Vaal Race 8 - Next Vaal Racemeeting Thursday 13 August Mdn Plate
ONE STATE (3) is a lightly raced gelding who ran a much improved race fresh, beaten just a long neck at Turffontein Standside over 1400m. Fitter and can make further progress. Sure to play a major role again. CAMPO FORMIO (4) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1400m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 0.6 lengths into fourth after being prominent at the bend. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. MEGA AWESOME (6) was out of the money when resuming two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1500m at this track, beaten 5 lengths into fifth after being in the firing line on the corner. Looks well placed so expect a big run this time. SWORD OF LIGHT (7) is a three-start maiden who resumed from a spell last start and was beaten 5 lengths when seventh over 1450m at Turffontein Inside. Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat.
Jockey: Kaidan Brewer
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 1600m, 28 len behind Mission To Mars with 60kg at $26. At only start last preparation 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1400m, 6 len behind Quevano carrying 60kg at $41. Fitter but must improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 21/07/2026 | 72 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:39.04 | - | 3 |
| 28.5L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/05/2026 | 73 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:27.78 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 26/02/2026 | 25 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:28.89 | - | 3 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/02/2026 | 59 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:09.14 | - | 6 |
| 12.5L | $7.00 |
| 10/13 | 04/12/2025 | 89 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:52.45 | - | 8 |
| 24.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/09/2025 | 20 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 1:51.26 | - | 1 |
| 21.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/08/2025 | - | MPLATE 3 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:39.38 | - | 5 |
| 6.9L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1500m, 15 len behind Silver Comet carrying 60kg at $41. The race before that 8th of 10 at this track on June 25 over 1500m, 14 len behind Brave Waam with 60kg at $51. Doesn't rate well enough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 23/07/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 1:31.13 | - | 2 |
| 15.2L | $41.00 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on July 25 over 1400m, long-neck behind King Solomon carrying 60kg at $9.50. At only start last preparation ran second last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Sheriff Bill Brown carrying 60kg at $6.50. Strips fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 25/07/2026 | 97 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:25.98 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 19/04/2026 | 120 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:28.09 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $6.50 |
| 4/5 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 57kg | 0:57.16 | - | 1 |
| 15.3L | $67.00 |
| 13/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 0:46.37 | - | 1 |
| 15.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on July 25 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind King Solomon carrying 60kg at $5.50. The race before that 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on July 5 over 1160m, 8 len behind Whatsdamatterwithu carrying 57kg at $7.50. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 25/07/2026 | 20 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 1:25.98 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 05/07/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | 1:07.16 | - | 8 |
| 8.3L | $7.50 |
| 6/16 | 28/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,750.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 1:09.14 | - | 9 |
| 8.0L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Marco V'rensburg
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 1600m, 11 len behind Mission To Mars carrying 56kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on July 9 over 1450m, 4 len behind Magic Declaration with 56kg at $34. Favour others today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 21/07/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 56kg | 1:39.04 | - | 6 |
| 11.1L | $26.00 |
| 4/14 | 09/07/2026 | 10 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 56kg | 1:28.89 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 29/06/2026 | 18 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 56kg | 1:40.49 | - | 8 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/06/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:42.69 | - | 4 |
| 3.7L | $101.00 |
| 6/11 | 21/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:22.23 | - | 7 |
| 14.8L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on July 9 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Magic Declaration with 56kg at $34. Second-up 5th of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1500m, 5 len behind Silver Comet carrying 56kg at $9.50. Definite winning chance.
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 | 14 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Thomas Ncume | 56kg | 1:31.13 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 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: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after 10 months 7th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on July 9 over 1450m, 5 len behind Magic Declaration with 57kg at $17. Previously second-up 6th of 10 at this track on September 25 over 1600m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Madame Pompadour carrying 57kg at $2.30. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 09/07/2026 | 287 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:28.89 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:39.79 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $2.30 |
| 3/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:29.04 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 8th of 14 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 9 len behind Anahita with 60kg at $15. Second run from a spell 3rd of 12 at Turffontein Inside on July 9 over 1450m, 1.3 len behind Secret Life with 60kg at $9.50. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 09/07/2026 | 42 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:30.92 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 8/14 | 28/05/2026 | 68 | MPLTE FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:22.96 | - | 14 |
| 9.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 53.5kg | 1:15.14 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/02/2026 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $10,530.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:24.91 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/13 | 21/01/2026 | 35 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59kg | 1:37.32 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/12/2025 | 45 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 56kg | 1:27.32 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:28.75 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 05/10/2025 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:27.34 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2025 | 25 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:26.65 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/08/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:15.41 | - | 2 |
| 14.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At debut, 2nd in a small field at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Secret Fate with 60kg at $6. Last start 6th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on June 11 over 1600m, 10 len behind Winter Voice carrying 60kg at $6. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 11/06/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Nathan Klink | 60kg | 1:40.47 | - | 4 |
| 10.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Nathan Klink | 60kg | 1:24.79 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $6.00 |