Vaal Race 2 - #Youcanbetonus! Mdn Plate (F & M)
TU GIUSTO (8) Right in contention last start at Turffontein. Jockey Tristan Godden and trainer Candice Dawson & Tammy Dawson are usually competitive together. Prominent showing expected and won't be far off them. PANDORA FORT (4) Competitive effort when 3rd last run at Turffontein. Jockey K De Melo is a strong choice aboard. Will be giving the leaders a big start. This field suits. GIDDY UP GRACE (6) Placed 2nd last time around here. Has shown early pace in races to date. Showing positive results this preparation. Will give a big sight. POLLY PLUMMER (7) Did well when 2nd last start at Turffontein. Been in the placegetters each start this campaign. One of the main dangers.

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at this track July 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind Duke Of Lorraine with 57kg at $17. First up last campaign eighth of 10 at Kenilworth May 6 2025 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Supreme Fate with 60kg at $101. Has the ability to run well.
Last Starts 96 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 | 30/07/2026 | 9 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:37.60 | - | 2 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/07/2026 | 33 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:41.41 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/06/2026 | 58 | MPLTE | $6,440.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Chamu Mabaya | 57kg | 1:36.22 | - | 1 |
| 13.3L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 21/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:53.28 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2026 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 2:03.70 | - | 9 |
| 1.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 19/03/2026 | 23 | MPLTE FM | $8,000.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | 1:55.44 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/02/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 56.5kg | 2:06.04 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 07/02/2026 | 11 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 1:54.52 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 27/01/2026 | 5 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 2:03.87 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/01/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 2:02.78 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/12/2025 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:38.81 | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at this track on September 22 over 2000m, 8 len behind One Eye On Dubai carrying 52.5kg at $17. The run before that ran second last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on September 5 over 1450m, 7 len behind Celtic Manor carrying 60kg at $51. This is well within her grasp.
Last Starts 42 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 | 22/09/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 52.5kg | 2:03.64 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/09/2026 | 23 | MPLTE F 3 | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:31.73 | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/08/2026 | 19 | MPLATE 3 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:39.26 | - | 6 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 26 | MPLTE F 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:25.84 | - | 8 |
| 6.6L | $126.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/06/2026 | 18 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | 1:40.24 | - | 3 |
| 11.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/8 | 11/06/2026 | 53 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:40.47 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/04/2026 | 10 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:27.49 | - | 4 |
| 24.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 09/04/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:43.04 | - | 2 |
| 30.0L | $13.50 |
| 7/7 | 26/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:58.25 | - | 7 |
| 15.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after two months 5th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on October 22 over 1450m, 8 len behind Vision Of Gold with 60kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at this track on August 19 over 1400m, 7 len behind Beautiful One carrying 60kg at $6.50. Must improve significantly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 22/10/2026 | 64 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:30.86 | - | 1 |
| 8.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/08/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:24.17 | - | 5 |
| 7.9L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 01/08/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:08.97 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, 6th of 14 at Scottsville on September 21 over 1200m, on a slow track; 5.5 len behind One Flight with 55.5kg at $34. Second-up 3rd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on October 10 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind First Whisper carrying 60kg at $2.30. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 10/10/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:40.70 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $2.30 |
| 6/14 | 21/09/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | A Mosaheb | 55.5kg | 1:09.77 | - | 8 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last run 8th of 10 at this track on October 8 over 1000m, 9 len behind Matinee carrying 59kg at $126. At only start last preparation ran last of 10 at Scottsville on August 2 over 1200m, 16 len behind Umoyawokubambelela carrying 58kg at $41. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 08/10/2026 | 67 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 59kg | 0:56.86 | - | 6 |
| 9.4L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/08/2026 | 123 | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Nicholas Patel | 58kg | 1:10.10 | - | 4 |
| 16.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:13.26 | - | 1 |
| 30.0L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on October 8 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Dreadnought carrying 56.5kg at $4.30. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on September 22 over 1600m, long-neck behind Be The One carrying 60kg at $3.30. Genuine hope on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/10/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 56.5kg | 1:49.24 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/6 | 22/09/2026 | 5 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:38.18 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 17/09/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:37.29 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/08/2026 | 90 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:12.98 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 31/05/2026 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Y | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:40.01 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | 59 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:29.79 | - | 3 |
| 5.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | 38 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 49.5kg | 1:37.31 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/02/2026 | 29 | MDN FM | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 54.5kg | 1:50.78 | - | 2 |
| 3.6L | $13.50 |
| 7/11 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:51.37 | - | 8 |
| 9.4L | $26.00 |
| 2/13 | 24/12/2025 | 28 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 52.5kg | 1:42.65 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/11/2025 | 167 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:00.24 | - | 11 |
| 15.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on October 22 over 1450m, 1.75 len behind Vision Of Gold carrying 58kg at $13.50. The race before that 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 3 over 1450m, 2.75 len behind Oh La Amour carrying 58kg at $11. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 22/10/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:30.86 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $13.50 |
| 3/9 | 03/10/2026 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:30.99 | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/09/2026 | 80 | MPLTE F 3 | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:12.44 | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $2.65 |
| 5/7 | 29/06/2026 | 22 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:40.46 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
| 5/6 | 07/06/2026 | 17 | OPEN 2 | $12,890.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:26.57 | - | 4 |
| 5.1L | $7.00 |
| 2/15 | 21/05/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:10.39 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Promising on debut 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on July 25 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Lightinthewoods with 60kg at $6. Returned from break 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on October 3 over 1450m, long-neck behind Oh La Amour with 58kg at $1.90. Fitter for recent racing and is a winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/10/2026 | 70 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:30.99 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $1.87 |
| 3/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | MPLTE F 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:25.84 | - | 7 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |