Vaal Race 6 - Youcanbetonus! Mr 100 Handicap
MONEY HEIST (1) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 0.1 lengths from the winner in second over 1450m at this track after being in contention on the corner. This doesn't look as hard so he is a major player. WAYNE (8) missed the frame last time when eighth over 1400m in Group 3 grade at Turffontein Standside. Prior to that had won two races on end, the last of those at this circuit. Can improve sharply. BEYNAC (5) was below his best last time, finishing tenth and beaten 8 lengths over 1800m at this track. Nicely placed to make amends. TENJIKU (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1800m at this track, beaten 5 lengths into fifth. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.

Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on January 22 over 1450m, 0.1 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 58kg at $7. The run before that 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1600m, 4 len behind Pressonregardless carrying 57.5kg at $34. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 22/01/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:24.37 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/01/2026 | 43 | HCP | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 57.5kg | 1:38.67 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/14 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | CUP | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 2:06.31 | - | 1 |
| 10.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/11/2025 | 36 | OPEN | $42,123.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 51kg | 1:51.45 | - | 9 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/10/2025 | 42 | PLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | 1:28.90 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/08/2025 | 27 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 52kg | 1:37.69 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 4/14 | 27/07/2025 | 22 | OPEN | $18,960.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good Soft | Chad Little | 57kg | 1:35.63 | - | 9 |
| 1.9L | $34.00 |
| 10/14 | 05/07/2025 | 342 | HCP | $16,850.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good Soft | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:35.79 | - | 9 |
| 8.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/12 | 28/07/2024 | 22 | OPEN | $16,370.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:35.16 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/14 | 06/07/2024 | 77 | HCP | $16,370.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:36.69 | - | 14 |
| 0.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/04/2024 | 63 | RBH96 | $11,390.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60.5kg | 1:29.00 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.65 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 9 at this track on January 22 over 1450m, 9 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 50kg at $15. Before that 2nd in a small field at this track on January 17 over 1700m, 1.75 len behind Taegan's Champ with 54.5kg at $3.50. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 22/01/2026 | 5 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 50kg | 1:24.37 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | PLATE | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54.5kg | 1:43.12 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 18/21 | 20/12/2025 | 9 | HCP | $42,123.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 59.5kg | 1:26.14 | - | 11 |
| 9.0L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/12/2025 | 12 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 1:28.91 | - | 6 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 12/14 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | CUP | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 56kg | 2:06.31 | - | 5 |
| 28.7L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 01/11/2025 | 6 | OPEN | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Y | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 2:37.98 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/10/2025 | 64 | OPEN | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 51.5kg | 2:04.78 | - | 1 |
| 30.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 23/08/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:37.69 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/08/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:51.96 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 11/12 | 05/07/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN | $25,270.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good Soft | Callan Murray | 58.5kg | 2:16.81 | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 07/06/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN | $25,270.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:51.57 | - | 2 |
| 4.6L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last in a small field at this track on January 8 over 1800m, 5 len behind Gerbera with 58kg at $8. The race before that 11th of 13 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Dingaans on November 29 over 1600m, 11 len behind Trust with 60kg at $126. Genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 08/01/2026 | 40 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:48.65 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 11/13 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | G2 HCP 3 | $67,397.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:39.90 | - | 11 |
| 11.7L | $126.00 |
| 13/15 | 01/11/2025 | 119 | G3 OPEN 3 | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:26.92 | - | 9 |
| 14.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/14 | 05/07/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $63,180.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:25.91 | - | 7 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/06/2025 | 16 | OPEN 2 | $25,270.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:25.78 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/6 | 22/05/2025 | 96 | PLATE 2 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:30.47 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 15/02/2025 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $11,020.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good Soft | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:27.54 | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 01/02/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:09.07 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/01/2025 | 42 | PLATE 2 | $11,120.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 0:59.31 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 7/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,660.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:46.86 | - | 13 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start ran last of 10 at this track on December 11 over 1800m, 8 len behind Hawkbill carrying 57.5kg at $3.50. Before that 4th of 14 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 2000m, 7 len behind Aladdin's Lamp carrying 52.5kg at $15. Capable of bouncing back.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/12/2025 | 12 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57.5kg | 1:51.92 | - | 2 |
| 8.2L | $3.50 |
| 4/14 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | CUP | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 52.5kg | 2:06.31 | - | 9 |
| 7.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:38.63 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 04/10/2025 | 14 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:40.76 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/09/2025 | 63 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 56.5kg | 1:37.92 | - | 6 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 19/07/2025 | 16 | RBH96 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Callan Murray | 53.5kg | 1:50.56 | - | 3 |
| 19.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 03/07/2025 | 30 | HCP | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58.5kg | 1:34.34 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.65 |
| 3/12 | 03/06/2025 | 110 | RBH96 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | K J Lihaba | 53kg | 1:50.71 | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/02/2025 | 23 | RBH80 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good Soft | Piere Strydom | 58kg | 2:10.97 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/11 | 21/01/2025 | 40 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Piere Strydom | 58kg | 1:49.82 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $2.65 |
| 4/11 | 12/12/2024 | 27 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:37.61 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on January 24 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Paul Revere carrying 56kg at $8. The start before that 15th of 21 at this track on December 20 over 1475m, 6 len behind Mastership with 52.5kg at $13.50. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 11 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 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:21.72 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 15/21 | 20/12/2025 | 41 | HCP | $42,123.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Chase Maujean | 52.5kg | 1:26.14 | - | 3 |
| 6.1L | $13.50 |
| 3/8 | 09/11/2025 | 24 | HCP | $13,479.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Savanna Valjalo | 50kg | 1:52.32 | - | 4 |
| 2.9L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/10/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:39.51 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 09/10/2025 | 61 | HCP | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:35.06 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/08/2025 | 28 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 62kg | 1:26.06 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $4.30 |
| 1/12 | 12/07/2025 | 16 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:39.80 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 26/06/2025 | 21 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:28.02 | - | 8 |
| 1.4L | $17.00 |
| 2/14 | 05/06/2025 | 28 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:37.49 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 08/05/2025 | 19 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 54kg | 2:07.97 | - | 11 |
| 8.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/04/2025 | 28 | RBH84 | $10,910.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | G Dookhit | 56.5kg | 2:08.78 | - | 7 |
| 9.1L | $4.75 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Grand Empire carrying 56kg at $26. Before that 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Dark Silver with 58.5kg at $21. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | 53 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56kg | 1:40.13 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/11/2025 | 24 | HCP | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 1:40.02 | - | 6 |
| 1.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/10/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:39.51 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 1:37.32 | - | 8 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/13 | 23/08/2025 | 61 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 54.5kg | 1:28.37 | - | 7 |
| 2.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/12 | 23/06/2025 | 58 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 54.5kg | 2:05.20 | - | 1 |
| 3.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 26/04/2025 | 11 | OPEN | $13,960.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | Chase Maujean | 56kg | 1:40.58 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/16 | 15/04/2025 | 79 | RBH96 | $13,090.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good Soft | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | 1:49.87 | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $13.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/01/2025 | 52 | OPEN | $13,690.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 52kg | 1:38.45 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $15.00 |
| 10/13 | 05/12/2024 | 42 | OPEN | $13,590.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | P Mxoli | 52kg | 1:24.59 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/10/2024 | 14 | RBH84 | $9,200.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | P Mxoli | 60.5kg | 1:42.70 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside in G3 on January 11 over 1400m, 12 len behind Splittheeights carrying 58kg at $15. Before that won by 2.75 len at this track December 20 over 1475m defeating Drivelikeamaster carrying 55kg at $5. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | G3 OPEN 3 | $29,486.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 58kg | 1:24.97 | - | 8 |
| 12.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/19 | 20/12/2025 | 46 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55kg | 1:26.60 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/16 | 04/11/2025 | 47 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:23.00 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $1.50 |
| 3/11 | 18/09/2025 | - | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:09.13 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $15.00 |