SAF - VAAL 21 May 2026
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RACING240 FM 78 DIVIDED HANDICAP 1600m Track: GOOD Clouds (Max: 19) |
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Plenty of pressure on from the outset. FASHION NEWS (5) impressed when successful on debut over 1450m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago. Leading rider goes aboard. Another win is on the cards. FALCONFLY (7) is back from a spell of ten weeks and does go well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 1450m at this track. Expect her to pose a serious challenge. UTSAAH (6) recorded a strong maiden win over 1600m at Turffontein Standside last time, getting there by 3 lengths. Freshened since a dominant win last time. Placed only try course and distance. Winning rider Craig Zackey sticks and she is worth including. ALTA CAPITANA (2) has not appeared since she finished ninth over 2000m at Turffontein Standside on March 14. Has won fresh and is worth including.
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PRINCESS ILARIA
FANIE BRONKHORST 6YO BAY MARE 60.0KG DR M TALJAARDT Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1450m, 6 len behind Destiny Of Fire with 52kg at $13.50. The run before that 4th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on March 7 over 1400m, 2 len behind Cape Saffron with 60kg at $13.50. Genuine chance this time around. |
8 MICKAELLE MICHEL |
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| 2 | 3279x |
ALTA CAPITANA
SEAN TARRY 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG WERNARS FAMILY Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign ninth of 14 at Turffontein Standside March 14 over 2000m, 10 len behind Curious Girl carrying 58.5kg at $21. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Turffontein Inside October 11 over 1450m, 13 len behind Chronicle King with 52.5kg at $34. Has won fresh. Can get the job done. |
9 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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| 3 | 5540x |
TOP SHELF TEDDY
SEAN TARRY 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG ASSM RACING SYNDICATE (NOM: MR A CHADHA) Filly back from a spell of ten weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation 11th of 14 at Turffontein Standside March 14 over 2000m, 19 len behind Curious Girl with 58.5kg at $26. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at Turffontein Inside October 11 over 1450m, 1.5 len behind Lady Blunt carrying 58kg at $6. Worth keeping in mind. |
3 SERINO MOODLEY |
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| 4 | 61x7x |
REFLECTIVE
JAMES CRAWFORD 4YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Alac (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr A L A Crabbia) Back from a long spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 9 at this track on September 11 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Accept Cookies with 52kg at $9.50. First up last campaign 6th of 9 at this track on April 17 2025 over 1700m, 1.5 len behind Cape Saffron carrying 60kg at $34. Solid return wouldn't surprise. |
11 CALLAN MURRAY |
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FASHION NEWS
JAMES CRAWFORD 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) At debut, won won by 2 len at this track May 4 over 1450m defeating Lolly Willowes with 60kg at $9. Far too good on debut and can only be improved. Leading rider goes aboard. Another win is on the cards. |
10 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 6 | 34421 |
UTSAAH
SEAN TARRY 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG ASSM RACING SYNDICATE (NOM: MR A CHADHA) Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 61-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 3 len at Turffontein Standside March 21 over 1600m defeating Chariklo with 60kg at $1.90. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on January 22 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Reece's Wish with 59kg at $6. Freshened since a dominant win last time. Placed only try course and distance. |
4 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 7 | 3231x |
FALCONFLY
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 5YO BAY MARE 57.0KG MR P S CARR Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign post a big 4 len win. Turffontein Inside March 12 over 1800m slow track defeating Silver Flare with 55kg at $7. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track January 8 over 1450m defeating Brigitte Anne carrying 60kg at $9.50. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading. Goes well here and has won fresh. Leading player. |
1 MARCO V'RENSBURG |
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| 8 | 52178 |
SIKELOI
ERICO VERDONESE 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG MR B M JOSSEL Comes off a 56 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1800m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Azaleas For All with 55kg at $11. The run before that 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on February 21 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Paris Fun with 59kg at $13.50. Will be tested. |
5 MXOLISI MBUTO |
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| 9 | 14278 |
PEARL IN HER CROWN
FANIE BRONKHORST 4YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG MR E BLOME, MR D V & MRS R WOOLLEY Last start ran last of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 7 len behind Sky Pillar Rock with 58kg at $13.50. The start before that 7th of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1800m, slow going 7 len behind Azaleas For All with 56.5kg at $6. Fully tested on her recent run. |
6 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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| 10 | 5466x |
DONDOYAKI
FANIE BRONKHORST 3YO GREY FILLY 56.0KG MESSRS F BRONKHORST & T J SHAWE Resuming. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at Greyville All Weather March 8 over 1200m, 6 len behind The Mask with 54.5kg at $9. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Turffontein Standside June 23 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Jazz Pianist with 60kg at $51. Unlikely to threaten. |
2 MUZI YENI |
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| 11 | 40804 |
THE MIGHTIEST
WEIHO MARWING 4YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG MR Q H A KOEKEMOER Last start 4th of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Sky Pillar Rock carrying 56kg at $34. The race before that second last of 13 at this track on April 23 over 1600m, 12 len behind Kensal Green carrying 56kg at $67. Safely held last start but is capable of better. |
7 KOBELI LIHABA |
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