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Vaal Race 6 - Betway Spring Challenge Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Middle Stakes

SECRET CHORD (1) gets the nod after putting together a second to Prince Of Kildare in Benchmark 96 grade and a last-start win at Turffontein Inside, where he beat Lost For Words by just under two lengths. His Vaal record and proven distance profile give him the most reliable winning case. MASTER CHRISTMAS (4) is the clear danger, having chased SECRET CHORD home here last time when well-supported, and his track-and-distance record keeps him right in play despite having to turn that result around. COMMAND PILOT (8) has the weight relief and fourth-up platform to improve on a well-backed fifth in Benchmark 96 company, with his Scottsville placing two back reading better. MASTER SPY (2) resumed with a sound third over 1200m at Vaal and is back to a trip he has already won over, so he profiles as a genuine place threat with some upside second-up.

Race Time:1:30 PM

Thursday, October 1, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Clear

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1500m

Secret Chord (7)2760409121

Trainer: St John Gray 12 mths 34: 7-8-3

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli

Weight: 60kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: BEZRIN (USA)

Dam: FIRST WALTZ (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Announce

Stats

Prize Money$62,911.00

Avg $$1,850.32

Win %20.59%

Place %52.94%

Career34: 7-8-3

Track16: 3-3-1

Distance3: 1-1-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0

1st Up3: 2-0-0

2nd Up3: 1-0-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good28: 7-6-2

Soft6: 0-2-1

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Arrives in excellent order after winning at Turffontein Inside last start, beating Lost For Words by just under two lengths despite being an outside chance in the betting. That backed up a Benchmark 96 second to Prince Of Kildare on soft ground, so the recent form has real substance. Proven at Vaal, effective at the trip and reliable with Philasande Mxoli aboard, he brings the strongest winning profile.

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
1/9	19/09/2026	14	OPEN	$11,600.00	Turffontein	1450m	Good	Philasande Mxoli	58kg	1:28.45	-	6	1. Secret Chord 2. Lost For Words 3. Max The Magician	1.8L	$15.00
2/9	05/09/2026	17	BM96	$11,170.00	Turffontein	1600m	Soft	Philasande Mxoli	58.5kg	1:40.96	-	3	1. Prince Of Kildare 2. Secret Chord 3. Ariovistus	1.6L	$13.50
1/5	19/08/2026	39	BM95	$11,170.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Philasande Mxoli	57.5kg	1:23.32	-	5	1. Secret Chord 2. Master Christmas 3. Vibe Sa	1.3L	$13.50
9/13	11/07/2026	27	BM88	$10,740.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	Divesh Ramkhalawon	57.5kg	1:24.38	-	2	1. Life In Colour 2. Winston's Wonder 3. Blizzard Quest	6.7L	$34.00
14/14	14/06/2026	45	BM96	$11,170.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	Mickaelle Michel	56kg	1:07.08	-	5	1. Vibe Sa 2. Dante's Bond 3. Captain Selvie	19.3L	$41.00
4/11	30/04/2026	33	BM96	$12,640.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	Philasande Mxoli	58kg	1:09.03	-	5	1. Lead The Charge 2. African Prince 3. Vibe Sa	2.9L	$101.00
11/13	28/03/2026	16	OPEN	$13,480.00	Vaal	1200m	Y	Calvin Ngcobo	56kg	1:08.76	-	5	1. The Specialist 2. Lead The Charge 3. The Last Duke	12.5L	$41.00
6/8	12/03/2026	49	BM96	$12,640.00	Turffontein	1450m	Soft	Muzi Yeni	59kg	1:27.91	-	8	1. Tintin 2. Got The Feeling 3. Prince Of Kildare	5.2L	$41.00
7/7	22/01/2026	33	HCP	$12,637.00	Vaal	1200m	Good	Philasande Mxoli	59.5kg	1:08.42	-	6	1. The Specialist 2. Slinky Mapimpi 3. It's Personal	4.8L	$9.00
2/10	20/12/2025	39	HCP	$14,743.00	Vaal	1475m	Good	Philasande Mxoli	59.5kg	1:27.43	-	1	1. Amor Fati 2. Secret Chord 3. Last Car To Pass	0.5L	$5.00
3/12	11/11/2025	7	CUP	$12,637.00	Vaal	1200m	Soft	Marco V'rensburg	58.5kg	1:08.13	-	8	1. Silver Tudor 2. Wild At War 3. Secret Chord	2.2L	$9.50

