SAF - VAAL 27 Aug 2026
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EQUUS CHAMPION STILL PHOTOGRAPHY: CHASE LIEBENBERG MAIDEN PLATE 1000m Track: GOOD Clouds (Max: 23) |
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The Bachelorette and Two Tigers are both expected to press forward and take it up. GALLIC KING (1) resumes from a spell of eight months and is having his first outing under new trainer Mike & Mathew De Kock. Finished fifth at Durbanville over 1250m at the opening run last time in work. Key runner while fresh. THE BACHELORETTE (12) has not appeared since she finished seventh over 1200m at this track on May 28. Race sets up well for her. AUTOGRAPH (4) has been in great form with two placings in succession, most recently when beaten 1.75 lengths into second over 1000m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. SMOKING GUN (6) is a four-start maiden who is well and truly overdue, finishing third at this track over 1200m last time out after being in the firing line on the turn. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways.
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| 1 | 6325x |
GALLIC KING
MIKE & MATHEW DE KOCK 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mr P M Murugasa Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at Kenilworth January 13 over 1400m, 6 len behind District Master carrying 59kg at $4.30. On debut fifth of 13 at Durbanville October 8 over 1250m, 1.3 len behind Marcus Aurelius with 59.5kg at $11. Likely to play a major role. |
5 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 2 | 76x80 |
LANNYBOY
GRANT MAROUN 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs G J Maroun & Rodric Van Der Westhuizen Third-up today. Comes off a 37 day let-up. First-up 8th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1000m, 8 len behind Evening Parade with 60kg at $67. Last start 10th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 1160m, 10 len behind Whatsdamatterwithu with 56kg at $126. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
6 MALESELA KATJEDI |
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| 3 | x0049 |
GOD'S COUNTRY
BRETT WEBBER 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs J W Webber & F Swart Last start ran last of 9 at this track on August 6 over 1200m, 12 len behind Cool Gambler with 60kg at $41. The start before that 4th of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Echoes Of War with 60kg at $67. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
12 TRENT MAYHEW |
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| 4 | 69032 |
AUTOGRAPH
BRETT WEBBER 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG Mr F Swart Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on August 13 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Corsaro Super carrying 60kg at $11. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Echoes Of War carrying 57kg at $101. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out. |
8 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 5 | 23353 |
TWO TIGERS
ROBYN KLAASEN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) & Mr D Chinsammy At the latest run 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on August 16 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Reckless Abandon with 60kg at $26. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track on July 30 over 1200m, 9 len behind Walkinginthewoods carrying 59.5kg at $7. Genuine hope on best form. |
10 MUZI YENI |
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| 6 | 8853 |
SMOKING GUN
FANIE BRONKHORST 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mr D V & Mrs R Woolley At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on August 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Cool Gambler carrying 58kg at $5. Before that 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 11 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Rising Eagle carrying 60kg at $101. Further improvement is anticipated. |
2 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 7 | 56469 |
TIME TO FIRE
WEIHO MARWING 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Chamarel Racing Syndicate & Mrs K Marwing-Christensen Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at this track on July 23 over 1000m, 17 len behind Echoes Of War with 57kg at $17. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Trompe L'oeil carrying 60kg at $11. Needs to lift. |
11 JASON GATES |
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DANCE FOR DARLING
KOBUS ROUX 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG Mr P J Louwrens First-starter by Ideal World out of Littlewood. Tough to line up. Betting the best guide. |
7 JARRYD PENNY |
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DROGAN
WEIHO MARWING 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Qui Racing Pty (Ltd) (Nom : Quentin Koekemoer) Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1000m, 15 len behind Haute Couture with 60kg at $76. Don't dismiss lightly. |
1 KYLE STRYDOM |
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TABLOID
CORRIE LENSLEY 3YO BAY COLT 58.0KG Messrs P J Victor, A L Martini, Mr G & Mrs M Naude First-starter by Talk Of The Town out of Viva. Maybe later. |
3 A MOSAHEB |
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| 11 | 0x |
THE BUFFALO
CLINTON BINDA 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran second last of 13 at this track on May 26 over 1000m, 11 len behind Fierceness carrying 60kg at $34. Certainly one to consider. |
4 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 12 | 2x7x |
THE BACHELORETTE
SEAN TARRY 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Wernars Family Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ran second last of 8 at this track on May 28 over 1200m, 15 len behind Arrogance with 55kg at $2.50. First up last campaign 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on February 26 over 1000m, long-neck behind Queen Leila with 60kg at $2.40. Should be right in the finish. |
9 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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