Vaal Race 5 - Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Work Riders Mdn Plate
STEEL PIER (10) is yet to break through after three career starts. Could only manage to finish fourth last time out over 1600m at Turffontein Inside following a minor placing at Turffontein Standside over 1400m the run prior. Can break through in this suitable contest. ROYALE JACKET (1) did little and finished 10 lengths from the winner in 13th over 1160m at Turffontein Standside last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth at Turffontein Inside the run before. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. SILVER COMET (9) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1500m at this track, beaten 7 lengths into fourth. Suitably placed so anticipating a big run this time. ECHO OF THE WILD (7) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 5 lengths when seventh in a 1160m contest at Turffontein Standside a week-and-a-half ago. Finds a nice race and can play a significant role.

Jockey: Chamu Mabaya
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 13th of 17 at Turffontein Standside on June 27 over 1160m, 10 len behind Highwayman Harry with 60kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on June 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Winding Power with 60kg at $3.80. Capable of a better run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/17 | 27/06/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:06.95 | - | 2 |
| 10.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/06/2026 | 15 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:39.01 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 20/05/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:35.44 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Phenisile Mongqawa | 60kg | 1:45.81 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:52.60 | - | 4 |
| 5.1L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 31/03/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:42.02 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/9 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:55.66 | - | 2 |
| 6.6L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Good | Phenisile Mongqawa | 60kg | 1:46.45 | - | 7 |
| 3.6L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 07/02/2026 | 11 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:54.52 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:26.68 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $5.50 |
| 7/13 | 08/01/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:25.67 | - | 3 |
| 9.2L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Vusunzi Sithetho
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on June 4 over 1200m, 10 len behind Nightshine carrying 60kg at $67. The race before that 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1400m, 19 len behind Quevano carrying 60kg at $15. Won't be beating too many of these home.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 04/06/2026 | 25 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:12.92 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/05/2026 | 45 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:27.78 | - | 4 |
| 19.3L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:27.50 | - | 7 |
| 13.0L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 12/03/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:29.09 | - | 3 |
| 2.4L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Unknown
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 14th of 17 at Turffontein Standside on June 27 over 1160m, 13 len behind Highwayman Harry carrying 60kg at $76. Last start 11th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on July 9 over 1450m, 13 len behind Magic Declaration carrying 60kg at $126. Predicted to struggle.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 09/07/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:28.89 | - | 13 |
| 13.8L | $126.00 |
| 14/17 | 27/06/2026 | 100 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:06.95 | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $76.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/03/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:55.66 | - | 9 |
| 18.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/02/2026 | 46 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:39.33 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/01/2026 | 18 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 54kg | 1:42.67 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59.5kg | 1:27.32 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $126.00 |
| 10/12 | 26/11/2025 | 42 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59.5kg | 1:14.09 | - | 9 |
| 9.4L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Gareth Wright | 59kg | 1:14.78 | - | 6 |
| 17.1L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Tom Lukhele
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 10 at this track on June 25 over 1500m, 14 len behind Brave Waam with 60kg at $51. The run before that 6th of 8 at this track on June 18 over 1600m, 18 len behind Aint No Doubt with 60kg at $13.50. Happy to risk.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:29.48 | - | 1 |
| 14.9L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/06/2026 | 45 | MPLTE | $6,440.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Vusunzi Sithetho | 60kg | 1:36.22 | - | 6 |
| 18.8L | $13.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/05/2026 | 11 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 1:45.81 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:39.08 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 31/03/2026 | 5 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:42.02 | - | 3 |
| 6.9L | $81.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/03/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:27.50 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/02/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 1:46.45 | - | 4 |
| 11.4L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/02/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:39.09 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $21.00 |
| 12/14 | 08/01/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:48.97 | - | 7 |
| 21.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2400m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 2:33.83 | - | 9 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/11/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1700m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:47.88 | - | 10 |
| 11.2L | $41.00 |

Jockey: M Jafta
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on June 29 over 1600m, 15 len behind Knowmore carrying 60kg at $101. Second run from a spell 10th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on July 9 over 1450m, 13 len behind Magic Declaration carrying 60kg at $126. Fully tested on his recent run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 60kg | 1:28.89 | - | 2 |
| 13.6L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/06/2026 | 90 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:40.49 | - | 6 |
| 15.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/03/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 1:42.02 | - | 7 |
| 16.6L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 12/03/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 60kg | 1:29.09 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 21/02/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:09.56 | - | 2 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Savanna Valjalo
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced twice to date. At debut, 7th of 9 at this track on June 25 over 1200m, 14 len behind Summerfest with 60kg at $11. Last start 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 11 over 1160m, 5 len behind Rising Eagle with 60kg at $101. This race is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 11 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 | 11/07/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:08.29 | - | 2 |
| 5.2L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 60kg | 1:09.26 | - | 5 |
| 14.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Thomas Ncume
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 8th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on July 9 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Magic Declaration with 56kg at $34. Previously second-up ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sheriff Bill Brown carrying 60kg at $3.50. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 09/07/2026 | 81 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:28.89 | - | 11 |
| 5.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:28.09 | - | 1 |
| 5.9L | $3.50 |
| 9/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:23.41 | - | 4 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Phenisile Mongqawa
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 10 at this track on June 25 over 1500m, 7 len behind Brave Waam carrying 56kg at $15. The run before that 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Master Smoker with 56kg at $81. Winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 25/06/2026 | 11 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 1:29.48 | - | 6 |
| 7.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:26.73 | - | 4 |
| 3.4L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/05/2026 | 9 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:25.79 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/05/2026 | 23 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:22.23 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/04/2026 | 94 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57kg | 1:10.53 | - | 4 |
| 10.2L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:10.81 | - | 8 |
| 13.9L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Sam Mosia
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on June 29 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Knowmore carrying 54.6kg at $4. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind Master Smoker with 54.9kg at $15. Not far away last time. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/06/2026 | 15 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54.6kg | 1:40.49 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/06/2026 | 29 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 54.9kg | 1:26.73 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 16/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | 1:07.32 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |