SAF - VAAL 26 May 2026
GOING: G
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PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 CLASSIFIED STAKES 2400m Track: GOOD Clouds (Max: 22) |
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A keen pace battle assured Special Star prominent, joined by Party Punch and Silver Flare. GREEN MACHINE (6) broke through for his maiden win over 2000m at Turffontein Inside last time, scoring comfortably. Off the mark with a big win last time and looks suited by the extra ground. CARTAGENA (3) wasn't far away when resuming last start, finishing third over 2000m at this track. Has a great record course and distance and is an excellent winning chance. CHABAL (2) was well fancied when resuming last start over 2400m at this track when second, beaten 4 lengths. Serino Moodley who has scored on him two times retains the mount. Fitter and poses a big threat. SPECIAL STAR (5) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at her last couple of runs including a third most recently over 2000m at Turffontein Standside when beaten 6 lengths. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Can feature in the finish.
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| 1 | 7x075 |
DJ JUNIOR
ERICO VERDONESE 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG MR & MRS E R GRACE & MR D D SAVADIER Most recently 5th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on May 16 over 2000m, 5 len behind Instant Attraction with 61.5kg at $34. The race before that 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on April 9 over 2000m, 7 len behind Kudzu with 59kg at $26. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
7 MXOLISI MBUTO |
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| 2 | 588x2 |
CHABAL
FABIAN HABIB 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MESSRS S A HANNA, J NASSIF, G J NASSIF, JAYDEN NASSIF, G, K & M M NASSIF, S PORIAZIS & TRI-DEAL SIXTEEN CC (NOM: MR Z L NASSIF) Second-up. First-up after two months 2nd in a small field at this track on April 23 over 2400m, 4 len behind We Are The Logans with 59kg at $2.50. Previously second-up 5th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on May 1 2025 over 1600m, 6 len behind The Playboy Bomber carrying 55.5kg at $81. Strong return this course and distance. Improver with winning prospects. |
3 SERINO MOODLEY |
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| 3 | 110x3 |
CARTAGENA
HEATHER E ADAMSON 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG MR ANDRE DU PLESSIS Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at this track on May 4 over 2000m, 4 len behind Ariovistus with 59kg at $11. Previously second-up 4th of 11 at this track on June 20 2024 over 1200m, 3 len behind She's A Bomber with 60kg at $101. Nice return and even fitter. Has a great record course and distance and is an excellent winning chance. |
12 MARCO V'RENSBURG |
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| 4 | 2x854 |
PLAY WITH FIRE
FANIE BRONKHORST 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG MESSRS F BRONKHORST, JOHN VAN DER MERWE, MISS S H KELLER & DR M TALJAARDT Last start 4th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1800m, 1.2 len behind Scarlet O'hara with 57.6kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1450m, 4 len behind Kensal Green with 60kg at $11. Not beaten far last start and worth including. |
9 MICKAELLE MICHEL |
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| 5 | 62733 |
SPECIAL STAR
MIKE MATHEW DE KOCK 3YO GREY FILLY 58.0KG WILGERBOSDRIFT (PTY) LTD (NOM: MRS M SLACK) Form hard to fault. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2000m, 6 len behind Future Gamble carrying 60kg at $7. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1800m, on a slow track; 1.1 len behind Azaleas For All carrying 57kg at $3.50. Rates highly. Overdue and looks a big chance. |
11 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 6 | x7621 |
GREEN MACHINE
MIKE MATHEW DE KOCK 3YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG HOLLYWOOD RACING (NOM: MR A DELPECH) Racing well recently. Last start favourite; won by 2.25 len at Turffontein Inside May 7 over 2000m defeating Samuel Sharpe with 60kg at $2.50. The race before that 2nd in a small field at this track on March 31 over 2000m, 1.75 len behind Thoonsil with 60kg at $4. Off the mark with a big win last time and looks suited by the extra ground. |
2 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 7 | 59060 |
ROMEO'S MAGIC
BRETT WARREN 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG MR GRANT MOWER & MS R VAN ZYL Last start second last of 12 at Turffontein Standside on May 16 over 2000m, 16 len behind Instant Attraction carrying 59kg at $101. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track on April 21 over 2400m, 13 len behind Futurewolff with 53.5kg at $67. Not for ours. |
1 JARRYD PENNY |
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| 8 | 58x33 |
EMERALD CITY
ROY MAGNER 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MR G R SADLEIR Third-up today. First-up 3rd in a small field at this track on April 21 over 1800m, 4 len behind Pompeii Shield carrying 60kg at $9.50. Last start 3rd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on May 7 over 2000m, 3 len behind Green Machine with 60kg at $6.50. Capable of a strong showing. |
4 MUZI YENI |
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| 9 | 96735 |
NUCLEAR FORCE
ERICO VERDONESE 6YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG MESSRS C G PARRY & E VERDONESE Comes off a 33 day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on April 23 over 2000m, 5 len behind Hat Furious carrying 57.5kg at $11. The start before that 3rd of 12 at this track on March 26 over 2400m, on a slow track; 3 len behind Futurewolff carrying 55kg at $15. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
8 BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON |
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| 10 | 60x22 |
BOLD ACTION
FANIE BRONKHORST 3YO BAY FILLY 52.0KG MR F BRONKHORST, MR D V & MRS R WOOLLEY Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 13 at this track on April 23 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Kensal Green with 52kg at $15. Last start 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind War Reporter with 52.5kg at $11. Genuine contender under these conditions. |
10 JACEY BOTES |
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| 11 | x2285 |
SILVER FLARE
TYRONE ZACKEY 5YO BAY MARE 52.0KG MR K P & MRS N M BACKOS Last start 5th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1800m, 1.3 len behind Scarlet O'hara carrying 53kg at $9. The run before that 8th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2000m, 12 len behind Future Gamble carrying 54.5kg at $8. Impossible to tip with any confidence. |
6 PHILASANDE MXOLI |
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| 12 | 23235 |
VIXENINTHEVINEYARD
ALSON NDZILANA 4YO BAY FILLY 52.0KG Mr Q J Manoko Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on April 21 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Chariklo with 60kg at $2.80. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on March 31 over 2000m, 1.2 len behind Future Gamble with 60kg at $5. On her best form has excellent prospects. |
12 JEFFERY SYSTER |
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| 13 | 40660 |
PARTY PUNCH
PHILLIP LABUSCHAGNE 4YO BAY FILLY 50.0KG MR E BLOME Last start 11th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1800m, 6 len behind Scarlet O'hara with 52kg at $21. The start before that 6th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2000m, 9 len behind Future Gamble with 51.3kg at $34. Fully tested on her recent run. |
5 JASON GATES |
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