Vaal Race 4 - Youcanbetonus! Mdn Plate (3-Year-Olds)
SKITT SMILING (7) made progress last start when he made late ground to finish second over 1400m at Turffontein Standside. Has his share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. CRIMSON RANGER (1) is a three-start maiden who missed the placings first up but has since consolidated with two straight placings, the latest over 1600m at this track. Top chance. CAMPO FORMIO (3) is a four-start maiden who could only manage to finish fifth after being in contention on the turn at his latest appearance over 1700m at this track. Expected to feature in the finish this time. REACHINGFORTHEMOON (6) finished midfield last start on debut over 1200m at this track, beaten 10 lengths at long odds. Expected to improve sharply and worth including this line-up.
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Duke Of Lorraine with 56kg at $8. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on June 11 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Knight Heist with 60kg at $126. Sure to be right there at the business end.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/07/2026 | 49 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:37.60 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/06/2026 | 35 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Julius Mariba | 60kg | 1:42.69 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 07/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57.5kg | 1:16.29 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Most recently ran second last in a small field at this track on August 6 over 1700m, 6 len behind One State carrying 57kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on July 25 over 1400m, 0.6 len behind King Solomon carrying 60kg at $5.50. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 06/08/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | 1:46.18 | - | 5 |
| 6.4L | $5.00 |
| 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: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran second last of 13 at Turffontein Standside on June 7 over 1160m, 16 len behind Fish Tales carrying 60kg at $41. Last start ran second last in a small field at this track on July 23 over 1300m, 17 len behind Glastonbury Fire with 57kg at $11. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 23/07/2026 | 46 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1300m | Good | Sam Mosia | 57kg | 1:17.54 | - | 4 |
| 17.5L | $11.00 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months ran second last of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 16 len behind Captain Cooper carrying 60kg at $126. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 28 over 1160m, 18 len behind Wild As The Wind with 57kg at $101. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/07/2026 | 70 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:10.48 | - | 2 |
| 16.0L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 21/05/2026 | 23 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:22.23 | - | 10 |
| 26.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/04/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Kyle Strydom | 57kg | 1:10.53 | - | 3 |
| 18.5L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/04/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 57kg | 1:10.00 | - | 3 |
| 17.4L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, 5th of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 10 len behind Captain Cooper carrying 60kg at $26. That race experience to prove invaluable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:10.48 | - | 1 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. At long odds at debut, 4th of 9 at this track on June 25 over 1200m, 3 len behind Summerfest with 60kg at $26. Last start 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on July 25 over 1400m, head behind King Solomon carrying 60kg at $3.50. Can improve enough to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 25/07/2026 | 30 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:25.98 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:09.26 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on July 25 over 1400m, 6 len behind Lightinthewoods carrying 60kg at $126. The race before that 5th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on June 29 over 1600m, 11 len behind Moana with 55kg at $67. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 26 | MPLTE F 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:25.84 | - | 8 |
| 6.6L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2026 | 18 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | 1:40.24 | - | 3 |
| 11.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 53 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:40.47 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/04/2026 | 10 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:27.49 | - | 4 |
| 24.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:43.04 | - | 2 |
| 30.0L | $13.50 |
| 7/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:58.25 | - | 7 |
| 15.3L | $21.00 |