Vaal Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Maiden Handicap
TRAIL RUNNER (1) stayed on well at the finish when fourth of 14 over this distance at Scottsville last time. She would have come on from the run and should strip much fitter. Gavin Lerena retains the ride, and the combination should find themselves in the winner's enclosure. FIRE STARTER (2) is better than his last start run over 1600m at Turffontein would suggest. He has since been gelded which may have done the trick, and good improvement is expected. EMPRESS WU (3) has finished second in her last four starts. She finished third in her only course and distance attempt. Another honest run is expected. SHIMMERING (4) battled on well last start when finishing fifth of 12. It must be noted that the horse that finished third in her last outing has come out and won since. She jumps from the inside draw and can finish in the placings.
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 14 at Scottsville on July 9 over 1200m, 2 len behind Lucienne with 60kg at $6. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on January 26 over 1400m, 3 len behind Roaming Spirit with 60kg at $8. Leading chance with plenty of upside.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 09/07/2025 | 83 | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:10.18 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/16 | 17/04/2025 | 61 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:11.06 | - | 4 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | 1:07.93 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/01/2025 | 36 | MPLATE | $8,980.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:27.49 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/15 | 21/12/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:11.15 | - | 14 |
| 4.7L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 51 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on June 3 over 1600m, 7 len behind Titans Of War carrying 56kg at $3.80. The start before that 3rd of 7 at this track on May 15 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Chronicle King with 60kg at $6. Can atone for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 58 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 | 03/06/2025 | 19 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:40.12 | - | 2 |
| 7.9L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 15/05/2025 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:36.88 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/05/2025 | - | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:26.91 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on July 10 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Red Hot Kisses carrying 60kg at $9.50. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track on June 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Hotaru carrying 59kg at $8. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 10/07/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:00.34 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 19/06/2025 | 35 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:10.81 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/05/2025 | 16 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Thomas Ncume | 60kg | 0:58.11 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/04/2025 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $8,290.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | 0:57.95 | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $2.65 |
| 9/16 | 17/04/2025 | 23 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:11.06 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/03/2025 | 29 | MPLATE FM | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:10.79 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/02/2025 | 34 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:07.37 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/01/2025 | 47 | MPLATE FM | $8,130.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Goodman Fundile Dadamasi | 58kg | 1:51.18 | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 05/12/2024 | 49 | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 58kg | 1:51.61 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $4.30 |
| 4/9 | 17/10/2024 | 16 | MPLATE | $7,940.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 58kg | 1:47.34 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $13.50 |
| 5/10 | 01/10/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $7,940.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 57kg | 1:54.51 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Returns from a 46-day let-up. Last start 5th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on June 8 over 1160m, 6 len behind Tuscan Romance carrying 57kg at $13.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on May 17 over 1160m, 6 len behind Limerick Lace with 60kg at $51. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 08/06/2025 | 22 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:09.27 | - | 11 |
| 5.8L | $13.50 |
| 4/11 | 17/05/2025 | 20 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:08.30 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | N Nastili | 57.5kg | 1:13.63 | - | 5 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: K Matsunyane
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 9 at Scottsville February 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind Real War carrying 54kg at $8. On debut sixth of 13 at this track October 31 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Lady Of Memphis with 59kg at $51. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 179 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 | 02/02/2025 | 57 | MDN | $7,630.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Ryan Munger | 54kg | 1:09.89 | - | 5 |
| 8.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/12/2024 | 9 | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:10.18 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/11/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $8,230.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S Mkhumbuzi | 59kg | 1:09.48 | - | 6 |
| 23.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/13 | 31/10/2024 | - | MPLATE | $7,940.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 59kg | 0:58.18 | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: J Penny
Weight: 52kgs
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Second run back. First-up after five months second last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on July 10 over 1000m, 8 len behind Red Hot Kisses with 58.5kg at $81. Previously second-up second last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on February 13 over 1000m, 14 len behind Fully Committed with 60kg at $34. Likely improver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/07/2025 | 147 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:00.34 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/02/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $8,900.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 0:59.71 | - | 8 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 30/01/2025 | 110 | MPLATE | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K L Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:11.01 | - | 10 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/10/2024 | 56 | MPLATE FM | $9,200.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Oswald Noach | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 11.9L | $67.00 |
| 11/12 | 17/08/2024 | - | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | J Solomons | 58kg | 0:54.45 | - | 1 |
| 12.7L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
Weight: 52kgs
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Having second run back today. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on June 19 over 1200m, 17 len behind Hotaru carrying 52kg at $126. At only start last preparation second last of 12 at this track on October 31 over 1000m, 21 len behind Quasikat with 60kg at $126. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 19/06/2025 | 231 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 52kg | 1:10.81 | - | 7 |
| 17.6L | $126.00 |
| 11/12 | 31/10/2024 | 133 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 0:57.96 | - | 10 |
| 21.5L | $126.00 |
| 12/12 | 20/06/2024 | 35 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:09.55 | - | 11 |
| 35.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/05/2024 | - | MPLATE | $6,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Vusunzi Sithetho | 60kg | 0:57.59 | - | 5 |
| 12.0L | $21.00 |