Vaal Race 8 - Next Vaal Racemeeting Tuesday 5 May Work Riders Classified Stakes
TRACKSUIT DAVE (2) was impressive last time at Turffontein Inside, scoring by 5.5 lengths over this trip. Should be prominent from the outset. Can go on with the job. SPACE MISSION (3) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 4 lengths into fourth. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. PEARL IN HER CROWN (4) has been kept fresh for this since a disappointing seventh last start over 1800m at this track five-and-a-half weeks ago. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Winning claims on best figures. NORTHERN KITTEN (8) was beaten 4.5 lengths into fifth in a 1800m contest at this track last time out. Better than recent efforts suggest.

Jockey: Savanna Valjalo
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1800m, 11 len behind Orange County carrying 61.2kg at $26. The start before that 9th of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1800m, slow going 10 len behind World Of Royalty with 58.5kg at $17. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 15 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 | 19/04/2026 | 24 | BM76 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Mxolisi Mbuto | 61.2kg | 1:55.15 | - | 7 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/03/2026 | 49 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58.5kg | 1:49.85 | - | 10 |
| 10.4L | $17.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/02/2026 | 19 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58kg | 1:52.47 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 8/9 | 17/01/2026 | 25 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 57.5kg | 2:02.53 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/12/2025 | 12 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 56.5kg | 2:03.60 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 11/12/2025 | 12 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 59kg | 1:50.98 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.40 |
| 3/9 | 29/11/2025 | 25 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Eduan Muller | 53kg | 1:40.83 | - | 5 |
| 3.7L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 04/11/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 2:30.53 | - | 3 |
| 3.1L | $2.25 |
| 2/9 | 14/10/2025 | 12 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | 2:01.63 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/10/2025 | 12 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:48.65 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 20/09/2025 | 34 | OPEN | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 2:05.02 | - | 11 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Phenisile Mongqawa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start scored a big 5.5 len win at Turffontein Inside April 9 over 1600m defeating Rock My Boat with 60kg at $2.70. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1450m, slow going long-neck behind Shoreybomba with 60kg at $9.50. Can go on with the job.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:40.92 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $2.65 |
| 2/9 | 26/03/2026 | 61 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:27.50 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $9.50 |
| 6/13 | 24/01/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:09.82 | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/01/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:08.51 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Chamu Mabaya
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on April 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kambati carrying 58kg at $13.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on March 19 over 1450m, 3 len behind Unsolved Riddle with 60kg at $15. One of the chief contenders.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 04/04/2026 | 16 | HCP | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Bavish Soodoo | 58kg | 1:26.40 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/10 | 19/03/2026 | 33 | BM70 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:30.74 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $15.00 |
| 10/13 | 14/02/2026 | 13 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 58kg | 1:09.77 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/02/2026 | 31 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.14 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.46 |
| 4/8 | 01/01/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:40.42 | - | 5 |
| 6.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/14 | 04/12/2025 | 23 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:28.58 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 11/11/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:44.88 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 8/11 | 26/10/2025 | 17 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:26.37 | - | 8 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/11 | 09/10/2025 | 123 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:10.29 | - | 8 |
| 4.4L | $3.25 |
| 3/7 | 08/06/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:09.97 | - | 6 |
| 3.4L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Tobias Mango
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Azaleas For All carrying 56.5kg at $6. Before that 2nd of 11 at Greyville All Weather on March 8 over 1600m, 2 len behind Pied Piper with 60.5kg at $9. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 26/03/2026 | 18 | BM79 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:51.29 | - | 7 |
| 7.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 60.5kg | 1:35.19 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/02/2026 | 11 | BM72 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:39.86 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | BM66 FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 61kg | 1:27.51 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/13 | 24/01/2026 | 2 | HCP FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 61kg | 1:22.64 | - | 7 |
| 0.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/01/2026 | 21 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:26.26 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 01/01/2026 | 182 | RBH80 FM | $9,480.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 1:26.85 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $13.50 |
| 13/14 | 03/07/2025 | 14 | RBH68 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60.5kg | 1:23.05 | - | 2 |
| 17.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/13 | 19/06/2025 | 21 | RBH78 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Chase Maujean | 55kg | 1:50.18 | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $11.00 |
| 9/17 | 29/05/2025 | 32 | RBH74 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | G Samo-Burthia | 55kg | 1:23.30 | - | 4 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/04/2025 | 12 | HCP FM | $9,160.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | G Samo-Burthia | 56.1kg | 1:41.59 | - | 4 |
| 6.6L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Xavier Machaieie
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2000m, 6 len behind Future Gamble carrying 56kg at $8. The race before that 10th of 14 at Turffontein Standside on March 14 over 2000m, 14 len behind Curious Girl carrying 57kg at $41. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
Last Starts 15 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 | 19/04/2026 | 36 | BM75 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 56kg | 2:09.29 | - | 5 |
| 6.9L | $8.00 |
| 10/14 | 14/03/2026 | 23 | OPEN F 3 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 57kg | 2:03.78 | - | 1 |
| 14.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/13 | 19/02/2026 | 28 | BM78 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 54.5kg | 2:06.22 | - | 12 |
| 7.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/01/2026 | 23 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 56.5kg | 2:01.78 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/12/2025 | 19 | RBH68 | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | 1:40.54 | - | 5 |
| 5.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/11 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | 1:39.64 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $13.50 |
| 6/15 | 20/11/2025 | 23 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 58kg | 1:23.78 | - | 15 |
| 2.5L | $81.00 |
| 12/17 | 28/10/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | 1:11.68 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Nkosithandile Ngqwangi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 13 at this track on April 23 over 1600m, 12 len behind Kensal Green carrying 56kg at $67. The race before that 8th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on February 21 over 1600m, 6 len behind Paris Fun carrying 59.5kg at $21. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 23/04/2026 | 61 | BM78 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 56kg | 1:38.96 | - | 12 |
| 12.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/02/2026 | 37 | BM72 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59.5kg | 1:39.86 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 11/11 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 58.5kg | 1:34.42 | - | 7 |
| 11.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/12/2025 | 19 | RBH68 | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 61.5kg | 1:40.54 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/12/2025 | 21 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 54kg | 1:37.15 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/13 | 20/11/2025 | 9 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 59.5kg | 1:43.38 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/12 | 11/11/2025 | 12 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Soft | Savanna Valjalo | 52.5kg | 1:43.63 | - | 11 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/10/2025 | 21 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 56.5kg | 2:05.95 | - | 1 |
| 9.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/10/2025 | 9 | CUP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:49.69 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $13.50 |
| 13/13 | 30/09/2025 | 52 | RBH78 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Soft | K J Lihaba | 57.5kg | 1:23.87 | - | 8 |
| 14.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/08/2025 | 23 | RBH82 FM | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | K J Lihaba | 55.5kg | 2:07.26 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Sam Mosia
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1800m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Azaleas For All carrying 54.5kg at $21. The race before that 7th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1450m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Sunset Warrior with 61kg at $26. Should go well.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | BM79 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Jason Gates | 54.5kg | 1:51.29 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/14 | 12/03/2026 | 30 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Soft | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 61kg | 1:29.88 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 10/02/2026 | 26 | BM66 FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Jason Gates | 61kg | 1:27.51 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/01/2026 | 35 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Jason Gates | 52kg | 1:34.56 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/12/2025 | 28 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 49.5kg | 1:37.15 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $41.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/11/2025 | 14 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 56.5kg | 1:29.37 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 52kg | 1:29.77 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/10/2025 | 84 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 56.5kg | 1:31.65 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 24/07/2025 | 21 | RBH66 FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | J Gates | 54kg | 1:27.52 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/14 | 03/07/2025 | 28 | RBH68 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 53.5kg | 1:23.05 | - | 12 |
| 1.4L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 05/06/2025 | 14 | RBH64 FM | $6,320.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | J Botes | 51.5kg | 2:09.21 | - | 7 |
| 99.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Vusunzi Sithetho
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1450m, 11 len behind Kensal Green with 52kg at $15. The start before that 6th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on February 12 over 1450m, 3 len behind Trail Runner carrying 52.5kg at $9. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 02/04/2026 | 49 | HCP FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Iannish Taka | 52kg | 1:25.10 | - | 6 |
| 11.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/02/2026 | 16 | HCP FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 52.5kg | 1:28.22 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/01/2026 | 12 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 1:36.41 | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 35 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 53.5kg | 1:34.56 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/12/2025 | 37 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:37.67 | - | 2 |
| 6.2L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/11/2025 | 24 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:38.84 | - | 5 |
| 13.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 11/10/2025 | 16 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 56.5kg | 1:39.42 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 59.5kg | 1:38.91 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/09/2025 | 9 | RBH74 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 55kg | 1:38.28 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/09/2025 | 19 | RBH64 FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:36.43 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/9 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | RBH66 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:28.01 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |