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Vaal Race 8 - Next Vaal Racemeeting Thursday 8 October Mr 74 Hcp
SEA SHANTY (3) is the one to beat on the strength of two solid Benchmark 74 runs at Vaal, beaten a length and a half into third over 1600m before another close fourth here. He is proven at the track and distance and brings the most reliable recent profile of the main hopes. PEARL IN HER CROWN (7) bounced back sharply when fourth in Open grade at Turffontein Inside at long odds, and her Vaal 1400m record keeps her firmly in the mix despite the plain run behind SEA SHANTY two starts ago. NOBLE SAINT (4) has the upside angle after winning a 3yo MPLTE by three and a half lengths here as a heavily backed favourite, though barrier 14 raises the assignment. PROPER (8) resumes after winning over 1600m at Turffontein Inside as an odds-on favourite, and while he comes back in trip, his light profile and winning rider give him genuine claims fresh.
Race Time:2:40 PM
Thursday, October 1, 2026Track:Good
Weather:Clear
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1400m
1
Salute The Flag (11)x924830641
Trainer: Candice Tammy Dawson 12 mths 25: 3-2-3
Jockey: Divesh Ramkhalawon
Weight: 62kgs
6 yo Bay G
Sire: FLYING THE FLAG (IRE)
Dam: KRYSTLE CARRINGTON (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Dynasty
Stats
Prize Money$25,689.00
Avg $$1,027.56
Win %12.00%
Place %32.00%
Career25: 3-2-3
Track7: 1-0-1
Distance11: 2-1-0
Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0
1st Up4: 0-0-1
2nd Up4: 0-2-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good21: 2-2-3
Soft4: 1-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Turned his form around at Vaal last start, winning a Benchmark 72 over 1200m by just under two lengths as the firming favourite. That followed a fourth in a much stronger Benchmark 95 here when beaten just over five lengths. The rise to 1400m is the query, but the claim helps offset his 62kg and he has solid place appeal off that latest win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 17/09/2026 | 29 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 61kg | 1:11.30 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/5 | 19/08/2026 | 39 | BM95 | $11,170.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jacey Botes | 49.5kg | 1:23.32 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 6/13 | 11/07/2026 | 44 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 54.5kg | 1:24.38 | - | 4 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 10/15 | 28/05/2026 | 46 | BM80 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60.5kg | 1:08.80 | - | 9 |
| 13.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/04/2026 | 57 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 47.5kg | 0:58.37 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/02/2026 | 18 | BM96 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Jarryd Penny | 53.5kg | 1:25.75 | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/01/2026 | 28 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:25.92 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/12/2025 | 51 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 61.5kg | 1:26.82 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/11/2025 | 87 | OPEN | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 55.5kg | 1:40.02 | - | 10 |
| 10.2L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 14/08/2025 | 52 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:36.87 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $8.00 |
| 12/13 | 23/06/2025 | 53 | RBH80 | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 62kg | 2:05.18 | - | 6 |
| 16.1L | $4.50 |
2
Satyagraha (9)8744753184
Trainer: Sean Tarry 12 mths 15: 2-0-3
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 61kgs
5 yo Chestnut G
Sire: ONE WORLD (SAF)
Dam: ELISIUM (GB)
Dam's Sire: Proclamation (Ire)
Stats
Prize Money$15,874.00
Avg $$1,058.27
Win %13.33%
Place %33.33%
Career15: 2-0-3
Track6: 1-0-1
Distance9: 2-0-2
Tr / Dist3: 1-0-1
1st Up5: 0-0-2
2nd Up2: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good12: 2-0-3
Soft2: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic1: 0-0-0
Comments
Improved at Turffontein Inside last start, finishing fourth in a Benchmark 80 and beaten two and a half lengths after attracting support from opening levels. He had been last over 1600m at Vaal prior, so the latest run was a better guide. One win and one place from three starts at this track and distance keeps him in the minor-money 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 05/09/2026 | 9 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Soft | Jacey Botes | 55.5kg | 1:35.20 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/08/2026 | 28 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:37.14 | - | 3 |
| 8.1L | $5.50 |
| 1/13 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59.5kg | 1:26.31 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 21/07/2026 | 10 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 55kg | 1:25.67 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/13 | 11/07/2026 | 12 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:24.38 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 29/06/2026 | 39 | BM76 | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58.5kg | 1:29.63 | - | 11 |
| 4.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/16 | 21/05/2026 | 53 | BM84 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:21.69 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 29/03/2026 | 38 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 61.5kg | 1:35.11 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | BM80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 61kg | 1:27.89 | - | 12 |
| 4.1L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 29/01/2026 | 79 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.17 | - | 10 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/12 | 11/11/2025 | 187 | CUP | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 1:08.13 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
4
Noble Saint (13)4x1
Trainer: Tony Peter 12 mths 2: 1-0-0
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60.5kgs
3 yo Bay G
Sire: FIRE AWAY (USA)
Dam: ALWAYS RED (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Mambo In Seattle (Usa)
Stats
Prize Money$6,376.00
Avg $$3,188.00
Win %50.00%
Place %50.00%
Career2: 1-0-0
Track2: 1-0-0
Distance2: 1-0-0
Tr / Dist2: 1-0-0
1st Up2: 1-0-0
2nd Up0: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good2: 1-0-0
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Made sharp improvement second time out, winning a 3yo MPLTE at Vaal by three and a half lengths after being heavily backed into favouritism. His debut fourth behind Life In Colour was safely held, but the progression was clear and he has one win from two starts here. Barrier 14 is awkward, yet his upside keeps him right in the race.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 03/09/2026 | 105 | MPLTE 3 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:23.93 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/11 | 21/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:22.23 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
5
Legendary (12)149991710x
Trainer: Clinton Binda 12 mths 25: 4-3-1
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60.5kgs
5 yo Bay G
Sire: WILLIAM LONGSWORD (SAF)
Dam: LIP SERVICE (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Silvano (Ger)
Stats
Prize Money$27,304.00
Avg $$1,092.16
Win %16.00%
Place %32.00%
Career25: 4-3-1
Track11: 3-2-0
Distance12: 4-1-0
Tr / Dist6: 3-1-0
1st Up5: 0-1-0
2nd Up3: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good21: 4-3-0
Soft3: 0-0-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic1: 0-0-0
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing second last at Turffontein Inside, beaten seven and a half lengths in a Benchmark 76 despite firming from a bigger opening quote. His previous win over Bloomington shows he can run well, and his Vaal 1400m record is strong, but he has to rebound sharply from that latest performance.
Last Starts 94 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 | 29/06/2026 | 18 | BM76 | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:29.63 | - | 10 |
| 7.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/14 | 11/06/2026 | 4 | BM70 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 61kg | 1:29.73 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 7/14 | 07/06/2026 | 17 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:07.22 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/16 | 21/05/2026 | 51 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 61.5kg | 1:22.11 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/16 | 31/03/2026 | 45 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:08.72 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 9/13 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 57kg | 1:09.77 | - | 9 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/15 | 17/01/2026 | 14 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 61kg | 1:09.95 | - | 9 |
| 4.2L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 58kg | 1:25.43 | - | 9 |
| 6.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/15 | 20/12/2025 | 18 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 59.5kg | 1:23.61 | - | 13 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 02/12/2025 | 37 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Soft | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | 1:13.48 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/10/2025 | 31 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:08.96 | - | 7 |
| 12.0L | $15.00 |
6
Winds Of Grace (6)2222413852
Trainer: Mike Azzie 12 mths 23: 2-10-5
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 60.5kgs
5 yo Bay M
Sire: ACT OF WAR (SAF)
Dam: RASHULI BREEZE (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Windrush (Usa)
Stats
Prize Money$32,032.00
Avg $$1,392.70
Win %8.70%
Place %73.91%
Career23: 2-10-5
Track9: 1-4-3
Distance13: 1-7-4
Tr / Dist5: 0-3-2
1st Up3: 0-1-1
2nd Up2: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good17: 2-7-4
Soft6: 0-3-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Went close in a small-field FM Benchmark 89 at Vaal last week, finishing second and beaten just under a length after firming from a bigger opening quote. Her fifth at Turffontein Inside prior was only fair, but she has an excellent overall place record and arrives race fit. Another honest showing would not surprise.
