Vaal Race 4 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate
NIGHT SKIZZLE (10) ran well on debut last start to finish third over 1450m at Turffontein Inside. Has plenty of upside so a big run is anticipated. SHOREYBOMBA (2) is a five-start maiden who returned last time and finished fourth at Turffontein Inside over 1450m, beaten 3.5 lengths. Can come on from that run and looks a serious contender. WILLOW CHARM (4) finished 4 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1200m at Turffontein Inside a week ago. Steps up in distance today. Has a high cruising speed. Winning claims on best figures. BEACH WALKER (1) finished second last time over 1000m at this track when resuming from a spell, beaten 2.75 lengths. Will trim down second-up. Should be about the money.

Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 2nd in a small field at this track on February 24 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Mrs Stormiatrix carrying 60kg at $6. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on August 26 over 1600m, 11 len behind Frere Jacques with 57kg at $4.50. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 24/02/2026 | 82 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 0:58.83 | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 10/14 | 04/12/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Mxolisi Mbuto | 56.6kg | 1:28.58 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/11/2025 | 10 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Nathan Klink | 58kg | 1:27.41 | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $9.50 |
| 8/11 | 30/10/2025 | 49 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 58kg | 1:39.97 | - | 11 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:29.04 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $9.50 |
| 4/11 | 26/08/2025 | 19 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:38.44 | - | 7 |
| 11.6L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 07/08/2025 | 84 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | M Mbuto | 53kg | 1:23.26 | - | 8 |
| 0.7L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/05/2025 | 28 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | D W Schwarz | 57kg | 0:57.67 | - | 4 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 17/04/2025 | - | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | D W Schwarz | 57kg | 1:10.48 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Porridge Boy with 60kg at $6. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at this track on December 4 over 1450m, slow going 0.7 len behind Force Publique carrying 59kg at $17. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 12/03/2026 | 63 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:29.09 | - | 9 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/01/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:25.67 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $3.25 |
| 6/10 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:37.89 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 04/12/2025 | 33 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:28.58 | - | 13 |
| 0.7L | $17.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59kg | 1:08.45 | - | 1 |
| 12.2L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on February 12 over 1450m, 4.5 len behind Ubermensch carrying 60kg at $15. Second run from a spell second last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on February 26 over 1450m, 17 len behind Kambati carrying 60kg at $9. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:28.89 | - | 5 |
| 17.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2026 | 135 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 60kg | 1:29.24 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/09/2025 | 5 | MPLATE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Soft | P Mongqawa | 57kg | 1:32.87 | - | 7 |
| 15.0L | $13.50 |
| 10/13 | 25/09/2025 | 19 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:40.74 | - | 12 |
| 19.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:12.52 | - | 1 |
| 6.4L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 19 over 1200m, 4 len behind Major Arcana with 60kg at $11. The race before that 4th in a small field at this track on March 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 17 len behind Top Floor with 60kg at $11. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:14.43 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/03/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:39.78 | - | 3 |
| 17.3L | $11.00 |
| 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: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1450m, 6 len behind Porridge Boy with 60kg at $13.50. The race before that 5th of 13 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 6 len behind Stoneywood carrying 60kg at $34. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 12/03/2026 | 47 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:29.09 | - | 4 |
| 6.6L | $13.50 |
| 5/13 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:09.82 | - | 13 |
| 6.9L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:09.31 | - | 2 |
| 18.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on March 7 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Dante's Bond with 60kg at $15. The race before that 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on February 21 over 1160m, 2.5 len behind Rabble Rouser carrying 60kg at $15. Among the winning chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | 1:09.18 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 21/02/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | 1:09.56 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:37.28 | - | 4 |
| 7.1L | $34.00 |
| 11/13 | 08/01/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:25.67 | - | 7 |
| 18.5L | $76.00 |
| 13/13 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:52.45 | - | 5 |
| 30.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/13 | 20/11/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:23.77 | - | 8 |
| 6.6L | $13.50 |
| 11/16 | 04/11/2025 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:23.00 | - | 16 |
| 10.9L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/10/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:43.11 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 30/09/2025 | 38 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:10.99 | - | 6 |
| 7.7L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 23/08/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:00.38 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on December 27 over 1160m, 7 len behind Continental King with 60kg at $67. Second run from a spell 7th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on February 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Status with 60kg at $34. Fully tested under these conditions.
Last Starts 34 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 | 19/02/2026 | 54 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 1:39.33 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/12/2025 | 224 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 1:09.66 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/13 | 17/05/2025 | 63 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:26.67 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/03/2025 | 19 | MPLATE | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:41.79 | - | 3 |
| 8.1L | $8.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/02/2025 | 65 | MPLATE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:07.37 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/12/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:10.11 | - | 9 |
| 8.7L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 07/12/2024 | - | MPLTE | $10,200.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:10.41 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Turffontein Inside on February 12 over 1450m, 10 len behind Ubermensch with 60kg at $6.50. The run before that second last of 12 at this track on December 18 over 1500m, 13 len behind Oklahoma Smokeshow carrying 59kg at $41. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 41 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 | 12/02/2026 | 56 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 1:29.24 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
| 11/12 | 18/12/2025 | 35 | MDN | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 59kg | 1:30.67 | - | 12 |
| 13.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 13/11/2025 | 9 | MDN | $9,267.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:31.77 | - | 9 |
| 8.2L | $9.00 |
| 7/16 | 04/11/2025 | 24 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:23.00 | - | 11 |
| 7.7L | $34.00 |
| 2/10 | 11/10/2025 | 11 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:29.65 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/09/2025 | 103 | MPLATE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Soft | A Feni | 60kg | 1:32.87 | - | 3 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/06/2025 | 14 | HCP | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | S Dwayana | 53kg | 1:37.44 | - | 8 |
| 99.0L | $13.50 |
| 6/10 | 05/06/2025 | 51 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 56kg | 1:28.66 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/04/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good Soft | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:51.72 | - | 5 |
| 14.3L | $9.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/03/2025 | 245 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 2:05.42 | - | 12 |
| 11.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/07/2024 | 23 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 2:06.86 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on February 26 over 1700m, 11 len behind Stokesy carrying 60kg at $17. The run before that 7th of 9 at this track on February 5 over 1600m, 7 len behind Palace Guard with 60kg at $21. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 1:46.45 | - | 4 |
| 11.4L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/02/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:39.09 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 12/14 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:48.97 | - | 7 |
| 21.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 2:33.83 | - | 9 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/11/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:47.88 | - | 10 |
| 11.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Soft | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:44.88 | - | 11 |
| 7.1L | $126.00 |
| 7/11 | 28/10/2025 | 40 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 2:03.58 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/9 | 18/09/2025 | 12 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 1:45.43 | - | 1 |
| 1.4L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/09/2025 | 11 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:51.26 | - | 4 |
| 23.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/08/2025 | 12 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 2:06.39 | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 14/08/2025 | 5 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | J Gates | 57.5kg | 1:30.33 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At debut, 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Porridge Boy carrying 60kg at $21. Ran above expectations on debut when placed. Sure to take a lot from that experience and makes plenty of appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/03/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:29.09 | - | 3 |
| 2.4L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Having third race start. At long odds at debut, 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 3 over 1160m, 5 len behind Lovable with 60kg at $34. Last start 6th of 13 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 9 len behind Stoneywood with 60kg at $11. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:09.82 | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:08.51 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $34.00 |