Vaal Race 2 - Racing Today Maiden Plate
The raced haven't done a lot so sticking with the first starters. GEOSTORM (6) is a beautifully bred three-year-old gelding on debut. By Buffalo Bill Cody from Musical Romance and is a full brother to Grade 1 winner Buffalo Storm Cody. Expected to measure up. STONEYWOOD (12) is a three-year-old colt on debut by William Longsword from Beshaayir who has been a fine producer including Grade 1 winner Dyce. Top rider engaged and should be primed to run well. RUSSEL SQUARE (10) is another debutante. By Admiral Kitten and is out of the Mark Khan stable. Watch for a betting push. SPACE MISSION (11) had one start in first campaign then was put away again. That was over 1160m at Turffontein Standside when a solid third and should run very well.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Back after a long spell. Only had one start last campaign 5th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on October 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Dance King with 58kg at $2.70. When resuming last campaign 5th of 16 at this track on June 4 2024 over 1200m, 7 len behind Valieva with 60kg at $8. Yet to place in four runs but better than the record suggests. Likely to be up for this.
Last Starts 354 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 19/10/2024 | 87 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58kg | 1:40.30 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $2.70 |
| 4/11 | 24/07/2024 | 24 | MPLATE | $9,410.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:37.99 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $3.80 |
| 4/10 | 30/06/2024 | 26 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:26.79 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.25 |
| 5/16 | 04/06/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:11.12 | - | 13 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
Jockey: R A Venniker
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming after nine months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Turffontein Standside January 18 over 1160m, 17 len behind Winds Of Change with 60kg at $41. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at this track January 6 over 1200m, 14 len behind Royal Force carrying 60kg at $13.50. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 263 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 | 18/01/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:09.56 | - | 9 |
| 17.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/01/2025 | 190 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:10.60 | - | 4 |
| 14.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/5 | 30/06/2024 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $8,180.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | P Mxoli | 55kg | 1:06.97 | - | 1 |
| 13.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/13 | 09/06/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:04.00 | - | 11 |
| 2.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: N Klink
Weight: 60kgs
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Last start 4th of 7 at this track on October 2 over 1000m, 7 len behind Pivotal Role with 60kg at $15. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track on September 11 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Nou Praat Jy with 60kg at $6.50. Thereabouts without winning and in the mix on best.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 02/10/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 0:57.19 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 11/09/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:58.51 | - | 6 |
| 3.7L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/08/2025 | 23 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:11.63 | - | 4 |
| 6.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/08/2025 | 28 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 54kg | 0:58.36 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2025 | 17 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 60kg | 0:59.47 | - | 7 |
| 3.9L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/06/2025 | 39 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | N Klink | 60kg | 0:57.79 | - | 5 |
| 7.7L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 15/05/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | N Klink | 60kg | 0:57.67 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/04/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Horing | 60kg | 0:57.91 | - | 3 |
| 13.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 15/04/2025 | 24 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good Soft | N Klink | 60kg | 0:58.22 | - | 7 |
| 0.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/03/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 0:57.45 | - | 7 |
| 3.6L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 06/03/2025 | 9 | MPLATE | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | N Klink | 60kg | 0:56.87 | - | 1 |
| 5.7L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
Weight: 60kgs
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Four-year-old entire by Act Of War out of Blonde Ambition who has taken a long time to make it to the track. This looks a tricky race for him.
Jockey: M K Katjedi
Weight: 59kgs
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Most recently 4th in a small field at this track on September 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Trip To States carrying 53.5kg at $11. The race before that 6th of 8 at this track on September 11 over 1450m, 7 len behind Winston's Wonder with 57kg at $67. Thereabouts without winning and worth keeping safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good Soft | M K Katjedi | 53.5kg | 1:12.35 | - | 1 |
| 6.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 57kg | 1:29.04 | - | 8 |
| 7.7L | $67.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/08/2025 | 51 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:11.57 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/07/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 57kg | 1:27.36 | - | 6 |
| 13.4L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/06/2025 | 17 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 56kg | 1:25.78 | - | 4 |
| 11.1L | $126.00 |
| 14/16 | 29/05/2025 | - | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J R Syster | 57kg | 1:10.39 | - | 9 |
| 16.4L | $126.00 |
Jockey: K J Lihaba
Weight: 59kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Buffalo Bill Cody out of Musical Romance having his first start. Purchased for ZAR R 280,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2024 Cape Yearling Sale). Full brother to Grade 1 winner Buffalo Storm Cody. Profiles nicely for this and expected to measure up.
Jockey: P Mxoli
Weight: 59kgs
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Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Lance out of Shivering Sea. Should be ready to fire.
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 59kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 8th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on July 19 over 1400m, 14 len behind Big Joe carrying 60kg at $51. Should be ready to run well.
Last Starts 81 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 | 19/07/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:25.36 | - | 1 |
| 14.9L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Marco Van Rensburg
Weight: 59kgs
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Was at a huge quote at debut, 10th of 12 at this track on September 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 19 len behind African Pride carrying 58kg at $126. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 8 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 | 30/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Marco Van Rensburg | 58kg | 1:10.99 | - | 4 |
| 19.0L | $126.00 |
Jockey: K Matsunyane
Weight: 59kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on June 8 over 1160m, 3.5 len behind Palace Prince carrying 57kg at $9. Solid debut then put away again. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 122 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 08/06/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:09.97 | - | 6 |
| 3.4L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 59kgs
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First-starter by William Longsword out of Beshaayir. Full brother to Grade 1 winner Dyce. Leading rider engaged and sure to be well fancied.