Vaal Race 4 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate
TOP FLOOR (9) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1600m at Turffontein Inside. Strong return when wound up strongly but found one better. Fitter and looks a top winning chance. SMUGGLER (5) is a three-start maiden who is building towards a win, the latest run an encouraging fourth over 1600m at this track after he came from well back on the corner. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. POMPEII SHIELD (3) finished third last start over 1600m at Turffontein Inside, beaten 2 lengths. Placed two of last three and only try this trip. Strong winning hope. ROCK MY BOAT (4) is on the quick back-up after placing over 1450m a week ago. Has placed this course and distance. Worth including.
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on February 21 over 1160m, 2.75 len behind Rabble Rouser with 60kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1160m, 5.5 len behind Warning Light with 60kg at $41. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.56 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/02/2026 | 49 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:09.68 | - | 2 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/12/2025 | 48 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:09.66 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/11/2025 | 92 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Sean Veale | 59kg | 1:08.22 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M Mbuto | 57.5kg | 1:09.98 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M Mbuto | 56kg | 0:58.10 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/07/2025 | 9 | MPLTE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:25.36 | - | 2 |
| 17.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/07/2025 | 32 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 0:59.47 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:59.76 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on February 19 over 1600m, 2 len behind Status with 60kg at $15. The start before that 6th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1450m, 8 len behind Master Spy carrying 60kg at $9. Placed two of last three and only try this trip. Strong winning hope.
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 | 19/02/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:39.33 | - | 10 |
| 2.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:26.68 | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/01/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:25.67 | - | 12 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:09.31 | - | 7 |
| 6.6L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on February 26 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Kambati with 60kg at $67. The start before that 5th of 7 at Turffontein Inside on February 12 over 1450m, 15 len behind Ubermensch carrying 60kg at $11. On the quick back-up after placing over 1450m a week ago. Has placed this course and distance. Worth including.
Last Starts 6 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 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:28.89 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/02/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Nkosinathi Jobose | 60kg | 1:29.24 | - | 1 |
| 15.2L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 1:39.09 | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 15/01/2026 | 26 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 59kg | 1:36.59 | - | 7 |
| 3.9L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 20/12/2025 | 81 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | 1:09.31 | - | 8 |
| 18.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/09/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Soft | Tshepiso Matsoele | 57kg | 1:32.87 | - | 2 |
| 28.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 18/09/2025 | 23 | MPLTE 3 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 1:09.13 | - | 10 |
| 10.4L | $126.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/08/2025 | 17 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 1:38.44 | - | 2 |
| 17.2L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/08/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:09.98 | - | 3 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since he finished last of 7 at this track May 15 over 1600m, 26 len behind Chronicle King carrying 60kg at $41. On debut fifth of 8 at this track April 3 over 1200m, 11 len behind Tin Pan Alley with 60kg at $67. Others rate better.
Last Starts 293 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 15/05/2025 | 42 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:36.88 | - | 3 |
| 26.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:12.89 | - | 3 |
| 11.9L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at this track on February 25 2025 over 1000m, 24 len behind Just Jazzed Up with 60kg at $101. When resuming last campaign ran last of 13 at this track on August 21 2024 over 1200m, 36 len behind Musical Score with 58kg at $51. Might need the run.
Last Starts 372 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 | 25/02/2025 | 188 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 0:57.06 | - | 5 |
| 24.5L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 21/08/2024 | - | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:10.87 | - | 8 |
| 36.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding by Wings Of Desire out of Indigo Princess who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Might need the run.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start 9th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on May 17 over 1160m, 5.5 len behind Victory In Orleans with 60kg at $3.80. Returned from break 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on February 19 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Status with 60kg at $11. Strong return when wound up strongly but found one better. Fitter and looks a top winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 278 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:39.33 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:08.28 | - | 1 |
| 5.4L | $3.80 |