Vaal Race 5 - Tab 4Racing App Maiden Plate
ASIAH'S TIARA (8) is long overdue having placed 8/16 and the last four on end. Placed four times here. First try at the trip but has been winding up strongly and expected to go close. EUPHRATES (1) was course and distance placed three back. Solid in two runs since over 2000m but looks suited back out in journey now. Likely to prove hard to hold out. EMERALD CITY (4) is building towards a win including a last start second here at the trip. Can go one better. FUTURE SUCCESS (7) was safely held last time but can improve sharply third-up and out in trip. Top chance if at her best.

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on November 23 over 2000m, 3 len behind Military Moves with 60kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 11 at this track on October 28 over 2000m, 7 len behind Texas Missile carrying 60kg at $17. Course and distance placed three back. Solid in two runs since over 2000m but looks suited back out in journey now. Likely to prove hard to hold out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 23/11/2025 | 26 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 2:04.39 | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 28/10/2025 | 5 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 2:03.58 | - | 1 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/10/2025 | 12 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 2:32.31 | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $2.80 |
| 5/11 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 1:53.67 | - | 6 |
| 3.7L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/09/2025 | 105 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 2:10.88 | - | 8 |
| 2.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 15/06/2025 | 47 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 2:06.10 | - | 9 |
| 28.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/04/2025 | 73 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | S Siphika | 60kg | 1:38.17 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 1:07.93 | - | 2 |
| 32.0L | $151.00 |
| 11/13 | 01/02/2025 | - | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 1:08.51 | - | 8 |
| 16.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1700m, 11 len behind Equilateral carrying 60kg at $41. Before that 7th of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1700m, slow going 7 len behind Beira with 60kg at $126. Looks safely held on recent runs.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 27/11/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:47.88 | - | 10 |
| 11.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Soft | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:44.88 | - | 11 |
| 7.1L | $126.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/10/2025 | 40 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 2:03.58 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/09/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 1:45.43 | - | 1 |
| 1.4L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/09/2025 | 11 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:51.26 | - | 4 |
| 23.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | 12 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 2:06.39 | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 14/08/2025 | 5 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | J Gates | 57.5kg | 1:30.33 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/10 | 09/08/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 2:07.17 | - | 4 |
| 21.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2025 | 57 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | J Gates | 58.5kg | 1:38.57 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $67.00 |
| 11/12 | 28/05/2025 | 66 | MPLATE | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Neutral | D W Schwarz | 60kg | 2:05.46 | - | 10 |
| 10.5L | $76.00 |
| 8/11 | 23/03/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $9,600.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | 2:06.84 | - | 5 |
| 12.4L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track on October 23 over 2400m, 2 len behind Itsnowornever carrying 56kg at $7. Before that 6th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on September 28 over 1450m, 11 len behind One Eye On Vegas carrying 60kg at $34. Building towards a win including a last start second here at the trip. Can go one better.
