Vaal Race 7 - Racing240 Fm 74 Divided Hcp (F & M)
ELUSIVE DRAGON (1) Snagged a narrow win last time at Turffontein. Will be around the mark at odds. WINGS OF KILDRA (4) Fresh today. Placed 3rd last run at this track and has a positive alley. Won't be far away during the run. Deserves consideration. SURREAL SONG (9) On a short turnaround. Came in 4th last start here but drawn beautifully. Expecting to settle positively. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. CALADRIUS (2) Put the head down when winning last time at Turffontein but carrying more weight than last time. Shows good early pace. Going well this preparation. Up to these.

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after winning a 3yo F MPLATE over 1200m at Turffontein Inside, beating Go For Broke by just over half a length as favourite. She had been safely held at Greyville the run prior when big odds, but the latest result was a clear step in the right direction. The back to 1000m asks a question given one placing from three tries, yet her current form gives her genuine place claims.
Last Starts 52 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 | 16/08/2026 | 21 | MPLATE F 3 | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:13.91 | - | 8 |
| 0.7L | $3.00 |
| 7/11 | 26/07/2026 | 15 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $42,960.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | 1:13.21 | - | 2 |
| 5.1L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | 1:08.29 | - | 3 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:08.03 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/13 | 14/06/2026 | 45 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:58.85 | - | 7 |
| 3.7L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 30/04/2026 | 30 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | 1:09.78 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $4.30 |
| 6/11 | 31/03/2026 | 17 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:09.45 | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/03/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:57.83 | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $67.00 |
| 6/8 | 26/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:59.39 | - | 8 |
| 6.1L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after landing a Benchmark 80 at Turffontein Inside, scoring by a neck at long odds from Time Will Tell. She was fourth at this venue two back in a Benchmark 66 and is already a winner at the track and trip. Blinkers go on and her 1000m record reads well, but barrier 9 and the weight mean she profiles more as a strong place hope than a standout.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 29/08/2026 | 23 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 53.5kg | 0:58.12 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60.5kg | 0:58.38 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Phenisile Mongqawa | 57kg | 0:59.64 | - | 6 |
| 0.7L | $1.87 |
| 4/12 | 02/07/2026 | 18 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 60kg | 0:58.37 | - | 12 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/13 | 14/06/2026 | 164 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58.5kg | 0:58.85 | - | 13 |
| 2.4L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 01/01/2026 | 33 | MPLTE F 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:59.02 | - | 5 |
| 8.2L | $2.40 |
| 10/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | 0:46.37 | - | 4 |
| 10.6L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Trent Mayhew
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after ending last preparation with a third at this venue, beaten two and a half lengths as a well-supported favourite in an FM Benchmark 72. She has a win and one placing from three starts at this track and distance, which is a genuine positive. Even so, her overall win strike rate is modest and she has to bring sharper winning intent fresh.
Last Starts 62 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 | 06/08/2026 | 40 | BM72 FM | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:57.71 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 8/14 | 27/06/2026 | 44 | BM81 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56kg | 1:07.47 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/13 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | BM76 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 59kg | 0:56.88 | - | 2 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 6/14 | 30/04/2026 | 28 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 58.5kg | 0:58.65 | - | 12 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/04/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Damyan Pillay | 57.5kg | 0:57.86 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $1.50 |
| 2/9 | 14/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:57.16 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/5 | 21/02/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:09.59 | - | 3 |
| 7.1L | $1.91 |
| 2/14 | 24/01/2026 | 56 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:10.08 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $9.50 |
| 17/19 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | MPLTE | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 56.5kg | 1:09.51 | - | 3 |
| 17.3L | $67.00 |
| 2/15 | 01/11/2025 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:09.26 | - | 15 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/11 | 30/09/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Trent Mayhew | 56.5kg | 1:10.29 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing seventh in an Open at this track over 1200m, beaten six and a half lengths at generous odds. The run prior was much better, fourth in an FM Benchmark 89 at this venue and beaten just under two lengths. Back to a suitable 1000m with one win and three placings from seven track-and-distance attempts, she has the right profile to bounce back strongly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 19/08/2026 | 13 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 55.5kg | 1:10.39 | - | 4 |
| 6.7L | $9.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/08/2026 | 16 | BM89 FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 52kg | 0:57.55 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $13.50 |
| 4/12 | 21/07/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | 1:07.23 | - | 12 |
| 1.4L | $13.50 |
| 5/10 | 11/07/2026 | 14 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:07.90 | - | 5 |
| 4.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/14 | 27/06/2026 | 16 | BM81 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 56kg | 1:07.47 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/06/2026 | 14 | BM82 FM | $8,330.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57kg | 1:28.83 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/10 | 28/05/2026 | 28 | BM80 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 58kg | 1:10.38 | - | 10 |
| 1.4L | $51.00 |
| 14/14 | 30/04/2026 | 9 | BM76 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 60kg | 0:58.65 | - | 7 |
| 13.4L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 21/04/2026 | 44 | BM82 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Chase Maujean | 58kg | 1:10.24 | - | 9 |
| 9.9L | $13.50 |
| 7/7 | 08/03/2026 | 12 | OPEN FM | $10,950.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 1:09.93 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 14 | BM84 FM | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57.5kg | 0:57.36 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after breaking through in an FM MPLTE at Turffontein Standside, beating Midnight Special by a head despite starting an outside chance in the betting. She was well beaten by Caladrius at this venue two back, but the latest win showed the right response. Weight relief and the apprentice claim strengthen her hand, and her 1000m placing record gives her the best winning platform.
Last Starts 60 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 | 08/08/2026 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:58.27 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 23/07/2026 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tobias Mango | 60kg | 0:59.64 | - | 1 |
| 16.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/06/2026 | 31 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 0:58.30 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/05/2026 | 42 | MPLTE FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 0:57.38 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 02/04/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | 0:57.86 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 14/03/2026 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 0:57.16 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/02/2026 | 17 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56kg | 0:56.87 | - | 7 |
| 4.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/14 | 24/01/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:10.08 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/12/2025 | 9 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:10.43 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 18/12/2025 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:57.35 | - | 6 |
| 2.2L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 0:57.60 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Was seventh at this track last week in a Benchmark 74, beaten two and a half lengths at generous odds, which was an improvement on her last placing at Turffontein Inside two back. She has won around 1000m and has a win from three rides with Kyle Strydom, but the recent form pattern remains patchy. A class drop helps, though she still rates only a rough each-way chance.
Last Starts 6 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 | 01/10/2026 | 33 | BM74 | $8,750.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 57kg | 0:56.56 | - | 1 |
| 2.6L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/08/2026 | 51 | BM80 FM | $8,330.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 51.5kg | 1:12.28 | - | 6 |
| 6.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/07/2026 | 14 | BM74 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54.5kg | 0:58.42 | - | 8 |
| 3.9L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/06/2026 | 58 | HCP | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 57.5kg | 0:56.95 | - | 10 |
| 4.4L | $7.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/04/2026 | 16 | G3 OPEN 2 | $21,060.00 | Turffontein | 1100m | Y | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | 1:05.13 | - | 9 |
| 15.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 0:58.60 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran fourth at this track last week in a Benchmark 74, beaten just over a length at an outside price, and that was a more competitive effort than her prior fourth when well beaten at this venue. She is a track-and-trip winner and has been sound this season, but she is still backing up after two recent fourths. Capable of filling a minor placing if she holds that latest level.
Last Starts 6 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 | 01/10/2026 | 21 | BM74 | $8,750.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 0:56.56 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | BM85 FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 0:57.66 | - | 1 |
| 9.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 27/08/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $6,440.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Thomas Ncume | 60kg | 0:58.89 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/08/2026 | 17 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:58.27 | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2026 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:57.88 | - | 2 |
| 0.7L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 27/06/2026 | 23 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:07.66 | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/06/2026 | 144 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:12.92 | - | 5 |
| 6.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/01/2026 | 197 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Hennie Greyling | 57.5kg | 0:57.21 | - | 4 |
| 11.3L | $13.50 |
| 6/11 | 28/06/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:08.85 | - | 2 |
| 7.4L | $9.00 |