Master Spy (9)2x123349x3

Trainer: Sean Tarry 12 mths 10: 1-2-4

Jockey: Craig Zackey

Weight: 60kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: MASTER OF MY FATE (SAF)

Dam: BOLD MOVE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Judpot (Usa)

Stats

Prize Money$24,722.00

Avg $$2,472.20

Win %10.00%

Place %70.00%

Career10: 1-2-4

Track2: 1-0-1

Distance1: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up3: 1-0-1

2nd Up2: 0-1-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good9: 1-2-3

Soft1: 0-0-1

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Resumed with a sound third in a GPLATE over 1200m at Vaal, beaten a length and a half after firming near the top of an open market. The step to 1500m is positive given he is one from one at the distance, and Craig Zackey taking over adds further appeal. With one win but six placings from ten starts, he shapes more as a reliable place chance than a clear top pick.

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
3/7	10/09/2026	103	GPLATE	$9,450.00	Vaal	1200m	Y	Keagan De Melo	58kg	1:10.44	-	3	1. Charming Cheetah 2. Trompe L'oeil 3. Master Spy	1.7L	$5.00
9/11	30/05/2026	20	G1 OPEN 3	$171,820.00	Greyville	2000m	Good	Keagan De Melo	60kg	2:02.25	-	1	1. Star Major 2. Happy Verse 3. Note To Self	11.6L	$51.00
4/9	10/05/2026	36	OPEN 3	$14,740.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	Malesela Katjedi	61kg	1:26.56	-	1	1. King Harald 2. Fire Storm 3. Got The Feeling	4.5L	$9.00
3/13	04/04/2026	21	G2 OPEN 3	$105,310.00	Turffontein	2450m	Good	Ryan Munger	60kg	2:37.36	-	13	1. Curious Girl 2. Salani Kahle 3. Master Spy	2.2L	$34.00
3/13	14/03/2026	30	LR OPEN 3	$18,960.00	Turffontein	2000m	Good	Ryan Munger	55.5kg	2:05.41	-	8	1. Diogenes 2. Texas Missile 3. Master Spy	3.1L	$6.00
2/8	12/02/2026	16	OPEN	$10,530.00	Turffontein	1800m	Good	Ryan Munger	55kg	1:52.38	-	7	1. On Target 2. Master Spy 3. Agoge	1.1L	$5.50
1/10	27/01/2026	202	MPLTE	$10,110.00	Vaal	1450m	Good	Craig Zackey	59kg	1:26.68	-	4	1. Master Spy 2. Ubermensch 3. Royale Jacket	0.8L	$2.50
2/10	09/07/2025	36	PLATE 2	$12,640.00	Scottsville	1600m	Good	Craig Zackey	60kg	1:37.83	-	3	1. Bruh 2. Master Spy 3. Digital Asset	1.3L	$2.70
3/8	03/06/2025	17	PLATE 2	$9,690.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Craig Zackey	60kg	1:39.88	-	8	1. Golden Warrior 2. Rejuvenate 3. Master Spy	7.4L	$4.00
8/12	17/05/2025	-	PLATE 2	$7,580.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	K Matsunyane	60kg	1:08.28	-	8	1. Victory In Orleans 2. Shadowfax 3. Balule	3.6L	$26.00

Fire 'N Flames (8)09x7774524

Trainer: Kobus Roux 12 mths 49: 4-7-5

Jockey: Muzi Yeni

Weight: 60kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: FIRE AWAY (USA)

Dam: SILVAN JAZZ (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Silvano (Ger)

Stats

Prize Money$56,362.00

Avg $$1,150.24

Win %8.16%

Place %32.65%

Career49: 4-7-5

Track11: 2-1-1

Distance8: 0-1-2

Tr / Dist4: 0-0-1

1st Up4: 0-0-0

2nd Up4: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good43: 4-7-4

Soft6: 0-0-1

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Finished fourth at Turffontein Inside last start but was beaten over 15 lengths in a small field, which leaves him with plenty to turn around. The run prior was better when second at Turffontein Standside, though still beaten just over four lengths. A class drop and past Vaal form help, but he must show far more punch at this level.

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
4/6	19/09/2026	42	OPEN	$12,890.00	Turffontein	1800m	Good	Jacey Botes	53.5kg	1:52.85	-	1	1. Drumnadrochit 2. King's Express 3. Palace Prince	15.3L	$11.00
2/7	08/08/2026	18	OPEN	$12,890.00	Turffontein	1800m	Good	Jacey Botes	48kg	1:51.87	-	2	1. Palace Prince 2. Fire 'N Flames 3. Royal Invitation	4.3L	$8.00
5/7	21/07/2026	16	OPEN	$12,890.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Rachel Venniker	50.5kg	1:37.89	-	7	1. Money Heist 2. Parisian Walkway 3. Gran Canaria	7.6L	$13.50
4/6	05/07/2026	28	OPEN	$12,890.00	Turffontein	1800m	Good	Rachel Venniker	52.5kg	1:53.97	-	5	1. The Equator 2. Hawkbill 3. King's Express	2.1L	$6.50
7/10	07/06/2026	22	OPEN	$12,890.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	Rachel Venniker	50.5kg	1:23.91	-	10	1. Kisshoten 2. Money Heist 3. I'm A Fireball	2.9L	$101.00
7/11	16/05/2026	34	OPEN	$12,640.00	Turffontein	1100m	Good	Rachel Venniker	50.5kg	1:02.43	-	6	1. Ziyasha 2. Destiny Of Fire 3. Almond Sea	4.0L	$67.00
7/7	12/04/2026	80	OPEN	$13,480.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Denis Schwarz	62kg	0:58.37	-	4	1. Poblano 2. Vanakkam 3. Salute The Flag	6.3L	$41.00
9/9	22/01/2026	33	OPEN	$16,849.00	Vaal	1450m	Good	Denis Schwarz	56kg	1:24.37	-	6	1. Tin Pan Alley 2. Money Heist 3. Bob's Your Uncle	11.8L	$41.00
19/21	20/12/2025	21	HCP	$42,123.00	Vaal	1475m	Good	Nathan Klink	60kg	1:26.14	-	18	1. Mastership 2. Rollo The Viking 3. Bob's Your Uncle	9.2L	$101.00
13/14	29/11/2025	20	G3 HCP	$46,335.00	Turffontein	1160m	Y	Nathan Klink	53.5kg	1:09.29	-	12	1. Pistol Pete 2. Cosmic Star 3. Charming Cheetah	11.9L	$41.00
3/7	09/11/2025	50	OPEN	$16,849.00	Turffontein	1160m	Y	Muzi Yeni	52kg	1:07.62	-	3	1. Buffalo Storm Cody 2. William Robertson 3. Fire 'N Flames	2.8L	$17.00

Master Christmas (5)620x8x3242

Trainer: Tony Peter 12 mths 36: 5-8-4

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane

Weight: 58kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: MASTER OF MY FATE (SAF)

Dam: CHRISTMAS CAROL (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Western Winter (Usa)

Stats

Prize Money$57,722.00

Avg $$1,603.39

Win %13.89%

Place %47.22%

Career36: 5-8-4

Track21: 5-7-2

Distance6: 1-2-1

Tr / Dist4: 1-2-0

1st Up4: 0-0-1

2nd Up3: 1-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good30: 4-7-3

Soft6: 1-1-1

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a six-week let-up after going close at Vaal, where he was second in a Benchmark 95 and beaten just over a length by Secret Chord as the well-supported favourite. He drops from 59.5kg carried there to 58kg and has a strong one-win, two-place record from four starts at this track and distance. The form is holding up and he has the credentials to make this a serious contest.

Last Starts 43 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	19/08/2026	11	BM95	$11,170.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Kabelo Matsunyane	59.5kg	1:23.32	-	1	1. Secret Chord 2. Master Christmas 3. Vibe Sa	1.3L	$2.25
4/8	08/08/2026	34	BM95	$11,170.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Kobeli Lihaba	60kg	1:39.12	-	8	1. Olympian Gold 2. Ariovistus 3. Birthright	5.0L	$21.00
2/6	05/07/2026	17	BM96	$11,170.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	Kobeli Lihaba	59kg	1:24.63	-	2	1. Kensal Green 2. Master Christmas 3. Chestnut Bomber	1.8L	$6.00
3/15	18/06/2026	105	OPEN	$11,600.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Kobeli Lihaba	58kg	1:21.63	-	13	1. Bristol Hercules 2. Wayne 3. Master Christmas	1.3L	$34.00
8/10	05/03/2026	75	OPEN	$13,480.00	Vaal	1600m	Soft	Kabelo Matsunyane	58kg	1:38.62	-	10	1. Open Highway 2. The Playboy Bomber 3. Dark Silver	6.8L	$17.00
10/21	20/12/2025	9	HCP	$42,123.00	Vaal	1475m	Good	Gavin Lerena	55.5kg	1:26.14	-	20	1. Mastership 2. Rollo The Viking 3. Bob's Your Uncle	3.9L	$9.00
2/8	11/12/2025	21	OPEN	$13,479.00	Vaal	1500m	Good	Gavin Lerena	58kg	1:29.05	-	7	1. Mastership 2. Master Christmas 3. Dylan's Champ	1.2L	$8.00
6/7	20/11/2025	51	PLATE	$10,110.00	Vaal	1400m	Y	Gavin Lerena	58kg	1:21.29	-	4	1. Champion Warrior 2. Cosmic Speed 3. Prince Of Kildare	4.8L	$11.00
3/14	30/09/2025	10	RBH100	$11,790.00	Vaal	1400m	Soft	Calvin Habib	58.5kg	1:23.20	-	10	1. Potberrie 2. Presley 3. Master Christmas	2.2L	$7.50
5/9	20/09/2025	18	HCP0-105	$11,370.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	G Samo-Burthia	54kg	1:37.32	-	3	1. Max The Magician 2. Potberrie 3. Kudzu	4.0L	$5.00
1/7	02/09/2025	19	RBH86	$10,110.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	G Samo-Burthia	59.5kg	1:23.86	-	2	1. Master Christmas 2. Soho Heartthrob 3. Fully Loaded	0.1L	$7.00

Open Highway (1)168173352x

Trainer: Fanie Bronkhorst 12 mths 45: 7-6-9

Jockey: Chase Maujean

Weight: 58kgs

6 yo Chestnut G

Sire: VAR (USA)

Dam: IT'S MY LIFE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Silvano (Ger)

Stats

Prize Money$64,439.00

Avg $$1,431.98

Win %15.56%

Place %48.89%

Career45: 7-6-9

Track24: 4-4-5

Distance8: 1-0-1

Tr / Dist7: 1-0-1

1st Up3: 0-0-1

2nd Up3: 0-0-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good36: 5-3-8

Soft7: 2-2-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic2: 0-1-1

Comments

Returns from a three-month break after missing by a neck at Greyville Aw when sent out at long odds. Before that he was fifth in a Benchmark 96 over 2000m at Turffontein Inside, beaten just over four lengths. Blinkers are a positive gear note and he has won at this track and distance, but the confidence level is only moderate first-up.

Last Starts 89 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/12	04/07/2026	30	OPEN	$14,600.00	Greyville	1600m	Neutral	Gavin Lerena	60kg	1:33.43	-	1	1. Please Be True 2. Open Highway 3. World Of Our Own	0.3L	$9.00
5/12	04/06/2026	25	BM96	$11,170.00	Turffontein	2000m	Good	Mickaelle Michel	57.5kg	2:05.74	-	8	1. The Playboy Bomber 2. Royal Edition 3. Robert Browning	4.3L	$15.00
3/11	10/05/2026	10	BM96	$10,950.00	Turffontein	1800m	Good	Mickaelle Michel	57.5kg	1:54.63	-	6	1. Kudzu 2. Olympian Gold 3. Open Highway	1.7L	$21.00
3/10	30/04/2026	30	OPEN	$13,480.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	Muzi Yeni	58kg	1:26.67	-	4	1. Kamensky 2. Slinky Mapimpi 3. Open Highway	1.7L	$9.00
7/11	31/03/2026	26	OPEN	$13,480.00	Vaal	1500m	Good	Callan Murray	58kg	1:27.33	-	5	1. Bob's Your Uncle 2. Care Forgot 3. The Africa House	5.2L	$8.00
1/10	05/03/2026	47	OPEN	$13,480.00	Vaal	1600m	Soft	Muzi Yeni	54kg	1:38.62	-	2	1. Open Highway 2. The Playboy Bomber 3. Dark Silver	2.0L	$6.50
8/9	17/01/2026	28	HCP	$10,531.00	Vaal	1700m	Good	Jacey Botes	59.5kg	1:42.47	-	5	1. Robert Browning 2. Zip Code 3. Buddy Boy	6.1L	$8.00
6/21	20/12/2025	13	HCP	$42,123.00	Vaal	1475m	Good	Kabelo Matsunyane	52kg	1:26.14	-	9	1. Mastership 2. Rollo The Viking 3. Bob's Your Uncle	1.8L	$11.00
1/9	07/12/2025	8	HCP	$10,110.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	S'manga Khumalo	60.5kg	1:41.25	-	3	1. Open Highway 2. Prince Of Kildare 3. Deception Pass	1.8L	$3.50
2/9	29/11/2025	20	HCP	$14,743.00	Turffontein	1600m	Y	Damyan Pillay	57.5kg	1:40.83	-	4	1. Harun Al Rashid 2. Open Highway 3. Sky Pillar Rock	1.4L	$4.00
4/10	09/11/2025	5	OPEN	$10,952.00	Turffontein	1600m	Y	Louis Nhlapo	57kg	1:40.02	-	5	1. Dark Silver 2. The Playboy Bomber 3. Douglas Dragon	0.7L	$21.00

Fully Loaded (4)70151x0858

Trainer: Fabian Habib 12 mths 43: 7-8-8

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson

Weight: 56kgs

7 yo Bay G

Sire: POMODORO (SAF)

Dam: SWIFT SARAH (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Dynasty

Stats

Prize Money$61,881.00

Avg $$1,439.09

Win %16.28%

Place %53.49%

Career43: 7-8-8

Track26: 5-6-7

Distance11: 2-1-2

Tr / Dist5: 1-1-1

1st Up7: 0-1-0

2nd Up6: 0-1-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good38: 6-8-8

Soft5: 1-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Has been well held in two runs this campaign, most recently second last in a Benchmark 96 at Turffontein Inside, beaten over 11 lengths at long odds. His previous fifth in a small field was also only fair. The track-and-distance record is respectable, with one win and two places from five attempts, but recent form says he is a minor chance only if he turns things around.

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
8/9	05/09/2026	20	BM96	$11,170.00	Turffontein	1600m	Soft	A Mosaheb	56.5kg	1:40.96	-	5	1. Prince Of Kildare 2. Secret Chord 3. Ariovistus	10.8L	$26.00
5/7	16/08/2026	22	OPEN	$11,600.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Girish Samo-Burthia	58kg	1:37.64	-	6	1. Reece's Wish 2. Winding Power 3. Calla Lagoon	7.2L	$15.00
8/12	25/07/2026	37	OPEN	$11,600.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	Blaine Marx-Jacobson	56.5kg	1:23.50	-	6	1. Quickfreeze 2. Bristol Hercules 3. Slinky Mapimpi	7.3L	$41.00
12/15	18/06/2026	79	OPEN	$11,600.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Blaine Marx-Jacobson	56.5kg	1:21.63	-	12	1. Bristol Hercules 2. Wayne 3. Master Christmas	4.5L	$21.00
1/11	31/03/2026	19	BM86	$10,530.00	Vaal	1600m	Good	Blaine Marx-Jacobson	60kg	1:33.83	-	4	1. Fully Loaded 2. Coppola 3. Got The Feeling	0.9L	$21.00
5/8	12/03/2026	14	BM96	$12,640.00	Turffontein	1450m	Soft	Blaine Marx-Jacobson	53.5kg	1:27.91	-	7	1. Tintin 2. Got The Feeling 3. Prince Of Kildare	5.1L	$17.00
1/9	26/02/2026	28	BM84	$10,530.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Blaine Marx-Jacobson	58kg	1:38.86	-	1	1. Fully Loaded 2. Carnelo 3. Fire Storm	1.0L	$26.00
12/12	29/01/2026	40	HCP	$10,531.00	Vaal	1200m	Good	Mxolisi Mbuto	59.5kg	1:09.17	-	11	1. Vibe Sa 2. African Prince 3. Ensuing	15.3L	$9.00
7/10	20/12/2025	2	HCP	$14,743.00	Vaal	1475m	Good	Sean Veale	57kg	1:27.43	-	5	1. Amor Fati 2. Secret Chord 3. Last Car To Pass	3.2L	$4.50
1/8	18/12/2025	25	HCP	$10,531.00	Vaal	1200m	Good	Mxolisi Mbuto	57kg	1:09.54	-	3	1. Fully Loaded 2. Xenophon 3. Ensuing	1.3L	$4.50
2/8	23/11/2025	19	OPEN	$12,637.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Marco V'rensburg	54.5kg	1:22.11	-	4	1. Obsidian 2. Fully Loaded 3. Zanthar	0.3L	$6.00

Wayne (6)82256524x0

Trainer: Lucky Houdalakis 12 mths 12: 2-3-1

Jockey: Keagan De Melo

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay G

Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)

Dam: CHERRY RIDGE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Tiger Ridge (Usa)

Stats

Prize Money$20,821.00

Avg $$1,735.08

Win %16.67%

Place %50.00%

Career12: 2-3-1

Track5: 2-2-1

Distance2: 1-0-0

Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-1

2nd Up1: 1-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good10: 2-2-1

Soft2: 0-1-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Failed to finish when resuming at Turffontein Inside despite being a well-supported favourite, so he has an obvious question to answer. His previous fourth at the same venue was much sounder, beaten a length and a half by Palace Prince, and his Vaal record is strong overall. Even so, he has to rebuild trust before being treated as a major player.

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
0/9	19/09/2026	72	OPEN	$11,600.00	Turffontein	1450m	Good	Keagan De Melo	56kg	1:28.45	-	4	1. Secret Chord 2. Lost For Words 3. Max The Magician	99.0L	$4.50
4/9	09/07/2026	21	OPEN	$11,600.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Keagan De Melo	54kg	1:37.55	-	9	1. Palace Prince 2. Oklahoma Smokeshow 3. Orange County	1.6L	$4.00
2/15	18/06/2026	11	OPEN	$11,600.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Keagan De Melo	54kg	1:21.63	-	9	1. Bristol Hercules 2. Wayne 3. Master Christmas	0.1L	$3.25
5/11	07/06/2026	28	OPEN 3	$17,180.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Serino Moodley	57kg	1:36.43	-	4	1. Errol Flynn 2. Got The Feeling 3. King Harald	6.0L	$13.50
6/11	10/05/2026	31	BM96	$10,950.00	Turffontein	1800m	Good	Keagan De Melo	57kg	1:54.63	-	4	1. Kudzu 2. Olympian Gold 3. Open Highway	4.0L	$3.50
5/10	09/04/2026	28	OPEN	$13,480.00	Turffontein	2000m	Good	Keagan De Melo	54kg	2:08.55	-	3	1. The Playboy Bomber 2. Royal Edition 3. Robert Browning	2.1L	$2.30
2/7	12/03/2026	35	HCP 3	$9,270.00	Turffontein	1600m	Soft	Keagan De Melo	59kg	1:38.55	-	5	1. Fire Storm 2. Wayne 3. World Of Royalty	0.6L	$4.00
2/7	05/02/2026	25	HCP	$13,058.00	Vaal	1600m	Good	Muzi Yeni	52kg	1:36.40	-	4	1. Birthright 2. Wayne 3. Money Heist	1.8L	$2.25
8/9	11/01/2026	22	G3 OPEN 3	$29,486.00	Turffontein	1400m	Y	Keagan De Melo	58kg	1:24.97	-	8	1. Splittheeights 2. One Eye On Vegas 3. Trust	12.0L	$15.00
1/19	20/12/2025	46	HCP	$10,531.00	Vaal	1475m	Good	Gavin Lerena	55kg	1:26.60	-	3	1. Wayne 2. Drivelikeamaster 3. Big Unit	2.8L	$5.00
1/16	04/11/2025	47	MPLTE	$10,110.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Gavin Lerena	58kg	1:23.00	-	1	1. Wayne 2. Jaffa 3. Royal Engagement	1.9L	$1.50

Command Pilot (2)585259x735

Trainer: Alec Laird (South Africa)12 mths 23: 3-3-2

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba

Weight: 54kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: LANCASTER BOMBER (USA)

Dam: CONTROL FREAK (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Tamburlaine (Ire)

Stats

Prize Money$28,661.00

Avg $$1,246.13

Win %13.04%

Place %34.78%

Career23: 3-3-2

Track1: 0-1-0

Distance4: 0-2-0

Tr / Dist1: 0-1-0

1st Up6: 0-0-1

2nd Up6: 1-1-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good19: 3-2-2

Soft4: 0-1-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Was well-supported near the top of betting in a Benchmark 96 at Turffontein Inside last start but could manage only fifth, beaten six lengths on soft ground. His Scottsville third two back, beaten just under two lengths, was a better pointer, and the drop to 54kg gives him a more attractive set-up. He still has to turn the tables on Secret Chord, but the lighter weight keeps him in the winning mix.

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
5/9	05/09/2026	13	BM96	$11,170.00	Turffontein	1600m	Soft	Gavin Lerena	57kg	1:40.96	-	4	1. Prince Of Kildare 2. Secret Chord 3. Ariovistus	6.0L	$3.80
3/10	23/08/2026	29	OPEN	$15,030.00	Scottsville	1600m	Good	Kaidan Brewer	57kg	1:34.86	-	3	1. Uzwano 2. Down By The River 3. Command Pilot	1.8L	$13.50
7/12	25/07/2026	308	OPEN	$11,600.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	Calvin Habib	56kg	1:23.50	-	10	1. Quickfreeze 2. Bristol Hercules 3. Slinky Mapimpi	6.8L	$67.00
9/9	20/09/2025	28	HCP0-105	$11,370.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Calvin Habib	56kg	1:37.32	-	9	1. Max The Magician 2. Potberrie 3. Kudzu	10.0L	$8.00
5/13	23/08/2025	42	OPEN	$11,370.00	Turffontein	1450m	Good	Calvin Habib	56kg	1:28.37	-	12	1. Pressonregardless 2. Paul Revere 3. Plus Four	3.8L	$21.00
2/8	12/07/2025	27	OPEN	$11,370.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Calvin Habib	56kg	1:38.95	-	3	1. Bacchus 2. Command Pilot 3. Jury's Out	0.9L	$4.30
5/11	15/06/2025	29	RBH100	$11,790.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Calvin Habib	57kg	1:37.18	-	9	1. Claw 2. Zip Code 3. Grand Crescendo	4.4L	$21.00
8/10	17/05/2025	34	RBH96	$9,270.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Calvin Habib	59.5kg	1:38.49	-	1	1. Claw 2. Eiffel Tower 3. Count Huhtikuu	5.6L	$6.00
5/8	13/04/2025	92	OPEN	$19,630.00	Scottsville	1750m	Good Soft	Calvin Habib	53.5kg	1:46.93	-	7	1. I Salute You 2. Selukwe 3. Narina Trogon	2.5L	$13.50
7/10	11/01/2025	35	LR HCP	$21,390.00	Turffontein	1600m	Y	Chase Maujean	53kg	1:39.06	-	1	1. Pomodoro's Jet 2. Chestnut Bomber 3. Texas Red	6.4L	$9.50
1/7	07/12/2024	26	OPEN	$12,740.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Calvin Habib	56.5kg	1:39.09	-	6	1. Command Pilot 2. Strewn Sky 3. Quatermain	2.5L	$2.40

Future Gamble (3)86x221113x

Trainer: Sean Tarry 12 mths 10: 3-2-1

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi

Weight: 52kgs

4 yo Bay M

Sire: FUTURA (SAF)

Dam: CAPTAIN GAMBLER (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Captain Al

Stats

Prize Money$21,140.00

Avg $$2,114.00

Win %30.00%

Place %60.00%

Career10: 3-2-1

Track2: 1-1-0

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-1-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good8: 2-1-1

Soft2: 1-1-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a four-month break after a solid third in an FM Benchmark 97 over 2000m at Turffontein Inside, beaten a length and a half near the top of betting. She had won a Benchmark 88 by four lengths the start before and now carries just 52kg for Sean Tarry. The drop back in trip is the main query, but her overall record keeps her in the each-way picture.

Last Starts 112 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	11/06/2026	26	BM97 FM	$9,450.00	Turffontein	2000m	Good	Mickaelle Michel	52kg	2:08.63	-	8	1. Into Dancing 2. Surprise Party 3. Future Gamble	1.5L	$2.65
1/8	16/05/2026	27	BM88	$10,530.00	Turffontein	2000m	Good	Mickaelle Michel	52kg	2:09.22	-	8	1. Future Gamble 2. One More Star 3. Eiger Sanction	4.0L	$3.00
1/10	19/04/2026	19	BM75 FM	$8,850.00	Turffontein	2000m	Y	Mickaelle Michel	56.5kg	2:09.29	-	1	1. Future Gamble 2. Rosy Lemon 3. Special Star	2.0L	$3.80
1/9	31/03/2026	26	MPLTE FM	$8,850.00	Vaal	2000m	Good	Callan Murray	60kg	2:03.70	-	1	1. Future Gamble 2. Cool Reggae 3. Vixeninthevineyard	0.2L	$2.00
2/12	05/03/2026	14	MPLTE FM	$8,850.00	Vaal	1600m	Soft	Callan Murray	60kg	1:39.82	-	6	1. Southampton 2. Future Gamble 3. Twelfth Of Never	1.6L	$2.40
2/9	19/02/2026	64	MPLTE FM	$8,850.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Callan Murray	60kg	1:39.61	-	4	1. Galaxy Queen 2. Future Gamble 3. Keep Warm	0.3L	$3.25
6/7	17/12/2025	28	MPLTE FM	$10,531.00	Kenilworth	1800m	Good	Luyolo Mxothwa	58kg	1:56.58	-	3	1. La Patrona 2. Woman In Gold 3. Up In Flames	3.1L	$8.00
8/11	19/11/2025	25	MPLTE FM	$10,531.00	Kenilworth	1600m	Good	Luyolo Mxothwa	58kg	1:40.73	-	11	1. Rose Woott 2. La Patrona 3. Loui's Star	3.6L	$26.00
9/14	25/10/2025	17	MPLTE FM	$8,425.00	Durbanville	1500m	Good	Nicola Yuen	56.5kg	1:32.49	-	8	1. Lady Veritas 2. Gin Palace 3. One Dance	4.8L	$17.00
6/14	08/10/2025	-	MDN FM	$6,740.00	Durbanville	1250m	Good	Luyolo Mxothwa	59.5kg	1:16.09	-	4	1. Star World 2. Nannie Gold 3. Morfeliha	3.3L	$51.00

