Vaal Race 6 - Tickets At Howler For The Betway Summer Cup Mr 74 Hcp
DOG IN THE FOG (8) Close up last time at Turffontein but up in weight. Will be positive in the run early. Has run into the placings all attempts this campaign. Could prove to be very difficult to beat. ECHOES OF WAR (1) Tidy effort when 2nd last time at this track and can save some energy from the alley. Has shown early pace in races to date. Dropping weight. Will be there at the finish. READY SET FIRE (3) Ran well when 3rd last time at Turffontein. Expected to settle towards the tail. Can push an each way bet for it. ICE DRAGON (4) Back from a break. Mediocre display when 5th last time at Turffontein. Should be going forward early. Will be competitive.

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Went within a long neck of Master's Lady in a BM66 at this track last start when sent out a well-supported favourite, and that followed another strong second in a BM74 here behind Lonely As A Cloud. The 1000m suits, he has one win and two places from three starts at this track and distance, and the drop from 60kg to 56.5kg is a genuine plus. From barrier 1, he looks well placed to break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 29/10/2026 | 28 | BM66 | $7,870.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 0:56.67 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 01/10/2026 | 26 | BM74 | $8,750.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | 0:56.56 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/09/2026 | 20 | BM72 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 0:59.75 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 8/10 | 16/08/2026 | 24 | RBH66 | $7,730.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 61kg | 1:13.55 | - | 4 |
| 7.7L | $9.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Savanna Valjalo | 58.5kg | 0:58.20 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/14 | 09/07/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58.5kg | 1:28.89 | - | 1 |
| 4.1L | $4.50 |
| 6/17 | 27/06/2026 | 13 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58.5kg | 1:06.95 | - | 12 |
| 4.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 14/06/2026 | 24 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 58.5kg | 0:58.39 | - | 5 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 6/15 | 21/05/2026 | 189 | MPLTE | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:09.43 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/11/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:12.99 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/14 | 28/10/2025 | 28 | MPLTE | $6,318.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Sam Mosia | 59kg | 1:12.35 | - | 5 |
| 1.4L | $1.87 |

Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was not disgraced at Greyville Aw last start, finishing fifth in an Open and beaten just over two lengths after starting at big odds. His previous sixth in a BM74 at this track was also within two lengths, though Echoes Of War had his measure that day. He has won at this track and distance and the winning rider is back, but one win from eight around 1000m keeps him in the each-way bracket.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 23/10/2026 | 22 | OPEN | $10,500.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 54.5kg | 0:57.82 | - | 6 |
| 2.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/10/2026 | 35 | BM74 | $8,750.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jason Gates | 58kg | 0:56.56 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/12 | 27/08/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jason Gates | 58kg | 0:58.20 | - | 11 |
| 0.7L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Nkosithandile Ngqwangi | 57kg | 0:58.20 | - | 1 |
| 17.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/07/2026 | 18 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:58.86 | - | 7 |
| 6.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/10 | 14/06/2026 | 10 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:57.58 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/10 | 04/06/2026 | 9 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57kg | 1:12.92 | - | 3 |
| 7.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/13 | 26/05/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 57.5kg | 0:56.15 | - | 6 |
| 6.1L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:58.71 | - | 5 |
| 15.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a sound return at Turffontein Standside, where he finished third in a BM74 over 1160m and was beaten four and a half lengths after firming from bigger odds. Back to 1000m is suitable on his broader record, with two wins and three placings from nine starts around the trip. His track-and-distance figures read well enough to keep him prominent for the minors.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 24/10/2026 | 105 | BM74 | $8,750.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 57.5kg | 1:06.96 | - | 3 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
| 10/10 | 11/07/2026 | 9 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:07.90 | - | 4 |
| 9.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 02/07/2026 | 7 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:10.11 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 25/06/2026 | 18 | HCP | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 56kg | 0:56.95 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/14 | 07/06/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54.5kg | 1:07.22 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/13 | 26/05/2026 | 26 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 55kg | 0:56.13 | - | 6 |
| 6.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/12 | 30/04/2026 | 30 | BM80 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 54.5kg | 1:08.14 | - | 6 |
| 9.7L | $15.00 |
| 10/16 | 31/03/2026 | 26 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | 1:08.72 | - | 12 |
| 5.5L | $8.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/03/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:28.98 | - | 1 |
| 9.7L | $2.80 |
| 7/13 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Serino Moodley | 54kg | 1:08.12 | - | 7 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
| 4/13 | 14/02/2026 | 21 | BM74 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:09.77 | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a three-month break after finishing fifth in a BM80 at Turffontein Inside, beaten five and a half lengths, having earlier run second in a BM86 at Turffontein Standside behind Pivotal Role. He has won at this track and gets Craig Zackey aboard, which adds some appeal. The 1000m record is limited to one placing from four attempts, so he profiles more as a place hope than a clear win play.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 29/08/2026 | 28 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 57kg | 0:58.12 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $7.00 |
| 2/5 | 01/08/2026 | 21 | BM86 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 53.5kg | 0:56.38 | - | 2 |
| 2.7L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 11/07/2026 | 16 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 59.5kg | 1:07.90 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 25/06/2026 | 191 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 0:56.44 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $67.00 |
| 12/13 | 16/12/2025 | 19 | RBH76 | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | 1:25.13 | - | 3 |
| 8.4L | $67.00 |
| 10/10 | 27/11/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | 0:59.35 | - | 8 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |
| 10/10 | 04/11/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 57kg | 1:09.61 | - | 4 |
| 14.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 09/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | 1:10.29 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing sixth at this track in an FM BM89, beaten nine and a half lengths at big odds. The start prior was no better, finishing fifth in an FM BM85 and beaten over 11 lengths when unwanted in the market. Her one win and two places from nine starts at this track and distance are noted, but current form leaves her with plenty to find.
Last Starts 34 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 | 08/10/2026 | 28 | BM89 FM | $9,620.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 53kg | 0:56.15 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2026 | 42 | BM85 FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Y | Jarryd Penny | 55kg | 0:57.66 | - | 4 |
| 11.2L | $34.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/07/2026 | 35 | BM74 | $8,590.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 59.5kg | 0:57.39 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/06/2026 | 42 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 57.5kg | 0:56.44 | - | 2 |
| 12.5L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 14/05/2026 | 203 | BM76 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 59.5kg | 0:56.88 | - | 12 |
| 7.7L | $67.00 |
| 10/11 | 23/10/2025 | 35 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 0:57.00 | - | 11 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/09/2025 | 56 | CUP FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 1:08.71 | - | 2 |
| 3.9L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/07/2025 | 35 | RBH92 FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | J Penny | 52kg | 0:55.96 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
| 11/16 | 19/06/2025 | 16 | RBH82 | $9,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J R Syster | 57kg | 1:10.00 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/06/2025 | 47 | RBH90 FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | J R Syster | 53kg | 1:07.49 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/04/2025 | 19 | RBH82 FM | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | J R Syster | 54.5kg | 1:08.87 | - | 12 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Julius Mariba
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been well held at consecutive runs on this track, finishing last in a BM66 last start and beaten over 10 lengths after being only an outside chance in betting. The start prior was another last in a BM74, beaten five and a half lengths when unwanted in the market. His long-term 1000m record is respectable, but recent form is too plain to recommend with confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 29/10/2026 | 28 | BM66 | $7,870.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Q Ngcobo | 59kg | 0:56.67 | - | 7 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/10/2026 | 12 | BM74 | $8,750.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 0:56.56 | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/09/2026 | 21 | BM86 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 55kg | 0:58.74 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $76.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/08/2026 | 28 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:58.12 | - | 6 |
| 10.2L | $67.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/08/2026 | 7 | BM86 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 59kg | 0:56.38 | - | 1 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 25/07/2026 | 14 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 54kg | 0:56.42 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 11/07/2026 | 16 | BM84 | $10,310.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 0:57.11 | - | 4 |
| 13.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/06/2026 | 476 | BM80 | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 59.5kg | 0:56.44 | - | 1 |
| 13.8L | $67.00 |
| 1/13 | 06/03/2025 | 35 | RBH80 | $10,310.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60.5kg | 0:56.78 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/01/2025 | 12 | RBH72 | $8,550.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 61kg | 0:56.37 | - | 9 |
| 1.7L | $3.80 |
| 6/10 | 18/01/2025 | 44 | OPEN | $10,270.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Y | P Mxoli | 58kg | 0:57.95 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Lightly raced and already showing a strong profile, missing by only a nose to Highwayman Harry in a BM82 at Turffontein Standside last start as a heavily backed favourite. His debut win at this track was decisive, scoring by three and a half lengths from Autograph after firming in betting. Third-up now and proven at the trip, he is a serious winning chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/10/2026 | 23 | BM82 | $10,500.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 56.5kg | 0:56.86 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 08/10/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,060.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:56.10 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $2.25 |