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Vaal Race 4 - Tickets At Howler For The Betway Summer Cup Mdn Plate (F & M)

LIFE AND LETTERS (1) Close to a win last start at Turffontein. Should come to hand quickly. Racing consistently this campaign. Rates well in this race. KNOCKIN' BOOTS (5) Ran 4th last run at the track. Has the potential to improve sharply. Winning hope. TREX ON FIRE (4) Ran 5th last time at Turffontein. Should bounce back. The wide draw shouldn't be a problem with plenty of early speed. Deserves consideration. LEANNE'S LOVE (2) Came in 5th last start at the track. Needs some luck and is an each way suggestion.

Race Time:11:45 AM

Thursday, October 29, 2026

Track:Good

Weather:Cloudy

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:1700m

Life And Letters (5)x753x57232

Trainer: Weichong Marwing 12 mths 10: 0-2-2

Jockey: Muzi Yeni

Weight: 60kgs

4 yo Bay M

Sire: THE UNITED STATES (IRE)

Dam: TIPPING POINT (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Philanthropist (Usa)

Stats

Prize Money$5,700.00

Avg $$570.00

Win %0.00%

Place %40.00%

Career10: 0-2-2

Track2: 0-1-1

Distance1: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good8: 0-2-1

Soft2: 0-0-1

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a five-week let-up after missing by a long neck at Turffontein Inside, where she was near the top of betting but eased late. That followed a third on soft ground, so her current form is the strongest part of the case. She has placed twice from two starts at this venue and has two placings around 1700m, though the top weight and winless record keep her from being bombproof. A major player again.

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
2/6	27/09/2026	22	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Muzi Yeni	60kg	1:44.33	-	3	1. Up And Up 2. Life And Letters 3. Purple Rain	0.4L	$4.75
3/8	05/09/2026	44	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Turffontein	1800m	Soft	Keagan De Melo	60kg	1:56.54	-	4	1. Nicci's Law 2. Sword Of Light 3. Life And Letters	5.4L	$5.00
2/6	23/07/2026	24	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Vaal	1500m	Good	Sam Mosia	60kg	1:31.24	-	5	1. Bright Comet 2. Life And Letters 3. Lolly Willowes	2.5L	$4.30
7/7	29/06/2026	50	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Calvin Ngcobo	60kg	1:40.46	-	2	1. Feast Of Berries 2. Me And You 3. Korcula	4.9L	$51.00
5/8	10/05/2026	143	MPLTE FM	$9,270.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	Calvin Ngcobo	60kg	1:28.82	-	5	1. Master's Rose 2. Onward 3. Global Royalty	3.5L	$41.00
3/7	18/12/2025	21	MPLTE FM	$8,003.00	Vaal	1500m	Good	Sam Mosia	59kg	1:31.48	-	2	1. Say A Wish 2. Savara's Princess 3. Life And Letters	0.6L	$6.50
5/11	27/11/2025	32	MPLTE FM	$8,846.00	Turffontein	1700m	Y	Serino Moodley	58kg	1:48.25	-	6	1. Into Dancing 2. Korcula 3. Blood Of Eden	10.3L	$41.00
7/10	26/10/2025	108	MPLTE FM	$8,003.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	Callan Murray	58kg	1:27.34	-	2	1. Grace's Kiss 2. Anahita 3. Utsaah	9.4L	$81.00
10/11	10/07/2025	17	PLATE 2	$8,850.00	Turffontein	1200m	Good	Marco Van Rensburg	60kg	1:13.70	-	10	1. Japanese Garden 2. Saragossa Cat 3. Kensal Green	13.8L	$67.00
9/10	23/06/2025	-	PLATE 2	$8,850.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Marco Van Rensburg	60kg	0:58.34	-	5	1. Jazz Pianist 2. Dondoyaki 3. Red Hot Kisses	8.2L	$51.00

Leanne's Love (2)08786x8825

Trainer: Heinrich Van Der Westhuizen 12 mths 13: 0-1-0

Jockey: Jarryd Penny

Weight: 60kgs

4 yo Bay M

Sire: RAFEEF (AUS)

Dam: CORAL BAY (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Ideal World (Usa)

Stats

Prize Money$2,220.00

Avg $$170.77

Win %0.00%

Place %7.69%

Career13: 0-1-0

Track6: 0-1-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good9: 0-1-0

Soft4: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing fifth at this track, beaten over 10 lengths as a generous-odds chance. Her previous second at this venue was far better, going under by a head after firming from bigger odds, so there is a clear piece of form that keeps her in the mix. The 1700m record is a concern and she profiles more as a place chance than a likely winner.