Big Unit (10)846x2453x9

Trainer: Mike & Mathew De Kock 12 mths 25: 4-4-2

Jockey: Jeffery Syster

Weight: 50kgs

6 yo Bay G

Sire: MASTER OF MY FATE (SAF)

Dam: STORMZ EMPREZ (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Second Empire (Ire)

Stats

Prize Money$38,292.00

Avg $$1,531.68

Win %16.00%

Place %40.00%

Career25: 4-4-2

Track2: 0-0-1

Distance6: 0-1-1

Tr / Dist2: 0-0-1

1st Up4: 1-1-0

2nd Up3: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good21: 4-4-2

Soft4: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing last at Vaal in an RBH80, beaten seven and a half lengths despite market support. His previous run was stronger, a third in a 19-runner Handicap at this track when beaten three lengths. The drop to 50kg is a clear help, but he must produce his better Vaal form to be a genuine factor.

Last Starts 49 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	13/08/2026	236	RBH80	$9,880.00	Vaal	1450m	Y	Jeffery Syster	60.5kg	1:28.50	-	7	1. After Hours 2. Sea Shanty 3. Longsword	7.5L	$4.50
3/19	20/12/2025	23	HCP	$10,531.00	Vaal	1475m	Good	Callan Murray	60kg	1:26.60	-	10	1. Wayne 2. Drivelikeamaster 3. Big Unit	3.0L	$5.00
5/12	27/11/2025	28	CUP	$10,531.00	Turffontein	1450m	Y	Callan Murray	60.5kg	1:30.52	-	5	1. Palace Prince 2. Drivelikeamaster 3. Paul Revere	4.8L	$3.00
4/10	30/10/2025	32	HCP	$9,688.00	Turffontein	1450m	Good	Gavin Lerena	62.5kg	1:28.69	-	8	1. After Hours 2. Winston's Wonder 3. Union Rose	1.9L	$2.30
2/10	28/09/2025	165	HCP	$10,110.00	Turffontein	1450m	Good	Callan Murray	60kg	1:29.19	-	8	1. Super Awesome 2. Big Unit 3. Fully Loaded	1.8L	$6.50
6/7	16/04/2025	53	OPEN	$11,780.00	Kenilworth	1500m	Good Soft	Luyolo Mxothwa	57kg	1:33.49	-	2	1. Song To The Moon 2. Katsu 3. Mauritius Kestrel	6.3L	$3.50
4/11	22/02/2025	28	C3	$14,830.00	Kenilworth	1400m	Good	Gareth Wright	55kg	1:25.97	-	10	1. Gallic Dream 2. Talk To The Master 3. Tout A Fait	2.4L	$34.00
8/12	25/01/2025	21	BM96	$14,970.00	Kenilworth	1400m	Y	Serino Moodley	55kg	1:25.10	-	7	1. Let It Be Said 2. The Grey King 3. Lightning Glow	7.3L	$9.00
6/16	04/01/2025	28	OPEN	$14,970.00	Kenilworth	1400m	Good	K Matsunyane	55.5kg	1:24.90	-	5	1. Sail The Seas 2. Let It Be Said 3. Gallic Dream	4.3L	$15.00
4/12	07/12/2024	21	BM96	$12,740.00	Kenilworth	1400m	Soft	K Matsunyane	55kg	1:26.25	-	2	1. Gallic Dream 2. Powerandtheglory 3. Tout A Fait	2.3L	$4.50
1/13	16/11/2024	14	C3	$11,700.00	Kenilworth	1400m	Good	K Matsunyane	53.5kg	1:24.73	-	12	1. Big Unit 2. Tout A Fait 3. Willie John	0.4L	$6.00