Vaal Race 1 - 4racing Welcomes You Mdn Plate
DOG IN THE FOG (1) Mike Kock & Mathew De Kock 4yo runner on debut by Vercingetorix. Watch for a sign in the market. AUTOGRAPH (3) Ran 5th last run at Turffontein. Should improve from the last run and has a positive gate. Should race on the speed. Has to be strongly considered. NICCI BEACH (8) Declarationofpeace 3yo trained by A P Peter having first start and has the ideal gate. Watch betting. EASTWOOD (6) First race appearance 3yo by Buffalo Bill Cody for Roy Magner. Respect the betting.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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Makes his debut for Mike and Mathew de Kock, a stable with sound first-starter figures and a strong trainer-sire record with Vercingetorix stock. Callan Murray is a capable booking, but this four-year-old gives weight away at 60kg and meets several with either race experience or stronger debut profiles. He can show ability, but the safer view is that he has to prove himself under race conditions.
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 59kgs
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Resumed with a strong second in a MPLTE over 1000m at Turffontein Inside, beaten just over half a length by Two Tigers after firming from bigger odds. That was a sharp return from his earlier last in a 2yo PLATE over 1600m, and he also beat Autograph in that latest meeting. Second-up, with Philasande Mxoli back aboard after that placing, he brings the strongest winning case.
Last Starts 10 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 | 27/09/2026 | 90 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:00.43 | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/06/2026 | 34 | PLATE 2 | $12,030.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 57kg | 1:40.46 | - | 5 |
| 9.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/13 | 26/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 0:56.15 | - | 9 |
| 11.1L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 59kgs
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Has been consistent without winning, with four placings from eight starts and a strong record at this track and distance. He was fifth behind Two Tigers at Turffontein Inside last start, beaten just over three lengths, after running second to Periodic Table at this venue. First-time blinkers and Calvin Habib returning are positives, and he has enough exposed 1000m form to be a major threat.
Last Starts 10 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 | 27/09/2026 | 24 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:00.43 | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 0:58.86 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 0:58.20 | - | 8 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2026 | 21 | MPLATE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:58.07 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/07/2026 | 46 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Vusunzi Sithetho | 57kg | 0:58.20 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 07/06/2026 | 12 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:06.83 | - | 1 |
| 21.9L | $67.00 |
| 9/13 | 26/05/2026 | 22 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 0:56.15 | - | 1 |
| 9.4L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 57kg | 0:58.13 | - | 2 |
| 13.6L | $21.00 |
Jockey: S Choi
Weight: 59kgs
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Has been unplaced in all six starts and was eighth at this track last start, beaten six and a half lengths after being bumped leaving the 400m. The apprentice claim, class drop and first-time blinkers give him some help, but his previous last at Greyville Aw was also plain. Two unplaced attempts around 1000m leave him with plenty to turn around.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/09/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $6,440.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Thomas Ncume | 58kg | 1:14.74 | - | 7 |
| 6.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/08/2026 | 30 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Mxolisi Mbuto | 55kg | 1:09.89 | - | 6 |
| 5.6L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/07/2026 | 36 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 56.5kg | 1:25.06 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 13/06/2026 | 87 | MPLTE 2 | $13,750.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Nicholas Patel | 60kg | 1:12.16 | - | 8 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/03/2026 | 42 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:58.90 | - | 2 |
| 7.6L | $126.00 |
| 11/12 | 04/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,479.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 0:59.11 | - | 7 |
| 14.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 59kgs
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Debuts as a 425000 yearling by Gimmethegreenlight from Miss Ipanema, with the family producing winners such as Carioca, Jou Lekker Ding and Copacabana. That pedigree gives him some interest, although Dianne Stenger's first-starter record is modest and barrier 10 is not ideal. He is a watch runner rather than one to push ahead of the raced form.
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 59kgs
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Debuts for Roy Magner as a 400000 yearling by Buffalo Bill Cody from Miss Magical, and the family offers genuine early-speed pointers. Full sibling Yippee Kiyay won on debut, while Blue Waters also won first time out, and Muzi Yeni takes the ride. The stable's debut strike rate is only moderate, but this profile is strong enough to rate highly first time to the races.
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 59kgs
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Starts his career from barrier 3 for Fanie Bronkhorst, with Rafeef on the sire line and a useful family reference through half-brother Thisiswhatitmeans, a six-time winner who was placed on debut over 1000m. The stable's first-starter figures are quiet, however, so he looks more likely to improve with the experience than dominate at his first outing.
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 59kgs
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Debuts from barrier 1 for Tony Peter, whose stable brings strong track standing and a solid first-starter place record. There is not much exposed family detail in the profile, but the draw and trainer give him enough foundation to be competitive at his first run. He profiles as a realistic place hope if he handles race pressure on debut.
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 59kgs
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Makes his debut for Corrie Lensley with a pedigree that commands some respect, headed by Now I Got You, who was second in the G1 Gold Medallion and later became a multiple city winner. Several relatives have shown early ability, including debut placings at Vaal, Greyville and Fairview. Barrier 8 is the query, but the family gives him a solid place profile.
Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 59kgs
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Was slow to begin on debut at this track when sixth in a MPLTE over 1200m, beaten seven lengths by Willow Charm after being unwanted in the market. He now has race experience, drops to an untried 1000m and gets a 2.5kg apprentice claim. Sharp improvement is required to win, but a cleaner start can bring him into the minor-money discussion.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 10/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 58kg | 1:11.53 | - | 6 |
| 7.1L | $67.00 |