Vaal Race 5 - Youcanbetonus! Mr 83 Handicap
All the main chances have brilliant early speed so an intriguing contest. CAROLINE ISLAND (1) is fitter for two runs back and both have been good in tougher company. Well placed back in class. Speedy filly close to a win and expected to feature. STONEYWOOD (6) is another speedy galloper who was a winner here last time leading throughout for an effortless win. Back in trip but placed 2/2 this journey and will take catching. PIVOTAL ROLE (8) was too fast here at second career outing scoring a big maiden win then spelled again. Has upside and bold performance expected. SAKETINI (4) is a talented type in great form. Has good pace and goes well here. Among the main hopes.

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up 4th of 10 at this track on January 17 over 1000m, 3 len behind Vanakkam with 58.5kg at $17. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on January 27 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Poblano with 54kg at $3.30. Last two here have been good and back in grade. Speedy filly close to a win and expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 27/01/2026 | 10 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 54kg | 0:56.50 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/10 | 17/01/2026 | 343 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | 0:54.93 | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/02/2025 | 54 | PLATE 2 | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:57.87 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2024 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $11,050.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 0:46.26 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.91 |
| 2/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,660.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 57.5kg | 0:46.86 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Most recently raced on the pace before fading 16th of 19 at this track on December 20 over 1475m, 15 len behind Wayne with 59kg at $126. The start before that 10th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1450m, 21 len behind Palace Prince carrying 59kg at $34. Will find this too difficult.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/19 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:26.60 | - | 5 |
| 15.2L | $126.00 |
| 10/12 | 27/11/2025 | 16 | CUP | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:30.52 | - | 1 |
| 21.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/11/2025 | 42 | CUP | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53.5kg | 1:08.13 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/14 | 30/09/2025 | 93 | RBH100 | $11,790.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Soft | N Klink | 52.5kg | 1:23.20 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/06/2025 | 10 | C3 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 54.5kg | 1:07.24 | - | 1 |
| 16.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/16 | 19/06/2025 | 54 | RBH82 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 61.5kg | 1:10.00 | - | 12 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 12/15 | 26/04/2025 | 9 | RBH84 | $10,910.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good Soft | Chase Maujean | 60.5kg | 1:04.30 | - | 13 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |
| 9/13 | 17/04/2025 | 145 | RBH80 | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 62.5kg | 0:56.72 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 23/11/2024 | 30 | RBH95 | $13,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 55kg | 1:06.72 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 24/10/2024 | 14 | OPEN | $11,290.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 52kg | 1:08.21 | - | 11 |
| 5.3L | $13.50 |
| 16/16 | 10/10/2024 | 16 | OPEN | $11,290.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 52kg | 1:20.83 | - | 10 |
| 15.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 16 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Hathighwaytothesky with 62.5kg at $15. The race before that 9th of 17 at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 4 len behind There She Goes carrying 63kg at $7. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 62.5kg | 1:09.24 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $15.00 |
| 9/17 | 11/01/2026 | 26 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Callan Murray | 63kg | 0:56.65 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/12/2025 | 23 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:58.00 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 23/11/2025 | 43 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 58kg | 0:56.31 | - | 2 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/10/2025 | 58 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 52kg | 1:12.08 | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/08/2025 | 69 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:10.02 | - | 10 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/06/2025 | 35 | RBH80 | $7,580.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:08.83 | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 7/7 | 02/05/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $9,100.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:08.96 | - | 1 |
| 8.9L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 18/04/2025 | 45 | RBH94 | $9,250.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Good Soft | Stallone Naidoo | 56kg | 1:21.68 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 04/03/2025 | 25 | RBH82 | $8,160.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 62kg | 1:10.51 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/14 | 07/02/2025 | 42 | RBH82 | $8,050.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Good Soft | Stallone Naidoo | 60.5kg | 1:07.55 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by 3 len at this track December 18 over 1000m defeating Rock Music carrying 60kg at $15. Last start 2nd of 17 at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind There She Goes carrying 61kg at $21. Talented type in great form. Has good pace and goes well here. Among the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/17 | 11/01/2026 | 24 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Julius Mariba | 61kg | 0:56.65 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 1/8 | 18/12/2025 | 203 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Julius Mariba | 60kg | 0:57.09 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 29/05/2025 | 56 | PLATE 2 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 55kg | 0:56.88 | - | 2 |
| 16.5L | $76.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/04/2025 | 19 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:12.89 | - | 8 |
| 34.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good Soft | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:04.69 | - | 4 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 17 at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 1.4 len behind There She Goes carrying 61.5kg at $9.50. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Old Fashioned carrying 60kg at $3.80. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | 11/01/2026 | 35 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 61.5kg | 0:56.65 | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/12/2025 | 10 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:57.44 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 6/10 | 27/11/2025 | 32 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 0:59.35 | - | 9 |
| 8.7L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/10/2025 | 24 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:08.96 | - | 3 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 02/10/2025 | 21 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 55.5kg | 0:56.81 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $2.25 |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2025 | 14 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | 1:11.37 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/08/2025 | 287 | RBH78 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56.5kg | 0:57.15 | - | 3 |
| 4.7L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/11/2024 | 63 | RBH72 | $8,670.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:14.72 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 12/09/2024 | 140 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:12.43 | - | 12 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/04/2024 | 19 | MPLATE | $10,980.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:12.57 | - | 2 |
| 7.4L | $13.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/04/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $10,980.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:08.65 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track January 24 over 1200m defeating Taskmaster carrying 60kg at $3.30. Before that 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Fiery Rose with 60kg at $3.80. Speedy galloper who was a winner here last time leading throughout for an effortless win. Back in trip but placed 2/2 this journey and will take catching.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.82 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:57.21 | - | 1 |
| 3.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 30/12/2025 | 82 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:58.65 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 9/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 59kg | 1:10.29 | - | 2 |
| 12.3L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 8 at this track on January 27 over 1450m, 10 len behind Quickfreeze with 55kg at $17. Previously second-up scored a big 3.5 len win at Turffontein Standside August 2 over 1000m defeating Bingo carrying 60kg at $17. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 27/01/2026 | 91 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 55kg | 1:25.92 | - | 3 |
| 10.1L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/10/2025 | 30 | CUP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 0:57.51 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/09/2025 | 57 | NOV | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58.5kg | 1:13.16 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/08/2025 | 23 | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:58.10 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/07/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:13.26 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since winning won by 3 len this track October 2 over 1000m defeating Old Fashioned carrying 59kg at $3. On debut second of 7 at this track September 11 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Nou Praat Jy carrying 58kg at $2.70. Too fast here at second career outing scoring a big maiden win then spelled again. Has upside and bold performance expected.
Last Starts 130 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/10/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 0:57.19 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 0:58.51 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.65 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on January 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Vanakkam carrying 53.5kg at $41. The start before that 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on December 16 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Dontshootthebarman carrying 59kg at $26. Recent form not good enough.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/01/2026 | 32 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 53.5kg | 0:54.93 | - | 6 |
| 3.7L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 0:58.00 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/11/2025 | 35 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 0:59.52 | - | 6 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/10/2025 | 91 | CUP FM | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Julius Mariba | 52.5kg | 0:56.27 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/07/2025 | 28 | RBH92 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | K A Brewer | 55kg | 0:55.96 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $13.50 |
| 3/11 | 26/06/2025 | 46 | RBH92 FM | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | 0:58.55 | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 11/05/2025 | 52 | RBH93 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 0:57.20 | - | 10 |
| 4.6L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 20/03/2025 | 23 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 0:59.19 | - | 7 |
| 7.2L | $13.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/02/2025 | 28 | RBH87 FM | $11,440.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 0:56.50 | - | 8 |
| 0.7L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 28/01/2025 | 35 | RBH94 FM | $11,550.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 0:55.79 | - | 10 |
| 2.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 24/12/2024 | 63 | RBH87 FM | $11,470.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good Soft | M K Katjedi | 55kg | 0:57.59 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |