SAF - VAAL   25 Jun 2026
 
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#YOUCANBETONUS! MAIDEN PLATE 1500m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 21)    

Expecting a strong tempo, predominantly from Highway Code, Prowler and Cosmic Cap. PERIODIC TABLE (2) is ready to win after another minor placing last start, finishing second over 1200m at Turffontein Inside. Runner-up all three including a near miss here at only try two back. Looks well placed so expect another big run. HIGHWAY CODE (8) was close to a maiden win before a 11 weeks break, finishing off with a placing over 1600m at Turffontein Inside. Re-unites with Kabelo Matsunyane. Has ability and is a solid chance. TWELFTH OF NEVER (6) wasn't far off maiden success before a nine weeks break, finishing the prep with a minor placing at this track. Expect she has come on over the break. Rates highly on best figures and should be right in this. MISSION TO MARS (5) is a five-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of Stuart Pettigrew. By Sea The Stars from Baino Hope. Watch the market closely.
1 26245 BEACH WALKER
KOBUS ROUX
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
MESSRS P J LOUWRENS & S J MYBURGH
Most recently 5th of 8 at this track on June 18 over 1600m, 15 len behind Aint No Doubt carrying 60kg at $6. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on May 28 over 1400m, 7 len behind Sky Pilot carrying 60kg at $15. No threat last start but is capable of better.
9
MARCO V'RENSBURG
BLACK,WHITE MALTESE CROSS,YELLOW SLEEVES,CAP
2 222 PERIODIC TABLE
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
WERNARS FAMILY & R M SEWGOOLAM
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on June 4 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Nightshine with 60kg at $3. The run before that 2nd in a small field at this track on May 14 over 1000m, neck behind Hammer Blow carrying 60kg at $1.60. Close to a win. Should run well again.
7
CALLAN MURRAY
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, BLACK COLLAR, RED SLEEVES, BLACK CUFFS, BLACK CAP, WHITE STRIPES
3 556 BRAVE WAAM
TONY PETER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
MESSRS YAGAN NAIR & KOVILAN PADAYACHEE
Last start 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1400m, 5 len behind Master Smoker carrying 60kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Best Candidate carrying 60kg at $26. Among the winning chances.
5
KOBELI LIHABA
ORANGE, WHITE SLEEVES
4 75456 CUZZIE
BRETT WEBBER
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
MRS B I D'OLIVEIRA
Last start 6th of 8 at this track on June 18 over 1600m, 18 len behind Aint No Doubt with 60kg at $13.50. Before that 5th of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1700m, 4 len behind Cronus carrying 60kg at $17. Not keen.
1
CHASE MAUJEAN
LIME, MEDIUM BLUE DISC, HOOPS SLEEVES, HOOPS CAP
5 MISSION TO MARS
STUART PETTIGREW
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr W H Ackerman
Five-year-old gelding by Sea The Stars out of Baino Hope on debut. Worth considering if there is a move for him.
11
PHILASANDE MXOLI
BLACK, WHITE BRACES, SLEEVES, BLACK DIAMOND STRIPE, BLACK CAP, WHITE QUARTERS, RED PEAK
6 x352x TWELFTH OF NEVER
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 57.0KG
Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Resumes after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at this track April 21 over 1800m, a neck behind Pompeii Shield carrying 56.5kg at $3.50. Previously first up; third of 12 at this track March 5 over 1600m, soft track; 1.75 len behind Southampton carrying 60kg at $11. Should be right in the finish.
8
GAVIN LERENA
YELLOW, PURPLE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVE, PURPLE STARS, YELLOW CAP, PURPLE STAR
7 979 COSMIC CAP
ROBYN KLAASEN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MR Q THAVER
Most recently ran last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on June 11 over 1600m, 9 len behind Knight Heist carrying 60kg at $126. The start before that ran last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1160m, 16 len behind Timeless with 60kg at $11. Prefer to watch at this stage.
3
KYLE STRYDOM
ROYAL BLUE, LIGHT BLUE QUARTERS, LIGHT BLUE SLEEVES, ROYAL BLUE STARS, CAP, LIGHT BLUE SPOTS
8 283x HIGHWAY CODE
ROBYN KLAASEN
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mr S S Pooe
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Turffontein Inside April 9 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Parachute Adams carrying 60kg at $4.30. On debut second of 8 at this track February 24 over 1450m, 7 len behind Dear Doc with 60kg at $5. Has the talent to take this out.
2
KABELO MATSUNYANE
WHITE,RED DIAMONDS,BLACK SLEEVES,WHITE CAP,RED DIAMONDS CAP,BLACK PEAK
9 07 POGINI GREINE
FANIE BRONKHORST
2YO  BAY  COLT 56.0KG
MRS LAURA DE HAAST & MR F BRONKHORST
Raced twice to date. At long odds at debut, 10th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on May 16 over 1160m, 13 len behind Gone Cold with 60kg at $41. Second-up 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on June 11 over 1600m, 4 len behind Knight Heist carrying 60kg at $34. Right in the mix.
10
CRAIG ZACKEY
YELLOW,BLACK SPOTS,SPOTS SLEEVES,SPOTS CAP
10 48 PROWLER
ROY MAGNER
2YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 56.0KG
WERNARS FAMILY & H WILLSON
Raced two times to date. At big odds at debut, 4th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1000m, 13 len behind Haute Couture carrying 60kg at $26. Second-up 8th of 13 at this track on May 26 over 1000m, 9 len behind Fierceness with 60kg at $34. Likely to find it too tough.
4
DIEGO DE GOUVEIA
WHITE,BLACK FLEUR DE LYS,RED SLEEVES,BLACK CUFFS,CAP,WHITE STRIPES
11 x6594 SILVER COMET
TONY PETER
2YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
MESSRS M J KAPNIAS & A M KAPNIAS
Most recently 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Master Smoker with 56kg at $81. The race before that 9th of 12 at Greyville on May 30 over 1400m, 7 len behind Coast Of The Sun with 60kg at $34. Likely to play a big role.
6
BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON
DARK GREEN, MAROON VEE, STRIPE, WHITE, DARK GREEN HOOPS SLEEVES, MAROON ARMBANDS, WHITE CAP, DARK GREEN STRIPES,WHITE COLLAR