Vaal Race 5 - Tab Telebet 0861 000 822 Work Riders Classified Stakes
TRAIL RUNNER (3) ran well below her best last time over 1450m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths into fifth at $4.50. Form prior excellent. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Gets chance to atone. UBERMENSCH (2) finished 11th, beaten 6 lengths, last time out over this course and distance after coming from an outside draw. Should park just off the speed. Likely to feature. TIME FOR CHARITY (7) missed the placings two runs back then didn't feature last start when 5 lengths away in eighth over 1000m at Turffontein Standside. Quick back-up and can do much better. DARING ACT (5) was beaten 5 lengths into seventh over 1200m at this track last time out. Has his share of talent and is a top-three prospect.

Jockey: Tom Lukhele
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 16 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 13 len behind Romilly carrying 61kg at $126. Before that ran last of 8 at this track on February 5 over 1450m, 12 len behind Monkey Puzzle with 60.5kg at $67. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/16 | 31/03/2026 | 54 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jason Gates | 61kg | 1:08.72 | - | 5 |
| 13.8L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60.5kg | 1:27.99 | - | 8 |
| 12.8L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 50kg | 1:07.66 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:26.82 | - | 9 |
| 14.5L | $26.00 |
| 18/19 | 20/12/2025 | 128 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 54kg | 1:26.60 | - | 16 |
| 16.8L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/08/2025 | 26 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | J Gates | 58kg | 1:36.87 | - | 1 |
| 6.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 19/07/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 59kg | 1:24.35 | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $13.50 |
| 7/12 | 12/07/2025 | 23 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 59kg | 1:39.80 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 7/16 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | RBH82 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:10.00 | - | 1 |
| 4.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/17 | 29/05/2025 | 21 | RBH74 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | G Dookhit | 58.5kg | 1:23.30 | - | 13 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/05/2025 | 19 | RBH80 | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | M K Katjedi | 59.5kg | 1:29.99 | - | 8 |
| 2.1L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Chamu Mabaya
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 16 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 6 len behind Romilly with 60kg at $9. The run before that won by 4.5 len at Turffontein Inside February 12 over 1450m defeating Nebraska with 60kg at $2.10. Capable of more – worth another 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 31/03/2026 | 47 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:08.72 | - | 16 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | 1:29.24 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 27/01/2026 | 42 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:26.68 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 16/12/2025 | 33 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:08.68 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 11/11 | 13/11/2025 | 49 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:12.99 | - | 5 |
| 16.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/6 | 25/09/2025 | 19 | MDN | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:12.35 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 06/09/2025 | 111 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:11.87 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $13.50 |
| 9/12 | 18/05/2025 | 17 | MPLATE | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:37.46 | - | 4 |
| 9.2L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/05/2025 | 156 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:26.91 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 16/17 | 26/11/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $9,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Chad Little | 59kg | 1:12.66 | - | 16 |
| 12.7L | $67.00 |
| 11/11 | 29/10/2024 | 45 | MPLATE | $9,200.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:25.32 | - | 4 |
| 0.0L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Sam Mosia
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 60 day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at this track on March 5 over 1450m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Lava Fire carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. The start before that won by 1.1 len at Turffontein Inside February 12 over 1450m defeating Play With The Wind with 56kg at $13.50. Gets chance to atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Ryan Munger | 60.5kg | 1:28.98 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 12/02/2026 | 11 | HCP FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56kg | 1:28.22 | - | 3 |
| 1.1L | $13.50 |
| 1/9 | 01/02/2026 | 36 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:09.42 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.87 |
| 2/11 | 27/12/2025 | 41 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:09.66 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/11/2025 | 115 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:24.92 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 24/07/2025 | 15 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:11.42 | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $2.50 |
| 4/14 | 09/07/2025 | 83 | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:10.18 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $6.00 |
| 5/16 | 17/04/2025 | 61 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:11.06 | - | 4 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | MPLTE | $10,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Ryan Munger | 57.5kg | 1:07.93 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/01/2025 | 36 | MPLATE | $8,980.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:27.49 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 8/15 | 21/12/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,920.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:11.15 | - | 14 |
| 4.7L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Tshepiso Matsoele
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1000m, 8 len behind Time Is Precious carrying 58.5kg at $13.50. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on March 5 over 1000m, slow going 2.25 len behind Pivotal Role carrying 54.5kg at $15. Can't see him troubling these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 02/04/2026 | 28 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jason Gates | 58.5kg | 0:56.90 | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 05/03/2026 | 28 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Jeffery Syster | 54.5kg | 0:58.36 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/02/2026 | 9 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Nirvan Nastili | 53kg | 0:56.69 | - | 3 |
