Vaal Race 5 - Tab Telebet 011 074 0300 Fm 93 Divided Handicap (F & M)
JUST THE TWO OF US (1) defied a lack of market support last start, scoring by one length over 1000m at Turffontein Standside. Strong record course and distance and scored this grade last time. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes. MYSTICAL MISS (7) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 2.75 lengths away in third over 1000m at this track. Ideally placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. RUSSIAN NOBILITY (5) resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months. Did win at her only other first-up run when on debut, scoring over 1200m at Turffontein Inside. Should be prominent. VANAKKAM (2) has been in the placings her past two starts, finishing third over 1000m at Turffontein Standside last time out. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Deserves respect on best figures.

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Turffontein Standside April 28 over 1000m defeating Anchorage carrying 57.5kg at $15. The start before that 4th in a small field at this track on March 28 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Fiery Rose with 59kg at $15. Strong record course and distance and scored this grade last time. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 28/04/2026 | 31 | BM95 FM | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | 0:58.15 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | BM94 FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 0:56.36 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/03/2026 | 100 | HCP FM | $12,220.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 0:57.45 | - | 4 |
| 9.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/11/2025 | 35 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 59.1kg | 0:59.52 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/10/2025 | 35 | CUP FM | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | 0:56.27 | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/09/2025 | 19 | CUP FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:08.71 | - | 3 |
| 30.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/08/2025 | 105 | OPEN FM | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 56kg | 1:09.55 | - | 5 |
| 12.5L | $13.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/05/2025 | 30 | RBH103 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Callan Murray | 55.5kg | 1:07.06 | - | 1 |
| 5.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/04/2025 | 28 | RBH101 FM | $11,780.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 1:08.76 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 9/10 | 20/03/2025 | 24 | RBH88 FM | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 0:59.80 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/02/2025 | 44 | HCP FM | $12,710.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good Soft | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 0:56.21 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 28 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind Just The Two Of Us carrying 57kg at $3.50. The run before that 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Poblano carrying 52kg at $4.30. Close to a win and will give a sight.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 28/04/2026 | 16 | BM95 FM | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Tristan Godden | 57kg | 0:58.15 | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 52kg | 0:58.37 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $4.30 |
| 5/11 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | G3 OPEN FM | $18,960.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:07.59 | - | 3 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/02/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN 3 | $23,170.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Nathan Klink | 50kg | 1:04.09 | - | 2 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/01/2026 | 51 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 0:54.93 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 27/11/2025 | 30 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:58.47 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 28/10/2025 | 26 | CUP | $9,688.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Girish Samo-Burthia | 53.5kg | 0:57.51 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/10/2025 | 67 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 55kg | 0:56.90 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 9/11 | 27/07/2025 | 50 | G2 OPEN 2 | $42,120.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | K Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 1:11.64 | - | 9 |
| 6.4L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | OPEN 2 | $16,850.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | K A Brewer | 58kg | 1:26.78 | - | 2 |
| 9.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 24/05/2025 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | 1:13.68 | - | 8 |
| 1.7L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last in a small field at this track on March 28 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Fiery Rose carrying 56kg at $34. Second-up 4th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 28 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Just The Two Of Us with 54.5kg at $17. Among the winning hopes on best form.
Last Starts 16 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 | 28/04/2026 | 31 | BM95 FM | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 54.5kg | 0:58.15 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | 73 | BM94 FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | 0:56.36 | - | 2 |
| 5.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/01/2026 | 46 | BM82 FM | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Girish Samo-Burthia | 58.5kg | 1:13.17 | - | 3 |
| 25.9L | $6.00 |
| 15/19 | 29/11/2025 | 72 | OPEN FM | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Jason Gates | 52.5kg | 1:08.93 | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/12 | 18/09/2025 | 95 | HCP FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:09.14 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 15/06/2025 | 45 | PLATE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:07.98 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2025 | 12 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 0:59.14 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.83 |
| 2/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:57.85 | - | 10 |
| 2.4L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign third of 7 at Turffontein Standside January 1 over 1400m, 7 len behind Al Greenga carrying 58.5kg at $4.30. On debut won by 2.75 len Turffontein Inside November 13 over 1200m defeating Plumbago Park carrying 60kg at $4.80. Handy filly resuming. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 133 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 01/01/2026 | 49 | RBH80 FM | $9,480.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Ryan Munger | 58.5kg | 1:26.85 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 13/11/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:13.23 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $4.75 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on March 28 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Fiery Rose with 52kg at $3.50. The run before that 2nd of 8 at this track on February 24 over 1000m, 2 len behind Precocious with 56.5kg at $7. Overdue. Everything points towards a big run.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | 32 | BM94 FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 52kg | 0:56.36 | - | 1 |
| 2.7L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/02/2026 | 41 | BM84 FM | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 56.5kg | 0:57.36 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/01/2026 | 22 | BM82 FM | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Mickaelle Michel | 56.5kg | 1:13.17 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 23/12/2025 | 40 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 53kg | 0:56.76 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 13/11/2025 | 12 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | 1:12.29 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/11/2025 | 9 | CUP FM | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:10.26 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/10/2025 | 33 | CUP FM | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 0:56.27 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/7 | 20/09/2025 | 55 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | 1:11.87 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/07/2025 | 99 | G2 HCP F 2 | $42,120.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:11.47 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 19/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:57.85 | - | 9 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at this track November 28 2024 over 1000m, 7 len behind Nettleton with 52kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.75 len this track October 3 2024 over 1000m defeating Radiant Heat carrying 59kg at $1.70. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 532 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 | 28/11/2024 | 23 | RBH90 FM | $11,700.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 0:55.85 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/11/2024 | 33 | RBH75 FM | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:09.21 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2024 | 65 | MPLATE FM | $7,940.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 0:58.04 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.72 |
| 3/9 | 30/07/2024 | 54 | PLATE F 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:11.39 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/11 | 06/06/2024 | - | PLATE F 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:30.16 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 14 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1000m, 1.2 len behind Angel's Oasis with 60.5kg at $67. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track on March 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind Fiery Rose with 52.5kg at $17. Thereabouts last start and should be competitive.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 30/04/2026 | 33 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60.5kg | 0:58.65 | - | 5 |
| 1.2L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | BM94 FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 52.5kg | 0:56.36 | - | 5 |
| 6.4L | $17.00 |
| 11/15 | 14/03/2026 | 32 | BM78 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 60.5kg | 1:06.51 | - | 6 |
| 8.6L | $13.50 |
| 4/7 | 10/02/2026 | 14 | BM92 FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 54kg | 1:09.20 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/01/2026 | 16 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 0:56.78 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/17 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Andrew Fortune | 59kg | 0:56.65 | - | 11 |
| 1.3L | $13.50 |
| 1/12 | 20/12/2025 | 23 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 59kg | 0:57.40 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/11/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 56kg | 0:58.47 | - | 11 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/11/2025 | 173 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 55.5kg | 1:12.73 | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/13 | 24/05/2025 | 10 | C4 FM | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | J Botes | 50.5kg | 1:12.45 | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/05/2025 | 17 | C5 | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | K J Lihaba | 61.5kg | 1:11.40 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |