Vaal Race 2 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Juvenile Plate
CONSTELLATION (3) was a beaten odds-on favourite over this distance on the Turffontein Inside course last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. He resumes from a spell and rates well as a leading chance. SYLVAN WARRIOR (1) followed up his maiden win with a short head victory over this distance on the Classic course. He is in a good space and can notch up the hat-trick. NYAKA NYAKA (2) showed speed when winning his maiden over this distance on the Turffontein Inside course. He is a progressive type and in this line-up can't be ignored. SIMBINE (6) will be rock-hard fit now following a nice effort at Turffontein Standside last start when second of eight over 1000m. Include in exotic bets.
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by a nose at this track May 15 over 1000m defeating Inafix carrying 58kg at $4.50. Before that favourite; won by 4.5 len at this track April 29 over 1000m defeating Act On Snow with 57kg at $1.80. Winning hope.
Last Starts 15 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 | 15/05/2025 | 16 | RBH72 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 0:57.29 | - | 10 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 29/04/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mongqawa | 57kg | 0:57.91 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.77 |
| 2/12 | 15/04/2025 | 50 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 57kg | 0:58.22 | - | 10 |
| 0.4L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/02/2025 | 29 | PLATE 2 | $11,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | 1:07.78 | - | 2 |
| 6.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 0:58.30 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/01/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 0:59.31 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Dennis Schwarz
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign winning by 0.8 len Turffontein Inside March 27 over 1000m defeating Constellation with 60kg at $4.50. On debut fifth of 9 at Turffontein Standside January 11 over 1000m, 7 len behind Easy Tiger carrying 60kg at $6.50. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 64 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 | 27/03/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 0:59.86 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 06/03/2025 | 54 | PLATE 2 | $11,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 0:57.86 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 11/01/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 0:59.31 | - | 8 |
| 7.7L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 55kgs
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Resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last preparation second in a small field at Turffontein Inside March 27 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Nyaka Nyaka with 60kg at $1.30. On debut fourth of 7 at Turffontein Standside March 1 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Charming Cheetah carrying 57kg at $2.50. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 64 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 | 27/03/2025 | 26 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:59.86 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.33 |
| 4/7 | 01/03/2025 | - | OPEN 2 | $17,180.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 0:58.39 | - | 3 |
| 0.9L | $2.50 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Elusive Fort out of Sapsan purchased for ZAR R 250,000 (Cape Thoroughbred Sales 2024 BREEZE UP & UNBROKEN 2YO SALE). No surprise to see him in the finish.
Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 55kgs
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Having third race start. At big odds at debut, 5th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on March 15 over 1100m, 7 len behind One Fine Winter carrying 60kg at $26. Second-up second last of 8 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 34 len behind Tin Pan Alley with 60kg at $17. Solid top-three chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/04/2025 | 19 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:12.89 | - | 8 |
| 34.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:04.69 | - | 4 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 55kgs
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First-starter by Buffalo Bill Cody out of Risk All. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 52.5kgs
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At debut, 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on May 11 over 1160m, 1.4 len behind Eight Hats with 57kg at $8.50. Doesn't need to improve a great deal to be opening her account.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 11/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:09.21 | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $8.50 |
Jockey: K J Lihaba
Weight: 52.5kgs
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First-starter by Global View out of Coral Tree. Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: K Matsunyane
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly who is first starter by Fire Away out of Risk Taker. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: P Mxoli
Weight: 52.5kgs
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First-starter by Fire Away out of Themis. Sure to be better for this run.