Vaal Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Work Riders Maiden Plate (F & M)
DUCHESS DI (1) is a three-start maiden who returned last time and finished fourth at this track over 1000m, beaten 7 lengths. Improvement to come and this is her chance to break through. EMPRESS WU (4) was in the money at this track when resuming two runs back then could only manage fifth at this track over 1000m four weeks ago. Should be parked just off the speed. Key runner who can get off the mark. HURRICANE POWER (3) finished third at this track two runs back but didn't measure up last time over 1450m at Turffontein Inside, finishing 7 lengths back in sixth. Likely improver with strong prospects. ADA LOVELACE (5) could only manage to finish fifth, beaten 7 lengths, at her latest appearance over 1000m at Turffontein Standside. Cannot be ruled out in this suitable assignment.
Jockey: Chamu Mabaya
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months in a small field at this track on February 24 over 1000m, 7 len behind Star Blaze with 60kg at $3. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track on November 23 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Amazonian with 55kg at $2.80. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 24/02/2026 | 93 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:59.02 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/11/2025 | 26 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 55kg | 0:57.60 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 5/17 | 28/10/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Savanna Valjalo | 55kg | 1:11.68 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Vusunzi Sithetho
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Not seen since she finished last of 9 at Scottsville August 20 over 1000m, 22 len behind Call Me Jane with 54.0kg at $13.50. On debut seventh of 9 at Turffontein Standside May 1 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Versace Onthetrack with 60kg at $9. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 215 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 20/08/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | D D Louw | 54kg | 0:57.89 | - | 3 |
| 22.4L | $13.50 |
| 7/9 | 06/08/2025 | 48 | MDN FM | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 55kg | 1:13.60 | - | 9 |
| 6.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/06/2025 | 16 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:10.81 | - | 5 |
| 6.4L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/06/2025 | 17 | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:08.30 | - | 8 |
| 5.4L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/05/2025 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:08.93 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:59.14 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Tshepiso Matsoele
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Most recently second last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1450m, 7 len behind Hat And Heels with 60kg at $21. Before that 3rd in a small field at this track on February 24 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Mrs Stormiatrix with 57.5kg at $17. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/03/2026 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | 1:29.45 | - | 2 |
| 7.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/02/2026 | 26 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 57.5kg | 0:58.83 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/01/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | 0:58.01 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/01/2026 | 24 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Savanna Valjalo | 53.5kg | 0:57.21 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/12/2025 | 16 | MDN | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | 1:30.67 | - | 1 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/12/2025 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Soft | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | 1:01.01 | - | 8 |
| 4.2L | $67.00 |
| 15/17 | 28/10/2025 | 47 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Louis Nhlapo | 59kg | 1:11.68 | - | 3 |
| 16.7L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/09/2025 | 19 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 58kg | 0:58.52 | - | 9 |
| 7.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/08/2025 | 79 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M Mbuto | 55.5kg | 1:00.47 | - | 4 |
| 15.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/06/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 0:58.39 | - | 3 |
| 14.4L | $13.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/05/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 57kg | 0:58.11 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Tom Lukhele
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 9 at this track on January 29 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Varachino's Champ with 60kg at $9. Last start ran last in a small field at this track on February 24 over 1000m, 8 len behind Star Blaze with 60kg at $26. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 24/02/2026 | 26 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 0:59.02 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/01/2026 | 140 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 0:58.01 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/09/2025 | 16 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:58.52 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/08/2025 | 3 | HCP FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:12.49 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.50 |
| 7/8 | 23/08/2025 | 23 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57.5kg | 1:00.38 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $13.50 |
| 3/9 | 31/07/2025 | 7 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:10.97 | - | 3 |
| 3.7L | $13.50 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2025 | 14 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | 1:11.42 | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 10/07/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:00.34 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 19/06/2025 | 35 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:10.81 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 15/05/2025 | 16 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Thomas Ncume | 60kg | 0:58.11 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/04/2025 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $8,290.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | 0:57.95 | - | 3 |
| 2.1L | $2.65 |
Jockey: Siyabonga Mkhumbuzi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on March 14 over 1000m, 7 len behind My Dear Friend carrying 60kg at $126. The start before that second last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on February 21 over 1160m, 8 len behind Shivering Light with 60kg at $67. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 0:57.16 | - | 1 |
| 7.7L | $126.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/02/2026 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:09.59 | - | 1 |
| 8.9L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/01/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Neutral | Mathew Thackeray | 54.5kg | 1:50.49 | - | 5 |
| 11.2L | $67.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/01/2026 | 23 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | Y | Damyan Pillay | 51.5kg | 1:30.76 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 19/12/2025 | 5 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Y | Jabu Jacobs | 58kg | 1:53.18 | - | 3 |
| 17.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/12/2025 | 81 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Y | Tristan Godden | 59kg | 1:23.63 | - | 10 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 24/09/2025 | 35 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Greyville | 1400m | R | Brevan Plaatjies | 57.5kg | 1:24.60 | - | 10 |
| 7.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/08/2025 | 65 | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | C F Dicken | 60kg | 1:10.27 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | C F Dicken | 60kg | 0:57.84 | - | 3 |
| 11.7L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Nkosinathi Jobose
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
She is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 10 at this track September 25 over 1200m, 11 len behind She's All Mine with 57kg at $8. On debut ran last of 8 at this track April 4 2024 over 1200m, 15 len behind Bosum Buddy with 60kg at $67. Faces a tough essay.
Last Starts 179 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 25/09/2025 | 19 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Chase Maujean | 57kg | 1:03.55 | - | 9 |
| 11.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/09/2025 | 11 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:12.27 | - | 3 |
| 8.9L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 26/08/2025 | 12 | HCP FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 56kg | 1:12.49 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 9/11 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Chase Maujean | 54.5kg | 1:30.33 | - | 8 |
| 8.7L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/07/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:38.93 | - | 9 |
| 7.3L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/07/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:52.16 | - | 9 |
| 13.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2025 | 7 | HCP FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | A Feni | 56.5kg | 1:24.99 | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 26/06/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:33.40 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/06/2025 | 14 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | M Mbuto | 51.5kg | 1:28.66 | - | 10 |
| 1.9L | $67.00 |
| 6/8 | 22/05/2025 | 23 | MPLATE FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:50.75 | - | 5 |
| 14.4L | $26.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/04/2025 | 17 | MPLATE FM | $8,290.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 1:38.94 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $3.25 |