Vaal Race 1 - 4racing Welcomes You Mdn Juvenile Plate
TROMPE L'OEIL (7) is a son of Gimmethegreenlight from the Group 3 winner Mirage who makes his debut. Looks a likely type and expected to run well. AU CONTRAIRE (2) is a two-year-old colt by Canford Cliffs out of Un Deux Trois stepping out on debut for the Mike Mathew De Kock stable. Serious contender, particularly if solid in the market. TIME TO FIRE (6) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 8 lengths when fourth over 1000m at Turffontein Standside two-and-a-half weeks ago. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. MFULATHELA (5) finished 9 lengths away in fifth at his last appearance over 1000m at Turffontein Standside on June 14. Looks to be in the right race to figure in the finish.
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 13 at Turffontein Standside on May 16 over 1160m, 22 len behind Gone Cold carrying 60kg at $15. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 16/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:07.32 | - | 11 |
| 22.3L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt who is first starter by Canford Cliffs out of Un Deux Trois. Profiles nicely for this.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at this track April 2 over 1000m, 7 len behind Sosoru with 57kg at $13.50. On debut fourth in a small field at Turffontein Standside March 14 over 1000m, 14 len behind Good Day Sunshine carrying 60kg at $9.50. Among the main contenders.
Last Starts 90 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 | 02/04/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 0:57.37 | - | 9 |
| 7.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:57.27 | - | 3 |
| 14.1L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Third race start. First start ran last of 7 at this track on January 17 over 1000m, 22 len behind Flower Island carrying 60kg at $76. Went for a break before returning 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1000m, 10 len behind Bisou Bisou carrying 60kg at $76. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 14/06/2026 | 148 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:57.58 | - | 9 |
| 10.3L | $76.00 |
| 7/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:56.87 | - | 7 |
| 22.5L | $76.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Last start 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1000m, 9 len behind Bisou Bisou carrying 60kg at $20. Before that 4th of 16 at Scottsville on May 23 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Tudor Rose carrying 60kg at $67. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 14/06/2026 | 22 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:57.58 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $20.00 |
| 4/16 | 23/05/2026 | 19 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:09.08 | - | 12 |
| 3.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Thomas Ncume | 57kg | 0:58.13 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:11.08 | - | 11 |
| 8.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/03/2026 | 114 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:09.84 | - | 4 |
| 7.6L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:46.62 | - | 6 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
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At the latest run 4th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1000m, 8 len behind Bisou Bisou carrying 60kg at $41. The start before that 6th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on June 4 over 1200m, 7 len behind Nightshine with 57kg at $26. Well placed to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 14/06/2026 | 10 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:57.58 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/06/2026 | 9 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57kg | 1:12.92 | - | 3 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/13 | 26/05/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 60kg | 0:56.15 | - | 6 |
| 6.1L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:58.71 | - | 5 |
| 15.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
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Gelding on debut, a son of Gimmethegreenlight from the Group 3 winning mare Mirage. A bold showing is expected.
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First-starter by Heavenly Blue out of Victoria Tower. Betting can tell the tale.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Flower Alley out of Made In Hollywood having her first start. Expected to have plenty of admirers.
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Third race start. First start ran second last in a small field at this track on March 5 over 1200m, 25 len behind Grande Hawaii with 60kg at $8. Went for a spell before returning 5th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1000m, 7 len behind Apparition with 57kg at $21. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 14/06/2026 | 101 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | 0:58.30 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:10.91 | - | 6 |
| 25.5L | $8.00 |