Vaal Race 3 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Fm 72 Apprentice Divided Handicap (F & M)
Wide open race. GIMMEFORSURE (1) was a debut winner over 1000m then wasn't far away at only other run when sixth and put away again. Resuming in easier grade and aided by the claim. Expected to go close. BLINDFIRE (4) is building to a win placing at last two and looks a serious threat. The latest was here when runner-up and beaten a length and will be tough to beat again. MICKE'S BOMB (8) is another working up to a win and put the writing on the wall last time finishing almost alongside BLINDFIRE in the same race. Has a nice weight after the claim and gets chance. TIME FOR CHARITY (5) was a winner five back then has placed in all four since. Hard to knock the consistency and is right in the mix again.

Jockey: D D Louw
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Turffontein Inside June 26 over 1000m, 4 len behind Faithful Neo carrying 53.5kg at $3.30. At her first start favourite; won by 1.3 len Turffontein Standside June 8 over 1000m defeating Bingo carrying 57.5kg at $3.30. This easier and claim helps. Expected to go close fresh.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 26/06/2025 | 18 | RBH79 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53.5kg | 0:59.54 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.25 |
1/6 | 08/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | 0:59.76 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: K J Lihaba
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Not seen since winning won by neck Scottsville July 9 over 1600m defeating Cassandra carrying 60kg at $2.30. On debut fifth of 8 at Turffontein Standside February 8 over 1000m, 10 len behind Easy Tiger with 57kg at $151. Has good speed and although this a shade short of best is certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 91 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 09/07/2025 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:39.19 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
2/9 | 04/06/2025 | 13 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:23.24 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $3.00 |
3/6 | 22/05/2025 | 33 | PLATE 2 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 57kg | 1:31.49 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
5/8 | 19/04/2025 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 57.5kg | 0:57.72 | - | 2 |
| 6.6L | $5.00 |
2/8 | 15/03/2025 | 19 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good Soft | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | 1:05.34 | - | 8 |
| 1.1L | $4.50 |
3/11 | 24/02/2025 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | 1:07.82 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
5/8 | 08/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 57kg | 0:57.87 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $151.00 |

Jockey: S Valjalo
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on September 18 over 1200m, 5 len behind Malibu with 55.5kg at $17. The start before that won by a head at Turffontein Inside September 6 over 1200m defeating Time For Charity with 59.5kg at $7. Better than last start and aided with the claim.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 18/09/2025 | 12 | RBH78 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:09.14 | - | 6 |
| 4.9L | $17.00 |
1/6 | 06/09/2025 | 9 | RBH66 FM | $6,320.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:12.11 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
4/8 | 28/08/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 54.5kg | 0:58.24 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
6/9 | 31/07/2025 | 14 | RBH76 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 56.5kg | 0:57.61 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
6/8 | 17/07/2025 | 24 | RBH66 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 0:58.32 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
1/9 | 23/06/2025 | 18 | MPLATE FM | $6,320.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mongqawa | 60kg | 0:58.94 | - | 6 |
| 2.4L | $7.50 |
3/6 | 05/06/2025 | 49 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 0:58.39 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
12/16 | 17/04/2025 | 28 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:11.06 | - | 9 |
| 8.5L | $51.00 |
4/8 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $8,160.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | P Mongqawa | 60kg | 1:01.52 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
5/10 | 06/03/2025 | 9 | MPLATE FM | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:57.61 | - | 1 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 25/02/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,900.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 0:57.88 | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: G Samo-Burthia
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at this track on September 18 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Malibu carrying 53.5kg at $6. Before that 3rd of 8 at this track on August 28 over 1000m, neck behind In The Ether with 54.5kg at $3.80. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 18/09/2025 | 21 | RBH78 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 53.5kg | 1:09.14 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
3/8 | 28/08/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 54.5kg | 0:58.24 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
5/10 | 07/08/2025 | 26 | RBH74 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | S Valjalo | 52kg | 0:57.20 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $13.50 |
7/13 | 12/07/2025 | 58 | RBH77 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S Valjalo | 50kg | 1:06.73 | - | 13 |
| 5.4L | $11.00 |
1/7 | 15/05/2025 | 28 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mongqawa | 57kg | 0:58.11 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
6/16 | 17/04/2025 | 26 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 57kg | 1:11.06 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
3/7 | 22/03/2025 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Andrew Fortune | 57.5kg | 1:08.46 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
6/9 | 06/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:57.23 | - | 6 |
| 6.6L | $26.00 |

Jockey: N Nastili
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at this track on September 25 over 1100m, slow going 1.5 len behind Daring Act carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on September 6 over 1200m, head behind Misty Metal carrying 59.5kg at $2.30. Super consistent since a win placing all four and among the chances again here.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 25/09/2025 | 19 | RBH66 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Soft | Serino Moodley | 60.5kg | 1:06.79 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
2/6 | 06/09/2025 | 9 | RBH66 FM | $6,320.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 1:12.11 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
2/8 | 28/08/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J R Syster | 54.5kg | 0:58.24 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
3/9 | 07/08/2025 | 7 | RBH80 FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J R Syster | 52.5kg | 1:11.04 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
1/9 | 31/07/2025 | 19 | RBH76 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J R Syster | 52.5kg | 0:57.61 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
2/13 | 12/07/2025 | 23 | RBH77 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:06.73 | - | 10 |
| 0.7L | $15.00 |
9/17 | 19/06/2025 | 54 | RBH76 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | N Nastili | 50kg | 1:09.61 | - | 9 |
| 9.4L | $26.00 |
6/15 | 26/04/2025 | 9 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | K J Lihaba | 58kg | 1:09.34 | - | 12 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
5/12 | 17/04/2025 | 23 | RBH82 FM | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 52kg | 1:08.87 | - | 2 |
| 4.9L | $34.00 |
8/11 | 25/03/2025 | 17 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:30.50 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
7/12 | 08/03/2025 | 23 | RBH77 FM | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 52.5kg | 1:07.93 | - | 12 |
| 5.9L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Scottsville on September 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Dawn Surprise carrying 58.0kg at $6. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track on September 2 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Sheets And Goggles carrying 59.0kg at $5.50. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 14/09/2025 | 12 | C5 | $7,580.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good Soft | Trent Mayhew | 58kg | 1:10.84 | - | 2 |
| 9.2L | $6.00 |
2/7 | 02/09/2025 | 10 | RBH64 FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | 1:36.43 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
6/9 | 23/08/2025 | 16 | RBH78 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | J Penny | 54kg | 1:29.50 | - | 1 |
| 5.2L | $5.00 |
3/8 | 07/08/2025 | 5 | RBH74 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 54.5kg | 1:22.61 | - | 7 |
| 2.7L | $17.00 |
8/8 | 02/08/2025 | 9 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 53kg | 1:08.56 | - | 3 |
| 5.7L | $13.50 |
4/11 | 24/07/2025 | 12 | RBH66 FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | 1:27.52 | - | 11 |
| 2.7L | $41.00 |
6/13 | 12/07/2025 | 13 | RBH77 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J Penny | 56kg | 1:06.73 | - | 7 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
2/10 | 29/06/2025 | 10 | C5 FM | $6,740.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:24.77 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
6/13 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 58.5kg | 1:11.16 | - | 10 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
17/19 | 29/05/2025 | 12 | RBH74 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Penny | 57.5kg | 1:10.18 | - | 7 |
| 8.6L | $21.00 |
5/15 | 17/05/2025 | 21 | RBH83 FM | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J Penny | 54kg | 1:08.08 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $67.00 |

Jockey: G Dookhit
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 2.25 len at this track September 25 over 1200m defeating Savara's Princess with 54kg at $34. Before that 6th of 11 at Greyville on August 29 over 1900m, 15 len behind Zara's Winter carrying 51.5kg at $101. Broke through last time and can run well again with the nice weight.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 25/09/2025 | 27 | HCP FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good Soft | Marco Van Rensburg | 54kg | 1:03.55 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |
6/11 | 29/08/2025 | 5 | MDN | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good Soft | J Botes | 51.5kg | 1:57.51 | - | 9 |
| 15.8L | $101.00 |
7/9 | 24/08/2025 | 18 | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Tristan Godden | 57kg | 1:24.81 | - | 7 |
| 8.6L | $101.00 |
6/9 | 06/08/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 57kg | 1:26.88 | - | 1 |
| 13.9L | $34.00 |

Jockey: J Botes
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 12 at this track on September 18 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Malibu carrying 52kg at $34. Before that second last of 8 at this track on August 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind In The Ether with 54.5kg at $4.50. Overdue and with the nice weight gets chance.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/12 | 18/09/2025 | 21 | RBH78 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 1:09.14 | - | 8 |
| 1.4L | $34.00 |
7/8 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | 0:58.24 | - | 8 |
| 6.7L | $4.50 |
4/7 | 14/08/2025 | 5 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | 0:57.85 | - | 7 |
| 5.2L | $13.50 |
4/7 | 09/08/2025 | 9 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | 1:09.34 | - | 6 |
| 1.7L | $8.50 |
7/9 | 31/07/2025 | 28 | RBH76 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56kg | 0:57.61 | - | 7 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
9/10 | 03/07/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Gates | 59kg | 0:56.65 | - | 1 |
| 14.6L | $26.00 |
7/17 | 19/06/2025 | 14 | RBH76 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:09.61 | - | 4 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
4/10 | 05/06/2025 | 7 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 0:59.17 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $7.00 |
15/19 | 29/05/2025 | 18 | RBH74 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:10.18 | - | 18 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
3/14 | 11/05/2025 | 24 | RBH76 FM | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 0:57.75 | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |
9/14 | 17/04/2025 | 19 | RBH83 FM | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | 1:09.16 | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $67.00 |