SAF - VAAL   21 Apr 2026
 
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4RACING WELCOMES YOU MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE 1200m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 26)    

Strong tempo assured from Eden Gardens and Endearing Peace leading the charge. NORTHUMBERLAND (10) produced a nice effort on debut in better company last start over 1200m at this track when third, beaten 2.75 lengths. Has plenty of upside so a big run is anticipated. RAPTOR KING (11) is a two-year-old colt on debut. From an elite family that includes black type success, being by New Predator from Imperial Wish. SANDS OF VALHALLA (12) is an impeccably bred two-year-old colt on debut. By Erik The Red from Circle In The Sand who has produced a winner at G1 level. EGREMONT (5) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Sean Tarry. By Skitt Skizzle from Cals Crush. Pay to watch for any positive betting moves.
1 0 BERRY LANCER
ST JOHN GRAY
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Mr St John D Gray
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 17 len behind Sherlock Holmes carrying 60kg at $67. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
9
BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON
LIME GREEN, WHITE CIRCLES, LIME GREEN CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
2 BILLION STARS
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 60.0KG
ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha)
By William Longsword out of Comet Chaser on debut. Purchased for ZAR R 125,000 (Cape Thoroughbred Sales 2024 MIXED SALE FEATURING NADESON PARK). Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
10
MARCO V'RENSBURG
GREY, MEDIUM BLUE EPAULETTES, SLEEVES, CAP, GREY SPOTS
3 COSMIC CAP
ROBYN KLAASEN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr Q Thaver
First-starter by Captain Of All out of Futuristic Dame. Maybe later.
4
CALVIN HABIB
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE QUARTERS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE STARS, CAP, LIGHT BLUE SPOTS
4 6 EDEN GARDENS
ROY MAGNER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr S W Robinson
Jumped as a despised roughie at debut, ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on March 14 over 1000m, 18 len behind Good Day Sunshine with 60kg at $67. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
2
JEFFERY SYSTER
MEDIUM BLUE, BROWN CROSSED SASHES, SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE CAP
5 EGREMONT
SEAN TARRY
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd & Mr J J Morris
Two-year-old colt by Skitt Skizzle out of Cals Crush having his first start. Nice profile and a bold showing is expected.
8
TRENT MAYHEW
YELLOW, PINK STRIPE, SLEEVES, YELLOW HALVED, CAP
6 0 ENDEARING PEACE
ROY MAGNER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr P J Moor
At debut, second last of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1000m, 13 len behind Sosoru with 57kg at $15. Can turn things around.
1
DIEGO DE GOUVEIA
YELLOW, BROWN STRIPE, COLLAR, BROWN SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS, BROWN CAP, WHITE HOOPS
7 96 JAN FISKAAL
FANIE BRONKHORST
2YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr F Bronkhorst, Mr D V & Mrs R Woolley
Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 7 over 1000m, 23 len behind World Attraction with 60kg at $67. Second-up 6th of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sherlock Holmes carrying 60kg at $126. Should be right in the finish.
7
CHASE MAUJEAN
PURPLE, ORANGE CHECKS, PURPLE SLEEVES, ORANGE CHEVRONS, ORANGE CAP, PURPLE QUARTERS
8 6x5 MFULATHELA
ALSON NDZILANA
2YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Dladla Family Trust (Nom: Mr Q J Manoko)
Third race start. First start ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 800m, 13 len behind Status Symbol with 60kg at $34. Went for a break before returning 5th of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 7 len behind Sherlock Holmes with 60kg at $126. Likely improver.
12
KOBELI LIHABA
BROWN, BLACK SPOTS, SPOTS SLEEVES, CUFF, SPOTS CA[P, BLACK PEAK
9 MICRO JET
ROBBIE SAGE
2YO  B/BR  COLT 60.0KG
Messrs D D MacLean & L M Nestadt
First-starter by Microphone out of All Come True (AUD $ 6,000 (Inglis 2024 Great Southern Sale) purchase). Maybe later.
6
CARD SCRATCHING
BROWN, BLACK SPOTS, LIME COLLAR, SLEEVES, BROWN CAP
10 3 NORTHUMBERLAND
SEAN TARRY
2YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs R Gossayn, Mr L M Michael, Mr & Mrs G N Towell
Was at long odds at debut, 3rd of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Sherlock Holmes with 60kg at $26. Shows ability and expected to improve. Live chance.
5
SERINO MOODLEY
MEDIUM BLUE,GRAY QUARTERS,SLEEVES,MEDIUM BLUE ARM BAND,CAP,GRAY HOOPS
11 RAPTOR KING
JOE SOMA
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Wernars Family & D Chinsammy
By New Predator out of Imperial Wish on debut. Purchased for ZAR R 200,000 (Cape Thoroughbred Sales 2025 SUMMER SALE). Can make an immediate impact.
11
KEAGAN DE MELO
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS,.COLLAR, RED SLEEVES, BLACK CUFFS, WHITE CAP, BLACK STRIPES,PEAK
12 SANDS OF VALHALLA
TONY PETER
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias
Two-year-old colt by Erik The Red out of Circle In The Sand having his first start. Looks ready to run a big race.
3
KYLE STRYDOM
 DARK GREEN, MAROON VEE,STRIPE, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS,MAROON ARMBANDS, DARK GREEN CUFFS, WHITE COLLAR,CAP, DARK GREEN STRIPES