Vaal Race 7 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Mr 74 Handicap
AGOGE (3) is a promising galloper who was slowly away in far superior class last time and safely held. Well back in grade and expected to atone. PEACE TREATY (4) is rarely far away but finds it hard to win. Has the ratings to win and another bold run is expected. HEAVENLY GOOD (5) is a progressive filly fitter for two runs in. Definite winning chance. UNSOLVED RIDDLE (2) has been thereabouts in tougher grade and with the claim looks a genuine chance this time around.

Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 4th in a small field at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1600m, 2 len behind Merryweather with 54.5kg at $2.30. Second run from a spell second last of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 8 len behind Carnelo with 61kg at $5.50. Can improve on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 15/01/2026 | 14 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 61kg | 1:34.42 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 01/01/2026 | 124 | NOV | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 54.5kg | 1:40.19 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.30 |
| 7/11 | 30/08/2025 | 32 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Durbanville | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | 2:02.52 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 29/07/2025 | 35 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:39.87 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/14 | 24/06/2025 | 23 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Heavy | Muzi Yeni | 61kg | 1:38.93 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/06/2025 | 34 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1950m | Soft | Sean Veale | 55.5kg | 2:04.67 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $13.50 |
| 3/8 | 28/04/2025 | 65 | OPEN | $9,600.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 64kg | 1:51.99 | - | 8 |
| 2.6L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/02/2025 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $127,120.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good | Craig Bantam | 60kg | 2:06.10 | - | 5 |
| 29.3L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 25/01/2025 | 38 | G3 OPEN 3 | $29,940.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55.5kg | 1:51.24 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/11 | 18/12/2024 | 25 | MDN | $7,220.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good Soft | Richard Fourie | 59.5kg | 2:05.96 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 23/11/2024 | 14 | MDN | $7,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 58kg | 1:38.71 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 5 len behind Carnelo with 59kg at $15. The start before that second last in a small field at this track on November 23 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Coppola with 60kg at $5.50. Thereabouts in tougher grade and with the claim looks a genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 15/01/2026 | 53 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Jacey Botes | 59kg | 1:34.42 | - | 2 |
| 5.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/11/2025 | 31 | CUP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:35.50 | - | 3 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |
| 6/13 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | 1:35.72 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 09/10/2025 | 37 | HCP | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:35.06 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/09/2025 | 31 | RBH78 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | K Matsunyane | 61kg | 1:50.64 | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $3.80 |
| 3/9 | 02/08/2025 | 9 | RBH83 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 1:38.92 | - | 4 |
| 2.4L | $4.30 |
| 3/10 | 24/07/2025 | 5 | RBH74 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 62kg | 1:37.48 | - | 1 |
| 1.7L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 19/07/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:37.11 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 5/9 | 26/06/2025 | 7 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 61kg | 1:38.59 | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $3.80 |
| 2/18 | 19/06/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:28.97 | - | 16 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 10/11 | 05/06/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:38.04 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside in G3 on January 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Splittheeights with 58kg at $51. The run before that scored a big 3.5 len win at this track December 11 over 1600m defeating Lance Alot carrying 59kg at $1.60. Promising galloper who was slowly away in far superior class last time and safely held. Well back in grade and expected to atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 11/01/2026 | 31 | G3 OPEN 3 | $29,486.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:24.97 | - | 7 |
| 12.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:39.07 | - | 6 |
| 3.4L | $1.56 |
| 2/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:23.22 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Crepuscolo carrying 61kg at $4.30. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track on December 18 over 1700m, 5 len behind Drumnadrochit carrying 57.5kg at $8. Rarely far away but finds it hard to win. Has the ratings to win and another bold run is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | RBH66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 61kg | 1:53.99 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 7/9 | 18/12/2025 | 16 | NOV | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | 1:44.24 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/14 | 02/12/2025 | 21 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 2:09.91 | - | 10 |
| 5.7L | $4.30 |
| 2/9 | 11/11/2025 | 40 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:52.52 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/10/2025 | 14 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 54kg | 1:48.65 | - | 9 |
| 1.6L | $34.00 |
| 10/13 | 18/09/2025 | 47 | HCP | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:21.60 | - | 13 |
| 13.6L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | RBH83 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | 1:38.92 | - | 9 |
| 13.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/07/2025 | 27 | RBH82 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 59.5kg | 1:24.35 | - | 9 |
| 5.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/06/2025 | 87 | OPEN | $13,900.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 1:36.32 | - | 9 |
| 1.9L | $13.50 |
| 6/8 | 27/03/2025 | 19 | RBH80 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:55.75 | - | 7 |
| 34.8L | $9.50 |
| 10/11 | 08/03/2025 | 11 | OPEN 3 | $19,330.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 2:05.33 | - | 8 |
| 19.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 37 day let-up. Resuming 5th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Ringa Ringa Roses carrying 58.5kg at $17. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1450m, 2 len behind Fire In Her Soul carrying 50.5kg at $5. Progressive filly fitter for two runs in. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 23/12/2025 | 26 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 50.5kg | 1:26.92 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/11/2025 | 96 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Y | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | 1:29.75 | - | 8 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | RBH78 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 52.5kg | 1:29.50 | - | 6 |
| 11.9L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/08/2025 | 21 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:28.25 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.75 |
| 5/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:07.93 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 2.5 len at this track January 15 over 1600m defeating Prince Of Kildare carrying 52.5kg at $17. The start before that 8th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on December 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Storm Ahead carrying 53.5kg at $17. Racing well and can win again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 15/01/2026 | 30 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 52.5kg | 1:34.42 | - | 9 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
| 8/13 | 16/12/2025 | 23 | RBH76 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 53.5kg | 1:25.13 | - | 12 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | 122 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 51kg | 1:22.21 | - | 7 |
| 1.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/07/2025 | 12 | RBH74 | $7,160.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | K J Lihaba | 55kg | 1:37.48 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/13 | 12/07/2025 | 37 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 56.5kg | 2:04.47 | - | 10 |
| 13.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 05/06/2025 | 7 | RBH72 | $7,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Iannish Taka | 57kg | 1:38.04 | - | 11 |
| 9.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 29/05/2025 | 32 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:51.40 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/10 | 27/04/2025 | 45 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 2:10.48 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 13/03/2025 | 14 | RBH74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | Ryan Munger | 56kg | 1:42.72 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 11/13 | 27/02/2025 | 14 | RBH72 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | J Gates | 57kg | 1:29.52 | - | 9 |
| 8.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/02/2025 | 21 | RBH74 | $8,470.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | K J Lihaba | 53kg | 1:41.36 | - | 5 |
| 4.1L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 9 at this track on January 17 over 2000m, 4 len behind Copper Cliff with 55kg at $11. The race before that 4th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Crepuscolo carrying 59.5kg at $7. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 55kg | 2:02.53 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/01/2026 | 30 | RBH66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:53.99 | - | 3 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 |
| 8/14 | 02/12/2025 | 28 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Soft | Savanna Valjalo | 53kg | 2:09.91 | - | 12 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/11/2025 | 12 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:38.84 | - | 9 |
| 4.4L | $8.00 |
| 2/13 | 23/10/2025 | 9 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 2:02.97 | - | 2 |
| 2.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/10/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 50kg | 2:29.54 | - | 12 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/09/2025 | 63 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 60kg | 1:45.43 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 17/07/2025 | 32 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:54.58 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/06/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 2:06.10 | - | 3 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/06/2025 | 19 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:40.12 | - | 7 |
| 12.2L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/05/2025 | 168 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | D W Schwarz | 60kg | 1:37.76 | - | 10 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1800m, 5 len behind Crepuscolo carrying 54kg at $51. The start before that 7th of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1700m, 5.5 len behind Commander Of All with 54.5kg at $21. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 01/01/2026 | 42 | RBH66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 54kg | 1:53.99 | - | 5 |
| 5.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/13 | 20/11/2025 | 37 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 54.5kg | 1:43.38 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $21.00 |
| 12/12 | 14/10/2025 | 19 | OPEN | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 52kg | 2:29.54 | - | 1 |
| 24.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 25/09/2025 | 30 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Soft | Kobeli Lihaba | 54.5kg | 2:07.65 | - | 5 |
| 10.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/5 | 26/08/2025 | 33 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 52kg | 2:06.39 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/07/2025 | 39 | RBH64 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | N Klink | 52kg | 2:05.00 | - | 10 |
| 8.4L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/06/2025 | 24 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:25.78 | - | 9 |
| 16.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/05/2025 | 58 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:50.96 | - | 7 |
| 18.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/03/2025 | - | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:38.75 | - | 1 |
| 13.3L | $6.50 |