Vaal Race 7 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Mr 74 Handicap
Weak race where PAGE BOY (2) gets the chance to score an overdue win. Was a huge maiden winner earlier in the year and has tackled some tougher races since but yet to feature. Fitter and suited by the extra ground after a solid return. Won't get a better chance to find some winning form. Likewise MIZZEN SWORD (3) is after a long overdue second success. Sole career win was over this journey and did run well last time when placed over a mile. Drawn to feature. BLURRED VISION (7) has been out of the frame for a while but is going better than form suggests. Nice weight and can turn it around. FULL GO (9) was in the money two back here but disappointing last time over 2000m. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 4th of 13 at this track on September 18 over 1400m, 5 len behind Echo Check carrying 56kg at $67. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at this track on January 30 over 1500m, 5.5 len behind Chariot Of Fire carrying 59kg at $2.80. Nice return and extra trip a big plus.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 18/09/2025 | 140 | HCP | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:21.60 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $67.00 |
9/11 | 01/05/2025 | 42 | RBH82 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:39.94 | - | 8 |
| 13.0L | $17.00 |
9/9 | 20/03/2025 | 12 | RBH74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 58.5kg | 2:11.74 | - | 3 |
| 22.5L | $4.50 |
6/11 | 08/03/2025 | 12 | OPEN 3 | $19,330.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 55.5kg | 2:05.33 | - | 7 |
| 10.6L | $21.00 |
1/10 | 24/02/2025 | 25 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:39.93 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.25 |
5/7 | 30/01/2025 | 40 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59kg | 1:28.74 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $2.80 |
6/10 | 21/12/2024 | 277 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:10.11 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
4/6 | 19/03/2024 | - | PLATE | $7,970.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:24.41 | - | 2 |
| 10.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: J Penny
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on September 11 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Greenlight Racer carrying 59.5kg at $34. The run before that 7th of 10 at this track on August 26 over 2000m, 5 len behind Gimmeachoice carrying 58.5kg at $67. Only win was at this trip and drawn to feature this time.
Last Starts 27 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 | 11/09/2025 | 16 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 59.5kg | 1:37.18 | - | 2 |
| 4.7L | $34.00 |
7/10 | 26/08/2025 | 19 | RBH76 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | J Penny | 58.5kg | 2:05.23 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $67.00 |
9/9 | 07/08/2025 | 21 | RBH76 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | J Penny | 58.5kg | 1:52.31 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
1/9 | 17/07/2025 | 32 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 1:54.58 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
4/9 | 15/06/2025 | 17 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 2:06.10 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $5.50 |
6/16 | 29/05/2025 | 18 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 1:10.39 | - | 11 |
| 4.2L | $4.50 |
2/8 | 11/05/2025 | 24 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:09.00 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $13.50 |
5/12 | 17/04/2025 | 23 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:10.48 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.30 |
2/6 | 25/03/2025 | 29 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:11.27 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
2/9 | 24/02/2025 | 9 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:07.37 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
4/9 | 15/02/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | J Penny | 60kg | 1:07.93 | - | 5 |
| 11.1L | $21.00 |

Jockey: D D Louw
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 10 at this track on October 2 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Robert Browning with 54kg at $34. The race before that 10th of 13 at this track on September 18 over 1400m, 13 len behind Echo Check with 56kg at $41. Out of his depth.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 54kg | 1:48.65 | - | 9 |
| 1.6L | $34.00 |
10/13 | 18/09/2025 | 47 | HCP | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:21.60 | - | 13 |
| 13.6L | $41.00 |
9/9 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | RBH83 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | 1:38.92 | - | 9 |
| 13.5L | $21.00 |
6/9 | 19/07/2025 | 27 | RBH82 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 59.5kg | 1:24.35 | - | 9 |
| 5.1L | $41.00 |
6/10 | 22/06/2025 | 87 | OPEN | $13,900.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 1:36.32 | - | 9 |
| 1.9L | $13.50 |
6/8 | 27/03/2025 | 19 | RBH80 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:55.75 | - | 7 |
| 34.8L | $9.50 |
