Vaal Race 7 - Youcanbetonus! Mr 84 Handicap
ESQUEVELLE (2) turned in a good effort last start and looks overdue for a win. Aided by the claimant has three course and distance wins. Gets chance. ANTONIO GAUDI (5) is yet to win here but has placed 3/5 course and distance. Last start winner and expected to take catching. SUTHERLAND (7) returns from a break. Has placed 3/5 here. Trip suits fresh and is a useful type who should go well. ENSUING (3) is overdue. All six career wins have been at this journey. Has placed 2/4 this time in and expected to go close.

Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1000m, 9 len behind Bosum Buddy carrying 56kg at $101. At only start last preparation ran last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on February 6 over 1450m, 19 len behind Hierkommiebokkie carrying 56.5kg at $8. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 23/12/2025 | 320 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | 0:56.76 | - | 5 |
| 9.4L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/02/2025 | 68 | RBH93 FM | $11,440.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 56.5kg | 1:28.86 | - | 3 |
| 19.0L | $8.00 |
| 15/15 | 30/11/2024 | 35 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $30,330.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:38.50 | - | 15 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/10/2024 | 42 | RBH75 FM | $7,940.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 1:40.58 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/09/2024 | 76 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:30.85 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/06/2024 | - | PLATE F 2 | $8,180.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | N Klink | 55kg | 1:07.86 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Savanna Valjalo
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 12 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 1160m, 0.4 len behind Miami Mountain with 57kg at $17. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on November 23 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Gimmethegoodlife with 58kg at $17. Good effort last start and looks overdue for a win. Aided by the claimant has three course and distance wins. Gets chance.
Last Starts 38 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 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:08.05 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/11/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 0:56.54 | - | 4 |
| 0.6L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/10/2025 | 94 | HCP | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Savanna Valjalo | 53.5kg | 0:55.48 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $76.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/07/2025 | 41 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 62.5kg | 0:58.15 | - | 4 |
| 13.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/15 | 15/06/2025 | 50 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56kg | 1:06.90 | - | 12 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/15 | 26/04/2025 | 165 | RBH84 | $10,910.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good Soft | Raymond Danielson | 63kg | 1:04.30 | - | 4 |
| 4.1L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/11/2024 | 19 | OPEN | $13,860.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good Soft | Raymond Danielson | 56kg | 1:30.81 | - | 4 |
| 14.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 24/10/2024 | 30 | OPEN | $11,290.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 56kg | 1:08.21 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/09/2024 | 12 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57kg | 1:09.42 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/09/2024 | 47 | RBH98 | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 56kg | 1:11.06 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/07/2024 | 21 | RBH80 | $6,960.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 63kg | 0:57.47 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on December 18 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Fully Loaded carrying 62kg at $26. The run before that 10th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 1160m, 5 len behind Miami Mountain with 57kg at $21. All six career wins have been at this journey. Has placed 2/4 this time in and expected to go close.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 18/12/2025 | 11 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 62kg | 1:09.54 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 10/12 | 07/12/2025 | 26 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:08.05 | - | 7 |
| 4.9L | $21.00 |
| 12/12 | 11/11/2025 | 44 | CUP | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:08.13 | - | 12 |
| 30.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/09/2025 | 80 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 59kg | 1:13.01 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 10/07/2025 | 12 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:11.68 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/12 | 28/06/2025 | 30 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 63kg | 1:07.92 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 7/19 | 29/05/2025 | 28 | RBH74 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 62kg | 1:10.18 | - | 14 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/05/2025 | 91 | RBH84 | $7,790.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59.5kg | 1:09.21 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 9/12 | 30/01/2025 | 42 | RBH96 | $12,830.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 55kg | 1:08.30 | - | 10 |
| 6.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/12/2024 | 74 | RBH86 | $10,620.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Hennie Greyling | 60kg | 1:09.50 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/10/2024 | 11 | RBH90 | $7,530.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | R A Venniker | 59kg | 1:39.15 | - | 6 |
| 15.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.8 len at Turffontein Standside December 16 over 1160m defeating Red Penny carrying 57kg at $13.50. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on November 4 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Secret Chord carrying 58.5kg at $8. Yet to win here but has placed 3/5 course and distance. Last start winner and expected to take catching.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 16/12/2025 | 42 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:08.10 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $13.50 |
| 2/10 | 04/11/2025 | 12 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58.5kg | 1:09.61 | - | 1 |
| 2.7L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/10/2025 | 33 | NOV | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55.5kg | 1:09.10 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $13.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/09/2025 | 167 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 1:11.87 | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $67.00 |
