Vaal Race 2 - Youcanbetonus! Maiden Juvenile Plate
BUFFALO KING CODY (2) was safely held fresh but fitter and has a good record here and at the trip. Expecting improvement and best figures measure up. Go well. TIGER MAGIC (13) made an encouraging debut last time out, finishing a long neck from the winner in second over 1000m at Greyville. Just missed on debut and senior rider goes on. Has upside and another big run is likely. FIERCENESS (5) is on debut. By Hawwaam and hails from the Mike Mathew De Kock stable. Any push in betting should be respected. TENAREEF (10) is a two-year-old gelding on debut by Rafeef from Cantabella who has produced a high percentage of winners-to-runners.
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, 6th of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1000m, 13 len behind Gunboat carrying 57kg at $21. Can do better. Strong chance in this line-up.
Last Starts 21 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 | 04/05/2026 | - | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 57kg | 0:58.13 | - | 2 |
| 13.6L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1000m, 9 len behind Gunboat with 57kg at $1.30. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Turn It Up carrying 58.5kg at $8. Safely held fresh but fitter and has a good record here and at the trip. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 21 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 | 04/05/2026 | 85 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Phenisile Mongqawa | 57kg | 0:58.13 | - | 7 |
| 9.1L | $1.30 |
| 2/6 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | MPLTE 2 | $11,794.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:57.97 | - | 6 |
| 2.2L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 29/01/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 0:57.61 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 30/12/2025 | 31 | PLATE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 0:58.00 | - | 6 |
| 5.6L | $8.00 |
| 5/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Y | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | 0:46.37 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1000m, 13 len behind Haute Couture carrying 60kg at $76. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1160m, 6 len behind Prayersandpromises with 60kg at $101. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 10/05/2026 | 75 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 60kg | 0:58.71 | - | 2 |
| 13.4L | $76.00 |
| 7/8 | 24/02/2026 | 10 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:28.28 | - | 2 |
| 11.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/9 | 14/02/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:10.44 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/01/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:57.61 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Rafeef out of Evening Breeze. Sure to be well fancied.
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Hawwaam - Gin Fizz) making his debut. Profiles well and from a leading yard of juveniles. Likely to come in for support.
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1160m, 11 len behind Timeless carrying 60kg at $9.50. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:09.78 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
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Was as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 15 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 32 len behind Sands Of Valhalla carrying 57kg at $126. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57kg | 1:09.43 | - | 9 |
| 32.3L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 60kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, 4th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1000m, 13 len behind Haute Couture carrying 60kg at $26. That race experience to prove invaluable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 0:58.71 | - | 7 |
| 13.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Vercingetorix out of Slalom Queen. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Rafeef out of Cantabella having his first start. Lots of winners in the family. Has the right credentials to run a forward race.
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Elusive Fort out of Tuscan Treasure. Sure to be better for this outing.
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Buffalo Bill Cody out of Milk And Honey having his first start. Nice profile and a bold showing is anticipated.
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, 2nd of 9 at Greyville on May 2 over 1000m, long-neck behind Kudikaran carrying 57.6kg at $15. Just missed on debut and senior rider goes on. Has upside and another big run is likely.
Last Starts 23 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57.6kg | 1:01.48 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
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Jumped at long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1000m, 15 len behind Haute Couture carrying 60kg at $34. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:58.71 | - | 5 |
| 15.8L | $34.00 |