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Vaal Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Work Riders Maiden Plate (F & M)

POWER OF TIGER (3) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at Turffontein Standside over 1000m after being prominent from the outset. Likely improver with strong prospects. EL ZANI (6) is on debut for the Tony Peter stable. Three-year-old filly by Hawwaam from El' Zara. Leading prospect on face value, with betting holding the key. VARACHINO'S CHAMP (1) is yet to break through after four starts. Last time out was fourth, beaten 8 lengths, over 1000m at Turffontein Standside. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Capable of testing this field. EMPRESS WU (5) finished sixth at this track and distance at her last appearance four-and-a-half months ago. Placed 2/3 course and distance. Likely to make her presence felt.

Race Time:10:30 AM

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Showers

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1000m

Varachino's Champ (5)3444

Trainer: Fabian Habib 12 mths 4: 0-0-1

Jockey: Tshepiso Matsoele

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: SOQRAT (AUS)

Dam: VARACHINO (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Var

Stats

Prize Money$2,100.00

Avg $$525.00

Win %0.00%

Place %25.00%

Career4: 0-0-1

Track3: 0-0-1

Distance4: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist3: 0-0-1

1st Up1: 0-0-1

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good3: 0-0-1

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 8 len behind Precocious carrying 60kg at $11. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on December 18 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Gaslight Dancer with 57.5kg at $9. Placed course and distance. Has good early pace and deserves another chance.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/7	11/01/2026	24	MPLTE FM	$8,846.00	Turffontein	1000m	Y	Jason Gates	60kg	0:57.17	-	2	1. Precocious 2. Power Of Tiger 3. Mystical Butterfly	8.5L	$11.00
4/9	18/12/2025	25	MPLTE FM	$8,846.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	Mxolisi Mbuto	57.5kg	0:57.35	-	1	1. Gaslight Dancer 2. Master's Lady 3. Duchess Zahra	2.6L	$9.00
4/7	23/11/2025	19	MPLTE FM	$8,846.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	Serino Moodley	59kg	0:57.60	-	1	1. Amazonian 2. Master's Lady 3. Duchess Di	3.6L	$4.50
3/11	04/11/2025	-	MPLTE FM	$8,846.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	Rachel Venniker	57.5kg	0:56.36	-	2	1. Manyeleti 2. Plumbago Park 3. Varachino's Champ	8.4L	$11.00

Amaze Me (9)4348668539

Trainer: St John Gray 12 mths 14: 0-0-2

Jockey: Tobias Mango

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: POTALA PALACE (SAF)

Dam: YOU'RE AMAZING (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Dylan Thomas

Stats

Prize Money$3,220.00

Avg $$230.00

Win %0.00%

Place %14.29%

Career14: 0-0-2

Track6: 0-0-1

Distance2: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good10: 0-0-2

Soft4: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently 9th of 14 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Fiery Frolic with 60kg at $41. The race before that 3rd of 8 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Pleiades Star with 60kg at $15. This is well within her grasp.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/14	24/01/2026	35	MPLTE FM	$8,846.00	Vaal	1200m	Good	Serino Moodley	60kg	1:10.08	-	10	1. Fiery Frolic 2. Wings Of Kildra 3. Miss Fantastic	4.7L	$41.00
3/8	20/12/2025	4	MPLTE FM	$8,846.00	Vaal	1200m	Good	Philasande Mxoli	60kg	1:09.83	-	7	1. Pleiades Star 2. Baby Red 3. Amaze Me	5.4L	$15.00
5/8	16/12/2025	19	MPLATE FM	$8,846.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	Malesela Katjedi	60kg	1:09.05	-	2	1. Inspiration 2. Taking A Risk 3. Fiery Frolic	10.8L	$76.00
8/11	27/11/2025	7	MPLTE FM	$8,846.00	Turffontein	1700m	Y	Mxolisi Mbuto	55.5kg	1:48.25	-	8	1. Into Dancing 2. Korcula 3. Blood Of Eden	19.3L	$34.00
6/13	20/11/2025	51	MPLTE FM	$8,846.00	Vaal	1400m	Y	Serino Moodley	58kg	1:23.42	-	4	1. Al Greenga 2. Winds Of Grace 3. Onceinabluemoon	5.1L	$21.00
6/9	30/09/2025	5	MPLATE FM	$8,000.00	Vaal	1500m	Soft	M K Katjedi	57kg	1:31.69	-	9	1. Hazy Dazy 2. Frangipani 3. Lanteri	5.7L	$67.00
8/10	25/09/2025	28	MPLTE FM	$8,003.00	Vaal	1600m	Soft	Muzi Yeni	57kg	1:39.79	-	6	1. Madame Pompadour 2. Nothing Compares 3. Matter Of Trust	15.5L	$3.80
4/13	28/08/2025	11	MPLATE	$8,000.00	Vaal	1600m	Good	G Samo-Burthia	57kg	1:37.79	-	10	1. Scarlett Heart 2. Madame Pompadour 3. Sapphire Sun	4.8L	$13.50
3/8	17/08/2025	15	MPLATE F 3	$8,420.00	Turffontein	1200m	Good	P Mxoli	60kg	1:12.49	-	6	1. Saragossa Cat 2. Fire In Her Soul 3. Amaze Me	2.7L	$41.00
4/6	02/08/2025	14	MPLATE F 3	$8,420.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	M Mbuto	56kg	0:58.23	-	5	1. On The Run 2. Master's Lady 3. Dondoyaki	5.2L	$26.00
5/7	19/07/2025	9	PLATE F 2	$8,850.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	K Matsunyane	60kg	1:25.51	-	7	1. Salt Lake City 2. Zahra Dominia 3. Top Shelf Teddy	6.9L	$21.00
4/7	10/07/2025	12	MPLATE FM	$8,000.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	K Matsunyane	57kg	1:00.34	-	3	1. Red Hot Kisses 2. Empress Wu 3. Midnight Miracle	3.5L	$81.00

Power Of Tiger (7)0x0x94332

Trainer: Paul Matchett 12 mths 7: 0-1-2

Jockey: Thomas Ncume

Weight: 60kgs

4 yo Bay F

Sire: GIMMETHEGREENLIGHT (AUS)

Dam: PURE POWER (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Captain Al

Stats

Prize Money$3,961.00

Avg $$565.86

Win %0.00%

Place %42.86%

Career7: 0-1-2

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance4: 0-1-1

Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good4: 0-0-1

Soft3: 0-1-1

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind Precocious carrying 60kg at $11. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on December 27 over 1160m, 2.5 len behind Sakura Hanami carrying 60kg at $34. Building to a win and best form stacks up. Well placed to take this out.

Last Starts 18 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	11/01/2026	15	MPLTE FM	$8,846.00	Turffontein	1000m	Y	Philasande Mxoli	60kg	0:57.17	-	1	1. Precocious 2. Power Of Tiger 3. Mystical Butterfly	4.2L	$11.00
3/8	27/12/2025	25	MPLTE FM	$8,846.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	Philasande Mxoli	60kg	1:10.43	-	1	1. Sakura Hanami 2. Lolly Willowes 3. Power Of Tiger	2.5L	$34.00
3/5	02/12/2025	9	MPLTE	$10,110.00	Turffontein	1000m	Soft	Philasande Mxoli	57.5kg	1:00.41	-	2	1. Tempranillo 2. Monkey's Wedding 3. Power Of Tiger	6.5L	$34.00
4/8	23/11/2025	14	MPLTE	$10,110.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	Philasande Mxoli	57.5kg	0:57.40	-	3	1. Old Fashioned 2. Taking A Risk 3. Rockabilly	5.2L	$51.00
9/10	09/11/2025	271	MPLTE FM	$8,846.00	Turffontein	1160m	Y	Philasande Mxoli	60kg	1:09.19	-	2	1. Hathighwaytothesky 2. Inspiration 3. The Reason	8.9L	$101.00
10/12	11/02/2025	108	MPLATE	$10,590.00	Kenilworth	1000m	Good	Gareth Wright	57.5kg	0:59.43	-	2	1. Flying Finley 2. Heritage Ridge 3. Poetic Princess	15.5L	$51.00
14/14	26/10/2024	-	MPLATE FM	$9,200.00	Durbanville	1250m	Good	Gareth Wright	60kg	-	-	9	1. Pink Pigeon 2. Catch A Penny 3. Loui's Star	33.7L	$13.50

Hurricane Power (2)55x570305

Trainer: Fabian Habib 12 mths 8: 0-0-1

Jockey: Chamu Mabaya

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)

Dam: LADY LAGO (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Encosta De Lago

Stats

Prize Money$1,390.00

Avg $$173.75

Win %0.00%

Place %12.50%

Career8: 0-0-1

Track4: 0-0-0

Distance6: 0-0-1

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good5: 0-0-0

Soft3: 0-0-1

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Most recently second last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 8 len behind Fiery Rose carrying 53.5kg at $34. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on December 18 over 1500m, 14 len behind Oklahoma Smokeshow carrying 54.5kg at $21. Has been racing well. Top prospects.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	11/01/2026	24	MPLTE	$10,110.00	Turffontein	1000m	Y	Savanna Valjalo	53.5kg	0:57.21	-	2	1. Fiery Rose 2. Stoneywood 3. Kambati	8.3L	$34.00
12/12	18/12/2025	16	MDN	$9,267.00	Vaal	1500m	Good	Muzi Yeni	54.5kg	1:30.67	-	1	1. Oklahoma Smokeshow 2. Royale Jacket 3. Red Sunrise	14.5L	$21.00
3/9	02/12/2025	35	MPLTE FM	$8,003.00	Turffontein	1000m	Soft	Tshepiso Matsoele	60kg	1:01.01	-	8	1. Plumbago Park 2. Taking A Risk 3. Hurricane Power	4.2L	$67.00
15/17	28/10/2025	47	MPLTE FM	$8,003.00	Vaal	1200m	Y	Louis Nhlapo	59kg	1:11.68	-	3	1. Vamanos 2. Hathighwaytothesky 3. Inspiration	16.7L	$126.00
7/9	11/09/2025	19	MPLATE FM	$8,000.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	Louis Nhlapo	58kg	0:58.52	-	9	1. Miss Munroe 2. Princess Of All 3. Raceway	7.9L	$41.00
5/6	23/08/2025	79	MPLATE FM	$8,000.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	M Mbuto	55.5kg	1:00.47	-	4	1. Paradise Way 2. Fish Hawk 3. Endizayo	15.5L	$8.00
5/6	05/06/2025	21	MPLATE FM	$8,000.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Craig Zackey	57kg	0:58.39	-	3	1. Summer Winter 2. Hawksdale 3. Misty Metal	14.4L	$13.50
5/7	15/05/2025	-	MPLATE FM	$7,580.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	Phillip Mlangeni	57kg	0:58.11	-	1	1. Blindfire 2. Empress Wu 3. Bilingual	5.5L	$4.30

Empress Wu (6)222233736x

Trainer: Kobus Roux 12 mths 18: 0-4-4

Jockey: Tom Lukhele

Weight: 60kgs

4 yo Bay F

Sire: GLOBAL VIEW (USA)

Dam: ROSE OF TRALEE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Rich Man's Gold

Stats

Prize Money$10,061.00

Avg $$558.94

Win %0.00%

Place %44.44%

Career18: 0-4-4

Track15: 0-3-4

Distance5: 0-3-0

Tr / Dist3: 0-2-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good18: 0-4-4

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at this track September 11 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Miss Munroe carrying 60kg at $15. On debut eighth of 13 at this track August 21 2024 over 1200m, 7 len behind Francilien with 58kg at $126. Placed 2/3 course and distance. Likely to make her presence felt.

Last Starts 140 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	11/09/2025	16	MPLATE FM	$8,000.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	Callan Murray	60kg	0:58.52	-	2	1. Miss Munroe 2. Princess Of All 3. Raceway	4.5L	$15.00
3/8	26/08/2025	3	HCP FM	$6,740.00	Vaal	1200m	Good	S'manga Khumalo	60kg	1:12.49	-	1	1. Concordia 2. Bella Boop Boop 3. Empress Wu	2.1L	$3.50
7/8	23/08/2025	23	MPLATE	$8,850.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	S'manga Khumalo	57.5kg	1:00.38	-	2	1. Banyan 2. Miami Mountain 3. Midnight Flyer	10.5L	$13.50
3/9	31/07/2025	7	MPLATE FM	$8,000.00	Vaal	1200m	Good	Callan Murray	60kg	1:10.97	-	3	1. Blushing Bloom 2. Iconic Winter 3. Empress Wu	3.7L	$13.50
3/7	24/07/2025	14	HCP	$6,740.00	Vaal	1200m	Good	Chase Maujean	57.5kg	1:11.42	-	5	1. Shimmering 2. Trail Runner 3. Empress Wu	3.2L	$7.50
2/7	10/07/2025	21	MPLATE FM	$8,000.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Callan Murray	60kg	1:00.34	-	5	1. Red Hot Kisses 2. Empress Wu 3. Midnight Miracle	1.3L	$9.50
2/9	19/06/2025	35	HCP	$6,740.00	Vaal	1200m	Good	S'manga Khumalo	59kg	1:10.81	-	3	1. Hotaru 2. Empress Wu 3. Miss Takes	4.3L	$8.00
2/7	15/05/2025	16	MPLATE FM	$7,580.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	Thomas Ncume	60kg	0:58.11	-	5	1. Blindfire 2. Empress Wu 3. Bilingual	1.3L	$7.00
2/6	29/04/2025	12	MPLATE FM	$8,290.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	Tshepiso Matsoele	60kg	0:57.95	-	3	1. Panthera Uncia 2. Empress Wu 3. Blazing Sky	2.1L	$2.65
9/16	17/04/2025	23	MPLATE	$9,160.00	Vaal	1200m	Good	S'manga Khumalo	60kg	1:11.06	-	8	1. Red Amber 2. Line In The Sky 3. Blue Quartz	4.8L	$26.00
3/9	25/03/2025	29	MPLATE FM	$9,160.00	Vaal	1200m	Good	S'manga Khumalo	60kg	1:10.79	-	4	1. Tana Maree 2. Genovefa 3. Empress Wu	4.5L	$26.00

El Zani (1)N/A

Trainer: Tony Peter 12 mths 0: 0-0-0

Jockey: Phillip Mlangeni

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: HAWWAAM (SAF)

Dam: EL' ZARA (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Captain Al

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0%

Place %0%

Career0: 0-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up0: 0-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

First-starter by Hawwaam out of El' Zara. Profiles well but market will go a long way to showcasing her chances.

Seven Times Red (3)67

Trainer: Mark Khan 12 mths 2: 0-0-0

Jockey: Siyabonga B Mthembu

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: RED RAY (SAF)

Dam: FIVE TIMES SEVEN (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Seventh Rock

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career2: 0-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good2: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Lining up for just third start. At big odds at debut, 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on December 27 over 1160m, 10 len behind Sakura Hanami with 60kg at $34. Last start ran last of 7 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 6 len behind Bell Of Angelus with 58.5kg at $13.50. Will be tested.

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
7/7	15/01/2026	19	MPLTE FM	$8,846.00	Vaal	1200m	Good	Rachel Venniker	58.5kg	1:09.60	-	3	1. Bell Of Angelus 2. Emerald Countess 3. Anahita	6.5L	$13.50
6/8	27/12/2025	-	MPLTE FM	$8,846.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	Rachel Venniker	60kg	1:10.43	-	5	1. Sakura Hanami 2. Lolly Willowes 3. Power Of Tiger	10.5L	$34.00

Speedwell Queen (4)0x

Trainer: Corrie Lensley 12 mths 1: 0-0-0

Jockey: Impi Lukhele

Weight: 60kgs

5 yo Bay M

Sire: CAPTAIN OF ALL (SAF)

Dam: PLANET QUEEN (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Mogok

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career1: 0-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last of 17 at this track on October 28 over 1200m, 20 len behind Vamanos with 60kg at $101. Hasn't shown enough.

Last Starts 93 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
17/17	28/10/2025	-	MPLTE FM	$8,003.00	Vaal	1200m	Y	Philasande Mxoli	60kg	1:11.68	-	17	1. Vamanos 2. Hathighwaytothesky 3. Inspiration	20.1L	$101.00

Wispinthewillow (8)N/A

Trainer: Tony Peter 12 mths 0: 0-0-0

Jockey: Taegan Demont

Weight: 60kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: WILLOW MAGIC (AUS)

Dam: SULLY'S LANDING (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Jet Master

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0%

Place %0%

Career0: 0-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up0: 0-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good0: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

First-starter by Willow Magic out of Sully's Landing. Maybe later.