Vaal Race 2 - Youcanbetonus! Mdn Plate (F & M)
RAFEEF'S QUEEN (4) Right in the mix last time at Turffontein and showing consistent performance in races. Added confidence jockey with K De Melo doing the steering. Very competitive this preparation. Must respect in this event. ELEGANT EDGE (2) Narrowly denied a win last start at Turffontein. Key player. ASTROPHILE (6) Finished 4th last run at Turffontein. Can show a better performance this time but has to cope with a weight increase. Should be rolling forward early from the wide alley. Definite claims. PITERAQ (1) Ran 5th last run around here. Happy to forgive that run. Has the early speed to burn across from the wide draw. Can go on with it.
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Had every market chance when fifth at this track last start, beaten four and a half lengths as a heavily backed favourite, so that result has to be treated as a slight setback. Her previous second here, beaten just under a length, keeps her right in the race, and she is placed twice from four attempts around 1000m. From the wide draw she should roll forward, and third-up fitness gives her a genuine winning platform.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/09/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:10.52 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/09/2026 | 79 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:58.30 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:18.75 | - | 9 |
| 16.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:02.76 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | 31 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | 1:02.49 | - | 6 |
| 4.6L | $3.25 |
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | 31 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:14.05 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $13.50 |
| 5/9 | 18/03/2026 | 35 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58.5kg | 0:58.82 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.25 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | 29 | MDN FM | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | 1:15.05 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/14 | 13/01/2026 | 87 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:13.17 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $13.50 |
| 6/11 | 18/10/2025 | 84 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sean Veale | 59kg | 1:16.56 | - | 9 |
| 4.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/07/2025 | 44 | PLATE F 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:17.23 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Went as close as possible at Turffontein Inside last start, finishing second and beaten a nose after firming into favouritism. The maiden record is the one reservation, but she has placed four times from ten starts and has already filled the frame twice at this track and distance. First-time blinkers can sharpen her at the right moment, and her latest figure makes her the one they have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 27/09/2026 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:00.52 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.65 |
| 5/7 | 03/09/2026 | 26 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57.5kg | 0:58.86 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $13.50 |
| 4/10 | 08/08/2026 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58.5kg | 0:58.27 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/07/2026 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 58.5kg | 0:59.64 | - | 4 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/06/2026 | 31 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | 0:58.30 | - | 6 |
| 7.9L | $21.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/05/2026 | 93 | MPLTE FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | 0:57.38 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 10/02/2026 | 30 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:56.87 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/7 | 11/01/2026 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:57.17 | - | 5 |
| 15.6L | $13.50 |
| 3/8 | 30/12/2025 | 12 | MPLATE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:59.20 | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 18/12/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:57.35 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: S Choi
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last at this track over 1200m last start, beaten over 12 lengths at long odds, and that followed another last placing here when beaten over 15 lengths. The class drop, apprentice claim and added fitness provide some help, but she remains unplaced from four starts and has offered little recently. A substantial lift is required to trouble the main chances.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 22/09/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:10.52 | - | 1 |
| 11.8L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 03/09/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 0:58.30 | - | 2 |
| 15.3L | $67.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/08/2026 | 260 | MPLATE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57.5kg | 1:13.96 | - | 3 |
| 9.3L | $5.00 |
| 11/19 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Savanna Valjalo | 52.5kg | 1:09.51 | - | 2 |
| 11.7L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after another honest second at Turffontein Inside, beaten a long neck by Thorn Bird as a firming favourite. She had earlier run second at this venue in 2yo F MPLTE company after being heavily backed at very short odds, so her form is consistent without quite being converted. With three placings from four starts and strong track evidence, she is a major winning player.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 29/08/2026 | 30 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:12.98 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 30/07/2026 | 28 | MPLTE F 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:10.43 | - | 6 |
| 2.4L | $1.33 |
| 2/12 | 02/07/2026 | 53 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 0:58.37 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | 0:58.71 | - | 8 |
| 13.9L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a solid second at this track, beaten two and a half lengths by Staggerwing despite starting among the outsiders. She has built a very reliable place profile, with seven placings from ten starts and five placings from seven attempts around 1000m. The win has remained elusive, but her established consistency gives her sound each-way claims fresh.
