Vaal Race 6 - Racing240 Mr 74 Hcp
TROMPE L'OEIL (2) is a rpomising galloper already a course and distance winner on debut. Then finished second last start over 1160m at Turffontein Standside. Has upside and looks hard to beat again. HAMMER BLOW (3) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing third over 1000m at this track when he was in the firing line all the way. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. ICE DRAGON (4) improved last time out, finishing 2.75 lengths from the winner in second at the end of 1000m at Turffontein Standside after being prominent at the corner. Perfectly placed and is sure to take plenty of stopping. ANGEL'S OASIS (5) is back from a spell of 11 weeks and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1000m at Turffontein Standside. One of the genuine hopes in the race.

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on August 1 over 1000m, 7 len behind Pivotal Role with 59kg at $41. The race before that ran last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on July 25 over 1000m, 9 len behind It's Personal with 54kg at $126. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | BM86 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | 0:56.38 | - | 1 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 54kg | 0:56.42 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | 16 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:57.11 | - | 4 |
| 13.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/06/2026 | 476 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 59.5kg | 0:56.44 | - | 1 |
| 13.8L | $67.00 |
| 1/13 | 06/03/2025 | 35 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60.5kg | 0:56.78 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/01/2025 | 12 | RBH72 | $8,550.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 61kg | 0:56.37 | - | 9 |
| 1.7L | $3.80 |
| 6/10 | 18/01/2025 | 44 | OPEN | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | P Mxoli | 58kg | 0:57.95 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/12/2024 | 20 | RBH80 | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 58.5kg | 0:55.87 | - | 2 |
| 7.7L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/11/2024 | 10 | RBH83 | $10,400.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57kg | 0:57.84 | - | 1 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 05/11/2024 | 35 | RBH76 | $9,100.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60.5kg | 0:56.41 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 01/10/2024 | 12 | RBH76 | $8,360.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | P Mxoli | 60kg | 0:56.51 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. When well in the market at debut, won by a long-neck at this track July 2 over 1000m defeating Astrophile with 60kg at $3.80. Last start 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on August 1 over 1160m, 0.6 len behind Sakura Hanami carrying 56.5kg at $3.30. Promising galloper already a course and distance winner. Hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 01/08/2026 | 30 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56.5kg | 1:07.42 | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 02/07/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 0:58.86 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on July 30 over 1000m, neck behind Raining Rubies with 58.7kg at $4.50. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on June 25 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Catfish carrying 55kg at $7. Went close last time. Super consistent and looks a leading player again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/07/2026 | 35 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58.5kg | 0:57.39 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 25/06/2026 | 30 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55kg | 0:56.44 | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/13 | 26/05/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 56kg | 0:56.13 | - | 12 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/05/2026 | 10 | MPLTE | $6,290.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tobias Mango | 60kg | 0:57.91 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.65 |
| 2/8 | 04/05/2026 | 37 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Sam Mosia | 60kg | 0:58.13 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:10.85 | - | 5 |
| 5.7L | $4.30 |
| 3/6 | 14/03/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 0:56.53 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $4.30 |
| 10/10 | 07/02/2026 | 42 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:24.73 | - | 2 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:09.66 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/12/2025 | 41 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:09.31 | - | 1 |
| 7.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/11/2025 | 24 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:08.22 | - | 6 |
| 9.6L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on August 1 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Pivotal Role carrying 53.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on July 11 over 1160m, 7 len behind Winter In Auckland carrying 59.6kg at $51. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | BM86 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 53.5kg | 0:56.38 | - | 2 |
| 2.7L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 11/07/2026 | 16 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 59.5kg | 1:07.90 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/06/2026 | 191 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 0:56.44 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $67.00 |
| 12/13 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | RBH76 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | 1:25.13 | - | 3 |
| 8.4L | $67.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/11/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | 0:59.35 | - | 8 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/11/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:09.61 | - | 4 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | 1:10.29 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at this track May 28 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind She's All Mine carrying 54kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 1.2 len Turffontein Standside April 30 over 1000m defeating There She Goes with 54kg at $9. Not without claims.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 28/05/2026 | 28 | BM80 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 54kg | 1:09.81 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/14 | 30/04/2026 | 65 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 54kg | 0:58.65 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/12 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | BM68 FM | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 0:58.23 | - | 8 |
| 1.4L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 10/02/2026 | 24 | BM78 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53.5kg | 1:09.17 | - | 9 |
| 1.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/14 | 17/01/2026 | 80 | HCP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53kg | 1:08.35 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $10.50 |
| 8/11 | 29/10/2025 | 37 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:16.36 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/09/2025 | 19 | BM70 FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 62kg | 1:16.26 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 03/09/2025 | 39 | C5 FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:15.31 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $13.50 |
| 6/8 | 26/07/2025 | 32 | C5 FM | $6,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60.5kg | 1:28.35 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $13.50 |
| 4/10 | 24/06/2025 | 23 | C5 FM | $6,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Heavy | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60.5kg | 1:27.71 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/16 | 01/06/2025 | 28 | C5 FM | $6,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 61.5kg | 1:12.49 | - | 5 |
| 3.6L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Divesh Ramkhalawon
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on August 1 over 1000m, 3 len behind Pivotal Role with 49.5kg at $3.30. The start before that 3rd of 10 at this track on June 25 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Ready Set Fire carrying 58.9kg at $5.50. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 01/08/2026 | 37 | BM86 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 49.5kg | 0:56.38 | - | 3 |
| 3.1L | $3.25 |
| 3/10 | 25/06/2026 | 19 | HCP | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Divesh Ramkhalawon | 58.5kg | 0:56.95 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $5.50 |
| 8/9 | 06/06/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Dezahn Louw | 54.5kg | 0:57.95 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 16/05/2026 | 100 | BM80 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 54kg | 0:56.91 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $13.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/02/2026 | 25 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Bavish Soodoo | 54.5kg | 0:56.69 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/17 | 11/01/2026 | 26 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Raymond Danielson | 58.5kg | 0:56.65 | - | 13 |
| 1.9L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 16/12/2025 | 42 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 55.5kg | 0:58.00 | - | 8 |
| 4.9L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/11/2025 | 45 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 62.5kg | 0:57.37 | - | 4 |
| 0.7L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 20/09/2025 | 37 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 53.5kg | 0:58.24 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 0:57.85 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2025 | 11 | CUP | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 0:58.32 | - | 4 |
| 0.6L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd in a small field at this track on August 6 over 1000m, nose behind Bell Of Angelus carrying 59kg at $3.30. The race before that 4th of 7 at this track on July 30 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Raining Rubies with 52.3kg at $26. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 06/08/2026 | 7 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 59kg | 0:58.38 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 4/7 | 30/07/2026 | 28 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 52kg | 0:57.39 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 02/07/2026 | 4 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 59kg | 1:10.11 | - | 9 |
| 19.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 28/06/2026 | 3 | OPEN | $7,730.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 0:57.33 | - | 8 |
| 7.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/06/2026 | 18 | HCP | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 58.5kg | 0:56.95 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $13.50 |
| 6/14 | 07/06/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55kg | 1:07.22 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/05/2026 | 12 | BM65 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 1:09.65 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/05/2026 | 12 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 58kg | 0:57.54 | - | 9 |
| 1.7L | $15.00 |
| 9/10 | 02/05/2026 | 3 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Trent Mayhew | 63kg | 1:22.65 | - | 9 |
| 11.7L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 29/04/2026 | 3 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 57kg | 1:08.85 | - | 8 |
| 8.9L | $26.00 |
| 12/15 | 26/04/2026 | 24 | BM82 | $12,220.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | Soft | Trent Mayhew | 53.5kg | 1:02.45 | - | 12 |
| 13.2L | $51.00 |