Vaal Race 2 - Allied Steelrode Charity Mile 1 November Mr 70 Handicap
SUNSHINE DAY (2) ran on from last when finishing second of nine over 1450m on the Turffontein Inside course last time. She finished second in her only previous course and distance run. She drops in class and she can go one better. COMMANDER OF ALL (6) has fair recent form lines to his name. He lost a length leaving the start last time and stayed on well to finish fourth. Has each-way claims. PRIZED PLATINUM (4) is better than his last start run would suggest as the jockey reported something to be amiss in the running. He steps up to 1400m which may suit him well. On best form shown, he should be finishing in the money. PARIS FUN (3) was an easy winner when shedding her maiden tag over this course and distance last start. She takes on stronger rivals but she has plenty of scope and should be up to the task at hand.

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 16 at this track on June 19 over 1200m, 20 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 57.0kg at $126. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at this track on July 31 over 1450m, 13 len behind Saigon Suzie with 57.5kg at $81. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 31/07/2025 | 42 | RBH82 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | J R Syster | 57.5kg | 1:27.23 | - | 3 |
| 13.5L | $81.00 |
15/16 | 19/06/2025 | 65 | RBH82 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | 1:10.00 | - | 4 |
| 20.7L | $126.00 |
11/11 | 15/04/2025 | 17 | RBH80 FM | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 1:23.56 | - | 3 |
| 16.8L | $51.00 |
8/8 | 29/03/2025 | 86 | RBH82 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Ryan Munger | 59kg | 1:27.13 | - | 2 |
| 30.5L | $13.50 |
6/7 | 02/01/2025 | 40 | RBH94 FM | $11,550.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 53kg | 1:25.77 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
10/11 | 23/11/2024 | 16 | RBH86 FM | $11,700.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 58.5kg | 1:39.32 | - | 3 |
| 12.8L | $9.00 |
2/9 | 07/11/2024 | 16 | RBH93 FM | $11,700.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Neutral | J Penny | 53.5kg | 1:29.81 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
3/10 | 22/10/2024 | 19 | RBH94 FM | $10,030.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 1:28.77 | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $67.00 |
6/8 | 03/10/2024 | 21 | RBH91 FM | $10,030.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 53.5kg | 1:36.44 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
1/10 | 12/09/2024 | 35 | RBH87 FM | $8,430.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | J Penny | 54kg | 1:25.89 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $67.00 |
6/10 | 08/08/2024 | 259 | RBH80 | $7,170.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 55.5kg | 1:10.25 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: M K Katjedi
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on August 23 over 1450m, 1.0 len behind Valentina Balducci carrying 55.5kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on July 31 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Saigon Suzie with 54.5kg at $34. Plenty to like about her prospects.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 23/08/2025 | 23 | RBH78 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | M K Katjedi | 55.5kg | 1:29.50 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
4/9 | 31/07/2025 | 14 | RBH82 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | J Gates | 54.5kg | 1:27.23 | - | 9 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
9/11 | 17/07/2025 | 19 | RBH80 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J Gates | 56.5kg | 1:38.66 | - | 10 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
4/10 | 28/06/2025 | 9 | RBH80 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 56.5kg | 1:26.51 | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $26.00 |
12/17 | 19/06/2025 | 26 | RBH76 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Gates | 58.5kg | 1:09.61 | - | 5 |
| 11.3L | $67.00 |
8/13 | 24/05/2025 | 17 | C4 FM | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 57.5kg | 1:12.45 | - | 12 |
| 5.7L | $17.00 |
4/9 | 07/05/2025 | 9 | C4 FM | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | B Marx-Jacobson | 57.5kg | 1:10.79 | - | 3 |
| 2.4L | $6.50 |
5/9 | 28/04/2025 | 28 | C4 FM | $10,910.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 57.5kg | 1:41.53 | - | 2 |
| 2.2L | $6.50 |
3/10 | 31/03/2025 | 43 | C4 FM | $9,600.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Nicholas Patel | 57.5kg | 1:12.90 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $17.00 |
7/10 | 16/02/2025 | 77 | C4 FM | $9,320.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Nicholas Patel | 58.5kg | 1:24.22 | - | 7 |
| 7.7L | $21.00 |
5/9 | 01/12/2024 | 14 | RBH78 FM | $7,800.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Nicholas Patel | 60.5kg | 1:24.18 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 61 day let-up. Resuming 3rd of 13 at Turffontein Standside on June 15 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Schipole carrying 56kg at $51. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track July 3 over 1400m defeating Madame Pompadour carrying 57.5kg at $1.90. Shows promise. Will take beating.
