Vaal Race 2

Racing Today Maiden Plate (3-Year-Olds)

Prize Money: $8,846

MIAMI MOUNTAIN (5) produced a promising debut effort over 1000m on the Turffontein Inside course last start. He was slowly into stride but the manner in which he finished off his race was eye-catching. He would have gained from the experience and should love the rise to 1200m. With the natural improvement that is expected, he can go one better. TRAJANUS (10) has finished second in both his efforts to date. He showed speed over 1000m at Turffontein last time, but found one too good on the day. He returns from a 12-week spell and if not in need of the run, he can take this race out. WAYNE (11) is an unraced son of Vercingetorix from the Lucky Houdalakis stable with Chase Maujean booked to ride. If not in need of the run, he should start his career on a positive note. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to his chances. RED SUNRISE (8) is on debut. By Erik The Red and comes from the Lucky Houdalakis stable. Fresh-up can place.

Distance: 1200m
Class: MPLATE
Track: Good
Weather: Clear
Surface: Turf

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Talkoftheheights (8) 05990
Trainer: F Bronkhorst()
Jockey: G Samo-Burthia (a4)
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $200
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: TALK OF THE TOWN (SAF)

Dam: SIERRA LINE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Duke Of Marmalade

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m - 1600m

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Comments

At the latest run ran last of 11 at this track on August 26 over 1600m, 31 len behind Frere Jacques carrying 57kg at $126. The start before that 9th of 11 at this track on August 7 over 1400m, 17 len behind Palace Attack carrying 57kg at $126. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
11th of 11	26/8/25	Vaal	1600m	MPLATE	4	J R Syster	57kg	Good	1:38.44	58.5 km/h	31.9L	-	$126	19	$8,850	-	1. Frere Jacques 2. Olympian Gold 3. Trip To Peace
9th of 11	7/8/25	Vaal	1400m	MPLATE	3	J R Syster	57kg	Good	1:23.26	60.5 km/h	17.4L	-	$126	28	$8,850	-	1. Palace Attack 2. Beach Walker 3. Bellerophon
9th of 10	10/7/25	Turffontein	1600m	MPLATE	6	G Samo-Burthia	56kg	Good	1:39.29	58.0 km/h	14.3L	-	$101	25	$8,850	-	1. Singleton Sam 2. Nkwenkwezi 3. Matroosberg
5th of 11	15/6/25	Turffontein	1400m	MPLATE	3	G Samo-Burthia	56kg	Good	1:25.78	58.8 km/h	9.1L	-	$126	17	$8,850	$200	1. Chieftain's Shield 2. Radio Star 3. Greenlight Racer
10th of 16	29/5/25	Vaal	1200m	MPLATE	2	G Samo-Burthia	57kg	Good	1:10.39	61.4 km/h	12.4L	-	$126	-	$7,580	-	1. Got The Feeling 2. Time Will Tell 3. Palace Prince

Epidaurus (4)
Trainer: Mark Khan()
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ELUSIVE FORT (SAF)

Dam: ESTIMADA (ARG)

Dam's Sire: Ride The Rails

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Three-year-old gelding by Elusive Fort out of Estimada having his first start. Expected to have plenty of admirers.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Gold Platina (7) 9x6
Trainer: C I Jonker()
Jockey: P Mxoli
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: DANON PLATINA (JPN)

Dam: GLITTER AND GOLD (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Oratorio

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m

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Comments

Second-up. First start ran last of 9 at Scottsville on April 27 over 1000m, 31 len behind Captain's Pride carrying 60kg at $67. Returned from break second last of 7 at this track on September 11 over 1000m, 5 len behind Nou Praat Jy carrying 54.0kg at $76. Needs more time.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 7	11/9/25	Vaal	1000m	MPLATE	7	S Valjalo	54kg	Good	0:58.51	61.5 km/h	4.8L	-	$76	137	$8,850	-	1. Nou Praat Jy 2. Pivotal Role 3. Hammer Blow
137 Day Spell
9th of 9	27/4/25	Scottsville	1000m	PLATE 2	6	Derryl Daniels	60kg	Good	0:58.51	61.5 km/h	31.7L	-	$67	-	$13,090	-	1. Captain's Pride 2. Malshana Mou 3. Hierarchy

Indian Spice (1)
Trainer: St John Gray()
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: POTALA PALACE (SAF)

Dam: SAMMI MOOSA (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Modus Vivendi

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Comments

First-starter by Potala Palace out of Sammi Moosa. Likely to need the run.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Miami Mountain (6) 2
Trainer: Mike & Mathew De Kock()
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $1,681
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: CANFORD CLIFFS (IRE)

Dam: MISS FLORIDA (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Captain Al

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m

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Comments

Was well-supported at debut, 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on August 23 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Banyan carrying 58kg at $3.30. Can build upon that bright start to his career.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 8	23/8/25	Turffontein	1000m	MPLATE	3	Callan Murray	58kg	Good	1:00.38	59.6 km/h	1.3L	-	$3.25	-	$8,850	$1,681	1. Banyan 2. Miami Mountain 3. Midnight Flyer

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2nd of 8

23/8/25

Turffontein

1000m

MPLATE

Callan Murray

58kg

Good

1:00.38

59.6 km/h

1.3L

$3.25

$8,850

$1,681

1. Banyan

2. Miami Mountain

3. Midnight Flyer

No Hesitation (5)
Trainer: Mark Khan()
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: ELUSIVE FORT (SAF)

Dam: NO DOUBT (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Philanthropist

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Comments

Three-year-old colt (Elusive Fort - No Doubt) making his debut. Likely to come in for support.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Olympic Admiral (11)
Trainer: C I Jonker()
Jockey: N Klink
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: ADMIRAL KITTEN (USA)

Dam: OLYMPIC SENSATION (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Western Winter

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Three-year-old gelding by Admiral Kitten out of Olympic Sensation having his first start. Expecting a bright start to his career.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Red Sunrise (2)
Trainer: Lucky Houdalakis()
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ERIK THE RED (SAF)

Dam: LIGHT OF DAWN (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Trippi

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First-starter by Erik The Red out of Light Of Dawn. Bold showing expected

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Rock My Boat (10) 77
Trainer: F P Habib()
Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Colt

Sire: FUTURA (SAF)

Dam: MAKHET (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Philanthropist

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1160m - 1600m

Gear Changes

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Comments

Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on August 9 over 1160m, 13 len behind Clever Trevor carrying 60kg at $34. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on August 26 over 1600m, 17 len behind Frere Jacques with 57kg at $101. Can't see him troubling these.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 11	26/8/25	Vaal	1600m	MPLATE	2	M K Katjedi	57kg	Good	1:38.44	58.5 km/h	17.2L	-	$101	17	$8,850	-	1. Frere Jacques 2. Olympian Gold 3. Trip To Peace
7th of 8	9/8/25	Turffontein	1160m	MPLATE	3	K Matsunyane	60kg	Good	1:09.98	59.7 km/h	13.5L	-	$34	-	$8,850	-	1. Clever Trevor 2. Midnight Flyer 3. Winston's Wonder

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7th of 11

26/8/25

Vaal

1600m

MPLATE

M K Katjedi

57kg

Good

1:38.44

58.5 km/h

17.2L

$101

$8,850

1. Frere Jacques

2. Olympian Gold

3. Trip To Peace

7th of 8

9/8/25

Turffontein

1160m

MPLATE

K Matsunyane

60kg

Good

1:09.98

59.7 km/h

13.5L

$34

$8,850

1. Clever Trevor

2. Midnight Flyer

3. Winston's Wonder

Trajanus (9) 22x
Trainer: Sean Tarry()
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $4,200
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

3 yo Grey Gelding

Sire: DANON PLATINA (JPN)

Dam: ZEMFIRA (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Daylami

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m

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Comments

Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second of 9 at Turffontein Standside June 23 over 1000m, 2 len behind Alpine Jet carrying 60kg at $3.80. On debut second of 7 at Scottsville May 18 over 1000m, a long neck behind Little Boy Blue carrying 60kg at $3. Winning hope in a suitable contest.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 9	23/6/25	Turffontein	1000m	PLATE 2	5	Craig Zackey	60kg	Good	0:57.67	62.4 km/h	2.1L	-	$3.80	36	$9,690	$1,800	1. Alpine Jet 2. Trajanus 3. Umzingeli Wenyathi
36 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 7	18/5/25	Scottsville	1000m	PLATE 2	1	Callan Murray	60kg	Good	0:57.53	62.6 km/h	0.4L	-	$3.00f	-	$12,640	$2,400	1. Little Boy Blue 2. Trajanus 3. African Pride

Wayne (3)
Trainer: Lucky Houdalakis()
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)

Dam: CHERRY RIDGE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Tiger Ridge

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Comments

First-starter by Vercingetorix out of Cherry Ridge. Should be the focus of punters' attention.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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