Vaal Race 2 - Youcanbetonus! Juvenile Plate
PRAYERSANDPROMISES (2) was less than a length from the winner in third at this track on debut before breaking through for a strong win over 1160m at this track last start. Has plenty of upside and can measure up again. DEAR DOC (1) broke through for his maiden win over 1450m at Vaal last time, scoring by an absolutely space. Sparingly raced and has more to offer. Worth following up. MEGA AWESOME (6) is on debut for the Mike Mathew De Kock stable. Two-year-old colt by Rafeef from Estelle. Keep an eye on betting moves. HIGHWAY CODE (5) debuted with a second, beaten 7 lengths, behind DEAR DOC. No match but has upside and is a strong top-three chance.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a 32-day let-up. Last start favourite; scored a big 7 len win at Vaal February 24 over 1450m defeating Highway Code carrying 60kg at $3.50. The start before that 3rd of 9 at this track on February 14 over 1160m, 3.5 len behind Prayersandpromises with 60kg at $11. Far too good latest scoring a huge win. Can go on with it.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/02/2026 | 10 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:28.28 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:10.44 | - | 1 |
| 3.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:10.81 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 60kgs
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Third race start today. When well in the market at debut, second last in a small field at this track on January 11 over 1000m, neck behind Spirit Of Gabz carrying 55kg at $4.30. Last start favourite; won by a neck at this track February 14 over 1160m defeating Sherlock Holmes carrying 60kg at $1.50. Promising colt who scored a determined win at second outing. Has upside. Sure to go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 14/02/2026 | 34 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:10.44 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $1.46 |
| 3/4 | 11/01/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,337.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 55kg | 0:58.49 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 57kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Vaal January 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Gimme A Vodka with 60kg at $5. On debut sixth of 15 at this track November 29 over 800m, 8 len behind Heath House carrying 58.5kg at $34. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 24/01/2026 | 25 | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:10.81 | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/12/2025 | 31 | PLATE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:58.00 | - | 2 |
| 6.4L | $67.00 |
| 6/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 0:46.37 | - | 15 |
| 8.4L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 57kgs
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Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, 6th of 9 at this track on February 14 over 1160m, 6 len behind Prayersandpromises carrying 60kg at $101. Second-up ran last of 8 at Vaal on March 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind The Bronx Bull carrying 60kg at $67. Will not find this easy.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/03/2026 | 19 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Julius Mariba | 60kg | 1:12.08 | - | 7 |
| 16.5L | $67.00 |
| 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: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 57kgs
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Was well in the market at debut, 2nd of 8 at Vaal on February 24 over 1450m, 7 len behind Dear Doc with 60kg at $5. No match for the winner but should be much improved. Capable of a strong run again.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:28.28 | - | 4 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 57kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Rafeef out of Estelle. Key runner expected to measure up.
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1450m, 0.5 len behind Lone Horizon with 60kg at $9. The run before that 5th of 8 at Vaal on February 24 over 1450m, 9 len behind Dear Doc with 60kg at $13.50. Doesn't need to improve much to play a big role.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 12/03/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:30.30 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 24/02/2026 | 17 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:28.28 | - | 7 |
| 9.4L | $13.50 |
| 6/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 0:57.11 | - | 3 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 57kgs
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Most recently second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1450m, 12 len behind Lone Horizon carrying 60kg at $13.50. The run before that 6th of 8 at Vaal on January 24 over 1200m, 11 len behind Gimme A Vodka carrying 60kg at $101. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
Last Starts 15 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 | 12/03/2026 | 47 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:30.30 | - | 1 |
| 12.0L | $13.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | 25 | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:10.81 | - | 1 |
| 11.6L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/12/2025 | 31 | PLATE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 0:58.00 | - | 9 |
| 12.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Y | Nathan Klink | 60kg | 0:46.37 | - | 12 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Vaal on March 5 over 1200m, on a slow track; 10 len behind The Bronx Bull carrying 60kg at $67. Second-up 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1450m, 1.1 len behind Lone Horizon carrying 60kg at $15. Fully tested under these conditions.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/03/2026 | 7 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:30.30 | - | 7 |
| 1.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/03/2026 | 65 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:12.08 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:58.00 | - | 5 |
| 16.3L | $101.00 |