Last Starts 67 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 03/07/2025 | 18 | HCP FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | P Mongqawa | 57.5kg | 1:24.99 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $1.87 |
3/13 | 15/06/2025 | 101 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | M K Katjedi | 56kg | 1:26.53 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $51.00 |
8/9 | 06/03/2025 | 33 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 0:57.23 | - | 3 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
6/8 | 01/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | 1:09.07 | - | 2 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 12 at Scottsville on August 20 over 1200m, 10 len behind Yannakis with 60kg at $7. The race before that 2nd of 12 at Turffontein Standside on June 28 over 1160m, 1.0 len behind Ensuing with 56.5kg at $8. Hard to recommend.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/12 | 20/08/2025 | 53 | C5 | $8,420.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:09.23 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $7.00 |
2/12 | 28/06/2025 | 17 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56.5kg | 1:07.92 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
5/10 | 11/06/2025 | 46 | C5 | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:09.76 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $9.00 |
9/15 | 26/04/2025 | 13 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 59.5kg | 1:09.34 | - | 6 |
| 5.7L | $4.30 |
2/10 | 13/04/2025 | 57 | C5 | $8,730.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 58.5kg | 1:10.06 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
2/6 | 15/02/2025 | 6 | RBH72 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 55.5kg | 1:08.75 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $8.50 |
1/9 | 09/02/2025 | 14 | C5 | $7,630.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 56.5kg | 1:10.50 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
3/11 | 26/01/2025 | 10 | RBH68 | $7,700.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 55.5kg | 1:07.55 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $13.50 |
2/9 | 16/01/2025 | 91 | OPEN | $9,410.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 53.5kg | 1:09.79 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
10/10 | 17/10/2024 | 16 | RBH74 | $7,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | V Jodhee | 48.5kg | 1:09.55 | - | 9 |
| 23.8L | $5.50 |
2/13 | 01/10/2024 | 33 | RBH66 | $7,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:09.57 | - | 11 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 |

Jockey: P Mxoli
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on August 14 over 1450m, 11 len behind Can't Catch Me carrying 59kg at $11. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track on July 31 over 1450m, 1.0 len behind After Hours carrying 56kg at $17. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 25 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 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | RBH66 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | J Penny | 59kg | 1:28.01 | - | 8 |
| 11.7L | $11.00 |
2/7 | 31/07/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | J Penny | 56kg | 1:27.61 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
6/10 | 17/07/2025 | 11 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | G Dookhit | 53.5kg | 1:28.45 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
8/9 | 06/07/2025 | 17 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 54.5kg | 1:26.84 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
18/18 | 19/06/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:28.97 | - | 9 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
2/11 | 05/06/2025 | 21 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | N Nastili | 55kg | 1:38.04 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
3/14 | 15/05/2025 | 30 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | N Nastili | 58kg | 1:29.85 | - | 13 |
| 0.9L | $26.00 |
9/15 | 15/04/2025 | 17 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57.5kg | 1:36.37 | - | 6 |
| 9.5L | $21.00 |
3/8 | 29/03/2025 | 103 | RBH82 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 54kg | 1:27.13 | - | 3 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
8/8 | 16/12/2024 | 9 | RBH74 | $8,500.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:26.58 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
7/10 | 07/12/2024 | 14 | RBH80 | $10,200.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 1:26.18 | - | 3 |
| 5.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: J Gates
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 13 at this track on August 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind Coppola with 52kg at $9. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on August 9 over 1600m, 2 len behind After Hours with 52kg at $26. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 26/08/2025 | 17 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:37.45 | - | 9 |
| 3.9L | $9.00 |
3/9 | 09/08/2025 | 9 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J Gates | 52kg | 1:39.92 | - | 9 |
| 2.1L | $26.00 |
5/7 | 31/07/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | J Gates | 53kg | 1:27.61 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $13.50 |
8/10 | 17/07/2025 | 11 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | J Gates | 54.5kg | 1:28.45 | - | 7 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
6/9 | 06/07/2025 | 157 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 54kg | 1:26.84 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
5/9 | 30/01/2025 | 63 | RBH72 | $8,550.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Gates | 56kg | 0:56.37 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
8/12 | 28/11/2024 | 14 | RBH66 | $7,800.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 0:56.61 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
4/7 | 14/11/2024 | 28 | RBH72 | $8,670.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | J Gates | 57.5kg | 1:14.72 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
2/10 | 17/10/2024 | 28 | RBH74 | $7,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | N Nastili | 54kg | 1:09.55 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
4/10 | 19/09/2024 | 29 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 61kg | 1:10.40 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $9.50 |
4/7 | 21/08/2024 | 13 | RBH74 | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 0:58.10 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: S Valjalo
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 47-day let-up. Most recently second last of 10 at Turffontein Inside on July 17 over 1450m, 22 len behind Phil The Fluter carrying 52kg at $67. The run before that 7th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on June 28 over 1160m, 10 len behind Ensuing with 52kg at $26. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 17/07/2025 | 19 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | J R Syster | 52kg | 1:28.45 | - | 8 |
| 22.0L | $67.00 |
7/12 | 28/06/2025 | 17 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J R Syster | 52kg | 1:07.92 | - | 1 |
| 10.6L | $26.00 |
3/10 | 11/06/2025 | 20 | C5 | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | J Botes | 49kg | 1:09.76 | - | 1 |
| 0.7L | $21.00 |
8/13 | 22/05/2025 | 7 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | G Dookhit | 49.5kg | 0:57.16 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $76.00 |
12/12 | 15/05/2025 | 19 | RBH72 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 0:57.29 | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |
9/9 | 26/04/2025 | 35 | RBH72 | $8,730.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 52kg | 1:28.17 | - | 1 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
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 |