Vaal Race 1 - 4racing Welcomes You Mdn Juvenile Plate
MOLTEN ROCK (8) continued the encouraging form and wasn't far away last time when third over 1000m at this track. Will be hard to stop over the longer journey. ECHO OF THE WILD (2) is a two-year-old gelding by Malmoos out of Beataboutthebush stepping out on debut for the Corne Spies stable. Should acquit himself well. Keep an eye out for any positive market movement. VISION OF GOLD (11) is a well-related two-year-old filly making her first appearance at the races. By Gold Standard from Supreme Vision who has produced some fine gallopers, including a winner at the elite level. Sure to be well-educated, being from the Mike Mathew De Kock stable. THEODORE ROOSEVELD (5) returns after five months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fifth over 1200m at this track. Has ability and must be included in calculations.

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 60kgs
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At the latest run 6th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1000m, 9 len behind Bisou Bisou carrying 60kg at $76. Before that 10th of 13 at this track on May 26 over 1000m, 9 len behind Fierceness with 60kg at $101. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/06/2026 | 19 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 0:57.58 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $76.00 |
| 10/13 | 26/05/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 60kg | 0:56.15 | - | 5 |
| 9.9L | $101.00 |
| 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: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Malmoos out of Beataboutthebush. Should have plenty of admirers.

Jockey: Diego De Gouveia
Weight: 60kgs
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Had two starts to date. At debut, 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1000m, 10 len behind Haute Couture carrying 60kg at $9. Second-up 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Evening Parade carrying 57kg at $2.70. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/06/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 0:58.39 | - | 10 |
| 4.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:58.71 | - | 6 |
| 10.6L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Skitt Skizzle out of Keep Smiling. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending.

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 8 at this track January 24 over 1200m, 5 len behind Gimme A Vodka with 60kg at $7. On debut fifth of 9 at Turffontein Standside December 30 over 1000m, 10 len behind Turn It Up with 60kg at $17. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 151 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 | 24/01/2026 | 25 | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:10.81 | - | 2 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:58.00 | - | 3 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Erik The Red out of Our Lady Peace. Prefer to see him under race conditions.

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Second-up. First-up after two months 7th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1000m, 9 len behind Apparition carrying 57kg at $17. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on February 26 over 1000m, 6 len behind Queen Leila with 60kg at $7.50. Should progress from that first-up run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 14/06/2026 | 63 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 0:58.30 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/04/2026 | 45 | PLATE 2 | $11,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 52.5kg | 0:58.13 | - | 1 |
| 7.3L | $13.50 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:59.39 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $7.50 |
| 5/9 | 29/01/2026 | - | MPLTE F | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:57.73 | - | 6 |
| 8.7L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on May 26 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Staggerwing carrying 60kg at $5.50. The run before that 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Ushouldbedancing carrying 60kg at $9. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/05/2026 | 44 | MPLTE 2 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:56.90 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 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: A Mosaheb
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1000m, 19 len behind Heath House carrying 50.3kg at $11. Last start ran last of 8 at this track on May 28 over 1200m, 17 len behind Arrogance carrying 55kg at $126. Likely to find this a bit tough.
Last Starts 27 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 | 28/05/2026 | 46 | PLATE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 55kg | 1:10.41 | - | 1 |
| 17.7L | $126.00 |
| 3/3 | 12/04/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 50.3kg | 0:58.13 | - | 2 |
| 19.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57.5kgs
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At debut, 6th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 7 over 1160m, 6 len behind Lady Harlequin with 60kg at $13.50. Expecting a bit more with the race experience on board.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 07/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:07.76 | - | 7 |
| 6.7L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First-starter by Gold Standard out of Supreme Vision. Likely to be the medium of solid backing.