SAF - VAAL 21 May 2026
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PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MAIDEN PLATE 1200m Track: GOOD Clouds (Max: 19) |
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Plenty of pace from Eden Gardens and Sands Of Valhalla, with the added uncertainty of the several unraced runners engaged. SANDS OF VALHALLA (15) wasn't far away on debut last start over 1200m at this track, finishing second and beaten 2 lengths. Improver who looks a major player. HIGHWAYMAN HARRY (1) was in the money last time at this track over 1200m when favourite. Kept fresh since the last run. Good chance to break through. SHINING STAR (16) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Lucky Houdalakis. By Rafeef from Sarah. Any push in betting should be respected. KATOOMBA (13) is a two-year-old colt on debut from the stable of Lucky Houdalakis. By Heavenly Blue from Fearless Kitty. Worth watching for a betting push.
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HIGHWAYMAN HARRY
DIANNE STENGER 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG D DE ANDRADE & S GASKELL Racing well recently. Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on March 28 over 1200m, long-neck behind Geostorm carrying 60kg at $2.80. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on March 7 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Dante's Bond with 60kg at $4.50. Placed both start here. Well placed to take this out. |
1 MARCO V'RENSBURG |
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ECHOES OF WAR
FABIAN HABIB 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MESSRS JASON ANTHONY, G J NASSIF, J NASSIF, G, K & M M NASSIF & TRI-DEAL SIXTEEN CC (NOM: MR Z L NASSIF) Resuming after a spell of six months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Turffontein Inside November 13 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Sergeant Soqrat with 59kg at $2.80. When resuming last campaign fourth of 12 at this track September 30 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind African Pride with 58kg at $11. Returns in a winnable race. |
2 SERINO MOODLEY |
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SKY PILOT
CLINTON BINDA 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1160m, 7 len behind Arizona Magic carrying 60kg at $9. The start before that second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1160m, 17 len behind Warning Light with 60kg at $8. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
13 CALVIN HABIB |
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WAR SUMMIT
GRANT MAROUN 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MR RODRIC VAN DER WESTHUIZEN Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at this track November 11 over 1700m, soft track; 6 len behind Beira carrying 58kg at $26. On debut fourth of 7 at this track September 2 over 1400m, 9 len behind Never Never Land carrying 57kg at $34. Likely to make his presence felt. |
12 MALESELA KATJEDI |
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| 5 | 44556 |
WILLOW CHARM
ST JOHN GRAY 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MR ST JOHN D GRAY Comes here off a 39-day let-up. Last start 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1160m, 14 len behind Arizona Magic carrying 60kg at $21. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1450m, slow going 4.5 len behind Shoreybomba with 60kg at $17. Can't tip based on recent efforts. |
3 MICKAELLE MICHEL |
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SEVENTH FLEET
DIANNE STENGER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG D DE ANDRADE & S GASKELL Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign sixth of 13 at this track September 25 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Amazon Queen carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Turffontein Inside July 17 over 1450m, 13 len behind Safe Travel carrying 58.7kg at $17. Sure to be thereabouts. |
7 TRENT MAYHEW |
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TOMMY'S GLORY
PAUL MATCHETT 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG MESDAMES C ULCOQ & B A NAPIER & MESSRS C J MILLAR, LATE R S NAPIER & J M ULCOQ First-starter by Willow Magic out of Gaian Glory. Happy to watch and learn this time. |
8 PHILASANDE MXOLI |
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| 8 | 0643 |
BERRY LANCER
ST JOHN GRAY 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Mr St John D Gray Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on May 7 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind Stage One with 60kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1160m, 8 len behind Timeless carrying 60kg at $76. Good effort last start and can build on that performance. |
16 MUZI YENI |
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CAPTAIN COOPER
PHILLIP LABUSCHAGNE 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG MR E BLOME Third race start today. At debut, 2nd of 11 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Sherlock Holmes with 60kg at $11. Last start 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1160m, 11 len behind Gimme Some Luck with 60kg at $101. Capable of a strong showing. |
15 GAVIN LERENA |
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DREAMING OF YOUTH
BRETT WEBBER 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG AARDVARK TECHNOLOGIES (PTY) LTD (NOM: MR SIMAS DENISOVAS) & MRS B I D'OLIVEIRA First-starter by Royal Mo out of Teenage Dream. Prefer to see him at the races before recommending. |
4 JASON GATES |
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EDEN GARDENS
ROY MAGNER 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MR S W ROBINSON Raced two times to date. At very big odds at debut, ran last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on March 14 over 1000m, 18 len behind Good Day Sunshine with 60kg at $67. Last start ran last of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1200m, 23 len behind Egremont carrying 60kg at $126. Predicted to struggle. |
5 JARRYD PENNY |
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| 12 | 9607 |
JAN FISKAAL
FANIE BRONKHORST 2YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MR F BRONKHORST, MR D V & MRS R WOOLLEY At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track on May 4 over 1450m, 12 len behind Ehhfifteenkjoe carrying 56kg at $41. The run before that second last of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1200m, 23 len behind Egremont carrying 60kg at $126. Looks to be making up the numbers. |
11 JACEY BOTES |
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KATOOMBA
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 2YO GREY COLT 57.0KG MRS H KUHN & MR LUCKY HOUDALAKIS Two-year-old colt (Heavenly Blue - Fearless Kitty) making his debut. Should be ready to fire. |
6 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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NORTH STAR FURY
CHRIS JONKER 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG Mr & Mrs C Jonker First-starter by Horizon out of Madam Seville. Likely to need the run. |
9 BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON |
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SANDS OF VALHALLA
TONY PETER 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG MESSRS M J KAPNIAS & A M KAPNIAS At debut, 2nd of 11 at this track on April 21 over 1200m, 2 len behind Egremont carrying 60kg at $6. Not far from the winner on debut in a solid rating. Improvement to come and should go well. |
10 KYLE STRYDOM |
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SHINING STAR
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 2YO BAY COLT 57.0KG MESSRS T GUJADHUR, H WILLSON & WERNARS FAMILY Two-year-old colt by Rafeef out of Sarah having his first start. Likely to be above average. |
14 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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