Last Starts 41 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	17/09/2026	29	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Vaal	1600m	Y	Jarryd Penny	60kg	1:37.29	-	3	1. Sword Of Light 2. Giddy Up Grace 3. Alittlebitoflove	10.3L	$13.50
2/11	19/08/2026	20	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Jeffery Syster	60kg	1:24.17	-	9	1. Beautiful One 2. Leanne's Love 3. Takeachanceonme	0.2L	$26.00
8/8	30/07/2026	25	MPLTE	$9,880.00	Vaal	1200m	Good	Jeffery Syster	60kg	1:09.30	-	8	1. Walkinginthewoods 2. Dreadnought 3. Berry Lancer	12.5L	$101.00
8/10	05/07/2026	187	MPLTE	$9,880.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	Jeffery Syster	57.5kg	1:07.16	-	10	1. Whatsdamatterwithu 2. Pole Position 3. Parisienne Queen	12.4L	$76.00
6/8	30/12/2025	14	MPLATE FM	$8,846.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	Kabelo Matsunyane	59kg	1:27.00	-	2	1. Delaware River 2. The Reason 3. Master's Rose	9.8L	$51.00
8/8	16/12/2025	12	MPLATE FM	$8,846.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	Malesela Katjedi	59kg	1:26.79	-	5	1. Aquarius 2. Delaware River 3. Kortvandraad	16.8L	$126.00
7/10	04/12/2025	14	MPLTE FM	$8,850.00	Vaal	1450m	Soft	Kobeli Lihaba	59kg	1:29.81	-	3	1. Kensal Green 2. Delaware River 3. Winds Of Grace	8.5L	$26.00
8/13	20/11/2025	23	MPLTE FM	$8,846.00	Vaal	1400m	Y	Savanna Valjalo	54kg	1:23.42	-	13	1. Al Greenga 2. Winds Of Grace 3. Onceinabluemoon	6.9L	$51.00
10/17	28/10/2025	17	MPLTE FM	$8,003.00	Vaal	1200m	Y	Kabelo Matsunyane	59kg	1:11.68	-	15	1. Vamanos 2. Hathighwaytothesky 3. Inspiration	9.9L	$41.00
11/11	11/10/2025	55	MPLTE	$8,846.00	Turffontein	1800m	Good	Serino Moodley	53.5kg	1:53.67	-	4	1. Six Of All 2. Texas Missile 3. Kavomolka	27.0L	$9.50
7/9	17/08/2025	55	MPLATE F 3	$8,420.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	K Matsunyane	60kg	1:40.43	-	6	1. Matcha Mint 2. Special Star 3. Zahra Dominia	14.9L	$21.00

Levitator (10)0733x50740

Trainer: Mano Pandaram 12 mths 23: 0-1-5

Jockey: Kyle Strydom

Weight: 60kgs

7 yo Chestnut M

Sire: WILLIAM LONGSWORD (SAF)

Dam: RESOLUTION (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Ashaawes (Usa)

Stats

Prize Money$6,794.00

Avg $$295.39

Win %0.00%

Place %26.09%

Career23: 0-1-5

Track3: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up6: 0-0-1

2nd Up3: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good7: 0-0-1

Soft7: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic9: 0-1-4

Comments

Returns from a two-month break after finishing last at this track over 1200m, where she was at long odds and well held in Open grade. The run prior was more respectable when fourth here, beaten two and a half lengths, but she remains a 23-start maiden and is unplaced from three starts at this venue. The easier grade helps, yet she has a lot to turn around.

