Vaal Race 2 - Racing Today Maiden Juvenile Plate
THE BRONX BULL (6) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1000m at Turffontein Standside when third, beaten 7 lengths. Likely improver so he will be hard to beat. GONE COLD (1) is on debut for the Alec Laird stable. Two-year-old colt by Gimmethegreenlight from Frosted Steel. Should acquit himself well. Keep an eye out for any positive market movement. SHINING SUN (4) is a two-year-old colt facing the starter for the first time. From a very strong family, being by Danon Platina from the stakes winning mare Amazing Grace. SHERIFF BILL BROWN (3) is on debut. By Buffalo Bill Cody and is out of the Lucky Houdalakis stable. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Gimmethegreenlight out of Frosted Steel. Can make an immediate impact.
Jockey: Julius Mariba
Weight: 60kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1160m, 6 len behind Prayersandpromises carrying 60kg at $101. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 14/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Julius Mariba | 60kg | 1:10.44 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Buffalo Bill Cody out of Tibouchina. Market will be an invaluable guide.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Colt by Danon Platina on debut. Profiles well for this being a son of the stakes winning mare Amazing Grace. Ready to run well.
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up. First start ran last of 15 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 800m, 20 len behind Heath House with 60kg at $67. Returned from break 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1160m, 8 len behind Prayersandpromises with 58.5kg at $101. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 14/02/2026 | 77 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 1:10.44 | - | 2 |
| 8.9L | $101.00 |
| 15/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:46.37 | - | 13 |
| 20.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Was well-supported at debut, 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 7 over 1000m, 7 len behind World Attraction with 60kg at $4. On speed and boxed on well to place on debut. Likely to kick on following that last outing.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:57.11 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
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By Flower Alley out of Al's Bells on debut. Purchased for ZAR R 100,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2025 National Yearling Sale). Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 1000m, 16 len behind Turn It Up with 60kg at $101. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 64 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 | 30/12/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:58.00 | - | 5 |
| 16.3L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First-starter by Erik The Red out of Seattle Lily. Watch for a market push.