Vaal Race 7 - Tab Telebet 0861 000 822 Progress Plate
CHRONICLE KING (1) returns from a spell of 11 weeks and it is noteworthy that he has scored at his past two first-up appearances, last prep over 1450m at Turffontein Inside. Grade 1 placed four back. Sure to go well. KING HARALD (4) missed the frame two back in tougher company then last time in a more suitable affair scored by 1.75 lengths over 1600m at Turffontein Inside. Among the leading players again. DANCE KING (2) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 1.2 lengths when fourth in a 2000m contest at Vaal two months ago. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. GERBERA (5) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 5.5 lengths away in tenth over 1600m at this track. Well placed and can figure in the finish this time.

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fifth of 10 at this track January 11 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Pressonregardless with 56kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by nose Turffontein Inside October 11 over 1450m defeating Sukhumvit carrying 58.5kg at $3. Grade 1 placed four back. Goes very well fresh and expected to feature.
Last Starts 75 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/01/2026 | 43 | HCP | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:38.67 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/13 | 29/11/2025 | 49 | G2 HCP 3 | $67,397.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:39.90 | - | 12 |
| 7.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/10/2025 | 76 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 1:28.45 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 3/14 | 27/07/2025 | 22 | G1 OPEN 2 | $126,370.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:37.63 | - | 4 |
| 4.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/14 | 05/07/2025 | 27 | G2 OPEN 2 | $63,180.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:25.91 | - | 3 |
| 1.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/06/2025 | 24 | OPEN 2 | $14,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:25.31 | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 15/05/2025 | 63 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:36.88 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.25 |
| 2/7 | 13/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good Soft | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:31.93 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Wesley Marwing
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 60-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Vaal on January 27 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind One More Star with 58kg at $4. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on January 11 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Navajo Nation carrying 52kg at $5.50. HYet to win here but trip suits after a let-up and will be winding up late.
Last Starts 59 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 | 27/01/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 2:02.65 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/01/2026 | 38 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 2:05.88 | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Callan Murray | 61kg | 2:05.98 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 20/11/2025 | 11 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Serino Moodley | 52kg | 2:03.49 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/11/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Callan Murray | 59.5kg | 1:40.02 | - | 7 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/10/2025 | 24 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 63.5kg | 2:01.63 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 20/09/2025 | 34 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | R A Venniker | 58.6kg | 1:37.92 | - | 8 |
| 5.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/08/2025 | 70 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | 1:37.32 | - | 8 |
| 6.6L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/06/2025 | 28 | OPEN 3 | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 55.5kg | 1:38.07 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/05/2025 | 94 | OPEN 3 | $14,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 54.5kg | 1:25.30 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $9.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2025 | 68 | RBH80 | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 58.5kg | 1:38.24 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three years 5th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on February 19 over 1450m, 4 len behind Famous Lady with 54kg at $21. Previously second-up 12th of 15 at Greyville in G3 on July 1 2023 over 2200m, 8 len behind Crimson King carrying 59.5kg at $17. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 36 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 | 19/02/2026 | 964 | PLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 54kg | 1:27.65 | - | 9 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 12/15 | 01/07/2023 | 20 | G3 OPEN | $19,460.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good | R A Venniker | 59.5kg | 2:16.63 | - | 15 |
| 8.9L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/06/2023 | 70 | G3 OPEN | $19,460.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:51.38 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2023 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3 | $16,610.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 54kg | 1:25.00 | - | 7 |
| 0.7L | $3.25 |
| 2/16 | 04/03/2023 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $121,160.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:50.71 | - | 16 |
| 1.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/16 | 04/02/2023 | 42 | G2 OPEN 3 | $81,830.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:39.17 | - | 12 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/12/2022 | 11 | OPEN 3 | $15,340.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:24.50 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 13/12/2022 | 25 | HCP | $7,890.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:27.84 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/14 | 18/11/2022 | 134 | HCP | $8,570.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59kg | 1:04.64 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/07/2022 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $6,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:11.11 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2022 | - | MPLATE | $6,270.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:07.11 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.75 len at Turffontein Inside February 26 over 1600m defeating Bristol Hercules with 57kg at $2.70. The race before that 8th of 13 at this track in the G2 Gauteng Guineas on February 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Splittheeights carrying 60kg at $126. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/02/2026 | 19 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:38.75 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $2.70 |
| 8/13 | 07/02/2026 | 23 | G2 OPEN 3 | $84,246.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:37.06 | - | 2 |
