Vaal Race 4 - Tab Telebet 011 074 0300 Mr 66 Hcp
NKANDLA GOLD (1) is the clear horse to beat after beating BELL OF ANGELUS here in Open grade by just over two lengths, having already run fourth to Navaseven at Turffontein Inside when beaten just under two lengths. His Vaal 1200m record is a major asset and the recent form is stronger than most of these bring. DARING ACT (8) has not fired at his past two, but he gets in light, drops from Open grade and has prior winning form within the past 12 months, so he is the danger if the freshening sharpens him. BELL OF ANGELUS (7) was well found last start when fourth behind Salute The Flag and her second to NKANDLA GOLD two back ties her directly into the main form line. GOD'S COUNTRY (2) comes off a narrow MPLTE win over Golden Slipstream here and has a small but positive track-and-distance profile, though he has to prove that long-odds result was not a one-off.

Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Won with authority at Vaal last start, beating Bell Of Angelus by just over two lengths in Open grade after being well-supported near the top of betting. That followed a sound fourth to Navaseven at Turffontein Inside, beaten just under two lengths. He is proven at this track and distance, carries weight capably and reunites with Jeffery Syster, so the recent form makes him the runner they have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 56kg | 1:10.44 | - | 9 |
| 2.2L | $4.50 |
| 4/7 | 29/08/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 56kg | 1:13.47 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 19/08/2026 | 3 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 1:10.39 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $4.30 |
| 2/10 | 16/08/2026 | 26 | RBH66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 56.5kg | 1:13.55 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/07/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 1:07.23 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 4/10 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52.5kg | 1:07.90 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56.5kg | 1:10.11 | - | 12 |
| 3.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 1:07.03 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/14 | 07/06/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 51.5kg | 1:07.22 | - | 9 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/05/2026 | 22 | BM65 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:09.65 | - | 11 |
| 5.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 04/05/2026 | 32 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 54kg | 1:11.61 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Bounced back at Vaal a fortnight ago, beating Golden Slipstream by a neck in MPLTE grade at long odds. The run prior was plain when sixth to Periodic Table over 1000m, so the latest win has to be treated with some caution. A 2.5kg claim helps and he has won at this track and distance, which keeps him in the mix as a genuine place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $6,440.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Vusunzi Sithetho | 60kg | 1:14.74 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 0:58.86 | - | 1 |
| 7.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 27/08/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 0:58.20 | - | 12 |
| 2.6L | $126.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at both recent Vaal runs, finishing seventh behind Salute The Flag last start after being beaten just over nine lengths at long odds. She was further away behind Nkandla Gold the run prior and has been unplaced in five starts this season. Her track-and-distance record gives some minor grounding, but recent form leaves her with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 56kg | 1:11.30 | - | 7 |
| 9.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 54kg | 1:10.44 | - | 8 |
| 13.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/08/2026 | 8 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 57.5kg | 1:10.38 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 19/08/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56kg | 1:10.39 | - | 3 |
| 8.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | BM72 FM | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 59kg | 0:57.71 | - | 2 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/07/2026 | 19 | BM76 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 57.5kg | 1:11.68 | - | 9 |
| 6.4L | $67.00 |
| 12/14 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | BM81 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jason Gates | 55.5kg | 1:07.47 | - | 12 |
| 8.1L | $26.00 |
| 10/14 | 07/06/2026 | 10 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 59kg | 1:07.22 | - | 12 |
| 10.4L | $13.50 |
| 2/10 | 28/05/2026 | 21 | BM80 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jason Gates | 55.5kg | 1:10.38 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/05/2026 | 16 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Y | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:14.98 | - | 7 |
| 4.2L | $26.00 |
| 2/10 | 21/04/2026 | 24 | BM82 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 53kg | 1:10.24 | - | 2 |
| 0.9L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished second last behind Nkandla Gold at Vaal last start, beaten over 19 lengths, and there was no obvious excuse in the supplied race comments. Two back he was sixth to Navaseven at Turffontein Inside after being unwanted in the market. His three wins at this track and distance are respected, but he requires a major form turnaround to trouble the main chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 10/09/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Calvin Habib | 54kg | 1:10.44 | - | 1 |
| 18.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/08/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 54kg | 1:13.47 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/12 | 19/08/2026 | 3 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | 1:10.39 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/08/2026 | 10 | RBH66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:13.55 | - | 9 |
| 3.6L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 06/08/2026 | 194 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 0:58.38 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $13.50 |
| 14/16 | 24/01/2026 | 13 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 56kg | 1:09.24 | - | 4 |
| 11.3L | $9.00 |
| 12/17 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Louis Nhlapo | 56.5kg | 0:56.65 | - | 1 |
| 5.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/12/2025 | 53 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 60.5kg | 0:57.40 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/13 | 28/10/2025 | 17 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 59kg | 1:08.97 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 11/10/2025 | 16 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60.5kg | 1:13.16 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 25/09/2025 | 54 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1100m | Soft | Malesela Katjedi | 59.5kg | 1:06.79 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Improved noticeably when third to Salute The Flag at Vaal last start, beaten just over two lengths at big odds. That was a clear step up from her previous second-last behind Nkandla Gold, where she was beaten over 13 lengths. She has won with Jarryd Penny before and can be competitive for a minor cheque, but the wide draw and modest winning record temper confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 29 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Jarryd Penny | 55.5kg | 1:11.30 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 19/08/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 52kg | 1:10.39 | - | 12 |
| 12.9L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/08/2026 | 38 | BM72 FM | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 56kg | 0:57.71 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 29/06/2026 | 22 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 52kg | 1:12.46 | - | 9 |
| 10.9L | $51.00 |
| 5/14 | 07/06/2026 | 17 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 56.5kg | 1:07.22 | - | 3 |
| 5.4L | $67.00 |
| 11/16 | 21/05/2026 | 28 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 60.5kg | 1:22.11 | - | 16 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/04/2026 | 40 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Wesley Marwing | 61kg | 1:10.98 | - | 6 |
| 5.2L | $17.00 |
| 14/15 | 14/03/2026 | 28 | BM78 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 55kg | 1:06.51 | - | 4 |
| 13.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Jarryd Penny | 57kg | 1:09.77 | - | 10 |
| 0.6L | $13.50 |
| 7/16 | 24/01/2026 | 35 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 57kg | 1:09.24 | - | 16 |
| 2.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/15 | 20/12/2025 | 51 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56.5kg | 1:09.34 | - | 12 |
| 3.7L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has finished fifth at his past two, most recently beaten ten lengths by Sergeant Soqrat over 1000m at Turffontein Inside on soft ground. He was also safely held by Elusive Red at Vaal two back and was unwanted in the market there. Barrier one and a return to a winning distance are positives, but he has to produce a sharper finish to be a factor.
Last Starts 26 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 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Soft | Jason Gates | 54.5kg | 0:59.75 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/08/2026 | 37 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 55.5kg | 1:10.38 | - | 7 |
| 6.9L | $67.00 |
| 12/12 | 21/07/2026 | 22 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jacey Botes | 53.5kg | 1:07.23 | - | 2 |
| 20.2L | $67.00 |
| 11/11 | 29/06/2026 | 34 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 52kg | 1:12.46 | - | 8 |
| 16.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/05/2026 | 19 | BM65 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:09.65 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 1:16.29 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/04/2026 | 11 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:58.08 | - | 7 |
| 14.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/04/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:10.00 | - | 2 |
| 21.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:57.14 | - | 3 |
| 10.4L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/03/2026 | 26 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 1:30.30 | - | 3 |
| 36.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/02/2026 | 77 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 1:10.44 | - | 2 |
| 8.9L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was solid without winning when fourth to Salute The Flag at Vaal last start, beaten just over four lengths after firm support near the top of betting. Her previous second to Nkandla Gold reads well for this, especially as she was only just over two lengths away. The weight rises from that meeting, but her recent season form is sound enough to make her a realistic place player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Jason Gates | 53kg | 1:11.30 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 10/09/2026 | 22 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Jason Gates | 50kg | 1:10.44 | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 19/08/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jacey Botes | 47.5kg | 1:10.39 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/08/2026 | 21 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 54kg | 0:58.38 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | BM76 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 52kg | 1:11.68 | - | 7 |
| 15.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 02/07/2026 | 5 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 54kg | 1:10.11 | - | 10 |
| 4.1L | $67.00 |
| 11/14 | 27/06/2026 | 20 | BM81 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 1:07.47 | - | 11 |
| 6.6L | $67.00 |
| 12/14 | 07/06/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 1:07.22 | - | 5 |
| 11.9L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 26/05/2026 | 19 | BM65 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 58.5kg | 1:09.65 | - | 9 |
| 13.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 57kg | 1:14.98 | - | 8 |
| 4.9L | $67.00 |
| 13/14 | 30/04/2026 | 9 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Jason Gates | 54.5kg | 0:58.65 | - | 2 |
| 9.4L | $101.00 |