Vaal Race 3 - Racing Today Maiden Juvenile Plate (Fillies)
STAGGERWING (9) is back after a break of 11 weeks. At the last run before the layoff she finished fourth over 1000m in Listed grade at Turffontein Standside. Was close to a win before a break. Expected to run well. RUBY WHISPER (7) is a nine-start maiden who has been in the money at her last couple of runs, the latest when second over 1000m at Turffontein Standside. Has a decent record at this trip with four minor placings from six tries and is sure to play a big role. MOLTEN ROCK (4) has been in the betting at both starts but has failed to live up to market expectations. Most recently finished fourth over 1000m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 1.75 lengths. Worth including. MINERVA FAE (3) is a two-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Candice Tammy Dawson. By What A Winter from Minona. Worth watching for a betting push.

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, ran last of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1000m, 11 len behind Empress Wu with 57kg at $11. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 57kg | 0:58.48 | - | 3 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1160m, 21 len behind Royal Tiara carrying 60kg at $21. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on March 26 over 1000m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Lanzarote carrying 60kg at $67. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 30/04/2026 | 35 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | 1:10.65 | - | 1 |
| 21.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 0:58.25 | - | 3 |
| 9.2L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/02/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 60kg | 0:59.39 | - | 6 |
| 6.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | MPLTE F | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 57.5kg | 0:57.73 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Raced two times to date. At debut, 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on March 14 over 1000m, 6 len behind Love Not War carrying 60kg at $7.50. Second-up 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Ushouldbedancing carrying 60kg at $9. Much improved race at second outing. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 12/04/2026 | 29 | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:58.60 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:57.83 | - | 5 |
| 6.2L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Last start second last of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1000m, 9 len behind Empress Wu with 57kg at $26. The start before that second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on March 14 over 1000m, 18 len behind Love Not War carrying 60kg at $34. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 04/05/2026 | 51 | MPLTE FM | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Vusunzi Sithetho | 57kg | 0:58.48 | - | 5 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/03/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:57.83 | - | 9 |
| 18.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 60kg | 0:59.39 | - | 7 |
| 5.4L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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At the latest run 5th of 11 at Greyville All Weather on May 6 over 1200m, 5 len behind Wedding Vow with 57.5kg at $13.50. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track on March 28 over 1400m, 6 len behind Moana carrying 57kg at $26. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 06/05/2026 | 39 | MDN FM | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:11.30 | - | 3 |
| 5.1L | $13.50 |
| 5/5 | 28/03/2026 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Ryan Munger | 57kg | 1:25.06 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 0:58.04 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2026 | 69 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.25 | - | 8 |
| 8.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/12/2025 | 8 | MPLTE F 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 0:45.65 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 11/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 56kg | 0:46.37 | - | 8 |
| 11.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1000m, 10 len behind Haute Couture carrying 57.5kg at $7.50. Before that 2nd of 7 at this track on April 23 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Western Mirage carrying 60kg at $3. Long overdue. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 10/05/2026 | 17 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | 0:58.71 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | 11 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 0:59.16 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:11.02 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.63 |
| 3/5 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:10.13 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 07/03/2026 | 9 | LR OPEN 2 | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Serino Moodley | 54.5kg | 0:58.39 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/02/2026 | 46 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 0:58.49 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | PLATE F 2 | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 0:57.84 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | PLATE 2 | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 54.5kg | 0:57.16 | - | 5 |
| 7.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | MPLTE F 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | 0:45.65 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on May 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Stage One carrying 57.5kg at $26. The start before that second last of 7 at this track on April 23 over 1000m, 6 len behind Western Mirage carrying 60kg at $67. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 18 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 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Y | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | 1:16.29 | - | 4 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2026 | 11 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 0:59.16 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 0:58.60 | - | 5 |
| 11.9L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Turffontein Standside in the LR March 7 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Secretary Bird carrying 57kg at $4.50. On debut second of 9 at this track January 29 over 1000m, 2 len behind Secretary Bird with 60kg at $3.80. Was close to a win before a break. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 79 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 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | LR OPEN 2 | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Callan Murray | 57kg | 0:58.04 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 14/02/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:09.25 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.72 |
| 2/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | MPLTE F | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:57.73 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by Elusive Fort out of Rio's Winter. Likely to need the run.