Vaal Race 3 - Championships Finale 25 April Call 011 681 1796 To Book Maiden Plate
ROYALE JACKET (1) made progress last start to finish second over 1700m at this track after being in contention on the turn. Long time maiden but has placed four of last five runs. Overdue and will take catching again. POMPEII SHIELD (3) had been racing consistently, finishing in the money three races on end, until finishing fourth as favourite last time out over 1700m at this track. Was in traffic last time but well off best. Capable of a better run. Overdue and gets chance to atone. ASIAH'S TIARA (6) made progress last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1800m at Turffontein Inside. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat in this suitable race. TWELFTH OF NEVER (4) filled a minor placing when fresh from a spell two starts ago. Could not back that up last time when 11 lengths away in fifth over 1800m at Turffontein Inside. Fitter so don't underestimate.

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1700m, 3 len behind Sand Script carrying 60kg at $7. The run before that 5th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 19 over 1800m, 6 len behind Terrence carrying 60kg at $2.70. Long time maiden but has placed four of last five runs. Overdue 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 31/03/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:42.02 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:55.66 | - | 2 |
| 6.6L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Good | Phenisile Mongqawa | 60kg | 1:46.45 | - | 7 |
| 3.6L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 07/02/2026 | 11 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:54.52 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:26.68 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $5.50 |
| 7/13 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:25.67 | - | 3 |
| 9.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 01/01/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:40.42 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/12/2025 | 35 | MDN | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 56.5kg | 1:30.67 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $13.50 |
| 7/11 | 13/11/2025 | 18 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:12.99 | - | 10 |
| 6.1L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/10/2025 | 15 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | 1:26.37 | - | 7 |
| 7.9L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | 1:29.65 | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 12 at this track January 22 over 2000m, 15 len behind Culturati carrying 58kg at $6.50. On debut ran last in a small field at Turffontein Inside March 27 2025 over 1000m, 22 len behind Nyaka Nyaka carrying 60kg at $34. Not at this stage.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 58kg | 2:02.78 | - | 5 |
| 15.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/14 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Ryan Munger | 58kg | 1:48.97 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 18/12/2025 | 56 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 2:33.83 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/10/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 2:32.31 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/09/2025 | 29 | MPLTE 3 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:29.50 | - | 5 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/08/2025 | 16 | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:28.11 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/08/2025 | 21 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | K J Lihaba | 52kg | 1:30.33 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2025 | 21 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | K J Lihaba | 52kg | 1:38.57 | - | 8 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/07/2025 | 56 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | N Klink | 52kg | 1:52.55 | - | 8 |
| 10.4L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/05/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 1:31.24 | - | 8 |
| 20.3L | $126.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/04/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K A Brewer | 57kg | 1:10.48 | - | 12 |
| 10.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on March 31 over 1700m, 6 len behind Sand Script with 60kg at $1.80. The race before that 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on March 21 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Gimmethespotlight carrying 60kg at $3.50. Was in traffic last time but well off best. Capable of a better run. Overdue and gets chance to atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 31/03/2026 | 10 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:42.02 | - | 2 |
| 6.4L | $1.83 |
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:41.24 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:39.78 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:39.33 | - | 10 |
| 2.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:26.68 | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/01/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:25.67 | - | 12 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:09.31 | - | 7 |
| 6.6L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 12 at this track on March 5 over 1600m, slow going 1.75 len behind Southampton with 60kg at $11. Last start ran last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on March 19 over 1800m, 11 len behind Blood Of Eden carrying 60kg at $2.30. Has claims if anywhere near her best.
Last Starts 32 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 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Nkosinathi Jobose | 60kg | 1:55.44 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/12 | 05/03/2026 | 84 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:39.82 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 59kg | 1:39.64 | - | 11 |
| 2.7L | $67.00 |
| 7/13 | 20/11/2025 | 84 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 58kg | 1:23.42 | - | 2 |
| 6.1L | $51.00 |
| 9/13 | 28/08/2025 | 28 | MPLATE | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57kg | 1:37.79 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/07/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57kg | 1:10.97 | - | 8 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th in a small field at this track on March 31 over 2000m, 11 len behind Thoonsil with 55.3kg at $11. The start before that second last of 7 at this track on February 24 over 2000m, 10 len behind Shadowline carrying 60kg at $7. Not on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 31/03/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $8,090.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 55.3kg | 2:03.03 | - | 2 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 33 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 19 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Terrence with 56.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 5th of 7 at this track on February 24 over 2000m, 7 len behind Shadowline with 60kg at $7. Among the winning hopes on best form.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 19/03/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56.5kg | 1:55.66 | - | 8 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 24/02/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 2:05.09 | - | 4 |
| 7.6L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 27/01/2026 | 5 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 2:03.87 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 22/01/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 2:02.78 | - | 2 |
| 8.4L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 2:33.83 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/11/2025 | 26 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 55.2kg | 2:04.39 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $4.30 |
| 2/11 | 28/10/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 55kg | 2:03.58 | - | 3 |
| 4.4L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/10/2025 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:50.41 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $13.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/09/2025 | 17 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 56.5kg | 2:10.88 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2025 | 42 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:27.81 | - | 5 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 31/07/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.7kg | 1:38.93 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |