Jimmy Vega (2023) Horse
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About
Jimmy Vega is a 3yo bay gelding trained by Joey Soma. He is sired by the stallion Malmoos out of the dam Zrinski. Jimmy Vega has not yet broken his maiden, having failed to win in four starts. In his most recent race at Turffontein on 16 Jul 2026, he was ridden by Mickaelle Michel and finished third behind the winner Kovil.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Turffontein 16-Jul-26 1600m GOOD R3 Md $11,879 (of $118,770) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:39.410, SP: 1.83 1st Kovil ( K Brewer 132 ) 2nd Micro Jet ( G Lerena 132 ) 2.25L 3rd Jimmy Vega ( M Michel 132 , Cd 129 ) 3.75L See full results | M Michel 59.9kg, Cd 58.5kg 3.75L | 3 (10) |
| Turffontein 14-Jun-26 1400m GOOD R5 Md $21,849 (of $109,269) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:26.730, SP: 8.00 1st Master Smoker ( C Zackey 123 ) 2nd Jimmy Vega ( K D Melo 123 ) 1.50L 3rd Steel Pier ( M Mbuto 123 ) 1.50L See full results | K D Melo 55.8kg 1.50L | 2 (10) |
| Turffontein 07-May-26 1200m SOFT R1 Md $5,940 (of $118,770) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:16.290, SP: 1.67 1st Stage One ( M Michel 132 ) 2nd Two Tigers ( M Yeni 132 ) 1.00L 3rd Berry Lancer ( P Mxoli 132 ) 0.30L 4th Jimmy Vega ( K D Melo 132 ) 2.80L See full results | K D Melo 59.9kg 2.80L | 4 (9) |
| Vaal 31-Mar-26 1200m GOOD R2 Md $6,175 (of $123,507) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:09.840, SP: 9.50 1st Sherlock Holmes ( K Strydom 132 ) 2nd Captain Cooper ( G Lerena 132 ) 2.50L 3rd Northumberland ( K D Melo 132 ) 0.20L 4th Jimmy Vega ( M Michel 132 , Cd 129 ) 5.70L See full results | M Michel 59.9kg, Cd 58.5kg 5.70L | 4 (13) |