Last Starts 9 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 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | BM89 FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 53kg | 1:23.11 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/09/2026 | 42 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:35.20 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $13.50 |
| 8/10 | 25/07/2026 | 30 | BM75 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:25.22 | - | 2 |
| 12.2L | $2.25 |
| 3/10 | 25/06/2026 | 21 | BM80 FM | $8,330.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:26.86 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/14 | 04/06/2026 | 35 | BM78 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 1:29.64 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 4/9 | 30/04/2026 | 28 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 1:41.03 | - | 7 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:25.10 | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/03/2026 | 28 | BM70 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 1:30.74 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/02/2026 | 5 | BM80 FM | $9,480.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 55.5kg | 1:12.84 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 14/02/2026 | 53 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 59kg | 1:27.08 | - | 7 |
| 4.4L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/12/2025 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:38.81 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
7
Pearl In Her Crown (4)7879218784
Trainer: Fanie Bronkhorst 12 mths 30: 3-4-3
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 59.5kgs
5 yo Bay M
Sire: SOQRAT (AUS)
Dam: FRENCH PEARL (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Kitalpha (Usa)
Stats
Prize Money$25,013.00
Avg $$833.77
Win %10.00%
Place %33.33%
Career30: 3-4-3
Track17: 2-2-2
Distance16: 2-1-2
Tr / Dist11: 2-1-2
1st Up4: 1-0-0
2nd Up4: 0-1-2
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good27: 3-3-3
Soft2: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic1: 0-1-0
Comments
Lifted noticeably at Turffontein Inside last start, running fourth in Open grade and beaten just under two lengths at long odds. The start prior was poor when well beaten behind Spy Story at Vaal, but she is a two-time winner at this track and distance and has a strong record with Muzi Yeni. Her latest run puts her back in the winning discussion.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 19/09/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:30.32 | - | 5 |
| 1.9L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/09/2026 | 26 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:23.30 | - | 4 |
| 11.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/08/2026 | 9 | BM91 FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 52kg | 1:39.83 | - | 3 |
| 3.6L | $21.00 |
| 8/13 | 30/07/2026 | 14 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 58kg | 1:26.31 | - | 5 |
| 7.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/10 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | BM74 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 1:39.80 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 02/07/2026 | 28 | BM77 FM | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 56.5kg | 1:23.83 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $21.00 |
| 9/14 | 04/06/2026 | 14 | BM78 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 56.5kg | 1:29.64 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/05/2026 | 17 | BM78 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 57kg | 1:35.85 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 04/05/2026 | 39 | OPEN | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Tobias Mango | 58kg | 1:38.03 | - | 4 |
| 7.9L | $13.50 |
| 7/9 | 26/03/2026 | 18 | BM79 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:51.29 | - | 7 |
| 7.2L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 60.5kg | 1:35.19 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
8
Proper (8)0x41x
Trainer: Joe Soma 12 mths 3: 1-0-0
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 59kgs
4 yo Bay G
Sire: RAFEEF (AUS)
Dam: SOCIETY PAGES (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Medaglia D'Oro (Usa)
Stats
Prize Money$6,349.00
Avg $$2,116.33
Win %33.33%
Place %33.33%
Career3: 1-0-0
Track0: 0-0-0
Distance1: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good1: 0-0-0
Soft2: 1-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after breaking through at Turffontein Inside over 1600m, beating Rock My Boat by just over two lengths as a heavily backed odds-on favourite. He had been solid fourth in an MPLTE at Turffontein Standside before that. Coming back to 1400m is the main question, but he is lightly raced and has winning upside.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 07/05/2026 | 33 | MPLTE | $9,650.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:43.78 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $1.67 |
| 4/7 | 04/04/2026 | 126 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 1:27.31 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $4.30 |
| 12/19 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 1:09.51 | - | 15 |
| 14.2L | $8.00 |
9
Coming In Hot (3)790x860856
Trainer: Fanie Bronkhorst 12 mths 69: 6-7-14
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 58kgs
8 yo Bay G
Sire: ORATORIO (IRE)
Dam: KENTON ON SEA (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Dynasty
Stats
Prize Money$45,477.00
Avg $$659.09
Win %8.70%
Place %39.13%
Career69: 6-7-14
Track32: 3-1-6
Distance27: 1-3-8
Tr / Dist15: 1-1-3
1st Up7: 0-0-2
2nd Up7: 1-0-0
Firm2: 0-0-0
Good53: 4-5-12
Soft14: 2-2-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic2: 0-0-1
Comments
Was safely held behind Salute The Flag at Vaal last start, finishing sixth and beaten just over six lengths despite some market support. His previous fifth behind Spy Story was better, beaten just under two lengths at big odds, but he has been unplaced in four starts this season. Others bring stronger recent credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:11.30 | - | 8 |
| 6.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/11 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 59.5kg | 1:23.30 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/08/2026 | 12 | RBH80 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Y | Calvin Habib | 56.5kg | 1:26.39 | - | 6 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/08/2026 | 33 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 58.5kg | 1:25.59 | - | 3 |
| 12.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/06/2026 | 22 | BM76 | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | 1:29.63 | - | 3 |
| 4.4L | $76.00 |
| 8/14 | 07/06/2026 | 169 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jacey Botes | 58.5kg | 1:07.22 | - | 10 |
| 8.8L | $101.00 |
| 15/19 | 20/12/2025 | 21 | HCP | $10,531.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 56.5kg | 1:26.60 | - | 6 |
| 12.2L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/11/2025 | 6 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Bavish Soodoo | 55kg | 1:40.83 | - | 7 |
| 10.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/11/2025 | 43 | CUP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 59kg | 1:21.69 | - | 4 |
| 15.1L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 11/10/2025 | 7 | HCP | $9,688.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 1:12.54 | - | 5 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/10/2025 | 32 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | 1:40.76 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
10
Rock My Boat (5)2216837225
Trainer: Chris Jonker 12 mths 22: 1-4-4
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 56.5kgs
4 yo Bay G
Sire: FUTURA (SAF)
Dam: MAKHET (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Philanthropist (Usa)
Stats
Prize Money$17,639.00
Avg $$801.77
Win %4.55%
Place %40.91%
Career22: 1-4-4
Track13: 0-2-2
Distance5: 0-0-2
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good18: 1-3-3
Soft4: 0-1-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Failed to build on his narrow Vaal second when fifth here last start in a Benchmark 66, beaten just over seven lengths after being near the top of an open market. The run prior, beaten a long neck over 1600m, gives him some hope, and he drops from 61kg to 56.5kg. Even so, he must produce a much cleaner finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | A Mosaheb | 61kg | 1:24.31 | - | 11 |
| 7.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | A Mosaheb | 52kg | 1:37.23 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/08/2026 | 8 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 53kg | 1:37.14 | - | 2 |
| 1.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/14 | 19/08/2026 | 18 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57.5kg | 1:36.35 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/08/2026 | 30 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:25.59 | - | 6 |
| 4.7L | $76.00 |
| 8/8 | 02/07/2026 | 37 | BM88 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:36.23 | - | 6 |
| 12.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/12 | 26/05/2026 | 10 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60.5kg | 1:49.25 | - | 12 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | 9 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:39.98 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/05/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $9,650.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:43.78 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 2/4 | 09/04/2026 | 5 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:40.92 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/04/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:27.31 | - | 6 |
| 10.5L | $101.00 |
11
Spy Story (10)x0458x6212
Trainer: St John Gray 12 mths 43: 2-7-6
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 56.5kgs
5 yo Bay G
Sire: BEZRIN (USA)
Dam: IN MY SECRET LIFE (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Miesque's Approval (Usa)
Stats
Prize Money$32,524.00
Avg $$756.37
Win %4.65%
Place %34.88%
Career43: 2-7-6
Track25: 1-4-4
Distance9: 1-3-1
Tr / Dist7: 1-2-1
1st Up5: 0-0-0
2nd Up5: 0-1-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good38: 2-6-5
Soft5: 0-1-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Comes through strong recent Vaal form, winning a Benchmark 74 two starts ago before finishing second to Commander Of All in a Benchmark 66, beaten a length as the firming favourite. He beat Sea Shanty and Pearl In Her Crown in that earlier win, so the form ties in well. The low win rate is the knock, but he is a live place 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 58.5kg | 1:24.31 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/11 | 03/09/2026 | 26 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jason Gates | 53kg | 1:23.30 | - | 10 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/08/2026 | 7 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56.5kg | 1:26.62 | - | 5 |
| 1.4L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/08/2026 | 67 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 1:07.42 | - | 4 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 26/05/2026 | 19 | BM65 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59kg | 1:09.65 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 5/9 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54kg | 1:14.98 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 23/04/2026 | 23 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:10.98 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 14/16 | 31/03/2026 | 91 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | 1:08.72 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 30/12/2025 | 10 | RBH80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | 1:26.82 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $9.50 |
| 8/15 | 20/12/2025 | 4 | HCP | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 57.5kg | 1:09.34 | - | 13 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 16/12/2025 | 51 | HCP | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 50.5kg | 1:08.10 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
12
Silver Comet (2)7x65944196
Trainer: Tony Peter 12 mths 9: 1-0-0
Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Weight: 55kgs
3 yo Bay G
Sire: ERUPT (IRE)
Dam: SILVER QUEEN (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Querari (Ger)
Stats
Prize Money$7,059.00
Avg $$784.33
Win %11.11%
Place %11.11%
Career9: 1-0-0
Track5: 1-0-0
Distance3: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good8: 1-0-0
