SAF - VAAL 18 Jun 2026
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TAB TELEBET 011 074 0300 MR 76 HANDICAP 2400m Track: GOOD Clouds (Max: 18) |
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Plenty of pressure with We Are The Logans, Special Star and Green Machine leading the charge. GREEN MACHINE (4) is the top bet on the programme. He followed up his maiden win with an equally impressive victory over this distance on the Classic course here. He has no stamina issues, is in a good space and can notch up the hat-trick. DJ JUNIOR (5) finished just over a length behind the top pick last time. He is half a kilo better off at the weights today and should finish closer as a result. SPECIAL STAR (6) finished just under 4 lengths behind the top pick in the race referred to above. She is 1kg better off at the weights today, which is not enough to turn the form around, but she should finish closer. Include in all combos. REPETITION (10) stayed on when sixth over 1700m on this course last time. He won his only attempt over this distance. He should get a good run in transit from Barrier Two, and would not be a shock winner. Each way value.
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| 1 | 26317 |
WE ARE THE LOGANS
BRETT WEBBER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Messrs J W Webber & F Swart Last start ran second last of 8 at this track on May 21 over 2400m, 11 len behind Bellerophon with 56kg at $5. The run before that won by 4 len at this track April 23 over 2400m defeating Chabal with 60kg at $3.30. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
12 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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| 2 | 35400 |
ARTIC SILVER
SEAN TARRY 4YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG Kestorm Investments (Nom: Mr Kenneth Pillay) Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 10th of 14 at this track on May 14 over 1800m, 4 len behind Scarlet O'hara carrying 59.5kg at $21. The race before that ran second last of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1800m, 12 len behind Orange County carrying 60.5kg at $15. Fully tested on her recent run. |
7 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 3 | 57570 |
COCOMELON
SEAN TARRY 4YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG Messrs D Chinsammy, M A Currie, A Lahoud, Jarryd Lahoud, Larry Pogir, Craig Zoghby, Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd & TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) At the latest run ran second last of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 11 over 2000m, 30 len behind Frangipani with 59.5kg at $15. Before that ran last of 7 at this track on May 14 over 1800m, 9 len behind Juliet Tango with 52kg at $11. Going well. Leading chance. |
10 KABELO MATSUNYANE |
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| 4 | 76211 |
GREEN MACHINE
MIKE MATHEW DE KOCK 3YO GREY GELDING 59.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) Chasing a hat-trick. Most recently favourite; won by 1.1 len at this track May 26 over 2400m defeating Dj Junior carrying 58kg at $3.80. The race before that favourite; won by 2.25 len at Turffontein Inside May 7 over 2000m defeating Samuel Sharpe with 60kg at $2.50. Major player on recent form. |
5 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 5 | x0752 |
DJ JUNIOR
ERICO VERDONESE 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mr & Mrs E R Grace & Mr D D Savadier Most recently 2nd of 12 at this track on May 26 over 2400m, 1.1 len behind Green Machine with 60kg at $17. The start before that 5th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on May 16 over 2000m, 5 len behind Instant Attraction carrying 61.5kg at $34. Made headway last time. Top chance. |
4 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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| 6 | 27333 |
SPECIAL STAR
MIKE MATHEW DE KOCK 3YO GREY FILLY 58.0KG Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack) Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 12 at this track on May 26 over 2400m, 4 len behind Green Machine with 58kg at $6.50. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2000m, 6 len behind Future Gamble carrying 60kg at $7. Plenty to like about her prospects. |
9 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 7 | 5554x |
ARLINGTON ACTION
TYRONE ZACKEY 7YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth of 12 at this track March 26 over 2400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Futurewolff with 61kg at $11. Previously first up; third in a small field at Turffontein Standside December 3 2024 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Birthright with 54.5kg at $15. Expected to play a major role. |
1 PHILASANDE MXOLI |
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| 8 | 88x27 |
CHABAL
FABIAN HABIB 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG 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) Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 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. Second-up 7th of 12 at this track on May 26 over 2400m, 5.5 len behind Green Machine carrying 60kg at $8. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
11 MICKAELLE MICHEL |
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| 9 | 3305x |
EUPHRATES
TONY PETER 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Swiss Guard Racing Syndicate (Nom: A P Peter) Resuming after a break of 12 weeks. Finished off last preparation fifth of 12 at this track March 26 over 2400m, soft track; 4 len behind Futurewolff carrying 59.5kg at $8. Previously first up; fourth of 9 at Turffontein Inside September 28 over 2000m, 2 len behind Copper Plate with 60kg at $51. Looking to others for the winner. |
8 KYLE STRYDOM |
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| 10 | 39446 |
REPETITION
CRAIG MAYHEW 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mrs K L Mayhew-Munger Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1700m, 2.75 len behind War Reporter carrying 59.5kg at $13.50. Before that 4th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on May 16 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Instant Attraction with 60kg at $7. Should be right in the finish. |
2 TRENT MAYHEW |
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| 11 | 44321 |
SAMUEL SHARPE
FABIAN HABIB 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Ms K Bezuidenhout, Messrs G J Nassif, J Nassif, Jayden Nassif, G, K & M M Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif) Recent form sound. At the latest run favourite; won by 4.5 len at this track May 26 over 1800m defeating Epidaurus carrying 60kg at $1.60. The race before that 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on May 7 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Green Machine with 57.7kg at $3.80. No reason he cannot build on that success. |
6 BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON |
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| 12 | 06x98 |
STOP THE TRAFFIC
CORRIE LENSLEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 54.0KG Mr P J Louwrens Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 16 at this track on May 21 over 1400m, 6 len behind Legendary with 58.2kg at $67. Second-up 8th of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1700m, 6 len behind War Reporter with 55.5kg at $101. Likely to struggle. |
14 GIRISH SAMO-BURTHIA |
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| 13 | 0x224 |
BOLD ACTION
FANIE BRONKHORST 3YO BAY FILLY 52.0KG Mr F Bronkhorst, Mr D V & Mrs R Woolley Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 12 at this track on May 26 over 2400m, 4 len behind Green Machine carrying 52kg at $13.50. The race before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind War Reporter with 52.5kg at $11. Genuine hope on best form. |
3 JACEY BOTES |
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| 14 | 32475 |
FULL GO
BILLY RUITERS 7YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Mr B B Ruiters At the latest run 5th of 10 at this track on May 28 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind War Reporter carrying 52.5kg at $11. The run before that 7th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on May 16 over 2000m, 10 len behind Instant Attraction with 52.5kg at $17. Others read better. This will test. |
13 MALESELA KATJEDI |
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