Vaal Race 2 - Youcanbetonus! Maiden Juvenile Plate
RAPTOR KING (9) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1200m at this track, finishing third and beaten 3 lengths. Will be very hard to beat with that run under the belt. LIFE IN COLOUR (6) was unplaced on debut then last start finished third over 1160m at Turffontein Standside. Finds a suitable race and can go on to take this out. MASTER SMOKER (7) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Lucky Houdalakis. By Master Of My Fate from Up In Smoke. Expected to feature. DISDAIN (3) is appearing for the first time. By Futura and hails from the Mike Azzie stable. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Act Of War out of Running Brave. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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He is resuming after a 11 weeks break. Not seen since he finished last in a small field at Turffontein Standside in the LR March 7 over 1000m, 12 len behind World Attraction carrying 57kg at $67. On debut second last of 7 at this track January 17 over 1000m, 11 len behind Flower Island with 60kg at $7.50. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 74 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 | 07/03/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN 2 | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 0:58.39 | - | 1 |
| 12.4L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:56.87 | - | 6 |
| 11.7L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Futura out of Jerusalemjerusalem having his first start. Expecting a bright start to his career.
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 60kgs
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Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1160m, 17 len behind Arizona Magic carrying 57kg at $101. Second-up ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 28 over 1160m, 18 len behind Wild As The Wind with 57kg at $101. Looks one of the also-rans.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Kyle Strydom | 57kg | 1:10.53 | - | 3 |
| 18.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 57kg | 1:10.00 | - | 3 |
| 17.4L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Jumped at a huge quote at debut, second last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1400m, 30 len behind Best Candidate with 56kg at $67. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 19/04/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:26.99 | - | 2 |
| 30.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 7th of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sherlock Holmes carrying 60kg at $6. Last start 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 28 over 1160m, 1.5 len behind Wild As The Wind carrying 57kg at $5. Key chance likely to give a big sight.
Last Starts 22 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 | 28 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 57kg | 1:10.53 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:09.84 | - | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Master Of My Fate out of Up In Smoke. Profiles strongly for this. Should have plenty of admirers.
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Fire Away out of Always Red having his first start. Expected to be above average.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, 3rd of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Egremont with 60kg at $6. Can build upon that bright start to his career.
Last Starts 29 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 | 21/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:11.08 | - | 10 |
| 2.9L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at this track on March 26 over 1000m, 30 len behind Gimme Some Luck with 60kg at $26. Last start 5th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1160m, 9 len behind Timeless with 60kg at $101. Others read better. This will test.
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 |
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| 5/7 | 30/04/2026 | 35 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 60kg | 1:09.78 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:57.14 | - | 6 |
| 30.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up. First start second last of 8 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 13 len behind Gimme A Vodka carrying 60kg at $21. Went for a break before returning 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 28 over 1160m, 10 len behind Wild As The Wind carrying 57kg at $9.50. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 28/04/2026 | 94 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57kg | 1:10.53 | - | 4 |
| 10.2L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:10.81 | - | 8 |
| 13.9L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Declarationofpeace out of Suntrax having his first start. Expecting a bright start to his career.