SAF - VAAL 21 May 2026
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RACING TODAY MAIDEN PLATE 1200m Track: GOOD Clouds (Max: 19) |
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Blazing Breeze, Bright Comet and Miss River Dancer to battle for the lead at a strong tempo. MISS FANTASTIC (10) showed ability at her only start back on January 24 when third over 1200m at this track. Stuck on well and close to the winner on debut. Sure to have improved over the break and can return in winning form. DESTINY'S DREAM (1) resumed from a spell last start with a sound second over 1160m at Turffontein Standside. Nicely placed to go one better. RENDEVOUS IN RIO (5) wasn't far off maiden success before a break of nine months, finishing the campaign with a minor placing over 1200m at this track. Placed 3/5 so far including only try course and distance. Looks a key runner. ARTIFACT (7) finished third last start over 1160m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 4.5 lengths. Should be cherry-ripe. Capable of another bold effort.
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DESTINY'S DREAM
ALEC LAIRD 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG YATAGHAN RACING SYNDICATE (PTY) LTD Second-up. Comes off a 39-day let-up. First-up after four months 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1160m, head behind Drachenfutter with 60kg at $3.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at Kenilworth on November 26 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Gin Palace with 58kg at $4.30. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance. |
2 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 2 | 84204 |
BEAUTIFUL ONE
FANIE BRONKHORST 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG MESSRS F BRONKHORST, P A DE LANGE, P L DE LANGE & J WOLFF At the latest run in a small field at this track on April 23 over 1600m, 12 len behind Umami carrying 60kg at $3.80. Before that 10th of 12 at Kenilworth on February 25 over 1600m, 19 len behind April Fools' Day carrying 60kg at $5. Going well. Leading chance. |
15 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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| 3 | 97226 |
GATHERING WINTER
BRETT WEBBER 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG MR F SWART Last start 6th of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1450m, 10 len behind Fashion News with 60kg at $7.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1160m, 7 len behind Dads Dream carrying 57.5kg at $5. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
7 JEFFERY SYSTER |
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MISS RIVER DANCER
CORRIE LENSLEY 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG MR A L MARTINI Returns from a 32-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1400m, 14 len behind Greenandgold carrying 60kg at $9. The start before that 4th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on March 19 over 1200m, 5 len behind Trip Of Faith carrying 60kg at $4.50. Capable of a better run. |
8 MXOLISI MBUTO |
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RENDEVOUS IN RIO
JOE SOMA 4YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG TKP RACING (NOM: TREVELEN PILLAY) & MGAS BLOODSTOCK (NOM: MR G A SOMA) Resumes after a break of nine months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at this track August 30 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind A Good Heart carrying 60kg at $4. First up last campaign second of 8 at Turffontein Inside May 8 2025 over 1200m, 6 len behind Rachel Wall carrying 60kg at $6.50. Placed 3/5 so far including only try course and distance. Looks a key runner. |
11 MUZI YENI |
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ERIK'S GIRL
PHILLIP LABUSCHAGNE 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG MR E BLOME Comes here off a 39-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1160m, 5 len behind Drachenfutter with 60kg at $26. The start before that 4th of 7 at this track on March 26 over 1450m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Onceinabluemoon carrying 60kg at $34. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
14 MARCO V'RENSBURG |
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ARTIFACT
SEAN TARRY 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG MESSRS D CHINSAMMY, A LAHOUD, JARRYD LAHOUD & TKP RACING (NOM: TREVELEN PILLAY) Most recently 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 28 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Top Secret carrying 60kg at $41. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1000m, 8 len behind Sosoru carrying 57.5kg at $17. Worth following up. |
9 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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CHERICHERILADY
BRETT WEBBER 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG Dj Jazzy D Racing (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr C Mooloo) & Mrs S C Sylvester Third-up today. Resuming 3rd of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1000m, 5 len behind Wings Of Kildra carrying 60kg at $26. Second-up 5th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 28 over 1160m, 5.5 len behind Top Secret with 60kg at $21. Has the ability to take this out. |
14 CALLAN MURRAY |
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BABY RED
HEINRICH VAN DER WESTHUIZEN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 60.0KG MR J DELPORT & MRS W VAN DER WESTHUIZEN Last start 4th of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1450m, 6 len behind Fashion News carrying 60kg at $8. The run before that second last of 7 at this track on March 26 over 1450m, slow going 10 len behind Onceinabluemoon carrying 60kg at $34. Cannot entertain. |
1 WESLEY MARWING |
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MISS FANTASTIC
SEAN TARRY 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG MESSRS D CHINSAMMY, D JESSA, A LAHOUD, JARRYD LAHOUD, E NAICKER & TKP RACING (TREVELEN PILLAY) Resumes from a spell after only one run when 3rd of 14 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Fiery Frolic carrying 60kg at $3.50. Stuck on well and close to the winner on debut. Likely to play a major role. |
3 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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VINDOLANDA
CANDICE TAMMY DAWSON 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG MR J E FINLAYSON First-starter by Elusive Fort out of Felina. Maybe later. |
13 DENIS SCHWARZ |
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BRIGHT COMET
FABIAN HABIB 2YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG MESSRS G, K & M M NASSIF, G J NASSIF, J NASSIF & TRI-DEAL SIXTEEN CC (NOM: MR Z L NASSIF) Was well-supported at debut, 4th of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Empress Wu carrying 57kg at $4. Encouraging signs on debut but this looks a tough assignment. |
4 SERINO MOODLEY |
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| 13 | 37440 |
PLATINUM SHAY
PHILLIP LABUSCHAGNE 2YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG MESSRS E BLOME, P J, N, R & MISS S DELPORT Most recently ran last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1160m, 18 len behind Flower Island carrying 60kg at $76. The race before that 4th in a small field at this track on April 21 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Alice B Toklas carrying 57.5kg at $9. One of the roughies. |
16 JACEY BOTES |
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SHIRAZ GLOW
BRETT WEBBER 2YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Mr F Swart First-starter by Erupt out of Shira purchased for ZAR R 250,000 (Cape Thoroughbred Sales 2025 TWO YEAR OLD SALE). Likely to need the run. |
10 NATHAN KLINK |
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SPRING TIDE
CRAIG MAYHEW 2YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG MRS K L MAYHEW-MUNGER & MR J E FINLAYSON Third-up today. Freshened for 39 days. Resuming 3rd of 7 at this track on March 26 over 1000m, slow going 8 len behind Lanzarote carrying 60kg at $34. Second run from a spell 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Drachenfutter carrying 57kg at $41. Not doing enough of late to threaten. |
6 TRENT MAYHEW |
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TWENTYONEONSCARLET
TONY PETER 2YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG GLISTIAN (PTY) LTD (NOM: J DA MATA) & SWISS GUARD RACING SYNDICATE (NOM: A P PETER) First-starter by Erik The Red out of Bold Move. Market will be an invaluable guide. |
12 KYLE STRYDOM |
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POLLY PLUMMER
ALEC LAIRD 2YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG MESSRS G C CORNWALL, G A BASEL & L CLARK First-starter by Erik The Red out of Pollygoneshopping. Maybe later. |
5 CALVIN HABIB |
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BLAZING BREEZE
BRETT WEBBER 2YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG MR F SWART At debut, ran last of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1000m, 11 len behind Empress Wu carrying 57kg at $11. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes. |
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