Last Starts 134 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 26/05/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 0:56.90 | - | 9 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/05/2026 | 17 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | 0:58.71 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | 11 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 0:59.16 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:11.02 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.63 |
| 3/5 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:10.13 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/6 | 07/03/2026 | 9 | LR OPEN 2 | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Serino Moodley | 54.5kg | 0:58.39 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/02/2026 | 46 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 0:58.49 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 11/01/2026 | 22 | PLATE F 2 | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 0:57.84 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 20/12/2025 | 13 | PLATE 2 | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 54.5kg | 0:57.16 | - | 5 |
| 7.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 07/12/2025 | - | MPLTE F 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 56kg | 0:45.65 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Was sound when fourth at Turffontein Inside last start, beaten just under three lengths in MPLTE company after easing in an open market. The run prior was better, finishing second at this track and beaten a long neck by Surreal Song. She has placed twice from three goes at this track and distance, and although the wide barrier is no gift, her recent form is solid enough for the multiples.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 27/09/2026 | 31 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55.5kg | 1:00.43 | - | 3 |
| 2.9L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 27/08/2026 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $6,440.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Phenisile Mongqawa | 58kg | 0:58.89 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $2.80 |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Phenisile Mongqawa | 54.5kg | 0:58.20 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $1.56 |
| 2/9 | 02/07/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | 0:58.86 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $3.25 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Showed more when fourth at Turffontein Inside last start, beaten just under four lengths, but she was still unwanted at long odds and has yet to place in four starts. Her previous run at this track was a clear failure, finishing second last and beaten a long way over 1400m. The class drop and third-up profile help a little, though she has to back up that latest improvement to be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 27/09/2026 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:00.52 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/09/2026 | 63 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:25.24 | - | 1 |
| 27.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/07/2026 | 70 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 60kg | 0:58.37 | - | 3 |
| 18.8L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | 0:58.08 | - | 6 |
| 38.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after finishing well held at this track in July, when tenth in 2yo MPLTE company and sent out at big odds. Her previous run was also well beaten, so the exposed race form is thin. The inside draw and apprentice claim are positives, but she is unplaced from three starts around 1000m and must show a far sharper racing edge first-up.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 02/07/2026 | 98 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 0:58.37 | - | 6 |
| 21.1L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/03/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 0:58.25 | - | 4 |
| 13.8L | $67.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | 0:58.49 | - | 1 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a four-month break after finishing fourth on debut at Turffontein Standside, beaten just over three lengths by Social Graces over 1000m. She was near the top of an open market there, which gives that first run some merit, and the inside barrier is a useful starting point. With only one run to assess she remains a developing filly, but there is enough substance to rate as a place chance.
Last Starts 115 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 14/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:58.85 | - | 5 |
| 3.2L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Was well beaten on debut at this track over 1200m, finishing last behind Steel And Satin after starting at big odds. She is entitled to be better for the experience, but there was little in that first run to recommend her strongly and she has not raced around 1000m before. Second-up improvement is possible, though she has to take a very large step forward.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 17/09/2026 | - | MPLTE F 3 | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:12.44 | - | 6 |
| 30.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes her debut for the Sean Tarry stable, which has an 11-from-72 debut record and a strong 46% place rate with first starters in the supplied data. The Rafeef trainer-sire combination is also solid, returning 39 wins from 204 starts and 95 placings. With an apprentice claim and a good yard behind her, she is a genuine place prospect, though the market will be the best guide on race day.
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing last at Scottsville, beaten over 17 lengths, despite firming from bigger odds. Her debut at Kenilworth was also last and beaten a long way, so the two race starts have given little encouragement. A stable change and class drop are noted, but she is untried around 1000m and has to improve sharply to get involved.
Last Starts 66 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 02/08/2026 | 123 | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Nicholas Patel | 58kg | 1:10.10 | - | 4 |
| 16.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:13.26 | - | 1 |
| 30.0L | $67.00 |