SAF - VAAL   24 Feb 2026
 
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#YOUCANBETONUS! MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE 1450m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 30)    

Certain to be a strong tempo with Mfulathela, Ehhfifteenkjoe and Dear Doc leading the charge. DEAR DOC (4) looks close to a win after finishing in the money at both runs, the latest when third at Turffontein Standside over 1160m. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Will give a great sight. NIGHTSHINE (9) has filled a minor placing at both runs to date, the latest when beaten 7 lengths into second over 1000m at Turffontein Standside. Has ability and is one of the leading chances. COVER CHARGE (2) is a superbly bred two-year-old colt on debut. By Erik The Red from Congestion Charge who has produced some fine gallopers, including two-time Grade 1 winner Yulong Prince. Key runner likely to measure up. EHHFIFTEENKJOE (5) is a three-start maiden who finished fourth, beaten 5 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1160m at Turffontein Standside. Should progress from that last outing and poses a genuine threat.
1 ANCIENT WRITINGS
MIKE AZZIE
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Mrs J P Gardner, Messrs B G Gardner, M G Azzie, D Jessa, S H Pieterse & TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)
Two-year-old colt by Futura out of Jerusalemjerusalem having his first start. Likely to come in for support.
3
TRENT MAYHEW
WHITE,BLUE EPAULETTES,DISC,WHITE SLEEVES,BLUE ARMBANDS,CUFFS,CAP,WHITE QUARTERS CAP,BLUE COLLAR
2 COVER CHARGE
CORNE SPIES
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Messrs R P Macnab, S Poriazis, J M D S Soares, Vikash Sobaren, Adv J J B Schutte & Mrs I Reddy
Two-year-old colt (Erik The Red - Congestion Charge) making his debut. From a huge family of winners including two time Grade 1 winner Yulong Prince. Key runner likely to measure up.
5
RYAN MUNGER
NAVY,WHITE CROSSED SASHES,RED SLEEVES,CAP
3 65 CRIMSON CLOVER
FANIE BRONKHORST
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
BRYAN & TARYN SPONG
Had two starts to date. At big odds at debut, ran last in a small field at this track on January 29 over 1000m, 11 len behind Time Is Precious with 60kg at $34. Last start 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1160m, 6 len behind Prayersandpromises with 60kg at $101. Should be right in the finish.
4
MUZI YENI
BLACK, PINK TWO ZIGZAG CHEVRON, BLACK SLEEVES, PINK CUFFS, PINK CAP
4 33 DEAR DOC
ALSON NDZILANA
2YO  GREY  COLT 60.0KG
DLADLA FAMILY TRUST (NOM: MR Q J MANOKO)
Raced twice to date. At very long odds at debut, 3rd of 8 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Gimme A Vodka carrying 60kg at $51. Last start 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1160m, 3.5 len behind Prayersandpromises with 60kg at $11. Close to a win and looks well placed here. Forward showing expected.
11
S'MANGA KHUMALO
BROWN, BLACK SPOTS, SPOTS SLEEVES, PEAK, SPOTS CAP
5 04x4 EHHFIFTEENKJOE
ALSON NDZILANA
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
DLADLA FAMILY TRUST (NOM: MR Q J MANOKO)
Second-up. First-up after two months 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1160m, 5 len behind Prayersandpromises carrying 60kg at $21. Previously second-up 4th in a small field at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 800m, 3.5 len behind Status Symbol with 60kg at $34. Improver with winning prospects.
8
CALVIN NGCOBO
BROWN, BLACK SPOTS, SPOTS SLEEVES, CUFF, SPOTS CAP, BLACK PEAK
6 8 GOLDEN SLIPSTREAM
FANIE BRONKHORST
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Mr F Bronkhorst
Was as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 7 over 1000m, 19 len behind World Attraction carrying 60kg at $67. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
2
RAYMOND DANIELSON
AQUA, WHITE STARS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, RED COLLAR
7 HIGHWAY CODE
ROBYN KLAASEN
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Mr S S Pooe
First-starter by Gold Standard out of Traffic Light. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
6
KABELO MATSUNYANE
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,BLACK SLEEVES,WHITE CAP,RED DIAMONDS CAP,BLACK PEAK
8 6x MFULATHELA
ALSON NDZILANA
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Dladla Family Trust (Nom: Mr Q J Manoko)
Resuming after a break; only one run when ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 800m, 13 len behind Status Symbol carrying 60kg at $34. Keep in mind.
1
DIEGO DE GOUVEIA
BROWN, BLACK SPOTS, SPOTS SLEEVES, CUFF, SPOTS CA[P, BLACK PEAK
9 22 NIGHTSHINE
ALSON NDZILANA
2YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Dladla Family Trust (Nom: Mr Q J Manoko)
Lining up for just third start. At very long odds at debut, 2nd of 8 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 2 len behind Gimme A Vodka with 57.5kg at $51. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 7 over 1000m, 7 len behind World Attraction carrying 58.6kg at $5. Found one better last time and is overdue for a win. Should be right in the finish.
10
MALESELA KATJEDI
BROWN, BLACK SPOTS, SPOTS SLEEVES, BROWN CAP, BLACK SPOTS, PEAK
10 6 PARACHUTE ADAMS
WEIHO MARWING
2YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Chamarel Racing Syndicate & Mrs K Marwing-Christensen
Was at a huge quote at debut, 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 7 over 1000m, 12 len behind World Attraction with 60kg at $101. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
9
DENIS SCHWARZ
WHITE, MEDIUM PURPLE SASH, CUFFS, CAP
11 5x PROPHECIES
KOBUS ROUX
2YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 57.0KG
Messrs P J Esterhuyzen, Andre C van Wyk & E Blome
Resumes from a spell after only one run when ran last in a small field at this track on December 20 over 1000m, 16 len behind Heath House with 54.5kg at $67. Unlikely to feature.
7
MICKAELLE MICHEL
LIME,WHITE EPAULETTES,CAP,LIME STAR