10/11 | 08/03/2025 | 11 | OPEN 3 | $19,330.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 2:05.33 | - | 8 |
| 19.3L | $41.00 |
5/7 | 25/02/2025 | 54 | RBH100 3 | $9,320.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | K Matsunyane | 53kg | 1:25.26 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
6/7 | 02/01/2025 | 14 | RBH80 | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 1:27.04 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $4.50 |
3/8 | 19/12/2024 | 14 | RBH80 | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:37.15 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
2/8 | 05/12/2024 | 12 | HCP | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:21.42 | - | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 9 at this track on October 2 over 1700m, 3.5 len behind Michael Faraday carrying 58.5kg at $15. The run before that second last of 11 at Scottsville on September 14 over 1750m, 7 len behind Papa C with 53kg at $26. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/9 | 02/10/2025 | 18 | RBH68 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58.5kg | 1:43.75 | - | 6 |
| 3.7L | $15.00 |
10/11 | 14/09/2025 | 19 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Good Soft | G Samo-Burthia | 53kg | 1:48.56 | - | 4 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
13/13 | 26/08/2025 | 12 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 55.5kg | 1:37.45 | - | 2 |
| 15.5L | $21.00 |
4/9 | 14/08/2025 | 296 | RBH66 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:28.01 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
2/6 | 22/10/2024 | 6 | RBH65 | $7,110.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 59kg | 1:53.10 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
1/9 | 16/10/2024 | 43 | RBH73 | $7,530.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | M Van Rensburg | 53.5kg | 1:36.68 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
7/8 | 03/09/2024 | 5 | RBH64 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 59kg | 1:37.01 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $4.30 |
7/13 | 29/08/2024 | 15 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 58kg | 1:30.93 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
3/10 | 14/08/2024 | 6 | RBH68 | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | M Van Rensburg | 57kg | 1:35.09 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
4/7 | 08/08/2024 | 14 | RBH62 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 59.5kg | 1:47.80 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
3/14 | 25/07/2024 | 42 | RBH66 | $6,140.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 57kg | 1:51.38 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $21.00 |

Jockey: G Samo-Burthia
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on October 2 over 1800m, 10 len behind Robert Browning with 52kg at $17. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on September 2 over 2000m, 3 len behind Red Sparrow carrying 59.5kg at $15. Well weighted with the claim and drops in class for 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/10 | 02/10/2025 | 30 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:48.65 | - | 4 |
| 10.2L | $17.00 |
6/11 | 02/09/2025 | 7 | RBH66 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 59.5kg | 2:04.91 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
9/13 | 26/08/2025 | 17 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56.5kg | 1:37.45 | - | 11 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
2/7 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | RBH66 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 59.5kg | 1:53.63 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
11/13 | 12/07/2025 | 6 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 2:04.47 | - | 1 |
| 14.8L | $13.50 |
7/8 | 06/07/2025 | 17 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 56kg | 1:53.28 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $3.80 |
4/6 | 19/06/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 2:32.01 | - | 6 |
| 11.3L | $2.30 |
3/11 | 05/06/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 57.5kg | 1:38.04 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
3/10 | 22/05/2025 | 7 | RBH72 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 57.5kg | 2:31.59 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
5/14 | 15/05/2025 | 91 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 60.5kg | 1:29.85 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $34.00 |
9/9 | 13/02/2025 | 16 | RBH80 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good Soft | Chase Maujean | 53.5kg | 2:10.97 | - | 7 |
| 16.6L | $34.00 |

Jockey: P Mxoli
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 9 at this track on October 2 over 1700m, 4 len behind Michael Faraday carrying 57.5kg at $9. The run before that 8th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on September 20 over 2000m, 7 len behind Titans Of War carrying 52kg at $67. Going better than form suggests and no surprise if he turned things around.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 02/10/2025 | 12 | RBH68 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:43.75 | - | 4 |
| 3.9L | $9.00 |
8/11 | 20/09/2025 | 25 | RBH82 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 2:05.02 | - | 6 |