| 6.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/01/2026 | 16 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59.5kg | 0:57.12 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $8.00 |
| 14/17 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 57kg | 0:56.65 | - | 16 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61.5kg | 0:57.40 | - | 11 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/12/2025 | 33 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57.5kg | 0:57.44 | - | 4 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/8 | 04/11/2025 | 33 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61.5kg | 0:57.37 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/10/2025 | 35 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | 0:56.81 | - | 3 |
| 5.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 0:58.24 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/08/2025 | 19 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 0:57.85 | - | 4 |
| 5.4L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Phenisile Mongqawa
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. Last start 7th of 16 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 5 len behind Romilly carrying 53.5kg at $41. Before that ran last of 7 at this track on February 5 over 1000m, 6 len behind Precocious with 51.5kg at $17. Should go well in this line up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 31/03/2026 | 54 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 53.5kg | 1:08.72 | - | 3 |
| 4.9L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/02/2026 | 25 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 51.5kg | 0:56.69 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 11/17 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54.5kg | 0:56.65 | - | 15 |
| 5.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/15 | 20/12/2025 | 18 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 53.5kg | 1:09.34 | - | 9 |
| 5.9L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/12/2025 | 5 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Soft | Callan Murray | 58.5kg | 1:13.48 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/11/2025 | 30 | OPEN | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 0:59.35 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 6/13 | 28/10/2025 | 33 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54kg | 1:08.97 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 25/09/2025 | 70 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53kg | 1:06.79 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/07/2025 | 64 | CUP | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 54kg | 0:58.32 | - | 8 |
| 7.7L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/05/2025 | 16 | C5 | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | M Mbuto | 51kg | 1:11.40 | - | 6 |
| 14.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 28/04/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $7,850.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Soft | C F Dicken | 58.5kg | 1:00.78 | - | 1 |
| 3.1L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Savanna Valjalo
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming second last of 12 at this track on February 24 over 1000m, 12 len behind Blindfire carrying 56.5kg at $126. Second run from a spell ran last of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1200m, 18 len behind Plumbago Park with 61kg at $126. Tough assignment.
Last Starts 11 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 | 23/04/2026 | 58 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 61kg | 1:10.98 | - | 11 |
| 18.9L | $126.00 |
| 11/12 | 24/02/2026 | 82 | BM68 FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 56.5kg | 0:58.23 | - | 6 |
| 12.9L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 04/12/2025 | 536 | HCP FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Malesela Katjedi | 56kg | 1:11.57 | - | 11 |
| 15.6L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/06/2024 | 87 | OPEN | $6,750.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | N Nastili | 54.5kg | 1:03.63 | - | 10 |
| 11.8L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/03/2024 | 47 | BM81 FM | $7,770.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | N Nastili | 50.7kg | 0:59.02 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/02/2024 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $7,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.07 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/01/2024 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $7,620.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:57.39 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/9 | 14/12/2023 | 91 | MPLTE FM | $6,410.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | A Feni | 60kg | 0:59.57 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $1.91 |
| 2/10 | 14/09/2023 | 49 | MPLTE FM | $6,220.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:10.73 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 2/14 | 27/07/2023 | - | MPLTE FM | $6,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | D W Schwarz | 57kg | 1:08.20 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Vusunzi Sithetho
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 14 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1000m, 5 len behind Angel's Oasis carrying 52kg at $41. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Time Is Precious with 56kg at $11. Among the winning chances.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 30/04/2026 | 28 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 52kg | 0:58.65 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 02/04/2026 | 37 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 56kg | 0:56.90 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 24/02/2026 | 12 | BM68 FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 0:58.23 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $8.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 0:04.35 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 27/01/2026 | 10 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 0:57.12 | - | 8 |
| 0.7L | $4.00 |
| 4/15 | 17/01/2026 | 28 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 59kg | 1:09.95 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 20/12/2025 | 18 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 0:57.40 | - | 10 |
| 3.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/12/2025 | 5 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:13.48 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/11/2025 | 26 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 55kg | 0:58.47 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $13.50 |
| 6/15 | 01/11/2025 | 9 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 1:10.08 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 52.5kg | 0:57.00 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Nirvan Nastili | 55kg | 1:09.60 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |