SAF - VAAL   24 Feb 2026
 
GOING:

4RACING WELCOMES YOU WORK RIDERS MAIDEN PLATE 1000m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 30)    

Wispinthewillow is the probable leader in the small field. MRS STORMIATRIX (3) could only manage fifth two runs back then improved last start but found one better over 1000m at this track, beaten 2 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. WISPINTHEWILLOW (5) finished out of the money on debut two starts back then was beaten 4 lengths when fourth over 1160m at Turffontein Standside a week-and-a-half ago. Finds a nice race and can figure in the finish. BEACH WALKER (1) is back at the races for the first time since December 4. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last prep over 1400m at this track. Definite top-three chance. JAWBREAKER (2) ran 4th in a small field here over 1000m then has since run second last at Turffontein Standside over the weekend. On the quick backup and has claims on best.
1 4830x BEACH WALKER
KOBUS ROUX
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs P J Louwrens & S J Myburgh
Gelding back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 14 at this track December 4 over 1450m, soft track; 7 len behind Force Publique with 56.6kg at $15. First up last campaign second of 11 at this track August 7 over 1400m, 0.7 len behind Palace Attack carrying 53.0kg at $126. Anticipate a bold showing.
3
TOM LUKHELE
BLACK,WHITE MALTESE CROSS,YELLOW SLEEVES,CAP
2 73946 JAWBREAKER
CORNE SPIES
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
GREEN LIGHTNING RACING (PTY) LTD
Two back 4th in a small field at this track on February 10 over 1000m, 7 len behind King Redoute with 60kg at $101. Has since run second last at Turffontein Standside over the weekend. On the quick back up and has claims on best.
4
VUSUNZI SITHETHO
BLACK,LIME GREEN SLEEVES,CAP
3 x8x52 MRS STORMIATRIX
TONY PETER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Kestorm Investments (Nom: Mr Kenneth Pillay)
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1160m, 4 len behind Trail Runner with 60kg at $7.50. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track on February 10 over 1000m, 2 len behind King Redoute with 57.5kg at $3.80. Fitter now and making headway. Will take beating.
5
PHENISILE MONGQAWA
RED, WHITE STARS, COLLAR, BLACK AND WHITE STARS SLEEVES, CUFFS,BLACK CAP,WHITE STARS,RED PEAK
4 03057 HURRICANE POWER
FABIAN HABIB
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
M G Bothma,D Chinsammy,G J Nassif,Jayden Nassif,J Nassif, G, K & M M Nassif,Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Z L Nassif) &TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)
At the latest run 7th of 9 at this track on January 29 over 1000m, 6 len behind Varachino's Champ carrying 60kg at $21. The run before that second last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 8 len behind Fiery Rose carrying 53.5kg at $34. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
2
TSHEPISO MATSOELE
RED,BLACK VEE,LIME SLEEVES,CAP
5 44 WISPINTHEWILLOW
TONY PETER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
SWISS GUARD RACING SYNDICATE (NOM: A P PETER)
Raced two times to date. At long odds at debut, 4th of 9 at this track on January 29 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Varachino's Champ with 60kg at $26. Last start 4th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1160m, 4 len behind Traditional Belief carrying 60kg at $13.50. Well-placed and should prove hard to beat.
1
TAEGAN DEMONT
SILVER,LIGHT PINK MALTESE CROSS,SLEEVES,SILVER CUFFS,CAP,LIGHT PINK QUARTERS CAP