Vaal Race 2 - Classic Day 7 March Maiden Plate (F & M)
EL ZANI (5) ran on well on debut and found one better. Improvement to come and should go well. SLENDER SILHOUETTE (1) is better than form suggests including a solid fourth here last time. Expect a bold showing. MASTER'S LADY (3) is overdue for a win and placed 2/3 this course and distance. Encouraging effort last start. In the mix. STAR BLAZE (8) is a three-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Stuart Pettigrew. By The United States from Mystic Cloud. Top-three chance.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 4th of 10 at this track on November 4 over 1000m, 3 len behind Queensland carrying 56.5kg at $2. First up last campaign 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on August 17 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Warm Reception with 57.5kg at $1.70. Better than form suggests including a solid fourth here last time. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 04/11/2025 | 79 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 0:57.03 | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/08/2025 | 154 | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:11.70 | - | 6 |
| 4.4L | $1.67 |
| 4/9 | 16/03/2025 | 18 | PLATE 2 | $12,890.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 0:58.05 | - | 2 |
| 3.7L | $9.50 |
| 5/11 | 26/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,710.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | 0:59.05 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Most recently ran last of 14 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 15 len behind Fiery Frolic with 60kg at $41. Before that 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Precocious with 60kg at $26. Better off avoiding.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:10.08 | - | 14 |
| 15.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:57.17 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/12/2025 | 56 | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:59.20 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/11/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 56.5kg | 0:56.36 | - | 5 |
| 20.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
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Last start 5th of 14 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 3 len behind Fiery Frolic carrying 60kg at $11. The start before that 4th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on December 27 over 1160m, 4 len behind Sakura Hanami with 60kg at $3.30. Overdue for a win and placed 2/3 this course and distance. Encouraging effort last start. In the mix.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:10.08 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2025 | 9 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:10.43 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 18/12/2025 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:57.35 | - | 6 |
| 2.2L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 0:57.60 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/11 | 04/11/2025 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 0:56.36 | - | 8 |
| 12.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 16/10/2025 | 75 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:00.87 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 02/08/2025 | 58 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 0:58.23 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/06/2025 | 19 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 54.5kg | 0:58.52 | - | 4 |
| 4.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 17/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | D W Schwarz | 60kg | 1:08.93 | - | 4 |
| 3.2L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 15 len behind Precocious with 60kg at $13.50. Before that 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Duchess Zahra with 60kg at $6. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 29 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 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:57.17 | - | 5 |
| 15.6L | $13.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:59.20 | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/12/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:57.35 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 9 at this track on January 29 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Varachino's Champ carrying 60kg at $13.50. Ran on well on debut and found one better. Improvement to come and should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 60kg | 0:58.01 | - | 1 |
| 2.6L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 1000m, 6 len behind Duchess Zahra with 60kg at $7. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 41 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 | 30/12/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:59.20 | - | 2 |
| 6.2L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 5th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 1000m, 6 len behind Duchess Zahra with 60kg at $9.50. Last start 8th of 14 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Fiery Frolic with 60kg at $41. Doesn't look good enough to threaten.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 24/01/2026 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:10.08 | - | 7 |
| 4.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:59.20 | - | 8 |
| 5.9L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by The United States out of Mystic Cloud. Profiles well for this moderate race. Watch for a market push.