Vaal Race 7 - Tab Telebet 011 074 0300 Fm 84 Hcp (F & M)
AMERICAN BEAUTY (1) First up and amongst the placegetters when 2nd first up last preparation around here. S Choi provides some weight relief and has drawn the rails. Will give a big sight. AZALEAS FOR ALL (4) Looked flat when 4th last time at the track but has a good draw. Likely to settle back in the field. Will be dropping in distance. Must be considered. FIRE IN HER SOUL (3) Came in 5th last run at Turffontein. Likely to bounce back. Likely to get back in the field. Looks to have a good chance of placing. SECRET FATE (7) First up and shot clear to win by 4 3/4L first up last preparation at this track. Should jump out and bowl along. Solid career start. Could go well at this level.

Jockey: S Choi
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months off having ended her last campaign with a close fourth in a FM BM90 at this track, beaten a length and a half by Trip Of Faith after being near the top of betting. She had earlier gone under by only a head to Merryweather in a FM BM91 at Turffontein Standside as a firming favourite. The 4kg claim helps offset the 62kg, and her better form is good enough for a minor-money role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 27/08/2026 | 19 | BM90 FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:27.91 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | BM91 FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:39.83 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 25/07/2026 | 23 | BM85 FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58.5kg | 1:24.46 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/07/2026 | 84 | BM95 FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 52kg | 1:23.27 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/04/2026 | 12 | BM86 FM | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 50.5kg | 1:29.38 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $4.50 |
| 7/10 | 28/03/2026 | 66 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Y | Kyle Strydom | 58.5kg | 1:45.01 | - | 6 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 21/01/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 2000m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 59kg | 2:04.74 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $8.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/12/2025 | 73 | BM82 FM | $11,373.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:39.02 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/10/2025 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 1:51.94 | - | 8 |
| 0.4L | $8.00 |
| 8/14 | 27/08/2025 | 32 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:34.41 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | PLATE F 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:16.63 | - | 10 |
| 8.4L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months off a better fourth at Turffontein Inside, where she firmed from bigger odds and was beaten a length and a half by Zip Code. That was a sharp contrast to her previous last in a FM BM95 at the same venue, when beaten eight and a half lengths at long odds. She has won around 1600m, but the broader record is thin and she profiles as an outside hope only.
Last Starts 73 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 | 16/08/2026 | 31 | HCP | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60.5kg | 1:29.29 | - | 2 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 16/07/2026 | 19 | BM95 FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | 1:37.97 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/06/2026 | 23 | HCP FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 56.5kg | 1:06.54 | - | 9 |
| 12.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 04/06/2026 | 98 | BM97 FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:28.20 | - | 2 |
| 17.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/02/2026 | 145 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 54kg | 1:38.75 | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 04/10/2025 | 69 | GPLATE FM | $7,582.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56.5kg | 1:13.23 | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/07/2025 | 31 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $84,250.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:37.39 | - | 6 |
| 5.4L | $51.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/06/2025 | 23 | MPLATE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1500m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 1:33.40 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $3.80 |
| 4/9 | 03/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:08.30 | - | 7 |
| 3.4L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Won a FM BM89 at this track two starts ago, beating Winds Of Grace by just under a length after being well-supported near the top of betting. Her latest fifth in a FM BM90 at Turffontein Inside was still respectable, beaten three lengths by Fair Proposal. The 1600m record asks a question, with no placings from four tries, but she is race fit and her three wins at this venue make her the clear winning benchmark.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 15/10/2026 | 23 | BM90 FM | $9,620.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:28.61 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/09/2026 | 12 | BM89 FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:23.11 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | BM91 FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Y | Craig Zackey | 55.5kg | 1:45.88 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/9 | 27/08/2026 | 19 | BM90 FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:27.91 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 08/08/2026 | 23 | BM91 FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:39.83 | - | 1 |
| 2.9L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/07/2026 | 14 | BM95 FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:37.97 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/07/2026 | 172 | BM95 FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:23.27 | - | 5 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/01/2026 | 19 | OPEN F 3 | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Ryan Munger | 58kg | 1:26.30 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $67.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/12/2025 | 24 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:26.92 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 14/15 | 29/11/2025 | 18 | G3 HCP F 3 | $42,123.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 59kg | 1:41.73 | - | 6 |
| 14.9L | $67.00 |
| 3/7 | 11/11/2025 | 61 | CUP FM | $9,478.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:23.48 | - | 3 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after a sound fourth in a FM BM86 at this track, beaten a length and a half by Art Nouveau when near the top of betting. The run prior was a solid second to Scarlet O'Hara in a FM RBH81, also at this venue. She has four placings from 10 starts around 1600m and a strong record with Muzi Yeni, so she shapes as a genuine place chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 03/09/2026 | 21 | BM86 FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 2:07.86 | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 13/08/2026 | 14 | RBH81 FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 61kg | 1:51.06 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $3.80 |
| 3/9 | 30/07/2026 | 21 | BM87 FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 2:04.48 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2026 | 28 | BM99 FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 50.5kg | 1:50.24 | - | 3 |
| 1.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 21 | BM97 FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 52.5kg | 2:08.63 | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/05/2026 | 32 | BM95 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chase Maujean | 53.5kg | 1:34.51 | - | 8 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/04/2026 | 24 | BM93 FM | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Chase Maujean | 54.5kg | 2:08.89 | - | 6 |
| 4.9L | $13.50 |
| 1/9 | 26/03/2026 | 21 | BM79 FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:51.29 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $13.50 |
| 5/8 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | BM92 FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Ryan Munger | 54kg | 1:53.05 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | BM96 FM | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 54.5kg | 2:07.02 | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/02/2026 | 21 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 54.5kg | 1:50.79 | - | 8 |
| 1.7L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Lifted first-up when second at this track in a FM BM82, beaten just over a length by Feast Of Berries despite starting at generous odds. That puts her right in the discussion second-up, and her record of two placings from three starts at this venue adds further substance. She has only one placing from five starts around 1600m, but the latest run reads well enough to make her a strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 01/10/2026 | 133 | BM82 FM | $9,620.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 1:35.01 | - | 7 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/05/2026 | 68 | BM78 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:35.85 | - | 9 |
| 2.2L | $3.25 |
| 9/14 | 14/03/2026 | 41 | OPEN F 3 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 58.5kg | 2:03.78 | - | 14 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 01/02/2026 | 10 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:39.71 | - | 1 |
| 5.7L | $2.70 |
| 2/10 | 22/01/2026 | 21 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 2:01.78 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/01/2026 | 33 | RBH74 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:53.52 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 11/15 | 29/11/2025 | 49 | G3 HCP F 3 | $42,123.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:41.73 | - | 1 |
| 10.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 11/10/2025 | 76 | GPLATE | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 52.5kg | 1:28.45 | - | 2 |
| 13.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/11 | 27/07/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN F 2 | $84,250.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:37.39 | - | 2 |
| 10.2L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/07/2025 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:27.62 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.40 |
| 2/6 | 08/06/2025 | 22 | OPEN 2 | $12,640.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:27.07 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held in two runs this campaign, finishing last in a FM BM90 at Turffontein Inside last start when beaten just over eight lengths by Fair Proposal. Her previous run was even plainer, second last and beaten over 16 lengths in a FM BM81. She does return to a distance where she has won and placed twice, but she must lift sharply on recent figures.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 15/10/2026 | 18 | BM90 FM | $9,620.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 55kg | 1:28.61 | - | 1 |
| 8.2L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/09/2026 | 351 | BM81 FM | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:13.88 | - | 6 |
| 15.9L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/10/2025 | 55 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:39.42 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $1.91 |
| 1/9 | 17/08/2025 | 71 | MPLATE F 3 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:40.43 | - | 3 |
| 5.4L | $1.63 |
| 2/10 | 07/06/2025 | 23 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 1:40.57 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 15/05/2025 | 18 | PLATE 2 | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:38.74 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $1.67 |
| 2/5 | 27/04/2025 | 15 | MPLTE 2 | $10,470.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Y | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:13.63 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,780.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 57kg | 1:09.30 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after ending her first campaign with a fourth in a PLATE at Turffontein Standside, beaten just under eight lengths by Within Reach. She had been more competitive the run prior when third in an Open at the same venue as favourite, beaten a length and a half by Queen Leila. A previous win from one start at this track gives her appeal, though 1600m is new territory.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/07/2026 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:24.82 | - | 6 |
| 7.9L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/06/2026 | 17 | OPEN 2 | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:26.57 | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $2.65 |
| 1/6 | 21/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:24.79 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $2.10 |