Vaal Race 2 - Youcanbetonus! Mdn Plate
CHIMICHURI'S DREAM (11) Candice Dawson & Tammy Dawson 3yo first starter by Chimichuri Run. Market as guide. CYRUS THE GREAT (4) 3yo debutant sired by Declarationofpeace for Mike Azzie & Adam Azzie. Betting as a guide. KINGFORADAY (8) Initial appearance 3yo by Declarationofpeace for trainer Paul Matchett. Watch the market. WARRIOR BOLD (9) 3yo by Horizon having initial appearance for trainer Grant Maroun. Keep your eye on the market.
Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes in quickly after finishing third in a six-runner MPLTE at Turffontein Inside, beaten five and a half lengths by Astrophile at generous odds. His run prior was only sixth behind Two Tigers, so the profile is still more solid than sharp. The apprentice claim is useful and he has placed once from four goes around 1000m, but he shapes as a realistic place chance rather than a strong winning play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 22/10/2026 | 25 | MPLTE | $6,560.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Vusunzi Sithetho | 59kg | 1:00.55 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/09/2026 | 10 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:00.43 | - | 8 |
| 7.1L | $101.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/09/2026 | 119 | MPLTE | $6,440.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Tshepiso Matsoele | 58kg | 1:14.74 | - | 9 |
| 5.4L | $17.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/05/2026 | 75 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:22.23 | - | 1 |
| 20.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/03/2026 | 49 | LR OPEN 2 | $16,850.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 0:58.39 | - | 1 |
| 12.4L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/01/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:56.87 | - | 6 |
| 11.7L | $7.50 |
Jockey: S Choi
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing seventh behind Two Tigers at Turffontein Inside, beaten just over seven lengths at big odds. He had been last at this venue the run prior, beaten over 11 lengths, and remains unplaced from three starts. The 4kg claim and class drop are positives, but his recent figures leave him with a fair bit to turn around.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 27/09/2026 | 10 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kendall Minnie | 58kg | 1:00.43 | - | 9 |
| 7.2L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/09/2026 | 84 | MPLTE | $6,440.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Taegan Demont | 58kg | 1:14.74 | - | 5 |
| 11.1L | $34.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:09.26 | - | 8 |
| 14.9L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 60kgs
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Makes his debut for Mike Azzie and has enough stable substance to be respected in a maiden with limited exposed depth. He cost R250,000 as a yearling and the stable's debut record shows one win and four placings from 13 starters, which supports a measured place view. With no race form to lean on, he is more a market-and-manners runner than one to declare.
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kgs
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Debuted over 1000m at this track when seventh behind Dog In The Fog, beaten just over eight lengths after starting at long odds. He has to reverse a recent line through Kay Kiwi, but the extra race experience should help and his family has produced sprint winners including Yippee Kiyay and Rhythm. A better second-up run would put him right into the winning discussion.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 08/10/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 0:56.10 | - | 5 |
| 8.2L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a two-month break after finishing last at this track over 1400m, beaten out of sight by Noble Saint when unwanted in the market. His debut at this venue was also a long way below the required level, beaten over 15 lengths behind Captain Cooper. He has not raced around 1000m before and must improve sharply to threaten these.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 03/09/2026 | 35 | MPLTE 3 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 60kg | 1:23.93 | - | 8 |
| 35.3L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/07/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 60kg | 1:10.48 | - | 7 |
| 15.3L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Weight: 60kgs
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Produced a sound enough debut at this track when sixth behind Dog In The Fog, beaten just under seven lengths after starting an outside chance in betting. That same race gives him a direct edge over Eastwood, and barrier two gives him a kinder starting point second-up. With natural improvement from that first outing, he looks one of the stronger winning hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 08/10/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59kg | 0:56.10 | - | 3 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60kgs
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Starts his career for Paul Matchett with a fair draw, but the profile is light on strong pointers. The stable's debut record is modest at one win from 35 starters, and the listed half-siblings New Life and The Bonny are both still maidens. He may be better for the experience unless the market finds a sharper lead.
Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
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Debuts for Grant Maroun after being bought for R5,000, and the available profile makes him hard to push with confidence. The stable has had three debut runners without a placing, while half-sibling Nannie Gold remains a maiden from seven starts. He could show natural ability, but the evidence points to others having firmer claims.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Made a strong enough first impression at Greyville, starting a firming favourite and finishing fourth behind National Insignia, beaten two and a half lengths over 1200m. Coming back to 1000m is the query, but the Sean Tarry and Keagan De Melo combination reads well and the R800,000 filly has useful family depth through Speedman and Savantrix. She sets the benchmark and can take the next step.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 02/10/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,500.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 57.5kg | 1:13.36 | - | 9 |
| 2.7L | $2.25 |
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Makes her debut for Candice Tammy Dawson and receives the filly's weight allowance, which gives her some appeal in a maiden lacking many proven performers. The stable's first-starter record is one win and seven placings from 13 runners, a useful pointer for place confidence. Barrier nine asks a little, but she profiles as a debutante capable of running well.