Vaal Race 3 - Tab Telebet 011 074 0300 Mdn Plate (F & M)
SWORD OF LIGHT (1) has registered three minor placings from four runs this campaign. Continued the trend at the most recent appearance when runner-up over 1800m at Turffontein Inside after she was in the firing line all the way. Overdue for a win and looks well placed this line-up. Should prove hard to beat. ALITTLEBITOFLOVE (9) ran above expectations and got up for second at her latest appearance at this track over 1400m. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Likely to feature. LADIES HOUR (10) returns after 11 weeks in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a fourth over 1600m at Turffontein Inside. Rates highly on best figures and should be right in this. KNOCKIN' BOOTS (4) was beaten 9 lengths into fifth in a 1400m contest at this track at her latest appearance. Suitably placed so can turn things around.

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on September 5 over 1800m, slow going 4.5 len behind Nicci's Law with 60kg at $2.70. The race before that 2nd of 10 at this track on August 27 over 1600m, neck behind Xtatic carrying 60kg at $3.80. Overdue for a win and looks well placed this line-up. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:56.54 | - | 6 |
| 4.4L | $2.65 |
| 2/10 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:38.65 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 06/08/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 57kg | 1:46.18 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 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: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 29-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on August 19 over 1400m, head behind Beautiful One carrying 60kg at $26. The start before that ran last of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 12 len behind Walkinginthewoods with 60kg at $101. Close to a win. One of the better chances.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 19/08/2026 | 20 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:24.17 | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/07/2026 | 25 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:09.30 | - | 8 |
| 12.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/07/2026 | 187 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 57.5kg | 1:07.16 | - | 10 |
| 12.4L | $76.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:27.00 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/12/2025 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | 1:26.79 | - | 5 |
| 16.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Kobeli Lihaba | 59kg | 1:29.81 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/13 | 20/11/2025 | 23 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Savanna Valjalo | 54kg | 1:23.42 | - | 13 |
| 6.9L | $51.00 |
| 10/17 | 28/10/2025 | 17 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:11.68 | - | 15 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/10/2025 | 55 | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 53.5kg | 1:53.67 | - | 4 |
| 27.0L | $9.50 |
| 7/9 | 17/08/2025 | 55 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:40.43 | - | 6 |
| 14.9L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/06/2025 | 15 | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:26.90 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on August 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Thorn Bird carrying 60kg at $34. Previously second-up 2nd of 13 at Kenilworth on December 24 over 1600m, 2 len behind Silver Salute with 52.5kg at $126. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 29/08/2026 | 90 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:12.98 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/05/2026 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Y | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:40.01 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | 59 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:29.79 | - | 3 |
| 5.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | 38 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 49.5kg | 1:37.31 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/02/2026 | 29 | MDN FM | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 54.5kg | 1:50.78 | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $13.50 |
| 7/11 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:51.37 | - | 8 |
| 9.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/13 | 24/12/2025 | 28 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 52.5kg | 1:42.65 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/11/2025 | 167 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:00.24 | - | 11 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |
| 15/15 | 12/06/2025 | 59 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Andrew Fortune | 57kg | 1:12.69 | - | 10 |
| 18.9L | $126.00 |
| 12/13 | 14/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,910.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:14.02 | - | 9 |
| 17.2L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 11 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, 9 len behind Northern European with 57kg at $5.50. The race before that 8th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on July 9 over 1450m, 4 len behind Secret Life carrying 56kg at $4.50. Well placed to take this 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 03/09/2026 | 56 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 57kg | 1:25.24 | - | 9 |
| 9.2L | $5.50 |
| 8/12 | 09/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 56kg | 1:30.92 | - | 9 |
| 4.2L | $4.50 |
| 3/12 | 18/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:23.18 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $67.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/06/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:12.90 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Turffontein Inside June 11 over 1600m, 12 len behind Winter Voice with 60kg at $26. First up last campaign fourth of 8 at this track February 24 over 1450m, 9 len behind Dear Doc carrying 57kg at $76. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/06/2026 | 53 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:40.47 | - | 8 |
| 12.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/04/2026 | 10 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:27.49 | - | 6 |
| 14.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/5 | 09/04/2026 | 44 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:43.04 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $2.30 |
| 4/8 | 24/02/2026 | 66 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:28.28 | - | 5 |
| 9.3L | $76.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 54.5kg | 0:57.16 | - | 3 |
| 16.8L | $67.00 |

Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start ran second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on September 5 over 1800m, on a slow track; 24 len behind Nicci's Law carrying 53.5kg at $17. The race before that 5th of 10 at this track on August 27 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Xtatic with 53kg at $101. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | A Mosaheb | 53.5kg | 1:56.54 | - | 3 |
| 24.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/08/2026 | 37 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | A Mosaheb | 53kg | 1:38.65 | - | 9 |
| 5.4L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/07/2026 | 24 | PLATE F 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:04.03 | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 55.5kg | 1:08.03 | - | 1 |
| 13.3L | $51.00 |
| 10/13 | 14/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 0:58.85 | - | 1 |
| 10.8L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on September 5 over 1800m, slow going 14 len behind Nicci's Law carrying 56kg at $9.50. The start before that 4th in a small field at this track on August 6 over 1700m, 6 len behind One State with 54kg at $5. Watch for her to be flashing home.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/09/2026 | 30 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | 1:56.54 | - | 8 |
| 14.8L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 06/08/2026 | 56 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54kg | 1:46.18 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 11 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, 17 len behind Northern European carrying 57kg at $101. The run before that 7th of 11 at this track on August 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Beautiful One with 57kg at $67. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jason Gates | 57kg | 1:25.24 | - | 8 |
| 17.4L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/08/2026 | 41 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 57kg | 1:24.17 | - | 6 |
| 12.2L | $67.00 |
| 12/12 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | 1:30.92 | - | 4 |
| 14.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/06/2026 | 7 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54.5kg | 1:32.05 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 18/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58.5kg | 1:23.18 | - | 5 |
| 19.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start ran second last of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 20 len behind Viking Lass with 60kg at $21. Returned from break 2nd of 11 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Northern European carrying 57kg at $21. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 03/09/2026 | 156 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:25.24 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 10/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.45 | - | 3 |
| 20.2L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at Turffontein Inside June 29 over 1600m, 7 len behind Moana with 55kg at $26. On debut ninth of 12 at this track June 18 over 1400m, 11 len behind Impressive carrying 60kg at $67. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 80 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 | 29/06/2026 | 11 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55kg | 1:40.24 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:23.18 | - | 6 |
| 11.3L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at big odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on September 5 over 1800m, on a slow track; 28 len behind Nicci's Law with 53.5kg at $26. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 05/09/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Soft | Jacey Botes | 53.5kg | 1:56.54 | - | 1 |
| 28.0L | $26.00 |