Vaal Race 1 - 4racing Welcomes You Mdn Plate (F & M)
MADISON COUNTY (11) is on debut for the Lucky Houdalakis stable. Three-year-old filly by Gimmethegreenlight from Meryl. Should hit the ground running. Leading rider engaged. Profiles well for this and expected to measure up. SHIRAZ GLOW (7) progressed nicely last time out when she did her best work late to finish just 0.8 lengths from the winner in third over 1000m at this track. Going up a level this time but she is up to the challenge. BELLFLOWER (8) continues to improve and should be at her peak now after finishing in the money at Turffontein Standside over 1160m last time. Working up to a win. Worth following. GREENHILSOFJAMAICA (4) is a four-year-old filly by Gimmethegreenlight out of Our Lady Peace who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Expect there will be plenty of interest from punters.
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start ran second last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on July 16 over 1200m, 20 len behind Irish Wilma carrying 60kg at $17. The run before that ran second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on July 5 over 1160m, 6 len behind Star Magnolia carrying 60kg at $34. Fully tested on her recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 16/07/2026 | 11 | MPLTE | $6,440.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Nkosithandile Ngqwangi | 60kg | 1:13.18 | - | 3 |
| 20.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/07/2026 | 45 | MPLTE FM | $6,440.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Nkosithandile Ngqwangi | 60kg | 1:07.95 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 11/15 | 21/05/2026 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:10.39 | - | 13 |
| 8.2L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/04/2026 | 17 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57.5kg | 1:11.02 | - | 1 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57.5kg | 1:28.34 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/11 | 19/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 1:14.38 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/02/2026 | 30 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:29.84 | - | 1 |
| 21.4L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/01/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 59kg | 1:27.14 | - | 7 |
| 12.1L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2026 | 49 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 59kg | 1:28.58 | - | 8 |
| 10.1L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Jarryd Penny | 58kg | 1:23.42 | - | 10 |
| 20.3L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 13/11/2025 | 21 | MDN | $9,267.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 52kg | 1:31.77 | - | 7 |
| 25.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Four-year-old filly by Gimmethegreenlight out of Our Lady Peace who has taken a long time to make it to the track. Purchased for ZAR R 500,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2024 National Yearling Sale). Expect there will be plenty of interest from punters.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Four-year-old filly who is first starter by Futura out of Wind Singer. Expecting a bright start to her career.
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 58kgs
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At the latest run came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 7 at this track on August 27 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Surreal Song carrying 58kg at $101. Before that ran second last of 7 at this track on August 13 over 1000m, 14 len behind Corsaro Super with 57.5kg at $126. Made headway last time. Top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $6,440.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 58kg | 0:58.89 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 13/08/2026 | 21 | MPLATE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Jason Gates | 57.5kg | 0:58.07 | - | 3 |
| 14.3L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/07/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Vusunzi Sithetho | 57kg | 0:59.64 | - | 8 |
| 24.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 40 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on August 1 over 1160m, 4 len behind Jack's Legacy with 56.5kg at $4. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on July 5 over 1400m, 9 len behind Within Reach carrying 53.5kg at $6. Working up to a win. Worth following.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 01/08/2026 | 27 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56.5kg | 1:08.97 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/07/2026 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 53.5kg | 1:24.82 | - | 1 |
| 9.1L | $6.00 |
| 6/13 | 14/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 0:58.85 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 58kgs
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Third-up today. Resumes off a 56 day letup. First-up ran second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on June 27 over 1160m, 10 len behind Perfect Sky with 57kg at $51. Second run from a spell ran last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on July 16 over 1600m, 30 len behind Me And You carrying 57.5kg at $126. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 16/07/2026 | 19 | MPLTE F 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 57.5kg | 1:39.06 | - | 1 |
| 30.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/06/2026 | 65 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 57kg | 1:08.03 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | 0:58.08 | - | 8 |
| 18.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/04/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Girish Dookhit | 53kg | 0:57.86 | - | 6 |
| 17.4L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 58kgs
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Last start 8th of 11 at this track on August 19 over 1400m, 13 len behind Beautiful One carrying 57kg at $126. The start before that ran last of 12 at this track on June 18 over 1400m, 19 len behind Impressive with 60kg at $126. Hard to envisage a win today.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 19/08/2026 | 62 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 57kg | 1:24.17 | - | 1 |
| 13.8L | $126.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/06/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:23.18 | - | 7 |
| 19.5L | $126.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:24.79 | - | 1 |
| 12.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 58kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Gimmethegreenlight out of Meryl having her first start. Leading rider engaged. Profiles well for this and expected to measure up.
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
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Three-year-old filly (Royal Mo - All At Once) making her debut. Likely to measure up.