Vaal Race 5 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Mr 71 Handicap
FALCON STRIKE (4) won a good race over this distance last time. He is in a good space and should be right there at the finish. PEREGRINE FALCON (1) returns from a spell and is having his first run for Trainer Fabian Habib. He is a horse with scope and would not be a shock winner. PHALA MILLIONS (8) had excuses in his last start run over 1160m at Turffontein. If jumping on terms he should be finishing in the money. ALONE TIME (3) ran a nice race last time out, finishing second over 1200m at this track. Looks well placed and has each-way claims.

Jockey: K Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at Scottsville April 2 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Agrado with 57kg at $7. When resuming last campaign fifth of 10 at Greyville March 7 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Isivivane with 56.5kg at $9.50. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 120 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/8 | 02/04/2025 | 26 | PPLTE | $13,960.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | S Hlengwa | 57kg | 0:57.96 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
5/10 | 07/03/2025 | 178 | PPLTE | $13,750.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56.5kg | 1:11.81 | - | 2 |
| 4.6L | $9.50 |
1/7 | 10/09/2024 | 227 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 0:59.64 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
20/20 | 27/01/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $9,630.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 1:12.04 | - | 8 |
| 0.0L | $8.50 |
3/13 | 30/12/2023 | - | MPLATE | $9,620.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 1:00.20 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on July 19 over 1600m, 8 len behind Unsolved Riddle with 58kg at $21. The run before that 7th of 14 at this track on July 3 over 1400m, 5 len behind Royal Horizon with 61kg at $11. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 12 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 | 19/07/2025 | 16 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:37.11 | - | 1 |
| 8.9L | $21.00 |
7/14 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | RBH68 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 61kg | 1:23.05 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
9/11 | 26/06/2025 | 35 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 53kg | 1:28.02 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
8/9 | 22/05/2025 | 7 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 62kg | 1:37.97 | - | 9 |
| 8.7L | $5.50 |
1/14 | 15/05/2025 | 7 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 60.5kg | 1:29.85 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
3/12 | 08/05/2025 | 12 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 60.5kg | 1:30.43 | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $3.80 |
1/9 | 26/04/2025 | 7 | RBH72 | $8,730.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:28.17 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
6/7 | 19/04/2025 | 4 | RBH76 | $9,160.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | G Dookhit | 50.5kg | 1:28.95 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
6/15 | 15/04/2025 | 21 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | G Dookhit | 51.5kg | 1:36.37 | - | 11 |
| 5.8L | $7.00 |
3/10 | 25/03/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $9,600.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:37.53 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
2/10 | 25/02/2025 | 24 | RBH66 | $7,630.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 1:08.49 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
2/8 | 01/02/2025 | 11 | OPEN | $9,410.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:26.28 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: K A Brewer
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 29 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 8 at Greyville All Weather on June 25 over 1200m, 9 len behind Purple Flower with 58.5kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 9 at Greyville All Weather on May 7 over 1200m, 6 len behind Quentasia carrying 61kg at $26. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 36 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 | 25/06/2025 | 49 | C5 FM | $6,740.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | N Nastili | 58.5kg | 1:10.97 | - | 1 |
| 9.4L | $11.00 |
5/9 | 07/05/2025 | 9 | C5 FM | $6,740.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Chad Little | 61kg | 1:11.17 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
6/9 | 28/04/2025 | 52 | C5 FM | $6,980.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 61kg | 1:14.36 | - | 3 |
| 6.6L | $5.00 |
1/12 | 07/03/2025 | 22 | C5 FM | $6,870.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Tristan Godden | 59.5kg | 1:12.78 | - | 5 |
| 0.9L | $5.50 |
5/10 | 13/02/2025 | 7 | RBH74 FM | $8,050.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Iannish Taka | 57kg | 1:14.92 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
5/9 | 06/02/2025 | 44 | RBH84 | $10,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 52kg | 0:58.76 | - | 8 |
| 2.9L | $26.00 |
5/11 | 24/12/2024 | 40 | RBH76 FM | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 56.5kg | 0:57.46 | - | 7 |
| 3.9L | $9.50 |
4/7 | 14/11/2024 | 29 | RBH80 FM | $9,750.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 54.5kg | 1:13.46 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
7/8 | 16/10/2024 | 25 | RBH73 FM | $7,530.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:12.03 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $9.00 |
2/7 | 21/09/2024 | 14 | RBH80 FM | $7,170.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 54.5kg | 1:11.86 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
4/7 | 07/09/2024 | 18 | RBH74 FM | $6,750.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:11.66 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $9.50 |

