Vaal Race 5 - Racing240 Mdn Plate
Very weak race. AIN'T NO SUNSHINE (5) returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a sixth over 1600m at Kenilworth. Back in trip but should be winding up late. COOL GAMBLER (8) has not raced since being well supported on his debut on March 7 over 1160m at Turffontein Standside when he finished fifth, beaten 8 lengths. Likely improver and worth following up. A ROMAN TWIST (10) started at big odds on debut last start when sixth, beaten 5 lengths, over 1160m at Turffontein Standside. Likely improver who is among the better chances. WISH YOU WERE HERE (1) finished fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1300m at this track, beaten 6 lengths. Finds a suitable race and can find the winner's circle.
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on July 23 over 1300m, 6 len behind Glastonbury Fire with 60kg at $9.50. The start before that 4th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on July 5 over 1160m, 5 len behind Whatsdamatterwithu carrying 60kg at $11. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/07/2026 | 18 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1300m | Good | Nkosithandile Ngqwangi | 60kg | 1:17.54 | - | 3 |
| 6.6L | $9.50 |
| 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: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Echoes Of War with 60kg at $26. Previously second-up 6th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on December 27 over 1160m, 7 len behind Continental King with 60kg at $51. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 23/07/2026 | 63 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Xavier Machaieie | 60kg | 0:58.20 | - | 6 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |
| 10/15 | 21/05/2026 | 39 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 1:09.43 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 12/04/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:10.00 | - | 4 |
| 14.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:27.50 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:14.43 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/03/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:39.78 | - | 3 |
| 17.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.56 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/02/2026 | 49 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:09.68 | - | 2 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/12/2025 | 48 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:09.66 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/11/2025 | 92 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Sean Veale | 59kg | 1:08.22 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/08/2025 | 7 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | M Mbuto | 57.5kg | 1:09.98 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 11 at Turffontein Standside October 26 over 1400m, 8 len behind Monkey Puzzle with 58kg at $151. Previously first up; seventh of 9 at this track October 14 over 1200m, 7 len behind Golden Operator carrying 59kg at $151. May need the run.
Last Starts 284 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 26/10/2025 | 12 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:26.37 | - | 4 |
| 8.7L | $151.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/10/2025 | 66 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | 1:10.52 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $151.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/08/2025 | 67 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 1:09.98 | - | 7 |
| 17.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:08.02 | - | 8 |
| 21.1L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Kenilworth April 27 over 1600m, 6 len behind Spanish Verse carrying 53.5kg at $17. On debut eighth of 10 at Durbanville September 13 over 1250m, 10 len behind Astronomical Boy carrying 60kg at $51. Back in trip for the fresh run and should be hard to hold out. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 101 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 | 27/04/2026 | 33 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 53.5kg | 1:43.33 | - | 2 |
| 6.1L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/03/2026 | 25 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 54.5kg | 1:23.61 | - | 3 |
| 4.6L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 28/02/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:54.47 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:48.27 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/01/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 56kg | 1:25.38 | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/01/2026 | 57 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 55kg | 1:42.67 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 08/11/2025 | 31 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Gareth Wright | 58kg | 1:40.37 | - | 9 |
| 22.2L | $126.00 |
| 6/13 | 08/10/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Gareth Wright | 58kg | 1:32.66 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:16.13 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Echoes Of War carrying 60kg at $67. The race before that 12th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on July 9 over 1450m, 13 len behind Magic Declaration with 60kg at $126. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 0:58.20 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $67.00 |
| 12/14 | 09/07/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60kg | 1:28.89 | - | 14 |
| 13.9L | $126.00 |
| 15/17 | 27/06/2026 | 83 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:06.95 | - | 17 |
| 14.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 05/04/2026 | 8 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Y | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:24.74 | - | 4 |
| 17.3L | $67.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/03/2026 | 102 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:10.85 | - | 7 |
| 8.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/12/2025 | 26 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:08.68 | - | 1 |
| 24.5L | $101.00 |
| 12/13 | 20/11/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Louis Nhlapo | 58kg | 1:23.77 | - | 2 |
| 16.8L | $126.00 |
| 13/16 | 04/11/2025 | 115 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 58kg | 1:23.00 | - | 3 |
| 15.9L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/07/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J Gates | 57kg | 1:06.71 | - | 3 |
| 18.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes here off a 40-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 17 at Turffontein Standside on June 27 over 1160m, 21 len behind Highwayman Harry with 60kg at $101. The run before that ran second last of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 25 len behind Sky Pilot carrying 60kg at $126. Rather invest elsewhere.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/17 | 27/06/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:06.95 | - | 11 |
| 21.0L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 28/05/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:23.67 | - | 5 |
| 25.8L | $126.00 |
| 4/4 | 14/05/2026 | - | MPLTE | $6,290.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | L Motaung | 60kg | 0:57.91 | - | 1 |
| 12.6L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on March 7 over 1160m, 8 len behind Dante's Bond with 60kg at $3. Has good upside. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 152 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 | 07/03/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.18 | - | 5 |
| 8.4L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 11 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Rising Eagle carrying 60kg at $101. The race before that 8th of 17 at Turffontein Standside on June 27 over 1160m, 5.5 len behind Highwayman Harry with 57kg at $76. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:08.29 | - | 8 |
| 4.6L | $101.00 |
| 8/17 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 57kg | 1:06.95 | - | 3 |
| 5.7L | $76.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 57.7kg | 0:57.58 | - | 8 |
| 11.6L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at long odds at debut, 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 11 over 1160m, 5 len behind Rising Eagle with 60kg at $26. Open to improvement. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 26 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: Kaidan Brewer
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 5th of 8 at Greyville All Weather on June 22 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Diamond Maker with 53kg at $4.30. Second run from a spell ran last of 10 at Scottsville on July 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Tickey Box carrying 54kg at $34. Didn't fire last start but is capable of better.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 19/07/2026 | 27 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Tristan Godden | 54kg | 1:25.06 | - | 9 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/06/2026 | 87 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | A Mosaheb | 53kg | 1:10.81 | - | 4 |
| 3.7L | $4.30 |
| 3/10 | 27/03/2026 | 19 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53.5kg | 1:11.95 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/03/2026 | 30 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | 1:23.72 | - | 9 |
| 1.6L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/02/2026 | 26 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55.5kg | 1:36.00 | - | 11 |
| 7.4L | $17.00 |
| 10/12 | 11/01/2026 | 11 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Mxolisi Mbuto | 50.5kg | 1:09.91 | - | 11 |
| 12.2L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 31/12/2025 | 22 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54.5kg | 1:12.59 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $2.65 |
| 2/9 | 09/12/2025 | 11 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55kg | 1:10.69 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/11/2025 | 16 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Dezahn Louw | 55kg | 1:12.45 | - | 4 |
| 4.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/12 | 12/11/2025 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:11.99 | - | 11 |
| 2.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/14 | 31/10/2025 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:26.97 | - | 8 |
| 5.7L | $15.00 |