Vaal Race 5 - Sa Derby 4 April Fm 79 Divided Handicap (F & M)
MERRYWEATHER (3) looks a horse on the up. Was Grade 3 placed two back then a determined winner last time. Expected to measure up again. DUCHESS OF PALOMA (4) rates highly on recent form including a win this course and distance first and only try. Placed here over a little further than the latest. Big chance. SURPRISE PARTY (5) was a last start winner this trip and at peak fitness now looks a great chance to win again. LADY BLUNT (2) goes very well here and led throughout to score here over a little further last time. Sure to go well again.

Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on December 18 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Woman's World carrying 50.5kg at $2.50. Before that 6th of 8 at this track on December 4 over 1800m, 1.1 len behind Boom Boom with 53kg at $5. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 48 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 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 50.5kg | 2:04.26 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $2.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | RBH93 FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 1:52.12 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 20/11/2025 | 9 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 2:05.47 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 11/11/2025 | 33 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:52.52 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $13.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/10/2025 | 11 | CUP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 55.5kg | 1:49.69 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/09/2025 | 10 | HCP FM | $9,267.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 50kg | 2:07.78 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/13 | 18/09/2025 | 87 | HCP | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56kg | 1:21.60 | - | 12 |
| 9.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/06/2025 | 7 | RBH87 FM | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54.5kg | 1:51.87 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2025 | 25 | OPEN | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 2400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 2:30.93 | - | 7 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2025 | 23 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:50.75 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $1.87 |
| 7/7 | 29/04/2025 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $8,290.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | S Mkhumbuzi | 60kg | 2:06.48 | - | 2 |
| 99.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 1.0 len at this track January 22 over 2000m defeating Alta Capitana carrying 58.5kg at $5. The race before that second last of 7 at this track on January 8 over 1450m, 2.25 len behind Vamanos carrying 56.5kg at $7. Goes very well here and led throughout to score here over a little further last time. Sure to go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 2:01.78 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 56.5kg | 1:26.98 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 59.5kg | 1:30.21 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 04/12/2025 | 23 | RBH76 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57.5kg | 1:52.68 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 11/11/2025 | 31 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Soft | Marco V'rensburg | 54.5kg | 1:43.63 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 58kg | 1:29.77 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 28/09/2025 | 31 | MPLTE F 3 | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:31.13 | - | 10 |
| 1.7L | $21.00 |
| 10/13 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | J Gates | 57kg | 1:37.79 | - | 2 |
| 11.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2025 | 12 | HCP FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 58kg | 1:31.82 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/08/2025 | 51 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 1:28.25 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.75 |
| 8/12 | 12/06/2025 | 62 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Soft | Andrew Fortune | 56kg | 1:34.23 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on December 18 over 2000m, 1.1 len behind Rosy Lemon with 55.5kg at $3. Before that favourite; won by 2 len at this track December 4 over 1800m defeating Scarlett Heart with 57kg at $6.50. Rates highly on recent form including a win this courser and distance and first and only try. Placed here over a little further latest. Big chance.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 55.5kg | 2:03.85 | - | 2 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/12/2025 | 35 | RBH76 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:52.68 | - | 6 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 30/10/2025 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:39.60 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $2.70 |
| 2/9 | 11/10/2025 | 11 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:29.77 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 30/09/2025 | 162 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Marco Van Rensburg | 60kg | 1:10.29 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/04/2025 | 30 | MPLATE FM | $8,730.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:06.64 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/03/2025 | 39 | MPLATE | $10,910.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luke Coleman | 59.5kg | 1:16.62 | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $3.80 |
| 4/13 | 11/02/2025 | 143 | MPLATE FM | $9,320.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:14.07 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/13 | 21/09/2024 | 58 | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57kg | 1:37.82 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/07/2024 | 44 | PLATE F 2 | $11,050.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good Soft | Devin Ashby | 60kg | 1:28.57 | - | 2 |
| 15.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/15 | 11/06/2024 | 59 | PLATE F 2 | $11,050.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:12.89 | - | 15 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.2 len at Turffontein Standside January 1 over 1800m defeating Littlemisssplendid with 57kg at $4.50. The run before that 5th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Duchess Of Paloma carrying 55.5kg at $3.80. Last start winner this trip and at peak fitness now looks a great chance to win again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 01/01/2026 | 28 | RBH74 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:53.52 | - | 7 |
| 1.2L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | RBH76 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55.5kg | 1:52.68 | - | 2 |
| 2.6L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 20/11/2025 | 19 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 2:05.82 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 8/10 | 01/11/2025 | 112 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 59kg | 1:25.88 | - | 1 |
| 5.1L | $101.00 |
| 1/9 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:07.93 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/13 | 28/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:09.52 | - | 1 |
| 4.9L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Damyan Pillay
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 8 at this track January 21 2025 over 2000m, 6 len behind Hat's Queen carrying 53.5kg at $21. When resuming last campaign sixth of 15 at this track February 20 2024 over 2000m, 6 len behind Be Real carrying 60kg at $4.30. Looks tested without a run under the belt.
Last Starts 379 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 21/01/2025 | 40 | RBH87 FM | $11,550.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 53.5kg | 2:03.08 | - | 3 |
| 6.9L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/12/2024 | 42 | RBH80 FM | $11,470.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 58.5kg | 2:03.08 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 31/10/2024 | 35 | RBH83 FM | $10,030.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:53.50 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/09/2024 | 14 | RBH87 FM | $8,430.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 55kg | 1:50.74 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 12/09/2024 | 19 | RBH79 FM | $8,430.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 2:06.06 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.75 |
| 1/9 | 24/08/2024 | 23 | RBH75 FM | $6,750.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 1:52.36 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.77 |
| 3/7 | 01/08/2024 | 40 | RBH74 FM | $6,750.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:51.84 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $13.50 |
| 10/12 | 22/06/2024 | 60 | RBH77 FM | $6,550.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58.5kg | 1:50.99 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/04/2024 | 33 | RBH85 FM | $9,760.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 53.5kg | 2:03.43 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 21/03/2024 | 14 | RBH71 FM | $6,770.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 1:52.82 | - | 7 |
| 0.9L | $3.50 |
| 6/11 | 07/03/2024 | 16 | RBH78 FM | $7,970.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Ryan Munger | 59kg | 1:38.20 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months second last of 7 at this track on January 8 over 1600m, 5 len behind Opera Fan carrying 59kg at $5. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on August 17 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Matcha Mint carrying 60kg at $3.50. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 08/01/2026 | 124 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:38.71 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/09/2025 | 20 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:53.37 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 17/08/2025 | 38 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:40.43 | - | 5 |
| 5.4L | $3.50 |
| 4/14 | 10/07/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:40.78 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track on January 22 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Lady Blunt with 59.5kg at $15. The race before that won by 1.1 len at this track December 18 over 2000m defeating Duchess Of Paloma with 56kg at $15. Genuine hope on latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/01/2026 | 35 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59.5kg | 2:01.78 | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/12/2025 | 28 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 56kg | 2:03.85 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/11/2025 | 37 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 52.5kg | 2:05.47 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/10/2025 | 12 | OPEN | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 2:29.54 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Callan Murray | 60.5kg | 1:43.75 | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/09/2025 | 49 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Soft | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 2:07.65 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/08/2025 | 19 | RBH68 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | J Botes | 56.5kg | 2:36.01 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/07/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 1:37.11 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/07/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 53.5kg | 1:53.28 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 8/13 | 23/06/2025 | 25 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 54kg | 2:05.18 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/14 | 29/05/2025 | 14 | RBH76 | $6,950.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 2:03.12 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran on strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 8 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 0.3 len behind Northern Kitten carrying 52.5kg at $7.50. The race before that won by a neck at this track December 4 over 1450m defeating Delaware River carrying 59kg at $4.50. Just missed last start but likely to struggle this time.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/01/2026 | 42 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 52.5kg | 1:34.56 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 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: Ryan Munger
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by a 0.1 len at this track January 27 over 2000m defeating Vixeninthevineyard with 58kg at $11. The run before that 3rd of 8 at this track on January 8 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Hubertus Hunt carrying 58kg at $7. Last-start winner but needs to improve further.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 58kg | 2:03.87 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Vusunzi Sithetho | 58kg | 1:51.41 | - | 8 |
| 1.6L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/12/2025 | 9 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:39.64 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $4.30 |
| 3/9 | 02/12/2025 | 48 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:56.22 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/10/2025 | 38 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Nichola Yuen | 56.5kg | 1:39.72 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/09/2025 | 43 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 1:27.36 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/07/2025 | 32 | PLATE F 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:17.23 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/06/2025 | 30 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Heavy | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:15.29 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $51.00 |
| 14/14 | 25/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 0:59.13 | - | 13 |
| 13.7L | $51.00 |