SAF - VAAL   21 Apr 2026
 
GOING:

RACING TODAY MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE 1200m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 26)    

Only a small field but there should be a solid tempo with a few first starters engaged. ALICE B TOKLAS (1) found the line nicely last start to get up for third over 1200m at this track on debut. Will drift back but wind up late. Will be tough to hold out. PLATINUM SHAY (5) is a three-start maiden who could only manage to finish fourth at her latest appearance over 1200m at this track. Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. STORM AVALANCHE (7) is a two-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Sean Tarry. By Rafeef from Riqaaby. Expected to feature. PLEASURE SEEKING (6) is a two-year-old filly on debut from the stable of Alson Ndzilana. By Danon Platina from Sybaris. Watch the market closely.
1 3 ALICE B TOKLAS
SEAN TARRY
2YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Messrs D Chinsammy, M A Currie, G M Frank & Vendel Civils (Pty) Ltd
Was at long odds at debut, 3rd of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Viking Lass carrying 60kg at $41. Wound up strongly to place on debut. Well placed to get off the mark this time.
7
MALESELA KATJEDI
WHITE,ORANGE CHECK,GREEN SLEEVES,CAP
2 ARROGANCE
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
2YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Mr D Shawe
Two-year-old filly by Gimmethegreenlight out of Al Danza having her first start. Expected to have plenty of admirers.
2
CARD SCRATCHING
ORANGE, BLACK STARS, ORANGE SLEEVES, BLACK SEAMS, ORANGE CAP, BLACK STARS, BLACK PEAK
3 CELTIC MANOR
CANDICE TAMMY DAWSON
2YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Messrs Justus van Wyk, M A Currie, Ben Eybers, L M Nestadt, S Poriazis, Gary Player Stud Farm (Pty) Ltd & TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)
By Master Of My Fate out of Castle Pine on debut. Purchased for ZAR R 500,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2025 Cape Yearling Sale). Betting can tell the tale.
8
CARD SCRATCHING
MEDIUM BLUE, PINK BRACES, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, PINK STRIPES, CAP
4 PISTA RESISTANCE
ST JOHN GRAY
2YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Mr St John D Gray
First-starter by Chimichuri Run out of Pavlova. Tough to line up but from a big family of winners. Betting the best guide.
5
PHILASANDE MXOLI
LIME GREEN, WHITE CIRCLES, GREEN CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
5 374 PLATINUM SHAY
PHILLIP LABUSCHAGNE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Messrs E Blome, P J, N, R & Miss S Delport
Most recently 4th of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 4 len behind Viking Lass with 60kg at $67. Before that 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1160m, 12 len behind Get Up with 60kg at $21. Worth following up.
3
BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON
YELLOW, BLACK SEAMS, YELLOW SLEEVES, BLACK SEAMS, BLACK CAP, YELLOW SPOTS
6 PLEASURE SEEKING
ALSON NDZILANA
2YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack)
Two-year-old filly who is first starter by Danon Platina out of Sybaris. Likely to come in for support.
1
MUZI YENI
BLACK, RED CAP
7 STORM AVALANCHE
SEAN TARRY
2YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Kestorm Investments (Nom: Mr Kenneth Pillay)
First-starter by Rafeef out of Riqaaby. Watch for a positive market push.
6
KEAGAN DE MELO
RED, WHITE STARS, COLLAR, BLACK SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, CUFFS, BLACK CAP, WHITE STARS, RED PEAK
8 8x TAX FREE
ROBYN KLAASEN
2YO  BAY  FILLY 60.0KG
Messrs P M Chetty & R Chetty
Resumes from a spell after only one run when second last of 9 at this track on January 29 over 1000m, 11 len behind Secretary Bird carrying 60kg at $51. Others have firmer winning claims.
4
CALVIN HABIB
YELLOW, BLACK CHEVRONS, YELLOW SLEEVES, RED ARMBANDS, RED CAP