Vaal Race 3 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Maiden Plate
GREEN MACHINE (1) is a progressive galloper fitter for two runs back and looks ready to break through. Extra trip a plus and gets chance to get off the mark. COMIC ARTIST (6) is building towards a win including a course and distance placings latest. Genuine chance. THOONSIL (2) is fitter for two runs back and looks ready to win. Rates highly and is among the main hopes. GREENSIDE GIRL (7) needs plenty of luck but has shown ability and worth keeping safe.
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on March 7 over 1160m, 13 len behind Dante's Bond with 60kg at $9. Last start second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on March 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Gimmethespotlight carrying 60kg at $13.50. Promising galloper. Extra trip a plus and gets chance to break through.
Last Starts 9 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 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:41.24 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $13.50 |
| 7/10 | 07/03/2026 | 147 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:09.18 | - | 6 |
| 13.7L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:53.67 | - | 9 |
| 5.2L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | - | MPLTE 3 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:29.50 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 60kgs
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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 carrying 58kg at $9. Last start 5th of 8 at this track on February 24 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Royal Engagement carrying 60kg at $11. Fitter for two runs back and looks ready to win. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60kgs
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Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation second last of 8 at this track on February 25 2025 over 1000m, 24 len behind Just Jazzed Up with 60kg at $101. When resuming last campaign ran last of 13 at this track on August 21 2024 over 1200m, 36 len behind Musical Score with 58kg at $51. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 398 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: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
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Jumped at a huge quote at debut, second last in a small field at this track on March 5 over 1600m, slow going 25 len behind Top Floor carrying 60kg at $81. Fair effort on debut but may need more racing.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:39.78 | - | 5 |
| 25.8L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on February 24 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Shadowline carrying 60kg at $13.50. The run before that 5th of 8 at this track on January 8 over 1800m, 5 len behind Hubertus Hunt with 58kg at $13.50. Building towards a win including a course and distance placings latest. Genuine chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 7 at this track on February 24 over 2000m, 10 len behind Shadowline with 60kg at $7. The run before that second last in a small field at this track on February 5 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Winter Wedding carrying 60kg at $4.50. Needs plenty of luck but has shown ability and worth keeping safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 24/02/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 2:05.09 | - | 1 |
| 10.1L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:39.69 | - | 1 |
| 3.6L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 22/01/2026 | 33 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | 1:36.75 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/12/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:09.83 | - | 6 |
| 9.6L | $4.30 |