Last Starts 48 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
11/11	10/09/2026	22	OPEN	$8,590.00	Vaal	1200m	Y	Malesela Katjedi	50kg	1:10.44	-	4	1. Nkandla Gold 2. Bell Of Angelus 3. Time Will Tell	23.0L	$34.00
4/11	19/08/2026	13	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Kaidan Brewer	60kg	1:24.17	-	2	1. Beautiful One 2. Leanne's Love 3. Takeachanceonme	2.4L	$41.00
7/9	06/08/2026	18	MPLTE	$9,880.00	Vaal	1200m	Good	Kaidan Brewer	57.5kg	1:10.07	-	3	1. Cool Gambler 2. Forever Canford 3. Smoking Gun	10.0L	$67.00
10/10	19/07/2026	27	MDN	$8,590.00	Scottsville	1400m	Good	Tristan Godden	54kg	1:25.06	-	9	1. Tickey Box 2. Skipper Zip 3. Nightmareonelmst	10.8L	$34.00
5/8	22/06/2026	87	MDN	$8,590.00	Greyville	1200m	Neutral	A Mosaheb	49kg	1:10.81	-	4	1. Diamond Maker 2. Ubuntu Of Peace 3. Tiger Cody	3.7L	$4.30
3/10	27/03/2026	19	MDN	$7,580.00	Greyville	1200m	Neutral	Kabelo Matsunyane	56kg	1:11.95	-	4	1. Higher Love 2. Donmagoo 3. Levitator	1.9L	$5.50
3/9	08/03/2026	30	MDN FM	$6,740.00	Greyville	1400m	Neutral	Kabelo Matsunyane	57.5kg	1:23.72	-	9	1. Saudi Sweep 2. Vaans Spirit 3. Levitator	1.6L	$34.00
7/11	06/02/2026	26	MDN	$7,580.00	Greyville	1600m	Neutral	Kabelo Matsunyane	55.5kg	1:36.00	-	11	1. Takeyourbestshot 2. Black Platina 3. Captain's Dynasty	7.4L	$17.00
10/12	11/01/2026	11	MDN	$7,582.00	Scottsville	1200m	Y	Mxolisi Mbuto	50.5kg	1:09.91	-	11	1. Penan Nom 2. Good Omen 3. Etzebeth	12.2L	$6.50
3/10	31/12/2025	22	MDN	$7,582.00	Greyville	1200m	Neutral	Kabelo Matsunyane	54.5kg	1:12.59	-	1	1. Sun In My Pocket 2. Higher Love 3. Levitator	2.8L	$2.65
2/9	09/12/2025	11	MDN	$7,582.00	Greyville	1200m	Neutral	Kabelo Matsunyane	55kg	1:10.69	-	3	1. Gorgeous Bomb 2. Levitator 3. Quincy Town	1.4L	$6.00

Trex On Fire (8)43537x5

Trainer: Erico Verdonese 12 mths 6: 0-0-2

Jockey: Raymond Danielson

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: CAPTAIN OF ALL (SAF)

Dam: DESROCHES (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Dynasty

Stats

Prize Money$2,504.00

Avg $$417.33

Win %0.00%

Place %33.33%

Career6: 0-0-2

Track2: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good6: 0-0-2

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Second-up after a sound fifth at Turffontein Inside, beaten four and a half lengths at long odds in a FM MPLTE. She is still lightly raced and her distance profile is the key positive, with two placings from two attempts around 1700m. The wide barrier asks her to do things properly, but this looks a suitable race for her to press forward as a genuine winning chance.

Last Starts 25 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/9	03/10/2026	70	MPLTE FM	$9,620.00	Turffontein	1450m	Good	Raymond Danielson	58kg	1:30.99	-	7	1. Oh La Amour 2. Tu Giusto 3. Polly Plummer	4.7L	$21.00
7/8	25/07/2026	9	MPLTE F 2	$9,020.00	Turffontein	1400m	Good	Mickaelle Michel	58.5kg	1:25.84	-	2	1. Lightinthewoods 2. Empress Of Peace 3. Tu Giusto	10.5L	$15.00
3/7	16/07/2026	28	MPLTE F 2	$9,020.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Mickaelle Michel	58.5kg	1:39.06	-	4	1. Me And You 2. Up And Up 3. Trex On Fire	8.3L	$9.00
5/12	18/06/2026	14	MPLTE 2	$9,020.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Gavin Lerena	60kg	1:23.18	-	12	1. Impressive 2. Blow My Top 3. Knockin' Boots	7.2L	$13.50
3/8	04/06/2026	31	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Calvin Habib	56kg	1:41.34	-	4	1. Late Bloomer 2. Flying World 3. Trex On Fire	1.0L	$8.00
4/7	04/05/2026	-	MPLTE	$6,320.00	Vaal	1450m	Good	Phillip Mlangeni	53kg	1:28.40	-	2	1. Ehhfifteenkjoe 2. Beach Walker 3. Time Honored	2.8L	$11.00

Knockin' Boots (6)53854

Trainer: Alec Laird (South Africa)12 mths 5: 0-0-1

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: HAWWAAM (SAF)

Dam: NICKY NOO (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Horse Chestnut

Stats

Prize Money$1,754.00

Avg $$350.80

Win %0.00%

Place %20.00%

Career5: 0-0-1

Track3: 0-0-1

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-1

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good4: 0-0-1

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing fourth at this track, beaten nine lengths in a FM MPLTE. Her previous fifth here came when she was near the top of an open market before easing, and she has already placed at this venue from a small sample. Still lightly raced, race fit and from a strong stable, she has the right profile to improve into this and rates the runner to beat.

Last Starts 41 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	17/09/2026	14	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Vaal	1600m	Y	Kobeli Lihaba	57kg	1:37.29	-	4	1. Sword Of Light 2. Giddy Up Grace 3. Alittlebitoflove	9.0L	$15.00
5/11	03/09/2026	56	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Kobeli Lihaba	57kg	1:25.24	-	9	1. Northern European 2. Alittlebitoflove 3. Go For Broke	9.2L	$5.50
8/12	09/07/2026	21	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Turffontein	1450m	Good	Kobeli Lihaba	56kg	1:30.92	-	9	1. Secret Life 2. Purple Rain 3. Elisa Mbali	4.2L	$4.50
3/12	18/06/2026	14	MPLTE 2	$9,020.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Kobeli Lihaba	60kg	1:23.18	-	1	1. Impressive 2. Blow My Top 3. Knockin' Boots	4.5L	$67.00
5/9	04/06/2026	-	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Turffontein	1200m	Good	Calvin Habib	57kg	1:12.90	-	5	1. Brigitte Anne 2. Star Magnolia 3. Without Remorse	10.0L	$9.00

Prophecies (1)5x4258x04

Trainer: Fanie Bronkhorst 12 mths 7: 0-1-0

Jockey: Chase Maujean

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Chestnut F

Sire: ERUPT (IRE)

Dam: PECAN NUT (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Horse Chestnut

Stats

Prize Money$3,430.00

Avg $$490.00

Win %0.00%

Place %14.29%

Career7: 0-1-0

Track3: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up3: 0-0-0

2nd Up2: 0-1-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good5: 0-1-0

Soft2: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a five-week let-up after a much better fourth at Turffontein Inside, beaten four and a half lengths at big odds in a small-field FM MPLTE. That came after a heavy defeat at this track, so she still has to show the improvement is genuine. Third-up fitness and barrier one are positives, while one placing from four attempts around 1700m keeps her in the place mix.

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
4/6	27/09/2026	10	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Chase Maujean	57kg	1:44.33	-	2	1. Up And Up 2. Life And Letters 3. Purple Rain	4.5L	$126.00
11/11	17/09/2026	98	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Vaal	1600m	Y	Muzi Yeni	57kg	1:37.29	-	10	1. Sword Of Light 2. Giddy Up Grace 3. Alittlebitoflove	30.0L	$26.00
8/8	11/06/2026	53	MPLTE 2	$9,020.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Calvin Habib	60kg	1:40.47	-	8	1. Winter Voice 2. Feast Of Berries 3. Empress Of Peace	12.5L	$26.00
5/6	19/04/2026	10	MPLTE 2	$10,110.00	Turffontein	1400m	Y	Calvin Habib	60kg	1:27.49	-	6	1. Doesyourmotherknow 2. Impressive 3. Onward	14.3L	$17.00
2/5	09/04/2026	44	MPLTE 2	$10,110.00	Turffontein	1600m	Good	Denis Schwarz	60kg	1:43.04	-	1	1. Highway Heiress 2. Prophecies 3. Regal Queen	0.4L	$2.30
4/8	24/02/2026	66	MPLTE 2	$10,950.00	Vaal	1450m	Good	Calvin Habib	57kg	1:28.28	-	5	1. Dear Doc 2. Highway Code 3. Cover Charge	9.3L	$76.00
5/5	20/12/2025	-	PLATE 2	$12,637.00	Vaal	1000m	Good	Louis Nhlapo	54.5kg	0:57.16	-	3	1. Heath House 2. Custodian 3. Ruby Whisper	16.8L	$67.00

Delicious Dish (3)877459

Trainer: Grant Maroun 12 mths 6: 0-0-0

Jockey: Jeffery Syster

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Chestnut F

Sire: CHIMICHURI RUN (SAF)

