SAF - VAAL 05 Feb 2026
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FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MR 76 HANDICAP 1450m Track: GOOD Rain (Max: 32) |
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Genuine tempo anticipated with good speed engaged. NEVER NEVER LAND (2) turned things around last start and scored as favourite over 1200m at this track. Best form is here winning two of three runs. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot repeat the dose. PEREGRINE FALCON (6) started favourite last time over 1200m at this track but could only manage third. The extra journey should play into his hands. Poses a genuine threat. DONDOYAKI (8) is on a quick turnaround after a moderate fifth over 1600m at this track nine days ago. Looks well placed so expect a better run this time. GULF OF AMERICA (9) progressed nicely last time out to score by half a length over 1160m at Turffontein Standside. Well placed to feature in the finish again.
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| 1 | 8x098 |
KING OF NUMBERS
BRETT WEBBER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MR F SWART & MRS B I D'OLIVEIRA At the latest run ran last of 8 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 12 len behind Rollwiththepunches carrying 50kg at $41. The run before that ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 1400m, 14 len behind Clever Trevor carrying 60kg at $26. Looking to others in this race. |
8 JEFFERY SYSTER |
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| 2 | 21561 |
NEVER NEVER LAND
STUART PETTIGREW 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MESSRS D CHINSAMMY, REON BARNARD, GARY PLAYER STUD FARM (PTY) LTD, L M NESTADT, B A LANE & PAUL MARKS Most recently favourite; won by 0.8 len at this track January 8 over 1200m defeating Prized Platinum with 60kg at $2. The race before that 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on November 29 over 1600m, 5 len behind Harun Al Rashid carrying 52.5kg at $7. Best form is here. Hard to beat again. |
6 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 3 | 55644 |
LONGSWORD
SEAN TARRY 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd Racing well recently. Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Clever Trevor with 58.5kg at $21. The run before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 8 at this track on December 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Fully Loaded with 56.5kg at $34. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
1 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 4 | 22126 |
MONKEY PUZZLE
JAMES CRAWFORD 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MESSRS ROSS KIESWETTER & E G VAN DEN BERG, MRS G MACGREGOR, MR A G & MRS D TURK Comes off a 51 day let-up. Last start 6th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on December 16 over 1400m, 4 len behind Storm Ahead carrying 60.5kg at $4.50. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track on November 23 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Speedman carrying 61.5kg at $3.50. Racing well and is nicely placed. |
3 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 5 | 46556 |
UNSOLVED RIDDLE
GRANT MAROUN 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mr G J Maroun Last start 6th of 8 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 3 len behind Agoge carrying 58kg at $8. Before that 5th of 11 at this track on January 15 over 1600m, 5 len behind Carnelo with 59kg at $15. Strong winning hope. |
1 JACEY BOTES |
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| 6 | 41x23 |
PEREGRINE FALCON
PAUL MATCHETT 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG MR SHANTON NAICKER Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on January 3 over 1400m, long-neck behind Fostinovo with 60kg at $3.80. Second-up 3rd of 16 at this track on January 24 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Hathighwaytothesky with 60kg at $4. Racing well and ready to win after back to back placings. Top prospects. |
9 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 7 | 32231 |
WINDS OF GRACE
MIKE AZZIE 4YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Mr G Morris Returns from a 44-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at this track December 23 over 1600m defeating Galaxy Queen with 60kg at $2. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1450m, 2.25 len behind Kensal Green with 56.0kg at $3.30. Can't recommend. |
5 BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON |
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| 8 | 97125 |
DONDOYAKI
FANIE BRONKHORST 3YO GREY FILLY 56.0KG MESSRS F BRONKHORST & T J SHAWE Last start 5th of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Libeccio with 57kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 10 at this track on December 23 over 1450m, 1.3 len behind Fire In Her Soul carrying 54.5kg at $15. Major player on recent form. |
2 MUZI YENI |
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| 9 | 28x41 |
GULF OF AMERICA
SEAN TARRY 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Messrs D Chinsammy & Wernars Family Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 16 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 1160m, 9 len behind Play With The Wind carrying 58.5kg at $8. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at Turffontein Standside January 3 over 1160m defeating Fiery Frolic with 60kg at $1.70. Found her best form now. Will take beating. |
5 RYAN MUNGER |
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| 10 | 2x502 |
KOTINOS
ROY MAGNER 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG MESSRS H D LONG & R R MAGNER At the latest run 2nd of 15 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, nose behind Zoombomber carrying 58.5kg at $17. Before that second last of 15 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, 11 len behind Rockaroundtheclock carrying 54.5kg at $34. Others going much better leading into this. |
7 MALESELA KATJEDI |
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| 11 | 965x1 |
LIBECCIO
TYRONE ZACKEY 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 53.0KG Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos & Mr D I & Mrs J G Caunter Second run back. First-up after five months won by 1.0 len at this track January 27 over 1600m defeating Commander Of All with 57kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 9th of 15 at this track on April 15 over 1600m, 9 len behind Eiffel Tower with 57.5kg at $21. Worth consideration. |
4 PHILASANDE MXOLI |
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