Vaal Race 2 - Equus Champion Still Photography: Chase Liebenberg Mdn Plate
GALLIC KING (1) resumes from a spell of eight months and is having his first outing under new trainer Mike & Mathew De Kock. Finished fifth at Durbanville over 1250m at the opening run last time in work. Key runner while fresh. THE BACHELORETTE (12) has not appeared since she finished seventh over 1200m at this track on May 28. Race sets up well for her. AUTOGRAPH (4) has been in great form with two placings in succession, most recently when beaten 1.75 lengths into second over 1000m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. SMOKING GUN (6) is a four-start maiden who is well and truly overdue, finishing third at this track over 1200m last time out after being in the firing line on the turn. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Kenilworth January 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind District Master carrying 59kg at $4.30. On debut fifth of 13 at Durbanville October 8 over 1250m, 1.3 len behind Marcus Aurelius with 59.5kg at $11. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 226 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 13/01/2026 | 31 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59kg | 1:25.39 | - | 2 |
| 5.9L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 13/12/2025 | 24 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60.5kg | 1:12.82 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
| 3/14 | 19/11/2025 | 17 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59kg | 1:13.73 | - | 13 |
| 1.6L | $7.00 |
| 6/14 | 02/11/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:12.87 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59.5kg | 1:15.44 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
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Third-up today. Comes off a 37 day let-up. First-up 8th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1000m, 8 len behind Evening Parade with 60kg at $67. Last start 10th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 1160m, 10 len behind Whatsdamatterwithu with 56kg at $126. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 21/07/2026 | 37 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:07.23 | - | 11 |
| 10.9L | $126.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/06/2026 | 285 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Nathan Klink | 60kg | 0:58.39 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/09/2025 | 52 | MPLATE | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57kg | 1:23.10 | - | 5 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/07/2025 | 14 | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:06.71 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/06/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:08.49 | - | 6 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 60kgs
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Last start ran last of 9 at this track on August 6 over 1200m, 12 len behind Cool Gambler with 60kg at $41. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Echoes Of War with 60kg at $67. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:10.07 | - | 6 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 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: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58kgs
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Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on August 13 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Corsaro Super carrying 60kg at $11. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Echoes Of War carrying 57kg at $101. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 13/08/2026 | 21 | MPLATE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:58.07 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/07/2026 | 46 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Vusunzi Sithetho | 57kg | 0:58.20 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 07/06/2026 | 12 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:06.83 | - | 1 |
| 21.9L | $67.00 |
| 9/13 | 26/05/2026 | 22 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 0:56.15 | - | 1 |
| 9.4L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 57kg | 0:58.13 | - | 2 |
| 13.6L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
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At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on August 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Reckless Abandon with 60kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Walkinginthewoods carrying 59.5kg at $7. Genuine hope on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/08/2026 | 17 | MPLATE 3 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:13.66 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59.5kg | 1:09.30 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/14 | 09/07/2026 | 40 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:28.89 | - | 5 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/05/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:10.99 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 07/05/2026 | 42 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:16.29 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:57.14 | - | 7 |
| 14.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:12.08 | - | 3 |
| 15.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58kgs
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At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on August 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cool Gambler carrying 58kg at $5. Before that 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 11 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Rising Eagle carrying 60kg at $101. Further improvement is anticipated.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 06/08/2026 | 26 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:10.07 | - | 8 |
| 3.4L | $5.00 |
| 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 | 57.5kg | 0:57.58 | - | 8 |
| 11.6L | $61.00 |
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1000m, 17 len behind Echoes Of War with 57kg at $17. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Trompe L'oeil carrying 60kg at $11. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Nkosithandile Ngqwangi | 57kg | 0:58.20 | - | 1 |
| 17.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/07/2026 | 18 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:58.86 | - | 7 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/06/2026 | 10 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:57.58 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/06/2026 | 9 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57kg | 1:12.92 | - | 3 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/13 | 26/05/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57.5kg | 0:56.15 | - | 6 |
| 6.1L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:58.71 | - | 5 |
| 15.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Ideal World out of Littlewood. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 58kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1000m, 15 len behind Haute Couture with 60kg at $76. Don't dismiss lightly.
Last Starts 109 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 | 10/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:58.71 | - | 1 |
| 15.3L | $76.00 |
Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Talk Of The Town out of Viva. Maybe later.
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 58kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran second last of 13 at this track on May 26 over 1000m, 11 len behind Fierceness carrying 60kg at $34. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 26/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:56.15 | - | 3 |
| 11.4L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ran second last of 8 at this track on May 28 over 1200m, 15 len behind Arrogance with 55kg at $2.50. First up last campaign 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on February 26 over 1000m, long-neck behind Queen Leila with 60kg at $2.40. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 91 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 | 28/05/2026 | 91 | PLATE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 55kg | 1:10.41 | - | 4 |
| 15.7L | $2.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:59.39 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $2.40 |