Vaal Race 3 - Guineas Day 7 February Maiden Juvenile Plate
BUFFALO KING CODY (1) was unplaced on debut then last start finished third over 1000m at Turffontein Standside. Both runs have had merit and has upside. Aided by the claim and expected to go close. CATFISH (2) has been good in both runs to date, winding up to finish runner-up at each. Leading rider aboard for both and sticks today. Go close. TIME IS PRECIOUS (4) was on speed and fought on well at first outing. Encouraging effort on debut and another big run is on the cards. PERFECT SKY (7) is a two-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Sean Tarry. By Vercingetorix from Perfect Princess. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 15 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 800m, 5 len behind Heath House with 56kg at $9.50. Last start 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Turn It Up carrying 60kg at $8. Both runs have had merit and has upside. Aided by the claim and expected to go close.
Last Starts 30 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 | 30/12/2025 | 31 | PLATE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 60kg | 0:58.00 | - | 6 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
| 5/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Y | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | 0:46.37 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Having third race start. When well in the market at debut, 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Turn It Up carrying 60kg at $3.50. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on January 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Flower Island with 60kg at $2.30. Has been good in both runs to date, winding up to finish runner-up at each. Leading rider aboard for both and sticks today. Go close.
Last Starts 12 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 | 17/01/2026 | 18 | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:56.87 | - | 1 |
| 3.7L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:58.00 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Soqrat out of Lobelia. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 3rd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 800m, 1.3 len behind Status Symbol with 60kg at $4.30. On speed and fought on well at first outing. Encouraging effort on debut and another big run is on the cards.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 0:46.62 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First-starter by Danon Platina out of Electric Boots. Prefer to see her under race conditions.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Filly by Vercingetorix at the races for the first time. Profiles well and worth watching for any market moves.