Vaal Race 8 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Graduation Plate
RONDEBOSCH (6) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on December 7, finishing sixth and beaten 9 lengths over 1160m at Turffontein Standside. Handy type who is Grade 3 placed this trip. Goes well fresh and looks an excellent chance. ALPINE JET (4) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at Turffontein Standside over 1000m. Runner-up both runs this time in. Should be near her top. BANFF (1) scored a dominant victory at Turffontein Standside over 1160m at his latest appearance on June 15, the only time he faced the starter in that campaign. Comes here with definite top-three claims. CAROLINE ISLAND (7) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at this track over 1000m. Placed to advantage so expect a better run this time.

Jockey: Ryan Munger
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation won by 1.2 len at Turffontein Standside June 15 over 1160m defeating Black Egret carrying 56kg at $7. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 28 2024 over 1000m, slow going 15 len behind Chocolate Soldier carrying 55.5kg at $26. Winner only start last time in. Has won 2/3 fresh. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 291 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 15/06/2025 | 110 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:06.90 | - | 15 |
| 1.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/02/2025 | 17 | RBH100 3 | $9,320.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:25.26 | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2025 | 42 | GPLATE | $11,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 56.5kg | 1:07.25 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/12/2024 | 343 | OPEN 3 | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Soft | K A Brewer | 55.5kg | 0:58.60 | - | 7 |
| 15.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/01/2024 | - | PLATE | $12,040.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 0:58.38 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 13 at this track on March 28 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind The Specialist with 54kg at $8. On the quick back-up and worth including.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 28/03/2026 | 42 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 54kg | 1:08.76 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | HCP | $13,060.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 54kg | 1:08.45 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $13.50 |
| 5/9 | 01/02/2026 | 17 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54.5kg | 1:07.17 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 39 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:07.66 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:08.05 | - | 10 |
| 1.4L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/11/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 0:56.54 | - | 8 |
| 0.9L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | 22 | PLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 50.5kg | 1:07.65 | - | 8 |
| 1.7L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/10/2025 | 35 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 55.5kg | 1:13.36 | - | 8 |
| 4.6L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/08/2025 | 51 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 54.5kg | 1:10.02 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/07/2025 | 89 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:11.15 | - | 3 |
| 4.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 12/04/2025 | 47 | OPEN 3 | $13,090.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:03.70 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $13.50 |
| 6/8 | 24/02/2025 | 16 | G3 OPEN 3 | $23,310.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good Soft | Raymond Danielson | 56kg | 1:02.15 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at this track September 25 over 1200m, soft track; 21 len behind Hong Kong with 61kg at $11. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at this track October 24 2024 over 1100m, 6 len behind Elegant Ice carrying 60kg at $6. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 189 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 25/09/2025 | 42 | CUP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Chase Maujean | 61kg | 1:13.07 | - | 1 |
| 21.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2025 | 19 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:10.02 | - | 7 |
| 1.7L | $17.00 |
| 7/12 | 26/07/2025 | 16 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 0:58.15 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/07/2025 | 14 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:11.68 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 11/12 | 26/06/2025 | 11 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K J Lihaba | 52kg | 1:26.96 | - | 6 |
| 6.2L | $26.00 |
| 15/15 | 15/06/2025 | 38 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 54kg | 1:06.90 | - | 9 |
| 10.4L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/05/2025 | 19 | RBH96 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 56.5kg | 1:28.93 | - | 9 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/12 | 19/04/2025 | 30 | RBH93 | $12,220.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 58kg | 1:27.17 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 20/03/2025 | 7 | GPLATE | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:11.93 | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/03/2025 | 12 | RBH96 | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 0:59.60 | - | 8 |
| 8.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/03/2025 | 30 | OPEN | $13,750.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:07.97 | - | 11 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at this track on February 10 over 1000m, 4 len behind Chapbook carrying 57kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on March 7 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Precocious carrying 56kg at $6.50. Runner-up both runs this time in. Should be near her top.
Last Starts 26 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 | 07/03/2026 | 25 | HCP FM | $12,220.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 56kg | 0:57.45 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 10/02/2026 | 75 | GPLATE | $10,690.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 0:56.49 | - | 1 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |
| 8/9 | 27/11/2025 | 18 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 0:59.52 | - | 8 |
| 9.4L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/11/2025 | 40 | LR OPEN FM | $21,061.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 0:56.57 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 30/09/2025 | 75 | RBH82 FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 0:57.60 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.65 |
| 2/5 | 17/07/2025 | 24 | PLATE F 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:12.02 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $2.10 |
| 1/9 | 23/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 0:57.67 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 60-day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1160m, 6 len behind Rifle Queen with 57kg at $15. The start before that second last in a small field at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind The Last Duke with 56kg at $26. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 01/02/2026 | 15 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:07.17 | - | 5 |
| 6.4L | $15.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:07.76 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 0:56.48 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/12/2025 | 35 | HCP 3 | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 0:57.92 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | LR HCP 3 | $21,061.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:12.25 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |
| 10/16 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | HCP | $18,955.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Joshwin Solomons | 52kg | 1:04.34 | - | 4 |
| 5.2L | $81.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/10/2025 | 127 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 63kg | 0:57.10 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 31/05/2025 | 35 | G1 OPEN 2 | $126,370.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:09.31 | - | 9 |
| 3.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/04/2025 | 11 | G3 OPEN 2 | $26,180.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:04.40 | - | 3 |
| 6.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/12 | 15/04/2025 | - | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 0:58.22 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside December 7 over 1160m, 9 len behind One Fine Winter carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at this track October 14 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind African Pride with 57kg at $3.50. Handy type who is Grade 3 placed this trip. Goes well fresh and looks an excellent chance.
Last Starts 116 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 | 07/12/2025 | 14 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:08.59 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 23/11/2025 | 40 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 0:56.54 | - | 6 |
| 0.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/5 | 14/10/2025 | 232 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 57kg | 0:55.78 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2025 | 58 | G3 OPEN 3 | $23,310.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good Soft | K Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:02.15 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/12/2024 | 35 | OPEN 3 | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Soft | P Mxoli | 55.5kg | 0:58.60 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/11/2024 | 35 | GPLATE | $11,270.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56.5kg | 0:56.44 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/10/2024 | 149 | MPLATE | $8,780.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:00.02 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $1.83 |
| 2/11 | 23/05/2024 | 82 | PLATE 2 | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:12.74 | - | 10 |
| 0.9L | $2.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/03/2024 | - | OPEN | $15,940.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 55kg | 0:56.65 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 51-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on February 10 over 1000m, 3 len behind His Lordship with 60kg at $9. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on January 27 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Poblano carrying 54kg at $3.30. Going well. Leading chance.
Last Starts 51 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 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | BM83 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:57.36 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/01/2026 | 10 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 54kg | 0:56.50 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/10 | 17/01/2026 | 343 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | 0:54.93 | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/02/2025 | 54 | PLATE 2 | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:57.87 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/12/2024 | 16 | PLATE 2 | $11,050.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 0:46.26 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $1.91 |
| 2/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,660.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 57.5kg | 0:46.86 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |