Vanakkam (2022) Horse
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Vanakkam is a 4yo horse trained by Mano Pandaram, by Vercingetorix out of Grande Roche. The animal has recorded three wins, highlighted by a $118,770 Hcp victory at Vaal on 17 January 2026, its most important triumph. It has proved a rewarding runner for bettors, offering a 31% return on investment for anyone who backed it throughout its career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Turffontein 12-Apr-26 1000m GOOD R7 Hennie Van Wyk, Nick Blignaut, Jacobus Viljoen Middle Stakes $30,405 (of $152,004) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:58.370, SP: 4.50 1st Poblano ( M Yeni 128 ) 2nd Vanakkam ( M Michel 115 , Cd 112 ) 0.50L 3rd Salute The Flag ( B Marx-jacobson 110 , Cd 104 ) 2.00L See full results | M Michel 52.2kg, Cd 50.8kg 0.50L | 2 (7) |
| Turffontein 21-Mar-26 1160m GOOD R7 World Sports Betting Sycamore Sprint (Grade 3) (Fillies And Mares) $5,350 (of $213,756) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:07.590, SP: 9.50 1st Perfect Miracle ( M V'rensburg 115 ) 2nd Frozen Fantasy ( C Habib 123 ) 0.50L 3rd Rachel Wall ( K D Melo 128 ) 1.00L 5th Vanakkam ( K Matsunyane 115 ) 3.00L See full results | K Matsunyane 52.2kg 3.00L | 5 (12) |
| Turffontein 21-Feb-26 1100m GOOD R7 NHF (of $261,227) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:04.090, SP: 13.00 1st Miami Mountain ( J Syster 119 ) 2nd Wild Justice ( S Khumalo 123 ) 0.75L 3rd Pop Chart ( C Maujean 115 ) 0.50L 9th Vanakkam ( N Klink 110 ) 4.25L See full results | N Klink 49.9kg 4.25L | 9 (12) |
| Vaal 17-Jan-26 1000m GOOD R8 Hcp $74,222 (of $118,770) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:54.930, SP: 8.00 1st Vanakkam ( K Matsunyane 130 ) 2nd Rafa Bay ( S Valjalo 138 ) 1.25L 3rd Kwagga Blitz ( C Maujean 128 ) 0.20L See full results | K Matsunyane 59kg | 1 (11) |
| Turffontein 27-Nov-25 1000m SOFT R8 Hcp $62,343 (of $99,748) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:58.470, SP: 3.25 1st Vanakkam ( K Matsunyane 132 ) 2nd Waiting On Charlie ( S Moodley 123 ) 0.00L 3rd Queensland ( S Valjalo 127 ) 1.50L See full results | K Matsunyane 59.9kg | 1 (12) |
| Vaal 28-Oct-25 1000m SOFT R5 Hcp $21,849 (of $109,269) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:57.510, SP: 5.50 1st Rafa Bay ( S Valjalo 137 ) 2nd Vanakkam ( G Samo-burthia 123 ) 0.20L 3rd Top Division ( C Zackey 133 ) 0.30L See full results | G Samo-burthia 55.8kg 0.20L | 2 (8) |
| Vaal 02-Oct-25 1000m GOOD R1 Md $56,403 (of $90,250) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:56.900, SP: 4.50 1st Vanakkam ( G Samo-burthia 130 ) 2nd Tempranillo ( M Yeni 130 ) 1.50L 3rd Power Of Pearls ( S Moodley 130 ) 1.50L See full results | G Samo-burthia 59kg | 1 (11) |
| Greyville 27-Jul-25 1200m GOOD R3 Follow worldpool On X Stakes (Grade 2) (2 Year Olds) (of $475,007) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:11.640, SP: 67.00 1st Zalatoris ( K D Melo 132 ) 2nd Shadowfax ( R Fourie 132 ) 0.30L 3rd Titan Of The Turf ( C Murray 132 ) 0.20L 9th Vanakkam ( K Matsunyane 125 ) 6.05L See full results | K Matsunyane 56.7kg 6.05L | 9 (11) |
| Greyville 07-Jun-25 1400m GOOD R5 Ridgemont Devon Air Stakes (Listed) (2yo Fillies) (of $189,998) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:26.780, SP: 21.00 1st Quickstepgal ( K Matsunyane 132 ) 2nd Tina Lovelace ( S Khumalo 128 ) 2.50L 3rd Captains Envy ( T Godden 128 ) 1.00L 7th Vanakkam ( K Brewer 128 ) 9.60L See full results | K Brewer 58.1kg 9.60L | 7 (7) |
| Greyville 24-May-25 1200m GOOD R2 Md $14,260 (of $142,504) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:13.680, SP: 2.38 1st Soldier Boy ( T Godden 132 ) 2nd Golden Operator ( C Zackey 132 ) 0.30L 3rd Vanakkam ( R Fourie 127 ) 1.55L See full results | R Fourie 57.6kg 1.55L | 3 (12) |
| Turffontein 26-Apr-25 1100m SOFT R2 Tab Protea Stakes (Grade 3) (2yo) $60,009 (of $299,999) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:04.400, SP: 29.00 1st Green Diamond ( C Zackey 127 ) 2nd Vanakkam ( J Gates 120 ) 6.50L 3rd Kaalvoet ( C Habib 132 ) 0.20L See full results | J Gates 54.4kg 6.50L | 2 (6) |
| Turffontein 22-Mar-25 1160m GOOD R1 Md (of $119,994) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:08.370, SP: 9.00 1st Littlemisssplendid ( K Matsunyane 132 ) 2nd Scarlett Heart ( S Khumalo 132 ) 2.00L 3rd Quiet Winter ( R Munger 132 ) 0.30L 8th Vanakkam ( K Brewer 132 ) 11.85L See full results | K Brewer 59.9kg 11.85L | 8 (9) |