Soft1: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Has been well beaten at both runs since winning, finishing ninth at Vaal two back and then sixth at Turffontein Inside when unwanted in the market. Dropping back from 1600m may help, and he has won at this track, but his record at the distance is unplaced from three attempts. He has plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 12/09/2026 | 24 | NOV | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52kg | 1:40.59 | - | 6 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/14 | 19/08/2026 | 27 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55.5kg | 1:36.35 | - | 14 |
| 13.5L | $13.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Phenisile Mongqawa | 56kg | 1:31.13 | - | 7 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/06/2026 | 11 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54.5kg | 1:29.48 | - | 6 |
| 7.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 14/06/2026 | 15 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:26.73 | - | 4 |
| 3.4L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 30/05/2026 | 9 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:25.79 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/05/2026 | 23 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:22.23 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/04/2026 | 94 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57kg | 1:10.53 | - | 4 |
| 10.2L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:10.81 | - | 8 |
| 13.9L | $21.00 |
13
Sunshine Day (1)223377x665
Trainer: Brett Webber 12 mths 36: 2-3-6
Jockey: Jarryd Penny
Weight: 54.5kgs
6 yo Bay M
Sire: POTALA PALACE (SAF)
Dam: CARIENDA (AUS)
Dam's Sire: Duke Of Marmalade (Ire)
Stats
Prize Money$20,194.00
Avg $$560.94
Win %5.56%
Place %30.56%
Career36: 2-3-6
Track12: 1-2-2
Distance15: 1-3-3
Tr / Dist6: 0-2-2
1st Up6: 0-0-1
2nd Up6: 1-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good27: 2-3-3
Soft8: 0-0-3
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic1: 0-0-0
Comments
Finished fifth in an FM Benchmark 69 at Vaal last week, beaten five and a half lengths at generous odds. Her sixth here over 1200m the run prior was also safely held, so the current campaign has not built much momentum. She has placed four times from six starts at this track and distance, but the win case is thin.
Last Starts 9 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 | 22/09/2026 | 26 | BM69 FM | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57kg | 1:24.48 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/08/2026 | 11 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56kg | 1:10.38 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/08/2026 | 276 | RBH66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 1:13.55 | - | 8 |
| 3.9L | $67.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/11/2025 | 9 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 61.5kg | 1:29.37 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/11/2025 | 19 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 60.5kg | 1:38.84 | - | 3 |
| 10.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/10/2025 | 16 | HCP | $6,740.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 61.5kg | 1:31.65 | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/13 | 30/09/2025 | 28 | RBH78 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Soft | M K Katjedi | 55.5kg | 1:23.87 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/09/2025 | 10 | RBH70 | $6,740.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | M K Katjedi | 59.5kg | 1:22.63 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 23/08/2025 | 23 | RBH78 FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | M K Katjedi | 55.5kg | 1:29.50 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 31/07/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | J Gates | 54.5kg | 1:27.23 | - | 9 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 17/07/2025 | 19 | HCP FM | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | J Gates | 56.5kg | 1:38.66 | - | 10 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
14
Commander Of All (7)9943799671
Trainer: Brett Webber 12 mths 46: 3-2-6
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 52.5kgs
6 yo Bay G
Sire: CAPTAIN OF ALL (SAF)
Dam: PICARDI PINK (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Western Winter (Usa)
Stats
Prize Money$24,066.00
Avg $$523.17
Win %6.52%
Place %23.91%
Career46: 3-2-6
Track29: 3-2-5
Distance16: 1-0-2
Tr / Dist6: 1-0-2
1st Up4: 0-0-0
2nd Up3: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good40: 1-2-6
Soft6: 2-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Returned to winning form at Vaal last start, beating Spy Story by a length in a Benchmark 66 after firming from bigger odds. That followed a seventh in Open grade at Turffontein Inside, beaten just over three lengths at big odds. The latest win has merit, but his overall strike-rate and rise from that grade leave him with work to do.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 17/09/2026 | 5 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Jason Gates | 53.5kg | 1:24.31 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 12/09/2026 | 24 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 52kg | 1:31.05 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/14 | 19/08/2026 | 18 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 1:36.35 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Jacey Botes | 49.5kg | 1:25.59 | - | 10 |
| 11.7L | $76.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/07/2026 | 16 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 52kg | 1:39.38 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/12 | 25/06/2026 | 30 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 55.5kg | 1:36.86 | - | 11 |
| 5.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/05/2026 | 19 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Chase Maujean | 55.5kg | 1:49.25 | - | 4 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 07/05/2026 | 7 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Y | Jason Gates | 52kg | 1:31.05 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 30/04/2026 | 42 | BM72 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Jason Gates | 52kg | 1:41.03 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | BM70 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Jason Gates | 54kg | 1:30.74 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/14 | 12/03/2026 | 26 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Soft | Jason Gates | 56kg | 1:29.88 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $13.50 |