Vaal Race 1 - 4Racing Welcomes You Maiden Juvenile Plate
NORTHUMBERLAND (10) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1200m at this track when third, beaten 2.75 lengths. Has plenty of upside so a big run is anticipated. RAPTOR KING (11) is a two-year-old colt on debut. From an elite family that includes black type success, being by New Predator from Imperial Wish. SANDS OF VALHALLA (12) is an impeccably bred two-year-old colt on debut. By Erik The Red from Circle In The Sand who has produced a winner at G1 level. EGREMONT (5) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Sean Tarry. By Skitt Skizzle from Cals Crush. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 17 len behind Sherlock Holmes carrying 60kg at $67. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:09.84 | - | 10 |
| 17.6L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
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By William Longsword out of Comet Chaser on debut. Purchased for ZAR R 125,000 (Cape Thoroughbred Sales 2024 MIXED SALE FEATURING NADESON PARK). Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Captain Of All out of Futuristic Dame. Maybe later.

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
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Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on March 14 over 1000m, 18 len behind Good Day Sunshine with 60kg at $67. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 37 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 | 14/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 60kg | 0:57.27 | - | 2 |
| 18.5L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Skitt Skizzle out of Cals Crush having his first start. Nice profile and a bold showing is expected.

Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, second last of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1000m, 13 len behind Sosoru with 57kg at $15. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 02/04/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 0:57.37 | - | 3 |
| 13.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
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Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 7 over 1000m, 23 len behind World Attraction with 60kg at $67. Second-up 6th of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sherlock Holmes carrying 60kg at $126. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 31/03/2026 | 52 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:09.84 | - | 6 |
| 7.7L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 0:57.11 | - | 9 |
| 23.9L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
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Third race start. First start ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 800m, 13 len behind Status Symbol with 60kg at $34. Went for a break before returning 5th of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sherlock Holmes with 60kg at $126. Likely improver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 31/03/2026 | 114 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:09.84 | - | 4 |
| 7.6L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:46.62 | - | 6 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 3rd of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Sherlock Holmes with 60kg at $26. Shows ability and expected to improve. Live chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:09.84 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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By New Predator out of Imperial Wish on debut. Purchased for ZAR R 200,000 (Cape Thoroughbred Sales 2025 SUMMER SALE). Can make an immediate impact.

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Erik The Red out of Circle In The Sand having his first start. Looks ready to run a big race.