Vaal Race 9 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Fm 80 Handicap (F & M)
NKWENKWEZI (2) has been freshened since well off best latest. Goes very well here and is a course and distance winner. Previous form was excellent and gets a chance to bounce back. AZALEAS FOR ALL (1) is overdue for a win. Placed 2/4 course and distance. Sure to be right there at the business end. AQUARIUS (6) is a promising type off the mark latest. Looks suited by the extra ground. Can go on with the job. OPEN SESAME (3) was out of the money two runs back when fresh from a spell then again missed the frame last start over 1450m at this track, beaten 2 lengths into sixth. Suitably placed so can turn things around.

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1800m, 2 len behind Dimako's Jet with 52.5kg at $8. Before that 3rd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on December 16 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Royal Invitation carrying 54kg at $4.30. Overdue for a win. Placed 2/4 course and distance. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 01/01/2026 | 16 | RBH95 FM | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52.5kg | 1:54.07 | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/12/2025 | 26 | HCP FM | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 54kg | 2:36.27 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $4.30 |
| 7/9 | 20/11/2025 | 25 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 2:05.47 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/10/2025 | 28 | HCP FM | $9,267.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 2:06.50 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 28/09/2025 | 31 | HCP FM | $9,267.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 58.5kg | 2:07.78 | - | 8 |
| 6.2L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/08/2025 | 19 | RBH86 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Chad Little | 59kg | 1:50.23 | - | 6 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 09/08/2025 | 23 | RBH82 FM | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60.5kg | 2:07.26 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $13.50 |
| 2/11 | 17/07/2025 | 36 | RBH80 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:38.66 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/06/2025 | 20 | OPEN FM | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Neutral | Gavin Lerena | 61.5kg | 2:03.79 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 22/05/2025 | 7 | RBH76 FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:37.02 | - | 5 |
| 1.4L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 15/05/2025 | 33 | RBH74 FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 2:02.98 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran last in a small field at this track on December 18 over 2000m, 11 len behind Woman's World carrying 52kg at $3.80. The run before that won by 1.2 len at this track November 20 over 2000m defeating Kissing Machine with 54kg at $17. Freshened since well off best latest. Goes very well here and is a course and distance winner. Previous form excellent and gets chance to bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 18/12/2025 | 28 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 2:04.26 | - | 4 |
| 11.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 20/11/2025 | 49 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Calvin Habib | 54kg | 2:05.47 | - | 7 |
| 1.2L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | 1:35.85 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/09/2025 | 29 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:44.16 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $7.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/08/2025 | 20 | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:38.25 | - | 8 |
| 13.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:38.93 | - | 8 |
| 6.6L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 10/07/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:39.29 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 26/06/2025 | 23 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:33.64 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/06/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:40.12 | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/05/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 1:50.75 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 08/05/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:42.67 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 12 at this track on November 11 over 1700m, on a slow track; 5 len behind Lady Blunt with 56.5kg at $3.30. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1450m, 2 len behind Fire In Her Soul with 58kg at $6.50. Going well. Leading chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 23/12/2025 | 42 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:26.92 | - | 2 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/12 | 11/11/2025 | 128 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Soft | Callan Murray | 56.5kg | 1:43.63 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 06/07/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:27.62 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 15/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 57kg | 1:07.98 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $76.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Al Greenga with 56kg at $21. Before that 7th of 9 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind The Mightiest carrying 53.5kg at $26. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 01/01/2026 | 21 | RBH80 FM | $9,480.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | 1:26.85 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/12/2025 | 58 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Girish Dookhit | 53.5kg | 1:37.15 | - | 2 |
| 4.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/10/2025 | 16 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:29.02 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 28/09/2025 | 17 | HCP FM | $9,267.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 50kg | 1:29.81 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/09/2025 | 19 | RBH92 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 53.5kg | 1:38.05 | - | 1 |
| 9.1L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/08/2025 | 23 | RBH97 FM | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | M Mbuto | 49.5kg | 1:29.10 | - | 8 |
| 18.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/07/2025 | 33 | RBH82 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | P Mxoli | 58.5kg | 1:27.23 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/06/2025 | 44 | RBH80 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | G Dookhit | 55.5kg | 1:26.51 | - | 2 |
| 1.7L | $34.00 |
| 13/13 | 15/05/2025 | 14 | RBH85 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | P Mxoli | 56kg | 2:02.78 | - | 8 |
| 17.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 01/05/2025 | 31 | RBH91 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | G Dookhit | 50.5kg | 1:26.37 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 31/03/2025 | 22 | C3 FM | $10,910.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good Soft | B Plaatjies | 49.5kg | 1:37.72 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1400m, 9 len behind Al Greenga with 56kg at $26. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on September 6 over 1800m, 3 len behind Special Star carrying 56kg at $26. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 01/01/2026 | 98 | RBH80 FM | $9,480.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:26.85 | - | 7 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/13 | 25/09/2025 | 19 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54kg | 1:40.74 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 06/09/2025 | 20 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 1:53.37 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/08/2025 | - | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:40.43 | - | 8 |
| 8.1L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.25 len at Turffontein Standside December 16 over 1400m defeating Delaware River carrying 59kg at $6. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Russian Nobility carrying 60kg at $4.50. Promising type off the mark latest. Looks suited by the extra ground. Can go on with the job.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 16/12/2025 | 33 | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:26.79 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 13/11/2025 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:13.23 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 16/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 57.5kg | 1:00.15 | - | 5 |
| 6.4L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. Most recently won by a neck at this track December 4 over 1450m defeating Delaware River carrying 59kg at $4.50. The run before that 6th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on October 30 over 1600m, 11 len behind Duchess Of Paloma carrying 58kg at $8. Maiden winner last start and worth including.
Last Starts 41 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 | 04/12/2025 | 35 | MPLATE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:29.81 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/10 | 30/10/2025 | 26 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:39.60 | - | 3 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/10/2025 | 63 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 56.5kg | 1:42.65 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/08/2025 | 23 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:28.25 | - | 7 |
| 5.9L | $2.40 |
| 3/11 | 10/07/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:13.70 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 6 len behind Johnny Drama with 59kg at $9. The race before that ran last of 9 at this track on November 4 over 1600m, 13 len behind Oklahoma Twister with 60kg at $6.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 11/12/2025 | 37 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:37.67 | - | 2 |
| 6.2L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/11/2025 | 24 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:38.84 | - | 5 |
| 13.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | 16 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 56.5kg | 1:39.42 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 59.5kg | 1:38.91 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2025 | 9 | RBH74 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 55kg | 1:38.28 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/09/2025 | 19 | RBH64 FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:36.43 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/9 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | RBH66 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:28.01 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2025 | 14 | RBH80 FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Botes | 48kg | 1:11.04 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 24/07/2025 | 21 | RBH66 FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:27.52 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 5/14 | 03/07/2025 | 14 | RBH68 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | N Nastili | 55.5kg | 1:23.05 | - | 11 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/18 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | N Nastili | 54kg | 1:28.97 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind The Mightiest carrying 49.5kg at $41. The start before that 8th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1450m, 6 len behind Calida with 56.5kg at $26. Needs plenty of luck.
Last Starts 34 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 | 11/12/2025 | 28 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 49.5kg | 1:37.15 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 56.5kg | 1:29.37 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 52kg | 1:29.77 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/10/2025 | 84 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 56.5kg | 1:31.65 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/07/2025 | 21 | RBH66 FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | J Gates | 54kg | 1:27.52 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/14 | 03/07/2025 | 28 | RBH68 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 53.5kg | 1:23.05 | - | 12 |
| 1.4L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/06/2025 | 14 | RBH64 FM | $6,320.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | J Botes | 51.5kg | 2:09.21 | - | 7 |
| 99.0L | $4.30 |
| 4/9 | 22/05/2025 | 14 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | J Gates | 55kg | 1:37.97 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/05/2025 | 91 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | J Gates | 55kg | 1:30.43 | - | 11 |
| 5.1L | $17.00 |
| 6/12 | 06/02/2025 | 44 | RBH76 FM | $8,900.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | J Gates | 52kg | 1:29.52 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/12/2024 | 54 | RBH74 | $8,500.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good Soft | J Gates | 52kg | 1:26.71 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |