Vaal Race 7 - Next Vaal Racemeeting Thursday 30 July Work Riders Mdn Plate
GLASTONBURY FIRE (5) produced a fair effort on debut last time out when 6 lengths from the winner in fifth at Turffontein Standside over 1160m. Progressive type who can play a role. A ROMAN TWIST (6) faced the starter for the first time and finished sixth last start at Turffontein Standside over 1160m, beaten 5 lengths. Will be better for that run. Leading contender. WISH YOU WERE HERE (3) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 5 lengths when fourth over 1160m at Turffontein Standside two-and-a-half weeks ago after being in the firing line on the bend. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. BEACH WALKER (1) missed the placings two runs back then didn't do any better last start when 15 lengths away in fifth over 1600m at this track. Capable of featuring prominently.
Jockey: Tom Lukhele
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on June 18 over 1600m, 15 len behind Aint No Doubt with 60kg at $6. The run before that 4th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sky Pilot carrying 60kg at $15. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 34 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 | 18/06/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $6,440.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Thomas Ncume | 60kg | 1:36.22 | - | 4 |
| 15.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/05/2026 | 24 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:23.67 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/05/2026 | 39 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 1:28.40 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 26/03/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:27.50 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/5 | 24/02/2026 | 82 | MPLTE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 0:58.83 | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 10/14 | 04/12/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Mxolisi Mbuto | 56.6kg | 1:28.58 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/11/2025 | 10 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Nathan Klink | 58kg | 1:27.41 | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $9.50 |
| 8/11 | 30/10/2025 | 49 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 58kg | 1:39.97 | - | 11 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/09/2025 | 16 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:29.04 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $9.50 |
| 4/11 | 26/08/2025 | 19 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:38.44 | - | 7 |
| 11.6L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 07/08/2025 | 84 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | M Mbuto | 53kg | 1:23.26 | - | 8 |
| 0.7L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Nkosithandile Ngqwangi
Weight: 60kgs
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Most recently 4th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on July 5 over 1160m, 5 len behind Whatsdamatterwithu carrying 60kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1000m, 3 len behind Evening Parade with 60kg at $34. Further improvement is anticipated.
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 | 05/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:07.16 | - | 1 |
| 5.2L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/06/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:58.39 | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 28/05/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:23.67 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/04/2026 | 24 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:10.53 | - | 6 |
| 4.9L | $76.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:27.31 | - | 7 |
| 13.3L | $126.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 0:56.53 | - | 3 |
| 11.8L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Chamu Mabaya
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on July 5 over 1160m, 6 len behind Whatsdamatterwithu carrying 60kg at $13.50. Will have benefited from that outing and is likely to measure up.
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 | 05/07/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Nathan Klink | 60kg | 1:07.16 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Phenisile Mongqawa
Weight: 57kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 11 over 1160m, 5 len behind Rising Eagle carrying 60kg at $26. Likely to take a lot from that run and is worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/07/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:08.29 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Savanna Valjalo
Weight: 57kgs
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Last start 4th in a small field at Turffontein Standside on June 27 over 1160m, 14 len behind Gimme Some Luck with 55kg at $67. The run before that 9th of 13 at this track on June 18 over 1400m, 6 len behind Raptor King with 58.7kg at $67. Take on trust.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/06/2026 | 9 | PLATE 2 | $12,030.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 55kg | 1:06.88 | - | 2 |
| 14.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/13 | 18/06/2026 | 33 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58.7kg | 1:22.94 | - | 5 |
| 6.7L | $67.00 |
| 11/13 | 16/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:07.32 | - | 12 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: M Jafta
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last of 15 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 32 len behind Sands Of Valhalla with 54.5kg at $126. Prefer others.
Last Starts 62 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 | 54.5kg | 1:09.43 | - | 9 |
| 32.3L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Sam Mosia
Weight: 57kgs
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Third race start. First start 9th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1000m, 11 len behind Sosoru carrying 57kg at $6. Went for a spell before returning ran second last of 13 at Turffontein Standside on June 7 over 1160m, 16 len behind Fish Tales carrying 60kg at $41. Needs more time.
Last Starts 45 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 | 07/06/2026 | 66 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:06.83 | - | 2 |
| 16.4L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 02/04/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | 0:57.37 | - | 8 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |