Vaal Race 2 - Racing Today Maiden Juvenile Plate (Fillies)
SECRETARY BIRD (6) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1000m at Turffontein Standside when third, beaten 0.9 lengths. Sure to take a lot from that hitout so she will prove tough to beat. VERSATILITY (9) stepped out for the first time last start and was just fair in finishing fourth at Turffontein Standside over 1000m, beaten 4.5 lengths. Has upside and deserves another chance. NO DRAMA (3) finished third last start over 1000m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 4 lengths. Has been on speed and fought on well both tries so far to place. Going well enough to take this out. STAGGERWING (7) is a two-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Mike Mathew De Kock. By Rafeef from All Of Me. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by William Longsword out of Trip To Ireland. Prefer to see her under race conditions.
Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Real Gone Kid out of Sadler's Lass. Market will be an invaluable guide.
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Raced twice to date. At debut, 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 800m, 2.5 len behind Volcanic Heat carrying 60kg at $15. Last start 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1000m, 4 len behind Custodian with 60kg at $5. On speed and fought on well both tries so far to place. Going well enough to take this out.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 3/7 | 01/01/2026 | 25 | MPLTE F 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:59.02 | - | 6 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | MPLTE F 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:45.65 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Danon Platina out of Beautiful Shay. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old filly (Royal Mo - Sukiwarrior) making her debut. Likely to be above average.
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 60kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Volcanic Heat carrying 57kg at $5. Kept coming on debut and beaten less than a length. Sure to take a lot from that experience and makes plenty of appeal.
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 |
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| 3/6 | 11/01/2026 | - | PLATE F 2 | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Ryan Munger | 57kg | 0:57.84 | - | 3 |
| 0.9L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Rafeef out of All Of Me. Leading stable with juveniles and has a good strike-rate with Murray. Respect any positive market lead.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Horizon out of Road Tax. Prefer to see her at the races before recommending.
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Custodian carrying 60kg at $41. Midfield throughout and boxed on well at big odds at debut. Sure to improve with race experience now on board.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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| 4/7 | 01/01/2026 | - | MPLTE F 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:59.02 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |