Vaal Race 1 - 4racing Welcomes You Mdn Plate (F & M)
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL (4) First up and looked good when 2nd first up last preparation at Turffontein. Likely to get back in the run. Putting a tidy record together. Rates a winning chance. PITERAQ (2) Finished 2nd last start at Turffontein and gets a favourable draw. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Very competitive this preparation and getting better in recent performances. Can get the job done. GO FOR BROKE (7) Came in 4th last start at Turffontein. Expecting improvement here. Will be positive in the run early. Winnable race. BLAQ TORQUE (1) First start at the races 3yo by Erik The Red for trainer Xander Spies & Corne Spies and drawn the rails. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 59kgs
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Makes her race debut from barrier one with Callan Murray booked, so the draw gives her the chance to begin her career without having to overcome a wide alley. The stable's small debut sample is yet to produce a placing, while the Erik The Red trainer-sire combination has one win and three placings from six starts. With no exposed race form to lean on, she has to show she is ready on the day.
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Weight: 60kgs
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Continues to race well without breaking through, having run second over 1160m at Turffontein Standside last start when favourite after firming from bigger odds. She was also third at this track the start prior, beaten a length and a half, and has now placed six times from 14 starts. Back to 1000m is a small query, but three placings from five at the trip keep her right among the key chances.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 31/10/2026 | 23 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:07.71 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/10/2026 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:56.86 | - | 9 |
| 1.7L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/09/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:10.52 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 03/09/2026 | 79 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:58.30 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:18.75 | - | 9 |
| 16.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:02.76 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | 31 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | 1:02.49 | - | 6 |
| 4.6L | $3.25 |
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | 31 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:14.05 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $13.50 |
| 5/9 | 18/03/2026 | 35 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58.5kg | 0:58.82 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.25 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | 29 | MDN FM | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | 1:15.05 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/14 | 13/01/2026 | 87 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:13.17 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a three-month break with a sound place profile, having placed three times from four starts overall and three times from four tries around 1000m. Her final run before the break was a sixth at this track when sent out favourite, beaten just under six lengths, but the start prior she was beaten only a head at Turffontein Standside. Fresh enough to run well if she returns in order.
Last Starts 69 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 | 03/09/2026 | 26 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 0:58.30 | - | 4 |
| 5.9L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 08/08/2026 | 37 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 0:58.27 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/07/2026 | 18 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:58.37 | - | 9 |
| 4.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/13 | 14/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:58.85 | - | 11 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 59kgs
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Finished fourth at this track last start, beaten five lengths, and that reads better than the market expected after she was unwanted in betting. The start prior she was sixth here but only beaten three and a half lengths at long odds, so her figures are edging the right way. The 1000m record is the query, yet she is rated to be competitive on time and gets her chance to turn improving form into a win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/10/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | 0:56.66 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/10/2026 | 11 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | 0:56.86 | - | 4 |
| 3.6L | $126.00 |
| 4/7 | 27/09/2026 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 58kg | 1:00.52 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/09/2026 | 63 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:25.24 | - | 1 |
| 27.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/12 | 02/07/2026 | 70 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 60kg | 0:58.37 | - | 3 |
| 18.8L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | 0:58.08 | - | 6 |
| 38.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing eighth at this track over 1200m, beaten seven and a half lengths, despite attracting some support at long odds. Her previous run at Turffontein Standside was also plain when fifth and beaten eight lengths. She is fourth-up and back in trip, but an unplaced record from four starts leaves her with plenty to find.
Last Starts 50 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 | 22/09/2026 | 59 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Calvin Ngcobo | 58kg | 1:10.52 | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/07/2026 | 20 | MPLTE F 2 | $9,020.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 1:25.84 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/07/2026 | 84 | PLATE 2 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 55kg | 1:24.82 | - | 5 |
| 30.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 12/04/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 60kg | 0:58.60 | - | 1 |
| 7.6L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59kgs
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Kept working for fourth over 1160m at Turffontein Standside last start, though she was still beaten eight lengths by New York Groove and finished behind Piteraq. Her previous fifth at this track came when near the top of an open market, so there is enough honesty for minor claims. First look around 1000m is the main question, making her more of an each-way hope than a firm win play.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 31/10/2026 | 30 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59kg | 1:07.71 | - | 10 |
| 8.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/12 | 01/10/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $9,620.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:09.73 | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 03/09/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:25.24 | - | 11 |
| 7.1L | $1.40 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2026 | 59 | MPLATE F 3 | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:13.91 | - | 7 |
| 0.7L | $3.25 |
| 4/12 | 18/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:23.18 | - | 10 |
| 4.7L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 59kgs
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Debuts for Fabian Habib, a leading trainer at this track, and the stable's Danon Platina combination has produced seven wins and 15 placings from 31 starts. The family offers some substance, with half-siblings Aggressive, Wild Curve and Theroseofbecharre all multiple winners. Barrier eight is not ideal for a first starter, but her background is strong enough to warrant respect.
Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a five-month break after being beaten a long way at this track in July, when sent out at long odds. Her previous run was also well held on soft ground, finishing sixth and beaten over 14 lengths, so the exposed race form is thin. The 2.5kg apprentice claim is a help, but she remains unplaced from three starts at the distance and must make sharp improvement.
Last Starts 132 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 02/07/2026 | 98 | MPLTE 2 | $9,020.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 0:58.37 | - | 6 |
| 21.1L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/03/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Soft | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 0:58.25 | - | 4 |
| 13.8L | $67.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57.5kg | 0:58.49 | - | 1 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |