 | MPLATE | $5,700.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:09.42 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
4/16 | 19/04/2024 | 35 | MDN | $5,370.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 57kg | 1:08.85 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $8.00 |
5/15 | 15/03/2024 | 35 | MPLATE | $5,580.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 0:57.91 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $17.00 |

Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At debut, 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 26 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Read All About It with 60kg at $17. Second-up favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track March 6 over 1000m defeating Nyaka Nyaka with 60kg at $1.90. This race is well within his grasp.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 06/03/2025 | 39 | PLATE 2 | $11,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:57.86 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $1.91 |
4/7 | 26/01/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60kg | 0:58.30 | - | 5 |
| 2.4L | $17.00 |

Jockey: L Nhlapo
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track December 24 over 1000m, 4 len behind Neerah with 52kg at $13.50. First up last campaign second of 8 at Turffontein Inside November 12 over 1000m, a neck behind Just Var carrying 54.5kg at $6.50. Best form gives her a decent chance.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 24/12/2024 | 26 | RBH76 FM | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 0:57.46 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $13.50 |
4/10 | 28/11/2024 | 16 | RBH71 FM | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 54.5kg | 0:56.71 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
2/8 | 12/11/2024 | 69 | RBH68 | $7,800.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 54.5kg | 1:01.26 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
7/10 | 04/09/2024 | 31 | RBH64 FM | $7,590.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | J Botes | 53.5kg | 1:10.86 | - | 4 |
| 7.4L | $11.00 |
3/8 | 04/08/2024 | 4 | RBH68 FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | J Botes | 51.5kg | 0:57.08 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
7/9 | 31/07/2024 | 17 | RBH68 FM | $9,000.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55.5kg | 0:58.55 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
2/7 | 14/07/2024 | 27 | RBH73 FM | $9,000.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | J Botes | 49kg | 0:57.78 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $13.50 |
7/11 | 17/06/2024 | 33 | RBH73 FM | $9,000.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 0:56.85 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
9/10 | 15/05/2024 | 118 | RBH73 FM | $8,960.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 55kg | 0:57.23 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $9.50 |
8/10 | 18/01/2024 | 28 | RBH75 | $8,030.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 55kg | 0:59.68 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
6/10 | 21/12/2023 | 7 | RBH75 | $8,010.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 55.5kg | 0:56.21 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 13 at this track on March 6 over 1000m, 21 len behind Var Park carrying 52kg at $101. Last start 9th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on March 22 over 1000m, 5 len behind Inafix with 56.5kg at $51. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 22/03/2025 | 16 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 56.5kg | 0:57.33 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $51.00 |
13/13 | 06/03/2025 | 72 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 0:56.78 | - | 6 |
| 21.5L | $101.00 |
7/7 | 24/12/2024 | 8 | RBH72 | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55kg | 0:58.08 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
9/14 | 16/12/2024 | 18 | RBH68 | $7,650.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 57kg | 1:08.23 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
11/12 | 28/11/2024 | 16 | RBH66 | $7,800.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 59.5kg | 0:56.61 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $11.00 |
3/8 | 12/11/2024 | 5 | RBH68 | $7,800.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 1:01.26 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
8/9 | 07/11/2024 | 28 | RBH66 | $7,800.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 60.5kg | 1:14.09 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
6/8 | 10/10/2024 | 16 | RBH80 | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54kg | 0:56.60 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
3/7 | 24/09/2024 | 12 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 56.5kg | 0:57.87 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
6/9 | 12/09/2024 | 61 | RBH83 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 52.5kg | 1:11.03 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
6/12 | 13/07/2024 | 23 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53.5kg | 1:08.62 | - | 12 |
| 3.1L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on March 22 over 1000m, 2 len behind Inafix with 55kg at $11. Before that won by a neck at this track February 25 over 1200m defeating Sail The Sky carrying 53.5kg at $13.50. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 22/03/2025 | 25 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 55kg | 0:57.33 | - | 4 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
1/10 | 25/02/2025 | 19 | RBH66 | $7,630.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M K Katjedi | 53.5kg | 1:08.49 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $13.50 |
6/8 | 06/02/2025 | 21 | RBH66 | $7,630.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | J Gates | 54.5kg | 0:58.96 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
9/11 | 16/01/2025 | 49 | OPEN | $9,410.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | J Gates | 52kg | 1:27.01 | - | 8 |
| 9.2L | $67.00 |
10/12 | 28/11/2024 | 21 | RBH66 | $7,800.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 57kg | 0:56.61 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |
9/9 | 07/11/2024 | 16 | RBH66 | $7,800.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Neutral | Louis Nhlapo | 58.5kg | 1:14.09 | - | 9 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
5/11 | 22/10/2024 | 5 | RBH66 | $7,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 59kg | 0:59.58 | - | 7 |
| 2.9L | $34.00 |
5/10 | 17/10/2024 | 16 | RBH74 | $7,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | B Plaatjies | 52.5kg | 1:09.55 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
10/13 | 01/10/2024 | 19 | RBH66 | $7,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Hennie Greyling | 60.5kg | 1:09.57 | - | 8 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
7/9 | 12/09/2024 | 23 | RBH83 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 54.5kg | 1:11.03 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
9/10 | 20/08/2024 | 12 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J R Syster | 57.5kg | 0:57.54 | - | 1 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Girish Dookhit
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at Turffontein Standside on March 22 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Inafix with 49.0kg at $67. The race before that second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 8 over 1160m, 9 len behind Mariachi Madness with 52kg at $51. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 22/03/2025 | 42 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | G Dookhit | 49kg | 0:57.33 | - | 2 |
| 1.6L | $67.00 |
8/9 | 08/02/2025 | 11 | RBH72 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 1:07.94 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
9/13 | 28/01/2025 | 7 | RBH77 FM | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 52kg | 0:56.47 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
10/11 | 21/01/2025 | 63 | RBH65 | $7,700.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | N Nastili | 51.5kg | 1:10.14 | - | 11 |
| 17.7L | $101.00 |
10/10 | 19/11/2024 | 52 | OPEN | $7,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Oswald Noach | 54.5kg | 0:59.98 | - | 5 |
| 7.9L | $34.00 |
11/13 | 28/09/2024 | 28 | C5 FM | $7,170.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 56.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 12.6L | $17.00 |
9/9 | 31/08/2024 | 37 | OPEN | $8,850.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Devin Ashby | 53kg | 0:59.59 | - | 9 |
| 2.9L | $101.00 |
4/8 | 25/07/2024 | 184 | C5 | $6,960.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Devin Ashby | 59.5kg | 1:00.44 | - | 5 |
| 6.7L | $34.00 |
11/12 | 23/01/2024 | 56 | RBH74 FM | $6,820.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | S Sosibo | 54.5kg | 0:57.09 | - | 6 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
9/11 | 28/11/2023 | 12 | RBH78 FM | $7,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 54kg | 0:57.06 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
14/14 | 16/11/2023 | 21 | RBH68 FM | $6,690.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Richard Fourie | 58kg | 1:26.12 | - | 1 |
| 12.1L | $8.00 |