SAF - VAAL 26 May 2026
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RACING240 MR 96 HANDICAP 1000m Track: GOOD Clouds (Max: 22) |
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Plenty of speed runners engaged, with Sosoru, Echo Check and Trajanus prominent. SOSORU (11) scored in dominant fashion over 1160m at Turffontein Standside last time. Winning rider Callan Murray retains the mount. Easy course and distance winner two back at only try. In top form and can make it three straight. IT'S PERSONAL (10) was sent out favourite last time and scored by 0.6 lengths over today's trip at Turffontein Standside. Has a good record at this trip with two wins and two minor placings. Among the leading chances. LEAD THE CHARGE (7) was far from disgraced when fifth last start over 1100m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 2.5 lengths. That followed a win at Turffontein Standside the start prior. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot make amends. TRAJANUS (5) is a progressive galloper who is first-up since finishing fourth over 1160m at Turffontein Standside nine weeks ago. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell in two starts. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. I
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CYMRIC
MIKE MATHEW DE KOCK 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG WERNARS FAMILY & R M SEWGOOLAM Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at Scottsville March 1 over 1200m, 14 len behind Vihaan's Web carrying 60.5kg at $21. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Greyville December 28 over 1200m, soft track; 7 len behind Wild Justice carrying 61.5kg at $17. Unlikely to threaten. |
8 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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| 2 | 125x7 |
ESPINOZA
SHAYLEN NAIDOO 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MESSRS JACE CHETTY, SHAYLEN NAIDOO & A V VAN DER POEL Second run back. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1160m, 5 len behind Lead The Charge carrying 60.5kg at $34. Previously second-up won by 2.25 len at Turffontein Inside April 27 2025 over 1200m defeating Pennsylvania carrying 54kg at $3. Fitter and worth including. |
5 JACEY BOTES |
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YAMADORI
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MR & MRS C R STONEBRIDGE, MR D C STONEBRIDGE, RUDI GOVENDER & REMONA VALAYATHAM Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second last of 13 at Fairview February 20 over 1200m, 9 len behind Anuschka's World with 59.5kg at $126. First up last campaign ran last of 8 at Fairview January 30 over 1200m, 14 len behind Roman Agent carrying 54.5kg at $17. Happy to risk. |
1 HENNIE GREYLING |
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JUST THE TWO OF US
MIKE AZZIE 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG MR A CHRISTOFOROU Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on May 14 over 1000m, 1.1 len behind Versace Onthetrack with 60.5kg at $11. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Turffontein Standside April 28 over 1000m defeating Anchorage carrying 57.5kg at $15. Should go well in this line up. |
11 RACHEL VENNIKER |
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| 5 | 1634x |
TRAJANUS
SEAN TARRY 3YO GREY GELDING 58.0KG Messrs D Chinsammy, D Jessa, A Lahoud, Jarryd Lahoud, E Naicker, Larry Pogir & TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) Gelding back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Turffontein Standside March 21 over 1160m, 21 len behind Zalatoris carrying 60kg at $6.50. Previously first up; second of 11 at this track September 18 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Miami Mountain with 60kg at $2.50. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading. |
9 MUZI YENI |
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| 6 | 0199x |
DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN
CLINTON BINDA 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG HOLLYWOOD RACING (NOM: MR A DELPECH) Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at this track January 29 over 1000m, 5 len behind Mover And Shaker with 50.5kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.2 len Turffontein Standside January 18 2025 over 1000m defeating Virgin River carrying 64kg at $26. Has solid claims. |
10 CALVIN HABIB |
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LEAD THE CHARGE
MIKE AZZIE 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MR B G GARDNER, MRS J P GARDNER & DRAKENSTEIN STUD (NOM: MRS G A RUPERT) Most recently 5th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on May 16 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Ziyasha carrying 50kg at $7. The start before that won by a head at Turffontein Standside April 30 over 1160m defeating African Prince carrying 56.5kg at $7. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement. |
12 GAVIN LERENA |
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PAUL REVERE
CORRIE LENSLEY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG MR A L MARTINI Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Kamensky with 56kg at $2.40. Before that favourite; won by 2.75 len at Turffontein Inside March 19 over 1450m defeating Fostinovo carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
2 MXOLISI MBUTO |
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ECHO CHECK
FABIAN HABIB 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MESSRS M G BOTHMA, G J NASSIF, J NASSIF, G, K & M M NASSIF & TRI-DEAL SIXTEEN CC (NOM: MR Z L NASSIF) Last start 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1160m, 4 len behind Karate Kid with 56kg at $26. The start before that ran last in a small field at this track on April 21 over 1400m, 11 len behind Golden Operator carrying 59.5kg at $6. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
4 SERINO MOODLEY |
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| 10 | 1x351 |
IT'S PERSONAL
ROY MAGNER 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MR A L WILLIAMS Comes here off a 44-day let-up. Most recently favourite; won by 0.6 len at Turffontein Standside April 12 over 1000m defeating Plus Four carrying 60.5kg at $3.50. The start before that 5th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind Sunset Riot carrying 54.5kg at $4.30. Course and distance winner back in form. Ideally placed to make it two on the trot. |
6 BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON |
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| 11 | 4211 |
SOSORU
MIKE MATHEW DE KOCK 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG MR P M MURUGASA Chasing a hat-trick. Last start scored a big 5 len win at Turffontein Standside April 30 over 1160m defeating One Tiger carrying 58.5kg at $11. The race before that won by 2.75 len at this track April 2 over 1000m defeating Isaac Stephan carrying 60kg at $1.60. Easy course and distance winner two back at only try. In top form and can make it three straight. |
7 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 12 | 66106 |
HALBERDIER
BILLY RUITERS 5YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG MR B B RUITERS Comes off a 44 day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind It's Personal with 59.5kg at $26. Before that second last of 13 at this track on March 28 over 1200m, 13 len behind The Specialist with 52kg at $26. Not one of the top selections. |
3 PHILASANDE MXOLI |
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