Jockey: K J Lihaba
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation 12th of 15 at Scottsville January 19 over 1200m, 8 len behind Emerald Green with 49.5kg at $21. On debut seventh of 9 at Scottsville February 18 2024 over 1200m, 10 len behind Quid Pro Quo carrying 60kg at $34. May need more time.
Last Starts 193 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/15 | 19/01/2025 | 18 | C4 FM | $9,410.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | B Plaatjies | 49.5kg | 1:08.96 | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
5/11 | 01/01/2025 | 12 | C5 FM | $6,840.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:11.99 | - | 5 |
| 2.4L | $9.50 |
7/9 | 20/12/2024 | 26 | RBH67 FM | $7,650.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | R A Venniker | 59kg | 1:27.91 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
8/11 | 24/11/2024 | 14 | RBH68 FM | $7,800.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 0:57.58 | - | 8 |
| 8.6L | $6.00 |
2/7 | 10/11/2024 | 32 | RBH70 FM | $7,600.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:12.94 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
7/8 | 09/10/2024 | 35 | RBH66 FM | $7,530.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:12.51 | - | 5 |
| 6.7L | $9.00 |
8/10 | 04/09/2024 | 31 | RBH74 FM | $7,590.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | S Hlengwa | 53.5kg | 1:23.77 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
1/8 | 04/08/2024 | 14 | MPLATE F 3 | $9,700.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:58.74 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $3.00 |
6/16 | 21/07/2024 | 28 | PLATE F 2 | $10,640.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:10.87 | - | 13 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
3/14 | 23/06/2024 | 35 | MPLATE FM | $9,410.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 0:56.95 | - | 5 |
| 6.9L | $5.00 |
3/13 | 19/05/2024 | 35 | PLATE F 2 | $10,590.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 0:57.25 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $8.00 |

Jockey: J Gates
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 4th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on June 28 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Ensuing carrying 56kg at $4.30. The run before that 2nd of 13 at this track on June 19 over 1200m, long-neck behind Jet Cat with 56kg at $6.50. Going well. Leading chance.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/12 | 28/06/2025 | 9 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M K Katjedi | 56kg | 1:07.92 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $4.30 |
2/13 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M K Katjedi | 56kg | 1:11.16 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $6.50 |
4/19 | 29/05/2025 | 7 | RBH74 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M K Katjedi | 54kg | 1:10.18 | - | 13 |
| 1.9L | $15.00 |
2/13 | 22/05/2025 | 7 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Botes | 54kg | 0:57.16 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $13.50 |
7/12 | 15/05/2025 | 19 | RBH72 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 55kg | 0:57.29 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
1/15 | 26/04/2025 | 35 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 55kg | 1:09.34 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
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 |

Jockey: M Mbuto
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at this track May 15 over 1500m, 11 len behind Sail The Sky with 56kg at $17. Previously first up; ran last of 8 at Turffontein Inside February 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind Thunderbird carrying 58.5kg at $17. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13/14 | 15/05/2025 | 7 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | K J Lihaba | 56kg | 1:29.85 | - | 14 |
| 11.9L | $17.00 |
4/12 | 08/05/2025 | 19 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 56kg | 1:30.43 | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 |
5/7 | 19/04/2025 | 25 | RBH76 | $9,160.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 52kg | 1:28.95 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
2/11 | 25/03/2025 | 28 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 56kg | 1:30.50 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
9/10 | 25/02/2025 | 19 | RBH66 | $7,630.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 58.5kg | 1:08.49 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
8/8 | 06/02/2025 | 176 | RBH66 | $7,630.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 58.5kg | 0:58.96 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
8/11 | 14/08/2024 | 13 | RBH65 | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Sean Veale | 61kg | 0:57.01 | - | 6 |
| 6.9L | $6.50 |
4/9 | 01/08/2024 | 12 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:10.53 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
6/9 | 20/07/2024 | 13 | RBH74 | $6,550.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | J Penny | 58kg | 0:58.15 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $13.50 |
10/10 | 07/07/2024 | 530 | RBH74 | $6,550.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J Penny | 58kg | 1:09.13 | - | 8 |
| 4.4L | $9.00 |
2/7 | 24/01/2023 | 14 | PLATE2 | $9,540.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:08.98 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: J R Syster
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 16 months 10th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 1160m, 7 len behind Global Thunder carrying 52kg at $126. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at this track on November 23 2023 over 1000m, 6 len behind Happy Analia carrying 52.5kg at $34. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/13 | 12/07/2025 | 480 | RBH77 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J R Syster | 52kg | 1:06.73 | - | 12 |
| 7.3L | $126.00 |
13/17 | 19/03/2024 | 56 | RBH72 FM | $6,770.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | S Sosibo | 52kg | 1:22.15 | - | 12 |
| 17.3L | $126.00 |
10/12 | 23/01/2024 | 26 | RBH74 FM | $6,820.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | N Nastili | 48kg | 0:57.09 | - | 11 |
| 8.0L | $81.00 |
10/10 | 28/12/2023 | 35 | RBH72 FM | $6,810.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | D B Geerthsen | 53kg | 1:10.68 | - | 2 |
| 25.0L | $51.00 |
11/11 | 23/11/2023 | 51 | RBH72 FM | $7,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 52.5kg | 0:56.97 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
12/12 | 03/10/2023 | 70 | RBH68 FM | $6,570.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 58.5kg | 1:09.14 | - | 7 |
| 14.5L | $51.00 |
1/10 | 25/07/2023 | 10 | MPLATE FM | $6,020.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | 0:59.13 | - | 2 |
| 1.1L | $34.00 |
5/9 | 15/07/2023 | 16 | MPLATE FM | $6,020.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 60kg | 1:13.50 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
4/9 | 29/06/2023 | 16 | MPLATE FM | $5,840.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | 1:14.61 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $13.50 |
7/10 | 13/06/2023 | 138 | MPLATE FM | $5,840.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | 0:57.47 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $101.00 |
6/8 | 26/01/2023 | 10 | MPLATE FM | $7,810.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | D B Geerthsen | 57.5kg | 1:54.60 | - | 8 |
| 14.2L | $67.00 |