| 5/14 | 06/04/2025 | 52 | C4 | $12,220.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good Soft | K Matsunyane | 57.5kg | 1:11.58 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/02/2025 | 126 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:59.69 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/14 | 10/10/2024 | 19 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:09.36 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 21/09/2024 | 9 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:13.15 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $13.50 |
| 2/9 | 12/09/2024 | 51 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:11.96 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 23/07/2024 | 12 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:04.58 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/07/2024 | 11 | PLATE 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 0:59.19 | - | 2 |
| 4.9L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Turffontein Inside October 30 over 1450m, a 0.3 lengths behind After Hours with 55kg at $8. On debut third of 8 at Turffontein Standside August 9 over 1160m, 2.25 len behind Clever Trevor carrying 60kg at $101. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 76 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 | 30/10/2025 | 49 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55kg | 1:28.69 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:29.04 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $1.91 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J R Syster | 58kg | 1:11.63 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J R Syster | 60kg | 1:09.98 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last preparation 6th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Clarkson carrying 58kg at $8.50. First up last campaign ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 7 at this track on September 2 over 1400m, 2 len behind Master Christmas carrying 56.5kg at $7. Returns from a break. Has placed 3/5 here. Trip suits fresh and is a useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 13/11/2025 | 72 | CUP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58kg | 1:28.52 | - | 8 |
| 2.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 02/09/2025 | 117 | RBH86 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 56.5kg | 1:23.86 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/05/2025 | 49 | RBH80 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:29.99 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $2.25 |
| 7/9 | 20/03/2025 | 49 | RBH90 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good Soft | P Mxoli | 56kg | 1:30.02 | - | 9 |
| 6.7L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/01/2025 | 63 | RBH96 | $12,830.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 53kg | 1:08.30 | - | 9 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/16 | 28/11/2024 | 68 | RBH84 | $10,830.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 57.5kg | 1:20.54 | - | 14 |
| 1.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/09/2024 | 60 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:13.15 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/11 | 23/07/2024 | 177 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:23.76 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/01/2024 | 31 | MPLATE | $10,830.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:26.48 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/12/2023 | 11 | MPLATE | $8,410.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:11.35 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/12/2023 | - | MPLATE | $8,410.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S Sosibo | 58.5kg | 1:08.82 | - | 7 |
| 18.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 9 at this track September 25 over 1200m, soft track; 16 len behind Hong Kong with 59kg at $21. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Turffontein Standside June 15 over 1400m, 13 len behind Chieftain's Shield with 60kg at $15. May need more time.
Last Starts 111 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 | 25/09/2025 | 26 | CUP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:13.07 | - | 5 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/08/2025 | 30 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:11.63 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $2.65 |
| 3/10 | 31/07/2025 | 33 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:10.24 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/06/2025 | 13 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | D W Schwarz | 60kg | 1:08.49 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/06/2025 | 122 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:25.78 | - | 7 |
| 13.7L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/02/2025 | - | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 0:59.69 | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $101.00 |

Jockey: S'manga Khumalo
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 12 at this track on January 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Never Never Land with 59kg at $9. The start before that 3rd of 15 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Rockaroundtheclock with 58kg at $11. Will be tested.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 08/01/2026 | 19 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:08.54 | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/15 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:09.34 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/11/2025 | 23 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 0:59.35 | - | 5 |
| 9.7L | $5.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/11/2025 | 24 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56.5kg | 1:09.61 | - | 7 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:12.54 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/09/2025 | 21 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 0:58.24 | - | 8 |
| 3.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/08/2025 | 16 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:27.21 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 14/08/2025 | 19 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:10.02 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 26/07/2025 | 37 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | J R Syster | 57.5kg | 0:58.15 | - | 10 |
| 1.9L | $101.00 |
| 13/16 | 19/06/2025 | 446 | RBH82 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 58.5kg | 1:10.00 | - | 7 |
| 15.4L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/03/2024 | 30 | OPEN | $10,760.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | M K Katjedi | 50kg | 1:11.29 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |