Vaal Race 2 - Youcanbetonus! Maiden Plate
EMERALD CITY (3) did little and finished 15 lengths from the winner in eighth over 2000m at this track last start. Much better than that. Has placed twice in 12 tries and both were at this course and distance. Worth another chance. COMIC ARTIST (5) made progress last start to finish second over 2000m at this track. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. THOONSIL (2) was out of the money two runs back when fresh from a spell then again missed the frame last start over 2000m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths into fifth. Finds a nice race and can make amends. FLYING PREDATOR (4) next best.
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 14 at this track on January 8 over 1800m, 7 len behind Naretoi with 58kg at $9. Last start 5th of 8 at this track on February 24 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Royal Engagement with 60kg at $11. Can play a major role the small field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | 47 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 2:06.04 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/14 | 08/01/2026 | 72 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | 1:48.97 | - | 10 |
| 7.4L | $9.00 |
| 3/11 | 28/10/2025 | 24 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | 2:03.58 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/10/2025 | 32 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:42.40 | - | 7 |
| 8.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 57kg | 1:23.10 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 61-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on January 22 over 2000m, 15 len behind Culturati with 58kg at $6.50. The run before that 5th of 14 at this track on January 8 over 1800m, 7 len behind Naretoi carrying 58kg at $7. Has placed twice in 12 tries and both were at this course and distance. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | 2:02.78 | - | 5 |
| 15.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/14 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Ryan Munger | 58kg | 1:48.97 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/12/2025 | 56 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 2:33.83 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/10/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 2:32.31 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | MPLTE 3 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:29.50 | - | 5 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2025 | 16 | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:28.11 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/08/2025 | 21 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | K J Lihaba | 52kg | 1:30.33 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2025 | 21 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | K J Lihaba | 52kg | 1:38.57 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2025 | 56 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | N Klink | 52kg | 1:52.55 | - | 8 |
| 10.4L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:31.24 | - | 8 |
| 20.3L | $126.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/04/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K A Brewer | 57kg | 1:10.48 | - | 12 |
| 10.3L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at this track on February 25 2025 over 1000m, 24 len behind Just Jazzed Up carrying 60kg at $101. First up last campaign ran last of 13 at this track on August 21 2024 over 1200m, 36 len behind Musical Score with 58kg at $51. May need more time.
Last Starts 391 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: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on February 24 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Shadowline with 60kg at $13.50. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on January 8 over 1800m, 5 len behind Hubertus Hunt carrying 58kg at $13.50. Nearing a win. Well placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/02/2026 | 47 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 60kg | 2:05.09 | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $13.50 |
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 58kg | 1:51.41 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 59kg | 1:31.48 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Y | Tshepiso Matsoele | 59kg | 1:14.44 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 46 | MDN | $9,267.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 54kg | 1:31.77 | - | 6 |
| 16.5L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | MPLTE F 3 | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:31.13 | - | 5 |
| 18.3L | $13.50 |
| 4/9 | 30/08/2025 | 49 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:28.78 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/07/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:07.93 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |