Vaal Race 8 - Racing240 Fm 94 Divided Handicap (F & M)
PRECOCIOUS (1) is a talented galloper who is unbeaten in four runs this time in, the latest at this track over 1000m. Blaine Marx-Jacobson stays aboard and the combination can score again. MYSTICAL MISS (8) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1000m at Vaal, beaten 2 lengths. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. FIERY ROSE (7) is a promising galloper who got the prize at her only run last prep 11 weeks ago over 1000m at this track. Has never been out of the placings first up from two tries. Has found the frame at all four visits to this track, including a win. Capable of a big run. BOSUM BUDDY (5) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1000m at this track, beaten 8 lengths into fourth. Nicely placed to find some form.

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a four run winning streak. Most recently favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track March 7 over 1000m defeating Alpine Jet with 57.5kg at $1.80. The run before that favourite; won by 2 len at Vaal February 24 over 1000m defeating Mystical Miss with 58.3kg at $1.90. Unbeaten in four runs this time in and will take catching again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | 11 | HCP FM | $12,220.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57.5kg | 0:57.45 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.83 |
| 1/8 | 24/02/2026 | 19 | BM84 FM | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58.3kg | 0:57.36 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.91 |
| 1/7 | 05/02/2026 | 25 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 59kg | 0:56.69 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 11/01/2026 | 185 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:57.17 | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $1.63 |
| 5/11 | 10/07/2025 | 50 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Heavy | Gareth Wright | 57kg | 1:16.25 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/05/2025 | 77 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:29.33 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 0:59.02 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months ran last in a small field at this track on March 7 over 1000m, 9 len behind Precocious with 56.5kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Vaal on September 18 over 1200m, 30 len behind Komati River with 56.5kg at $34. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 07/03/2026 | 100 | HCP FM | $12,220.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 0:57.45 | - | 4 |
| 9.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/11/2025 | 35 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 59.1kg | 0:59.52 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/10/2025 | 35 | CUP FM | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | 0:56.27 | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/09/2025 | 19 | CUP FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:08.71 | - | 3 |
| 30.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/08/2025 | 105 | OPEN FM | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 56kg | 1:09.55 | - | 5 |
| 12.5L | $13.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/05/2025 | 30 | RBH103 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Callan Murray | 55.5kg | 1:07.06 | - | 1 |
| 5.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/04/2025 | 28 | RBH101 FM | $11,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 1:08.76 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 20/03/2025 | 24 | RBH88 FM | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 0:59.80 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/02/2025 | 44 | HCP FM | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 0:56.21 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 11/01/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $12,830.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 53.5kg | 0:57.63 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/12/2024 | 26 | HCP FM | $11,470.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 0:57.59 | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 7 at Vaal on February 10 over 1200m, 10 len behind Calantha carrying 57kg at $6. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track in the G3 Starling Stakes on November 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Valentina Balducci with 59kg at $3.80. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 10/02/2026 | 101 | BM92 FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 1:09.20 | - | 2 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 10/10 | 01/11/2025 | 34 | G3 OPEN F 3 | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:25.88 | - | 3 |
| 10.7L | $3.80 |
| 1/6 | 28/09/2025 | 64 | NOV | $8,003.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:13.16 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.63 |
| 1/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | PLATE F 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.63 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.63 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Greyville All Weather January 14 over 1200m, 25 len behind Poursomesugaronme carrying 58.5kg at $6. When resuming last campaign 15th of 19 at this track November 29 over 1160m, 9 len behind Mia Moo with 52.5kg at $67. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 72 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 14/01/2026 | 46 | BM82 FM | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Girish Samo-Burthia | 58.5kg | 1:13.17 | - | 3 |
| 25.9L | $6.00 |
| 15/19 | 29/11/2025 | 72 | OPEN FM | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Jason Gates | 52.5kg | 1:08.93 | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/09/2025 | 95 | HCP FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:09.14 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 15/06/2025 | 45 | PLATE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:07.98 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2025 | 12 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 0:59.14 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
| 2/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:57.85 | - | 10 |
| 2.4L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently in a small field at this track on March 7 over 1000m, 8 len behind Precocious with 53kg at $17. The race before that ran last of 8 at Vaal on February 24 over 1000m, 7 len behind Precocious carrying 61kg at $13.50. Didn't fire last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 07/03/2026 | 11 | HCP FM | $12,220.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 53kg | 0:57.45 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/02/2026 | 28 | BM84 FM | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 61kg | 0:57.36 | - | 3 |
| 7.6L | $13.50 |
| 3/5 | 27/01/2026 | 35 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56.5kg | 0:56.50 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/12/2025 | 75 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | 0:56.76 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/10/2025 | 21 | HCP FM | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 55kg | 1:09.67 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/09/2025 | 56 | CUP FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55kg | 1:08.71 | - | 7 |
| 3.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2025 | 36 | RBH92 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 59.5kg | 0:55.96 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/06/2025 | 25 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | P Mxoli | 54.5kg | 1:08.48 | - | 5 |
| 11.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/05/2025 | 42 | C3 FM | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:12.54 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2025 | 47 | OPEN 3 | $13,090.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | P Mxoli | 53kg | 1:03.70 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/02/2025 | 32 | HCP FM | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | M K Katjedi | 52kg | 0:56.21 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 11th of 15 at this track on March 14 over 1160m, 8 len behind Captain Selvie carrying 60.5kg at $13.50. Before that 4th of 7 at Vaal on February 10 over 1200m, 2 len behind Calantha carrying 54kg at $17. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 14/03/2026 | 32 | BM78 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 60.5kg | 1:06.51 | - | 6 |
| 8.6L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | BM92 FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 54kg | 1:09.20 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/01/2026 | 16 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 0:56.78 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/17 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Andrew Fortune | 59kg | 0:56.65 | - | 11 |
| 1.3L | $13.50 |
| 1/12 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 59kg | 0:57.40 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 56kg | 0:58.47 | - | 11 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 173 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 55.5kg | 1:12.73 | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/13 | 24/05/2025 | 10 | C4 FM | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | J Botes | 50.5kg | 1:12.45 | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2025 | 17 | C5 | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | K J Lihaba | 61.5kg | 1:11.40 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 27/04/2025 | 29 | OPEN | $8,730.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Y | K J Lihaba | 58.5kg | 1:13.06 | - | 8 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/03/2025 | 21 | RBH76 FM | $9,160.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Soft | K J Lihaba | 57kg | 1:05.70 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign won by 3.5 len at this track January 11 over 1000m defeating Stoneywood with 57.5kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 11 at this track on May 17 over 1160m, 2.25 len behind Limerick Lace carrying 60kg at $34. Yet to miss the frame in four career runs and goes well fresh. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/01/2026 | 197 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Jarryd Penny | 57.5kg | 0:57.21 | - | 5 |
| 3.4L | $3.25 |
| 2/7 | 28/06/2025 | 20 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J Penny | 54.5kg | 1:08.49 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $1.72 |
| 2/8 | 08/06/2025 | 22 | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 0:59.57 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.65 |
| 2/11 | 17/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 1:08.30 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Vaal on February 24 over 1000m, 2 len behind Precocious with 56.5kg at $7. The start before that second last in a small field at Greyville All Weather on January 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Poursomesugaronme carrying 56.5kg at $5. Overdue for a win. Worth following up.
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 | 41 | BM84 FM | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56.5kg | 0:57.36 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/01/2026 | 22 | BM82 FM | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Mickaelle Michel | 56.5kg | 1:13.17 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/12/2025 | 40 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 53kg | 0:56.76 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/11/2025 | 12 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | 1:12.29 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/11/2025 | 9 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:10.26 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/10/2025 | 33 | CUP FM | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 0:56.27 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 20/09/2025 | 55 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | 1:11.87 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/07/2025 | 99 | G2 HCP F 2 | $42,120.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:11.47 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:57.85 | - | 9 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 |