Vaal Race 3 - Racing Today Fm 72 Divided Hcp (F & M)
LOVE NOT WAR (2) missed the placings two runs back then settled well back last start when 10 lengths away in sixth over 1400m at Turffontein Standside.That was in open class and her last three have been in far richer company. Will enjoy a drop in class so she is sure to be prominent. WINGS OF KILDRA (1) did little and finished 5 lengths from the winner in eighth over 1160m at Turffontein Standside last start, a less impressive effort than her fifth at this track the run before. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. ICONIC WINTER (5) comes here off a break of four months. Scored over 1000m at Fairview to launch the last campaign. Now under the care of new trainer Tony Peter. One to consider. MAGIC CARPET RIDE (6) turned in another moderate effort last start when 7 lengths from the winner in ninth over 1160m at Turffontein Standside. Capable of featuring prominently.

Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 14 at Turffontein Standside on June 27 over 1160m, 5 len behind Kia Kaha with 56kg at $11. The start before that 5th of 13 at this track on May 14 over 1000m, 3 len behind Lovable carrying 59kg at $7. Course and distance winner back slightly in grade and worth another chance.
Last Starts 40 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 | 27/06/2026 | 44 | BM81 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56kg | 1:07.47 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/13 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | BM76 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 59kg | 0:56.88 | - | 2 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 6/14 | 30/04/2026 | 28 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 58.5kg | 0:58.65 | - | 12 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Damyan Pillay | 60kg | 0:57.86 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:57.16 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:09.59 | - | 3 |
| 7.1L | $1.91 |
| 2/14 | 24/01/2026 | 56 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:10.08 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $9.50 |
| 17/19 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | MPLTE | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 56.5kg | 1:09.51 | - | 3 |
| 17.3L | $67.00 |
| 2/15 | 01/11/2025 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:09.26 | - | 15 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/11 | 30/09/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:10.29 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 60 day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on June 7 over 1400m, 10 len behind Queen Leila with 60kg at $5. Before that 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1160m, 8 len behind Flower Island with 60kg at $4.30. Going much better than form suggests. Has been racing in much richer company last three and well worth another chance.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 07/06/2026 | 28 | OPEN 2 | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:26.57 | - | 5 |
| 10.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/05/2026 | 12 | CUP F 2 | $33,700.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:10.80 | - | 6 |
| 8.4L | $4.30 |
| 3/9 | 28/04/2026 | 45 | G3 OPEN 2 | $21,060.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Y | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:05.13 | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/03/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:57.83 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 0:59.39 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on July 16 over 1200m, 6 len behind Trip Of Faith carrying 57.5kg at $67. The run before that 12th of 14 at Turffontein Standside on June 27 over 1160m, 8 len behind Kia Kaha with 55.5kg at $26. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 16/07/2026 | 19 | BM76 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 57.5kg | 1:11.68 | - | 9 |
| 6.4L | $67.00 |
| 12/14 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | BM81 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jason Gates | 55.5kg | 1:07.47 | - | 12 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 10/14 | 07/06/2026 | 10 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 59kg | 1:07.22 | - | 12 |
| 10.4L | $13.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/05/2026 | 21 | BM80 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jason Gates | 55.5kg | 1:10.38 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/05/2026 | 16 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Y | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:14.98 | - | 7 |
| 4.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/04/2026 | 24 | BM82 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 53kg | 1:10.24 | - | 2 |
| 0.9L | $34.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:11.19 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 0:57.16 | - | 1 |
| 7.7L | $126.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/02/2026 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:09.59 | - | 1 |
| 8.9L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 28/01/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Neutral | Mathew Thackeray | 54.5kg | 1:50.49 | - | 5 |
| 11.2L | $67.00 |
| 8/10 | 11/01/2026 | 23 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | Y | Damyan Pillay | 51.5kg | 1:30.76 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on July 9 over 1000m, 8 len behind Power Of Pearls carrying 59.5kg at $51. Before that raced on the pace before fading ran second last of 14 at Turffontein Standside on June 7 over 1160m, 12 len behind Cold Shine carrying 59kg at $26. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
Last Starts 28 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 | 09/07/2026 | 32 | BM74 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59.5kg | 0:58.42 | - | 7 |
| 8.7L | $51.00 |
| 13/14 | 07/06/2026 | 24 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 59kg | 1:07.22 | - | 4 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/05/2026 | 532 | BM93 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 0:57.05 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/11/2024 | 23 | RBH90 FM | $11,700.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 0:55.85 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/11/2024 | 33 | RBH75 FM | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:09.21 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 03/10/2024 | 65 | MPLATE FM | $7,940.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 0:58.04 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $1.72 |
| 3/9 | 30/07/2024 | 54 | PLATE F 2 | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:11.39 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/11 | 06/06/2024 | - | PLATE F 2 | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:30.16 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign third of 14 at Fairview April 3 over 1200m, 2 len behind Morfeliha with 56.2kg at $6.50. Previous preparation first-up to post a big 3.5 len win. Fairview February 6 over 1000m defeating Atlantic Pearl carrying 52.7kg at $3. Best form has been fresh. Keep in mind.
Last Starts 125 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 03/04/2026 | 56 | BM68 FM | $6,660.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Good | Girish Dookhit | 56.2kg | 1:09.66 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 06/02/2026 | 70 | MDN | $5,980.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Y | Girish Dookhit | 52.7kg | 0:57.65 | - | 10 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $6,318.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:11.19 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 4/9 | 07/11/2025 | 38 | MDN FM | $5,981.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 61kg | 1:11.34 | - | 2 |
| 2.6L | $1.63 |
| 4/11 | 30/09/2025 | 37 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:10.29 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/13 | 24/08/2025 | 24 | MDN | $8,420.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:09.20 | - | 8 |
| 5.2L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 31/07/2025 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:10.97 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 12/07/2025 | 19 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:07.93 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/06/2025 | 379 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 57.5kg | 0:57.79 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/06/2024 | - | MPLATE FM | $7,360.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:08.94 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 1160m, 7 len behind Whatsdamatterwithu with 54kg at $15. The run before that 6th of 10 at this track on June 25 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Ready Set Fire with 60kg at $9. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 21/07/2026 | 26 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 54kg | 1:07.23 | - | 1 |
| 7.6L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/06/2026 | 30 | HCP | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Eduan Muller | 56.1kg | 0:56.95 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/13 | 26/05/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 56kg | 0:56.13 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $13.50 |
| 1/10 | 14/05/2026 | 61 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 0:57.54 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/15 | 14/03/2026 | 18 | BM78 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Ryan Munger | 54.5kg | 1:06.51 | - | 9 |
| 5.4L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 24/02/2026 | 38 | BM68 FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 62kg | 0:58.23 | - | 3 |
| 11.3L | $15.00 |
| 10/14 | 17/01/2026 | 16 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | 1:08.35 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | 16 | RBH80 FM | $9,480.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 1:26.85 | - | 2 |
| 10.3L | $4.30 |
| 1/7 | 16/12/2025 | 17 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:08.68 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 7/19 | 29/11/2025 | 60 | MPLTE | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:09.51 | - | 14 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 30/09/2025 | 114 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:10.29 | - | 10 |
| 0.1L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 29 over 1200m, 10 len behind Antonio Gaudi carrying 52kg at $51. The run before that 5th of 14 at Turffontein Standside on June 7 over 1160m, 5.5 len behind Cold Shine with 56.5kg at $67. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 29/06/2026 | 22 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 52kg | 1:12.46 | - | 9 |
| 10.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/14 | 07/06/2026 | 17 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 56.5kg | 1:07.22 | - | 3 |
| 5.4L | $67.00 |
| 11/16 | 21/05/2026 | 28 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 60.5kg | 1:22.11 | - | 16 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/04/2026 | 40 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Wesley Marwing | 61kg | 1:10.98 | - | 6 |
| 5.2L | $17.00 |
| 14/15 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | BM78 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 55kg | 1:06.51 | - | 4 |
| 13.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Jarryd Penny | 57kg | 1:09.77 | - | 10 |
| 0.6L | $13.50 |
| 7/16 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 57kg | 1:09.24 | - | 16 |
| 2.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/15 | 20/12/2025 | 51 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56.5kg | 1:09.34 | - | 12 |
| 3.7L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/10/2025 | 30 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 55.5kg | 1:29.77 | - | 8 |
| 8.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/13 | 30/09/2025 | 54 | RBH78 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Soft | J Penny | 55.5kg | 1:23.87 | - | 4 |
| 8.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 07/08/2025 | 35 | RBH80 FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 1:11.04 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |