Vaal Race 4 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate
SANDS OF VALHALLA (15) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1200m at this track, finishing second and beaten 2 lengths. Improver who looks a major player. HIGHWAYMAN HARRY (1) was in the money last time at this track over 1200m when favourite. Kept fresh since the last run. Good chance to break through. SHINING STAR (16) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Lucky Houdalakis. By Rafeef from Sarah. Any push in betting should be respected. KATOOMBA (13) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Lucky Houdalakis. By Heavenly Blue from Fearless Kitty. Worth watching for a betting push.

Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
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Racing well recently. Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on March 28 over 1200m, long-neck behind Geostorm carrying 60kg at $2.80. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on March 7 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Dante's Bond with 60kg at $4.50. Placed both start here. Well placed to take this out.
Last Starts 53 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 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:10.85 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:09.18 | - | 2 |
| 4.7L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 21/02/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:09.56 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 8/10 | 07/02/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:24.73 | - | 1 |
| 14.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/13 | 08/01/2026 | 40 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 59kg | 1:25.67 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $6.50 |
| 16/19 | 29/11/2025 | 20 | MPLTE | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:09.51 | - | 4 |
| 17.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 57.7kg | 1:08.22 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming after a spell of six months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Turffontein Inside November 13 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Sergeant Soqrat with 59kg at $2.80. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at this track September 30 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind African Pride with 58kg at $11. Returns in a winnable race.
Last Starts 188 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:12.99 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/14 | 28/10/2025 | 28 | MPLTE | $6,318.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Sam Mosia | 59kg | 1:12.35 | - | 5 |
| 1.4L | $1.87 |
| 4/12 | 30/09/2025 | 80 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | G Samo-Burthia | 58kg | 1:10.99 | - | 12 |
| 7.2L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/07/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:06.71 | - | 7 |
| 12.7L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1160m, 7 len behind Arizona Magic carrying 60kg at $9. The start before that second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1160m, 17 len behind Warning Light with 60kg at $8. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 38 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 | 12/04/2026 | 57 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:10.00 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/02/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:09.68 | - | 1 |
| 17.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/01/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:08.73 | - | 7 |
| 10.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:08.51 | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $13.50 |
| 3/12 | 20/12/2025 | 31 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:09.31 | - | 12 |
| 6.4L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/11/2025 | 11 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 58kg | 1:27.16 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 55.3kg | 1:12.76 | - | 10 |
| 3.1L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track November 11 over 1700m, soft track; 6 len behind Beira carrying 58kg at $26. On debut fourth of 7 at this track September 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Never Never Land carrying 57kg at $34. Likely to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 11/11/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:44.88 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/10/2025 | 12 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 57kg | 2:03.58 | - | 8 |
| 13.5L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/10/2025 | 12 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 58kg | 1:43.11 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $13.50 |
| 3/10 | 04/10/2025 | 9 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:42.40 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/13 | 25/09/2025 | 23 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Serino Moodley | 57kg | 1:40.74 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:23.10 | - | 1 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1160m, 14 len behind Arizona Magic carrying 60kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1450m, slow going 4.5 len behind Shoreybomba with 60kg at $17. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 38 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 | 12/04/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:10.00 | - | 4 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:27.50 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:14.43 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/03/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:39.78 | - | 3 |
| 17.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.56 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/02/2026 | 49 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:09.68 | - | 2 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/12/2025 | 48 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:09.66 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/11/2025 | 92 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Sean Veale | 59kg | 1:08.22 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M Mbuto | 57.5kg | 1:09.98 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/08/2025 | 14 | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | M Mbuto | 56kg | 0:58.10 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/07/2025 | 9 | MPLTE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:25.36 | - | 2 |
| 17.1L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
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Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at this track September 25 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Amazon Queen carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Turffontein Inside July 17 over 1450m, 13 len behind Safe Travel carrying 58.7kg at $17. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 237 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 25/09/2025 | 28 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:40.74 | - | 5 |
| 7.2L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:37.65 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $13.50 |
| 7/11 | 14/08/2025 | 28 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:30.33 | - | 6 |
| 6.7L | $13.50 |
| 4/8 | 17/07/2025 | 131 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.7kg | 1:29.25 | - | 7 |
| 13.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/03/2025 | 65 | MPLATE | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:26.21 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/01/2025 | 33 | MPLATE | $10,270.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 1:26.19 | - | 2 |
| 9.2L | $9.00 |
| 9/15 | 30/11/2024 | 16 | MPLATE | $26,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:08.44 | - | 12 |
| 6.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2024 | - | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:14.72 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Willow Magic out of Gaian Glory. Happy to watch and learn this time.

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 57kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 2nd of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Sherlock Holmes with 60kg at $11. Last start 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1160m, 11 len behind Gimme Some Luck with 60kg at $101. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 10 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 | 10/05/2026 | 40 | CUP 2 | $33,700.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:09.31 | - | 4 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |
| 2/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.84 | - | 11 |
| 2.7L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Royal Mo out of Teenage Dream. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 57kgs
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Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on March 14 over 1000m, 18 len behind Good Day Sunshine with 60kg at $67. Last start ran last of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1200m, 23 len behind Egremont carrying 60kg at $126. Predicted to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 21/04/2026 | 38 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:11.08 | - | 2 |
| 23.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 60kg | 0:57.27 | - | 2 |
| 18.5L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 57kgs
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At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track on May 4 over 1450m, 12 len behind Ehhfifteenkjoe carrying 56kg at $41. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1200m, 23 len behind Egremont carrying 60kg at $126. Looks to be making up the numbers.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Vusunzi Sithetho | 56kg | 1:28.40 | - | 4 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:11.08 | - | 6 |
| 23.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/11 | 31/03/2026 | 52 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:09.84 | - | 6 |
| 7.7L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/02/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 0:57.11 | - | 9 |
| 23.9L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Heavenly Blue - Fearless Kitty) making his debut. Should be ready to fire.

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Horizon out of Madam Seville. Likely to need the run.

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 57kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1200m, 2 len behind Egremont carrying 60kg at $6. Not far from the winner on debut in a solid rating. Improvement to come and should go well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 21/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:11.08 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 57kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Rafeef out of Sarah having his first start. Likely to be above average.