| 7.9L | $126.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/01/2026 | 39 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:23.32 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 7/7 | 07/12/2025 | 40 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:08.59 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 28/10/2025 | 17 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:08.55 | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $3.25 |
| 5/9 | 11/10/2025 | 76 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:28.45 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/14 | 27/07/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN 2 | $126,370.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:37.63 | - | 14 |
| 4.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/06/2025 | 43 | OPEN 2 | $14,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:25.31 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/6 | 26/04/2025 | 28 | G3 OPEN 2 | $26,180.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:04.40 | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/6 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | G2 OPEN 2 | $43,630.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:08.61 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59.5kg | 1:08.29 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 13 at this track in the LR Acacia Handicap on March 7 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Care Forgot with 56kg at $6. The race before that 4th of 10 at Vaal on January 24 over 1800m, 1.4 len behind Aristotle with 54kg at $9. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 07/03/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN FM | $21,060.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:40.15 | - | 9 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/01/2026 | 16 | HCP | $21,061.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 54kg | 1:50.83 | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/01/2026 | 12 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:48.65 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 27/12/2025 | 16 | HCP FM | $18,955.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Richard Fourie | 55kg | 1:52.14 | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 11/12/2025 | 32 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:36.19 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 09/11/2025 | 29 | LR HCP FM | $18,955.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:39.37 | - | 6 |
| 5.2L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 11/10/2025 | 21 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:28.45 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $13.50 |
| 7/10 | 20/09/2025 | 119 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:37.92 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/13 | 24/05/2025 | 14 | G2 OPEN FM | $42,120.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 53kg | 2:04.51 | - | 13 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/05/2025 | 42 | OPEN FM | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:24.59 | - | 9 |
| 3.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/03/2025 | 28 | G2 OPEN F 3 | $65,450.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | Soft | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 2:41.65 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign in a small field at this track on October 26 over 1600m, 4 len behind The Equator with 59kg at $34. Won previous preparation first up ran on strongly from last on the turn and won by a neck at this track December 16 2024 over 1400m defeating Truth with 55kg at $6. Happy to work around.
Last Starts 152 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 | 26/10/2025 | 218 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59kg | 1:38.63 | - | 3 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 22/03/2025 | 14 | GPLATE | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Piere Strydom | 59.5kg | 1:39.71 | - | 6 |
| 30.0L | $17.00 |
| 12/13 | 08/03/2025 | 12 | HCP | $19,330.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | 2:35.19 | - | 1 |
| 15.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/02/2025 | 29 | RBH99 | $13,140.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good Soft | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:39.17 | - | 4 |
| 9.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/01/2025 | 15 | HCP | $21,390.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:52.15 | - | 3 |
| 5.1L | $4.50 |
| 6/10 | 11/01/2025 | 26 | LR HCP | $21,390.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Serino Moodley | 54.5kg | 1:39.06 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/12/2024 | 289 | PPLTE | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55kg | 1:25.83 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/03/2024 | 28 | G1 OPEN | $119,520.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:50.59 | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $13.50 |
| 6/10 | 03/02/2024 | 18 | G2 OPEN | $80,910.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:37.59 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2024 | 35 | GPLATE | $8,830.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:34.16 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/14 | 12/12/2023 | 52 | MPLATE | $10,820.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:39.04 | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 13 at this track in LR on March 14 over 2400m, 19 len behind Daimyo with 56kg at $126. Before that ran last of 10 at Vaal on March 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Open Highway with 58kg at $101. Not for ours.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 14/03/2026 | 9 | LR HCP | $18,960.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 56kg | 2:32.69 | - | 12 |
| 19.8L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/03/2026 | 19 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Denis Schwarz | 58kg | 1:38.62 | - | 6 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 14/02/2026 | 202 | BM96 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 1:25.75 | - | 2 |
| 16.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/07/2025 | 43 | G3 CUP | $84,250.00 | Greyville | 3200m | Y | P Mxoli | 55kg | 3:25.23 | - | 8 |
| 8.1L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/06/2025 | 11 | G3 OPEN | $29,490.00 | Scottsville | 2400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 2:29.21 | - | 7 |
| 11.7L | $67.00 |
| 8/12 | 03/06/2025 | 38 | RBH96 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | M K Katjedi | 53.5kg | 1:50.71 | - | 1 |
| 8.9L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 26/04/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $34,900.00 | Turffontein | 3200m | Good Soft | M K Katjedi | 56kg | 3:34.87 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/04/2025 | 37 | RBH84 | $10,910.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | B Marx-Jacobson | 51.5kg | 2:08.78 | - | 3 |
| 4.2L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/03/2025 | 17 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 2:12.46 | - | 10 |
| 12.0L | $13.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/02/2025 | 16 | OPEN | $13,560.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good Soft | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 2:34.74 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/02/2025 | 156 | GPLATE | $11,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | R A Venniker | 55kg | 1:07.25 | - | 7 |
| 15.0L | $151.00 |