Last Starts 56 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 | 23/10/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 2:32.31 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | MPLTE 3 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:29.50 | - | 5 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2025 | 16 | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:28.11 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/08/2025 | 21 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | K J Lihaba | 52kg | 1:30.33 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2025 | 21 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | K J Lihaba | 52kg | 1:38.57 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2025 | 56 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | N Klink | 52kg | 1:52.55 | - | 8 |
| 10.4L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:31.24 | - | 8 |
| 20.3L | $126.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/04/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K A Brewer | 57kg | 1:10.48 | - | 12 |
| 10.3L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 27/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:59.86 | - | 1 |
| 22.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Nathan Klink
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 13 at this track on December 4 over 1800m, 27 len behind Real Stunner carrying 58kg at $41. The run before that 5th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1700m, 6 len behind Equilateral with 58kg at $56. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 58kg | 1:52.45 | - | 12 |
| 27.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/11/2025 | 4 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:47.88 | - | 4 |
| 5.9L | $56.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/11/2025 | 26 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 2:04.39 | - | 5 |
| 13.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/10/2025 | 5 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 57kg | 2:03.58 | - | 9 |
| 10.7L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/10/2025 | 12 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Nathan Klink | 56kg | 2:32.31 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Nathan Klink | 57kg | 1:53.67 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/10/2025 | 48 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:42.40 | - | 9 |
| 14.1L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/08/2025 | 17 | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:39.38 | - | 2 |
| 18.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 31/07/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | K A Brewer | 56kg | 1:36.76 | - | 7 |
| 12.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:13.26 | - | 4 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 9 at this track on November 23 over 2000m, 99 len behind Military Moves with 57kg at $151. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1700m, on a slow track; 24 len behind Beira carrying 58kg at $126. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 | 23/11/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 57kg | 2:04.39 | - | 1 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Soft | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | 1:44.88 | - | 8 |
| 24.8L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 30/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 55.5kg | 1:39.97 | - | 9 |
| 36.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up second last of 11 at this track on October 28 over 2000m, 19 len behind Texas Missile carrying 56.5kg at $5.50. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1700m, 10 len behind Into Dancing carrying 60kg at $9.50. Safely held last time but can improve sharply third-up and out in trip. Top chance if at her best.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 27/11/2025 | 30 | MPLATE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:48.25 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
| 10/11 | 28/10/2025 | 80 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Callan Murray | 56.5kg | 2:03.58 | - | 11 |
| 19.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/10 | 09/08/2025 | 30 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 56.5kg | 2:07.17 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/14 | 10/07/2025 | 201 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:40.78 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/15 | 21/12/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:11.15 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on November 23 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Military Moves with 55kg at $4.30. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track on October 28 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Texas Missile carrying 55kg at $17. Long overdue having placed 8/16 and the last four on end. Placed four times here. First try at the trip but has been winding up strongly and expected to go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 23/11/2025 | 26 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 55kg | 2:04.39 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $4.30 |
| 2/11 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 55kg | 2:03.58 | - | 3 |
| 4.4L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/10/2025 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:50.41 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $13.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | 17 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 56.5kg | 2:10.88 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2025 | 42 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:27.81 | - | 5 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:38.93 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:28.89 | - | 5 |
| 7.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 26/06/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:33.40 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/06/2025 | 89 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:28.66 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/03/2025 | 44 | MPLATE | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:26.45 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $13.50 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2025 | 7 | MPLATE | $8,980.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 59kg | 1:40.68 | - | 4 |
| 9.3L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, slow going 21 len behind Frangipani carrying 58kg at $101. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track on November 23 over 2000m, 25 len behind Military Moves with 53.5kg at $15. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 02/12/2025 | 9 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Julius Mariba | 58kg | 1:56.22 | - | 9 |
| 21.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/11/2025 | 31 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53.5kg | 2:04.39 | - | 7 |
| 25.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/10/2025 | 9 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Julius Mariba | 52.5kg | 2:32.31 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $13.50 |
| 5/11 | 14/10/2025 | 10 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 57kg | 1:50.41 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/10/2025 | 140 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jason Gates | 58kg | 1:42.65 | - | 8 |
| 21.4L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:08.93 | - | 1 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Savanna Valjalo
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Frangipani carrying 54kg at $34. The race before that 8th of 11 at this track on October 14 over 1800m, 12 len behind Ethical with 53kg at $151. Steadily progressing and may well appreciate the extra ground now. Looks nicely weighted.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 02/12/2025 | 49 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Savanna Valjalo | 54kg | 1:56.22 | - | 1 |
| 7.9L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/10/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 53kg | 1:50.41 | - | 9 |
| 12.0L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/09/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Soft | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:31.69 | - | 8 |
| 23.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Julius Mariba
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Frangipani with 58kg at $101. The race before that 13th of 15 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 11 len behind Dondoyaki carrying 58kg at $126. Will be saved up for one last crack.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/12/2025 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Malesela Katjedi | 58kg | 1:56.22 | - | 6 |
| 14.0L | $101.00 |
| 13/15 | 20/11/2025 | 23 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Julius Mariba | 58kg | 1:23.78 | - | 5 |
| 11.4L | $126.00 |
| 13/14 | 28/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $6,318.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 56.5kg | 1:12.35 | - | 7 |
| 20.0L | $34.00 |