| 7.1L | $67.00 |
7/13 | 26/08/2025 | 17 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:37.45 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
5/9 | 09/08/2025 | 34 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 58kg | 1:39.92 | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $81.00 |
8/8 | 06/07/2025 | 38 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | 1:53.28 | - | 5 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
11/14 | 29/05/2025 | 7 | RBH76 | $6,950.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 55.5kg | 2:03.12 | - | 12 |
| 23.4L | $26.00 |
8/10 | 22/05/2025 | 7 | RBH72 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | J Gates | 56.5kg | 2:31.59 | - | 1 |
| 4.4L | $13.50 |
5/11 | 15/05/2025 | 16 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60.5kg | 2:04.05 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $34.00 |
1/7 | 29/04/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | A Feni | 60kg | 2:06.60 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
3/6 | 17/04/2025 | 2 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:45.32 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
6/8 | 15/04/2025 | 31 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good Soft | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:51.72 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: M K Katjedi
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 12 at this track on September 25 over 2000m, slow going 7 len behind Lava Lamp carrying 55kg at $9.50. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track on September 11 over 1600m, 9 len behind Greenlight Racer carrying 55kg at $41. Expected to be doing his best work late.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 55kg | 2:07.65 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $9.50 |
6/10 | 11/09/2025 | 16 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 55kg | 1:37.18 | - | 9 |
| 9.1L | $41.00 |
11/13 | 26/08/2025 | 12 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 55.5kg | 1:37.45 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
5/9 | 14/08/2025 | 21 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:36.87 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $126.00 |
7/10 | 24/07/2025 | 12 | RBH74 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 54kg | 1:37.48 | - | 9 |
| 5.9L | $126.00 |
9/13 | 12/07/2025 | 16 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 2:04.47 | - | 2 |
| 13.0L | $67.00 |
8/9 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:38.59 | - | 9 |
| 8.0L | $76.00 |
16/18 | 19/06/2025 | 86 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | D W Schwarz | 57.5kg | 1:28.97 | - | 15 |
| 14.2L | $41.00 |
6/10 | 25/03/2025 | 40 | OPEN | $9,600.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:37.53 | - | 8 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
5/8 | 13/02/2025 | 16 | RBH74 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | B Plaatjies | 55kg | 1:41.36 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
4/8 | 28/01/2025 | 12 | RBH69 | $8,550.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | D W Schwarz | 60kg | 1:49.39 | - | 8 |
| 8.4L | $13.50 |

Jockey: J R Syster
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at this track on September 25 over 2000m, slow going 15 len behind Lava Lamp carrying 53.5kg at $15. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track on September 2 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Red Sparrow carrying 55.5kg at $15. Mixing form but looks a genuine chance this time around.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/12 | 25/09/2025 | 23 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Soft | M K Katjedi | 53.5kg | 2:07.65 | - | 10 |
| 15.1L | $15.00 |
2/11 | 02/09/2025 | 26 | RBH66 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | J R Syster | 55.5kg | 2:04.91 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
5/9 | 07/08/2025 | 14 | RBH76 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 1:52.31 | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $67.00 |
3/10 | 24/07/2025 | 56 | RBH64 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | J R Syster | 53.5kg | 2:05.00 | - | 2 |
| 4.7L | $17.00 |
13/14 | 29/05/2025 | 47 | RBH76 | $6,950.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 2:03.12 | - | 14 |
| 29.1L | $101.00 |
9/12 | 12/04/2025 | 23 | RBH74 | $8,730.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | J R Syster | 52kg | 1:54.57 | - | 5 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 20/03/2025 | 35 | RBH74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good Soft | J R Syster | 52kg | 2:11.74 | - | 7 |
| 9.4L | $67.00 |
7/8 | 13/02/2025 | 16 | RBH74 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | G Samo-Burthia | 52kg | 1:41.36 | - | 4 |
| 13.6L | $17.00 |
2/8 | 28/01/2025 | 12 | RBH69 | $8,550.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | J R Syster | 53kg | 1:49.39 | - | 7 |
| 7.1L | $26.00 |
9/12 | 16/01/2025 | 28 | RBH74 | $8,550.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 2:03.82 | - | 6 |
| 13.5L | $51.00 |
7/9 | 19/12/2024 | 16 | RBH66 | $7,650.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 1:50.64 | - | 6 |
| 5.7L | $9.00 |