SAF - VAAL 18 Jun 2026
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RACING240 MIDDLE STAKES 1400m Track: GOOD Clouds (Max: 18) |
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Strong pace with The Africa House and Bristol Hercules pushing forward, along with Famous Lady. WAYNE (14) can be forgiven for his last two runs, the latest coming in the Egoli Mile. He has dropped to a more favourable rating, boasts a win over this course and distance, and gets cheekpieces for the first time. If the gear change sparks improvement, he can return to winning form. MASTERSHIP (1) resumes after a 26-week break following a smart victory in the Grand Heritage Stakes. If ready to go fresh, he shapes as a major threat. FULLY LOADED (7) was strong in front last time, taking over at the 400m and finding enough to hold all challengers at bay. Returning from an 11-week spell, he warrants respect if fit enough. BRISTOL HERCULES (15) scored over this course and distance at his latest appearance and, with the benefit of that run and a handy weight, should be competitive again.
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| 1 | 1411x |
MASTERSHIP
DIANNE STENGER 5YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG D de Andrade & S Gaskell Is first-up after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by 0.8 len this track December 20 over 1475m defeating Rollo The Viking with 57.5kg at $11. Previously first up; sixth of 14 at Greyville July 5 over 1600m, 5 len behind Tomyris carrying 60kg at $17. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading. |
2 MARCO V'RENSBURG |
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| 2 | 75x9x |
DON'T CRY FOR ME
SEAN TARRY 4YO BAY GELDING 62.0KG ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha) Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on February 19 over 1450m, 6 len behind Famous Lady carrying 53kg at $101. When resuming last campaign 4th of 7 at Turffontein Inside on October 4 over 1450m, 6 len behind Confederate carrying 56.5kg at $17. Cannot make a strong case. |
9 KABELO MATSUNYANE |
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| 3 | 3100x |
FAMOUS LADY
DAVID NIEUWENHUIZEN 4YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG Mrs V G Koterba Resuming after a break of 11 weeks. Finished off last preparation when last of 10 at Turffontein Standside in the G1 Empress Club Stakes April 4 over 1600m, 35 len behind Double Grand Slam with 60kg at $67. First up last campaign third of 10 at this track January 22 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Sonic Jet with 62kg at $21. Might need the run. |
12 KYLE STRYDOM |
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| 4 | 65407 |
RADICCHIO
ROBBIE SAGE 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mr L M Nestadt Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kamensky with 60kg at $34. Before that ran last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on March 14 over 1400m, 8 len behind Sunset Riot carrying 52kg at $41. This is well within his grasp. |
15 DENIS SCHWARZ |
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| 5 | 4150x |
SONIC JET
CORRIE LENSLEY 4YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Estate Late Mrs B A Victor, Messrs P J Victor, Estate Late Lawrence Pillay, C J Lensley & Mrs E L Lensley Filly back from a spell of three months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Turffontein Standside in the G3 March 21 over 1160m, 19 len behind Perfect Miracle carrying 58.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Turffontein Standside in the LR November 9 over 1000m, 10 len behind Whistle The Tune with 54.5kg at $34. Should run well. |
6 MICKAELLE MICHEL |
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| 6 | 71440 |
BIRTHRIGHT
ALEC LAIRD 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Messrs G C Cornwall, L Clark & J P Rey Returns from a 33-day let-up. Last start ran second last of 12 at Turffontein Standside on May 16 over 1600m, 9 len behind Errol Flynn with 58kg at $41. Before that 4th in a small field at Scottsville in LR on April 5 over 1750m, 3.5 len behind Field Marshal with 53.5kg at $9. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
5 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 7 | 0151x |
FULLY LOADED
FABIAN HABIB 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Messrs D Chinsammy, E Naicker, G J Nassif, J Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif) Gelding back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by 0.9 len this track March 31 over 1600m defeating Coppola carrying 60.3kg at $21. When resuming last campaign second of 8 at Turffontein Inside July 10 over 1200m, 0.7 len behind Chyavana carrying 52kg at $5.50. Sure to be ready to run well. |
13 BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON |
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| 8 | 20x8x |
MASTER CHRISTMAS
TONY PETER 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Messrs A Lang, L H Paletz & D Yutar Resuming. Finished off last preparation 8th of 10 at this track on March 5 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Open Highway carrying 58kg at $17. When resuming last campaign 4th of 10 at this track on August 14 over 1600m, 2 len behind Obsidian with 57kg at $26. Expect a bold showing. |
14 KOBELI LIHABA |
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| 9 | 2x76x |
ARTIST'S MODEL
MIKE MATHEW DE KOCK 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Messrs M F de Kock, C S Haynes, H W Leyenaar & Mrs N P Malherbe Gelding back from a spell of a year. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at Turffontein Standside June 15 over 1600m, 7 len behind Claw with 56.5kg at $9. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Turffontein Standside May 17 2025 over 1600m, 3 len behind Claw carrying 58.5kg at $11. Don't dismiss lightly. |
16 JEFFERY SYSTER |
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| 10 | 76040 |
SECRET CHORD
ST JOHN GRAY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 56.0KG Mr St John D Gray Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start ran last of 14 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 1160m, 19 len behind Vibe Sa carrying 57.5kg at $41. The race before that 4th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1160m, 3 len behind Lead The Charge carrying 58kg at $101. Better than that recent plain performance suggests. |
17 JACEY BOTES |
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| 11 | 34886 |
THE AFRICA HOUSE
TYRONE ZACKEY 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos Most recently 6th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 7 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Kisshoten with 50kg at $101. The run before that 8th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1400m, 5 len behind Money Heist carrying 50kg at $51. Should go well in this line up. |
1 PHILASANDE MXOLI |
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| 12 | 69x5x |
TSAR BOMBA
JOE SOMA 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Wernars Family & D Chinsammy Back after a long spell. Only had one start last preparation 5th of 10 at this track on December 20 over 1475m, 1.75 len behind Amor Fati with 59kg at $26. When resuming last campaign ran last in a small field at Turffontein Inside on August 23 over 1000m, 6 len behind Sheldon with 58kg at $26. Looks up against it. |
7 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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| 13 | 113x8 |
QUICKFREEZE
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mr D Shawe Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after three months 8th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1160m, 5.5 len behind Lead The Charge with 55.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up won by 4 len at this track January 15 over 1200m defeating Monkey's Wedding with 60kg at $2.80. Likely improver. |
3 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 14 | 22565 |
WAYNE
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Wernars Family & Mr M Destombes Last start 5th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on June 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Errol Flynn with 57kg at $13.50. The run before that 6th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1800m, 4 len behind Kudzu with 57kg at $3.50. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now. |
10 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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| 15 | 228x1 |
BRISTOL HERCULES
MIKE MATHEW DE KOCK 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mr P M Murugasa Second run back. First-up after two months won by a neck at this track May 21 over 1400m defeating Longsword carrying 61.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at Greyville on September 17 over 2000m, on a slow track; 3.5 len behind Go Grayson Go with 57kg at $3.80. Among the top chances. |
4 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 16 | 54283 |
DIWALI ROCKET
MANO PANDARAM 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Mr M Pandaram Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on May 26 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Boundless Love with 61kg at $15. Before that 8th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Kudzu with 55.5kg at $9. Wait until he shows more. |
11 A MOSAHEB |
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| 17 | 4989x |
INFINITE WONDER
MANO PANDARAM 8YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Mr M Pandaram Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Turffontein Standside November 29 over 2000m, 16 len behind Aladdin's Lamp carrying 52kg at $41. First up last campaign fourth of 7 at Turffontein Inside September 20 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind King's Express with 56kg at $21. Other runners rate better. |
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