Dam: SURPRISE APPROACH (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Dawn Approach (Ire)

Stats

Prize Money$673.00

Avg $$112.17

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career6: 0-0-0

Track1: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good5: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Finished second last at Turffontein Inside over 1450m, beaten just under nine lengths at long odds, after a fifth at the same venue when beaten five and a half lengths. She is unplaced from six starts and now sees around 1700m for the first time. The class drop gives her some help, but she has to find a sharper finish to threaten the main chances.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/10	10/10/2026	21	MPLTE	$10,060.00	Turffontein	1450m	Good	Kyle Strydom	55kg	1:31.01	-	1	1. Skitt Smiling 2. Blunderbore 3. Javelin Warrior	8.9L	$67.00
5/7	19/09/2026	16	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Turffontein	1450m	Good	Jeffery Syster	57kg	1:31.43	-	3	1. Empress Of Peace 2. Pennys Choice 3. Scented Alley	5.5L	$21.00
4/11	03/09/2026	54	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Jeffery Syster	57kg	1:25.24	-	7	1. Northern European 2. Alittlebitoflove 3. Go For Broke	7.2L	$41.00
7/9	11/07/2026	27	MPLTE 2	$9,020.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	Blaine Marx-Jacobson	58.5kg	1:07.92	-	3	1. Rivera 2. Lightinthewoods 3. Amadioo	23.7L	$126.00
7/13	14/06/2026	47	MPLTE 2	$9,020.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Calvin Habib	60kg	0:58.85	-	9	1. Social Graces 2. Midnight Special 3. Caladrius	5.9L	$201.00
8/8	28/04/2026	-	MPLTE FM	$8,850.00	Turffontein	1160m	Y	Jeffery Syster	57kg	1:10.12	-	1	1. Top Secret 2. Celtic Manor 3. Artifact	13.5L	$101.00

Democrat (7)085579

Trainer: Chris Jonker 12 mths 6: 0-0-0

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: TIME THIEF (AUS)

Dam: STATE BLUE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: National Assembly (Can)

Stats

Prize Money$469.00

Avg $$78.17

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career6: 0-0-0

Track2: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good4: 0-0-0

Soft2: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing ninth at this track, beaten over 16 lengths at long odds. Her previous run at Turffontein Inside was also well held on soft ground, so there is little recent momentum to build from. She has yet to place in six starts and has no placing from three tries around 1700m, leaving others with stronger claims.

Last Starts 41 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Jockey	Weight	Race Time	In Run	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/11	17/09/2026	12	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Vaal	1600m	Y	A Mosaheb	57kg	1:37.29	-	8	1. Sword Of Light 2. Giddy Up Grace 3. Alittlebitoflove	16.0L	$67.00
7/8	05/09/2026	9	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Turffontein	1800m	Soft	A Mosaheb	53.5kg	1:56.54	-	3	1. Nicci's Law 2. Sword Of Light 3. Life And Letters	24.0L	$17.00
5/10	27/08/2026	37	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Vaal	1600m	Good	A Mosaheb	53kg	1:38.65	-	9	1. Xtatic 2. Sword Of Light 3. Empress Of Peace	5.4L	$101.00
5/5	21/07/2026	24	PLATE F 2	$10,310.00	Turffontein	1100m	Good	Philasande Mxoli	57kg	1:04.03	-	1	1. Minerva Fae 2. Staggerwing 3. Social Graces	13.5L	$67.00
8/8	27/06/2026	13	PLATE 2	$10,310.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	Rachel Venniker	55.5kg	1:08.03	-	1	1. Perfect Sky 2. Elusive Dragon 3. Arabella Figg	13.3L	$51.00
10/13	14/06/2026	-	MPLTE 2	$9,020.00	Turffontein	1000m	Good	Kobeli Lihaba	60kg	0:58.85	-	1	1. Social Graces 2. Midnight Special 3. Caladrius	10.8L	$126.00

Grains Of Paradise (9)9x6686

Trainer: Corrie Lensley 12 mths 5: 0-0-0

Jockey: Dezahn Louw

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Chestnut F

Sire: ELUSIVE FORT (SAF)

Dam: PURE SPICE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Black Minnaloushe (Usa)

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career5: 0-0-0

Track4: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up2: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good3: 0-0-0

Soft2: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a six-week freshening after finishing sixth at this track, beaten over 11 lengths at big odds. Two back she was eighth here, beaten over 17 lengths, so her form has to improve sharply. The apprentice claim and weight relief are genuine positives, but she is unplaced from five starts overall and her only 1700m attempt produced no placing. Others appeal more.

Last Starts 41 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	MPLTE F 3	$9,450.00	Vaal	1200m	Y	Muzi Yeni	60kg	1:12.44	-	8	1. Steel And Satin 2. Platinum Shay 3. Polly Plummer	11.4L	$67.00
8/11	03/09/2026	21	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	A Mosaheb	57kg	1:25.24	-	3	1. Northern European 2. Alittlebitoflove 3. Go For Broke	16.8L	$34.00
6/7	13/08/2026	21	MPLATE F 3	$9,450.00	Vaal	1600m	Y	Kabelo Matsunyane	60kg	1:40.06	-	6	1. Life's Treasures 2. Royal Rant 3. Northern European	9.3L	$11.00
6/8	23/07/2026	68	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Vaal	1300m	Good	Tom Lukhele	57kg	1:17.77	-	7	1. Miss River Dancer 2. Be All You Can Be 3. Winika	6.2L	$15.00
9/11	16/05/2026	-	MPLTE 2	$8,850.00	Turffontein	1160m	Good	Mxolisi Mbuto	58.5kg	1:07.44	-	6	1. Perfect Sky 2. Satisfied 3. Impressive	14.5L	$67.00

Sultry Shadow (11)50877

Trainer: Kobus Roux 12 mths 5: 0-0-0

Jockey: Jason Gates

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: HORIZON (SAF)

Dam: SULTRY (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Mambo In Seattle (Usa)

Stats

Prize Money$214.00

Avg $$42.80

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career5: 0-0-0

Track5: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up1: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good4: 0-0-0

Soft1: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Finished seventh at this track last start, beaten nine and a half lengths at long odds, and that followed another seventh here when beaten over 15 lengths after being unwanted in the market. She is unplaced from five starts, all at this venue, and the recent form does not give enough confidence. The class drop alone is not enough to recommend her strongly.

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
7/9	08/10/2026	28	MPLTE	$10,060.00	Vaal	1800m	Good	Jarryd Penny	53.5kg	1:49.24	-	5	1. Dreadnought 2. Giddy Up Grace 3. Gus On The Bus	9.6L	$126.00
7/9	10/09/2026	22	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Vaal	1200m	Y	Jacey Botes	55.5kg	1:12.75	-	8	1. Madison County 2. Pure Delight 3. Erik's Girl	15.0L	$126.00
8/11	19/08/2026	62	MPLTE FM	$9,450.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Jarryd Penny	57kg	1:24.17	-	1	1. Beautiful One 2. Leanne's Love 3. Takeachanceonme	13.8L	$126.00
12/12	18/06/2026	28	MPLTE 2	$9,020.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Denis Schwarz	60kg	1:23.18	-	7	1. Impressive 2. Blow My Top 3. Knockin' Boots	19.5L	$126.00
5/6	21/05/2026	-	MPLTE 2	$8,850.00	Vaal	1400m	Good	Denis Schwarz	60kg	1:24.79	-	1	1. Secret Fate 2. Freestyle Dance 3. Empress Of Peace	12.8L	$21.00

Thundering Hooves (4)7

Trainer: Sean Tarry 12 mths 1: 0-0-0

Jockey: Craig Zackey

Weight: 58kgs

3 yo Bay F

Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)

Dam: WITCHCRAFT (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Kahal (Gb)

Stats

Prize Money$0.00

Avg $$0.00

Win %0.00%

Place %0.00%

Career1: 0-0-0

Track0: 0-0-0

Distance0: 0-0-0

Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0

1st Up1: 0-0-0

2nd Up0: 0-0-0

Firm0: 0-0-0

Good1: 0-0-0

Soft0: 0-0-0

Heavy0: 0-0-0

Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Debuted at Turffontein Inside over 1200m and finished seventh, beaten just over nine lengths as an outside chance in the betting. She now gets to start two for a leading trainer and leading jockey, so there is room for natural improvement. The first look at around 1700m is the obvious test, but her profile has more upside than most of the exposed outsiders.

Last Starts 13 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	15/10/2026	-	MPLTE FM	$9,620.00	Turffontein	1200m	Good	Malesela Katjedi	59kg	1:13.73	-	6	1. Lazer Light 2. Nixie Girl 3. Satisfied	9.3L	$17.00