Vanakkam (2022) Horse
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Vanakkam is a 4yo bay trained by Mano Pandaram. He is by the stallion Vercingetorix out of the mare Grande Roche. To date, Vanakkam has won three races. On 17 Jan 2026 at Vaal, he secured his biggest victory, earning $118,770.00 in the handicap. The horse has been a profitable selection for bettors; betting on him throughout his career would have yielded a 13% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Vaal 14-May-26 1000m GOOD R5 Hcp $2,616 (of $104,510) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:57.050, SP: 2.63 1st Versace Onthetrack ( P Mxoli 122 ) 2nd Russian Nobility ( C Zackey 121 ) 0.75L 3rd There She Goes ( K Lihaba 115 ) 0.95L 5th Vanakkam ( M Mbuto 129 , Cd 126 ) 2.35L See full results | M Mbuto 58.5kg, Cd 57.2kg 2.35L | 5 (9) |
| Turffontein 28-Apr-26 1000m GOOD R10 Hcp $12,351 (of $123,507) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:58.150, SP: 3.25 1st Just The Two Of Us ( R Venniker 127 ) 2nd Anchorage ( S Moodley 132 ) 1.00L 3rd Vanakkam ( T Godden 126 ) 1.50L See full results | T Godden 57.2kg 1.50L | 3 (9) |
| 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 ) 1.50L 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 , Cd 129 ) 0.20L 3rd Top Division ( C Zackey 133 ) 0.30L See full results | G Samo-burthia 55.8kg, Cd 58.5kg 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 , Cd 139 ) 2nd Tempranillo ( M Yeni 130 ) 1.50L 3rd Power Of Pearls ( S Moodley 130 ) 1.50L See full results | G Samo-burthia 59kg, Cd 63kg | 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) |