Vaal Race 1 - 4racing Welcomes You Work Riders Mdn Plate
PLATINUM SHAY (4) Came in 2nd last start around here and gets a reduction in weight. Has to be included. AUTOGRAPH (9) Ran 2nd last start at this track. Displays good tactical speed. Worth strong consideration. NICCI BEACH (8) Ran well when 2nd last run at Turffontein. Likely to be well placed early. This field suits. GIVE ME A CHANCE (3) First up and was competitive when 3rd first up last preparation at Turffontein. First race for a new trainer but back to a shorter trip. Exotics and place chance.

Jockey: Chamu Mabaya
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
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Second run back. First-up after four months 5th of 12 at this track on October 1 over 1200m, 12 len behind Kings Mountain with 60kg at $34. Previously second-up ran second last of 9 at Durbanville on February 11 over 1800m, 12 len behind Fort Liam carrying 60kg at $26. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 01/10/2026 | 126 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:08.48 | - | 11 |
| 12.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 28/05/2026 | 39 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:23.67 | - | 1 |
| 8.4L | $15.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:26.99 | - | 5 |
| 30.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 04/04/2026 | 52 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:27.31 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 60kg | 1:48.27 | - | 1 |
| 12.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 21/01/2026 | 74 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Nicola Yuen | 57.5kg | 1:36.15 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/12 | 08/11/2025 | 60 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Nicola Yuen | 56.5kg | 1:40.37 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $67.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/09/2025 | 27 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:25.77 | - | 7 |
| 8.2L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/08/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:14.73 | - | 1 |
| 16.1L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Tshepiso Matsoele
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 52-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on September 12 over 1450m, 4 len behind Elisa Mbali carrying 53.5kg at $17. The race before that 5th of 7 at Turffontein Inside on August 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Forever Canford carrying 58kg at $67. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/09/2026 | 14 | MDN | $7,300.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 53.5kg | 1:31.64 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 29/08/2026 | 58 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:12.40 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 02/07/2026 | 18 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:58.86 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/06/2026 | 22 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:57.58 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $20.00 |
| 4/16 | 23/05/2026 | 19 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:09.08 | - | 12 |
| 3.3L | $67.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/05/2026 | 13 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Thomas Ncume | 57kg | 0:58.13 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:11.08 | - | 11 |
| 8.4L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/03/2026 | 114 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:09.84 | - | 4 |
| 7.6L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 800m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:46.62 | - | 6 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Savanna Valjalo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at Turffontein Standside July 21 over 1600m, 16 len behind Mission To Mars with 58.5kg at $11. First up last campaign third of 10 at Turffontein Standside June 14 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Evening Parade with 60kg at $34. Likely to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 105 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/07/2026 | 24 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 1:39.04 | - | 4 |
| 16.8L | $11.00 |
| 9/17 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:06.95 | - | 15 |
| 6.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/06/2026 | 64 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:58.39 | - | 3 |
| 2.4L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 11/04/2026 | 15 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:38.94 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | MDN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:11.95 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Phenisile Mongqawa
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 47-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on September 17 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Steel And Satin with 60kg at $5.50. The run before that 6th of 13 at this track on September 3 over 1400m, 13 len behind Noble Saint with 57kg at $17. Winning chance after a narrow defeat last start.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 17/09/2026 | 14 | MPLTE F 3 | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:12.44 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/13 | 03/09/2026 | 15 | MPLTE 3 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 57kg | 1:23.93 | - | 13 |
| 13.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/08/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 54kg | 1:10.39 | - | 2 |
| 4.9L | $76.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/08/2026 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | 0:58.27 | - | 4 |
| 4.9L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/07/2026 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Sam Mosia | 57kg | 0:59.64 | - | 7 |
| 0.7L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/06/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:23.18 | - | 8 |
| 9.4L | $51.00 |
| 14/15 | 21/05/2026 | 11 | MPLTE FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Jacey Botes | 54.5kg | 1:10.39 | - | 15 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 10/05/2026 | 19 | CUP F 2 | $33,700.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:10.80 | - | 5 |
| 18.8L | $76.00 |
| 4/6 | 21/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57.5kg | 1:11.81 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/11 | 31/03/2026 | 45 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:09.45 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/02/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:09.25 | - | 5 |
| 12.9L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Impi Lukhele
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 12 at this track on August 27 over 1000m, 19 len behind Time To Fire carrying 58kg at $101. When resuming last campaign ran second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1000m, 15 len behind Haute Couture with 60kg at $76. Others rate better.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 27/08/2026 | 109 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | 0:58.20 | - | 1 |
| 19.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:58.71 | - | 1 |
| 15.3L | $76.00 |

Jockey: Sam Mosia
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after two months 8th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on September 27 over 1000m, 11 len behind Two Tigers carrying 58kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Echoes Of War with 57kg at $126. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 27/09/2026 | 66 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | 1:00.43 | - | 4 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/07/2026 | 26 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Sam Mosia | 57kg | 0:58.20 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $126.00 |
| 16/17 | 27/06/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 56kg | 1:06.95 | - | 9 |
| 14.5L | $76.00 |

Jockey: Tom Lukhele
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 3 over 1450m, 5 len behind Oh La Amour carrying 60kg at $26. Last start 7th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on October 22 over 1450m, 8 len behind Vision Of Gold with 60kg at $41. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 12 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 | 22/10/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:30.86 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/10/2026 | 167 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:30.99 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 19/04/2026 | 17 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:27.98 | - | 7 |
| 4.4L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | MPLTE FM | $7,080.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:27.08 | - | 4 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:28.34 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/03/2026 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 60kg | 1:29.45 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/02/2026 | 45 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:09.42 | - | 4 |
| 11.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/12/2025 | 11 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Tom Lukhele | 59kg | 1:31.48 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 7/16 | 07/12/2025 | 17 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:08.38 | - | 16 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
| 9/15 | 20/11/2025 | 42 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 58kg | 1:23.78 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/15 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,003.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | 1:10.14 | - | 15 |
| 4.4L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Taegan Demont
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, 5th of 10 at this track on October 8 over 1000m, 6 len behind Dog In The Fog carrying 59kg at $11. Second-up 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on October 22 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Astrophile with 59kg at $8. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 12 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 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $6,560.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Taegan Demont | 59kg | 1:00.55 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/10/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 0:56.10 | - | 1 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Vusunzi Sithetho
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on October 8 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Dog In The Fog carrying 59kg at $9.50. The run before that 5th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on September 27 over 1000m, 3 len behind Two Tigers with 58kg at $11. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 08/10/2026 | 11 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 0:56.10 | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $9.50 |
| 5/11 | 27/09/2026 | 24 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:00.43 | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 03/09/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 0:58.86 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/08/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 0:58.20 | - | 8 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/08/2026 | 21 | MPLATE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 0:58.07 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/07/2026 | 46 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Vusunzi Sithetho | 57kg | 0:58.20 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 07/06/2026 | 12 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:06.83 | - | 1 |
| 21.9L | $67.00 |
| 9/13 | 26/05/2026 | 22 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 0:56.15 | - | 1 |
| 9.4L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 57kg | 0:58.13 | - | 2 |
| 13.6L | $21.00 |