Vaal Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Maiden Plate (F & M)
Big field and plenty of first timers but sticking with QUEEN OF PEARLS (11). Raced on speed on debut and was no match for the winner but stuck on well and finished runner-up. Fitter and better for the experience. Looks hard to beat again. SAVARA'S PRINCESS (3) was safely held over a mile two back but dropped back to the six furlongs here last time and ran a much better race when runner-up. Overdue and will be strong to the line. BOSPHORUS STRAIT (6) is on debut. By Gimmethegreenlight and is out of the Mark Khan stable. From a good family of winners and expecting a bold run. DUCHESS DI (8) is a three-year-old filly on debut from the stable of A P Peter. By William Longsword from I Ain't Trippin. Profiles well and worth watching for a betting push.
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
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Most recently second last of 8 at this track on October 2 over 1000m, 15 len behind Vanakkam with 60kg at $81. The start before that 5th of 10 at this track on September 25 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind She's All Mine with 54kg at $41. Not going well enough to win this.
Last Starts 6 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 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 0:56.90 | - | 6 |
| 15.7L | $81.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good Soft | J R Syster | 54kg | 1:03.55 | - | 2 |
| 2.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/09/2025 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | S Valjalo | 56kg | 0:58.52 | - | 6 |
| 10.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/08/2025 | 4 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S Valjalo | 56kg | 1:11.71 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/08/2025 | 19 | HCP FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S Valjalo | 51.5kg | 1:12.49 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2025 | 19 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 52kg | 0:58.36 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/07/2025 | 26 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57.5kg | 0:57.72 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 23/06/2025 | 4 | MPLATE FM | $6,320.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 0:58.94 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $13.50 |
| 4/9 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 54kg | 1:10.81 | - | 1 |
| 5.7L | $41.00 |
| 14/18 | 29/05/2025 | 30 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:10.29 | - | 2 |
| 18.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/04/2025 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $8,290.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Nkosithandile Ngqwangi | 60kg | 0:57.95 | - | 6 |
| 5.7L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a 56-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on August 14 over 1500m, 13 len behind Greenlight Racer with 55.5kg at $26. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on August 2 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind On The Run carrying 60kg at $6.50. Deserves another 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 14/08/2025 | 12 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Serino Moodley | 55.5kg | 1:30.33 | - | 11 |
| 13.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 0:58.23 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2025 | 9 | PLATE F 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 0:58.34 | - | 1 |
| 1.7L | $2.70 |
| 6/11 | 10/07/2025 | 17 | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:13.70 | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $8.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/06/2025 | 109 | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 0:58.34 | - | 2 |
| 2.2L | $51.00 |
| 9/9 | 06/03/2025 | 10 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:57.23 | - | 5 |
| 18.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:07.82 | - | 8 |
| 4.6L | $9.00 |
Jockey: M K Katjedi
Weight: 59kgs
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At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on September 25 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind She's All Mine with 58.5kg at $15. The start before that 6th of 13 at this track on August 28 over 1600m, 9 len behind Scarlett Heart with 57kg at $17. Can improve again. Overdue and gets chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 25/09/2025 | 28 | HCP FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good Soft | M K Katjedi | 58.5kg | 1:03.55 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/13 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 1:37.79 | - | 12 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 52.5kg | 1:31.82 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2025 | 92 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Gates | 57kg | 1:10.97 | - | 4 |
| 8.1L | $81.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/04/2025 | 87 | PLATE 2 | $10,910.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:26.16 | - | 1 |
| 9.2L | $67.00 |
| 12/13 | 02/02/2025 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $10,590.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good Soft | Sean Veale | 60kg | 0:57.19 | - | 12 |
| 12.3L | $67.00 |
| 6/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,200.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Soft | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 0:58.14 | - | 2 |
| 7.7L | $21.00 |
Jockey: J R Syster
Weight: 59kgs
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Most recently 8th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on September 28 over 1450m, 8 len behind Ringa Ringa Roses carrying 60kg at $101. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on August 30 over 1450m, 8 len behind Zahra Dominia with 60kg at $21. Didn't fire last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:31.13 | - | 1 |
| 8.2L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:28.78 | - | 7 |
| 8.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J R Syster | 58kg | 1:08.77 | - | 6 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:07.93 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 28/06/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 57kg | 1:08.85 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: K A Brewer
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Canford Cliffs out of Strong Scent. Market will be an invaluable guide.
Jockey: K Matsunyane
Weight: 59kgs
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Three-year-old filly (Gimmethegreenlight - Close The Gap) making her debut. From a good family of winners. Key runner likely to measure up.
Jockey: J Penny
Weight: 59kgs
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At debut, 7th of 9 at this track on September 18 over 1200m, 6 len behind Willow Lady carrying 60kg at $5.50. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 18/09/2025 | - | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 1:11.21 | - | 8 |
| 5.9L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
Weight: 59kgs
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Three-year-old filly who is first starter by William Longsword out of I Ain't Trippin. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: R A Venniker
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Horizon out of Nutcracker Sweet. Tough to line up. Betting the best pointer.
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by Horizon out of Freudiana. Half to Grade 1 winner Son Of Raj. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 59kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on September 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Fish Hawk carrying 58kg at $3.80. No match for the winner on debut but looks hard to beat this line-up.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/09/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:12.27 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
Jockey: G Samo-Burthia
Weight: 59kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 12 over 1160m, 12 len behind Surprise Party carrying 57kg at $126. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 88 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 | 12/07/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K A Brewer | 57kg | 1:07.93 | - | 5 |
| 12.5L | $126.00 |
Jockey: P Mxoli
Weight: 59kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on August 17 over 1200m, 13 len behind Saragossa Cat carrying 60kg at $41. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 52 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 | 17/08/2025 | - | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:12.49 | - | 4 |
| 13.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 59kgs
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Three-year-old filly (Skitt Skizzle - Drum Fire) making her debut. Looks ready to run a big race.
Jockey: Marco Van Rensburg
Weight: 59kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 10 len behind Easy Tiger with 57.5kg at $17. Others rate better.
Last Starts 270 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 11/01/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | K Matsunyane | 57.5kg | 0:59.31 | - | 9 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: K J Lihaba
Weight: 59kgs
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Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Turffontein Inside July 17 over 1450m, 10 len behind Wise Counsel carrying 56kg at $11. On debut eighth of 13 at Turffontein Standside June 28 over 1160m, 5 len behind Valentina Balducci carrying 60kg at $41. Looking to others.
Last Starts 83 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 | 17/07/2025 | 19 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 1:28.89 | - | 3 |
| 10.4L | $11.00 |
| 8/13 | 28/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:09.52 | - | 2 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Reserve 1
Weight: 60kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 13 at Turffontein Standside June 15 over 1400m, 11 len behind Schipole with 60kg at $6.50. Previously first up; sixth of 11 at this track April 17 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Crescendo with 57kg at $3.50. Marginal prospects.
Last Starts 115 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 15/06/2025 | 45 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:26.53 | - | 3 |
| 11.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 01/05/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:26.91 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 6/11 | 17/04/2025 | 81 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:23.64 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/01/2025 | 57 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:26.17 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 13/15 | 30/11/2024 | 51 | MPLATE | $26,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 57.5kg | 1:08.44 | - | 8 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/14 | 10/10/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:09.36 | - | 14 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |