SAF - VAAL 18 Jun 2026
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RACING TODAY FM 95 DIVIDED HANDICAP 1700m Track: GOOD Clouds (Max: 18) |
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Strong tempo from the outset as a number of them push forward, with Willy Meet Again, Future Date and Scarlet O'hara leading the charge. SCARLET O'HARA (9) impressed when scoring over 1800m on the Classic course here last start and looks capable of taking the step up in grade. Despite a small weight penalty, the daughter of Red Ray appears to have plenty of upside and can continue her rise. WILLY MEET AGAIN (2) is better than her recent form suggests and boasts a strong record at this track. If she can rediscover her best, she is capable of posing a serious threat. DIMAKO'S JET (3) returns from a 19-week spell chasing a hat-trick after winning her last two starts. If forward enough first-up, she commands respect. PALACE DANCER (5) showed plenty of determination when winning her latest outing over 1800m and resumes after a short break. With Philasande Mxoli retaining the ride, she remains one of the key contenders.
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| 1 | 15190 |
ROYAL INVITATION
BRETT WEBBER 6YO BAY MARE 62.0KG Mr F Swart At the latest run ran last of 12 at Greyville in LR on May 30 over 2400m, 19 len behind Dance King carrying 56.5kg at $34. The race before that ran second last of 10 at Turffontein Standside in LR on April 28 over 3200m, 30 len behind Enflame carrying 51.5kg at $15. Not one of the top selections. |
2 GIRISH SAMO-BURTHIA |
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| 2 | 25658 |
WILLY MEET AGAIN
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 62.0KG Mr D Shawe Comes here off a 33-day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on May 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Errol Flynn carrying 58kg at $13.50. The start before that ran second last in a small field at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1600m, 4 len behind Pressonregardless carrying 54kg at $11. Can improve on recent efforts. |
8 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 3 | 3x11x |
DIMAKO'S JET
WEICHONG MARWING 5YO BAY MARE 59.0KG Messrs P T & P Dimakogiannis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign won by 1.4 len this track February 5 over 1800m defeating Ancient Wisdom carrying 59kg at $3.30. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 0.8 len Turffontein Standside January 1 over 1800m defeating Future Date carrying 54.5kg at $5.50. Among the leading players. |
6 MICKAELLE MICHEL |
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| 4 | 82387 |
FUTURE DATE
ST JOHN GRAY 4YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Mr St John D Gray At the latest run ran second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on June 11 over 2000m, 3 len behind Into Dancing carrying 58kg at $26. The start before that ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2000m, 11 len behind Mount Etna carrying 60kg at $9. Tested on recent form. |
1 JACEY BOTES |
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| 5 | 9751x |
PALACE DANCER
WEICHONG MARWING 4YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Mr M Havenga Filly back from a spell of 12 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation by neck this track March 26 over 1800m slow track defeating Kissing Machine with 53.5kg at $34. Previously first up; second last of 10 at this track January 22 over 1450m, 6 len behind Sonic Jet carrying 53.5kg at $17. Could prove too smart for these. |
4 PHILASANDE MXOLI |
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| 6 | 2x746 |
AVOONTOAST
JOE SOMA 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mr Renier Graham At the latest run 6th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on June 11 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Into Dancing carrying 54kg at $13.50. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track on May 14 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Juliet Tango carrying 54.5kg at $4.30. Should go well. |
7 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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| 7 | 3734x |
BACK FROM WAR
PAUL MATCHETT 3YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG Mr K R C Kemsley Resuming. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Turffontein Standside March 21 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind Streisand with 55.5kg at $9. Previously first up; second last of 7 at Turffontein Inside October 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Perfect Miracle carrying 54kg at $9. Win would surprise. |
9 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 8 | 4427x |
ANCIENT WISDOM
TONY PETER 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 53.0KG Adv A P Joubert Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Turffontein Inside February 19 over 2000m, 9 len behind Kissing Machine carrying 55.5kg at $7. When resuming last campaign fourth of 8 at Turffontein Standside January 1 over 1800m, 2.5 len behind Dimako's Jet with 54kg at $51. Don't underestimate. |
5 KOBELI LIHABA |
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| 9 | 41431 |
SCARLET O'HARA
STUART PETTIGREW 3YO BAY FILLY 52.0KG Monte Carlo Syndicate (Nom: Mr M K Wittstock) Recent form sound. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a head at this track May 14 over 1800m defeating Kortvandraad with 59kg at $5.50. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2000m, 4 len behind Mount Etna carrying 52kg at $4.30. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again. |
10 JEFFERY SYSTER |
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| 10 | 31x57 |
PARIS FUN
TONY PETER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 52.0KG Mr D K Du Preez Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 5th of 10 at this track on May 21 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Woman's World carrying 52kg at $7. Last start ran second last of 8 at Greyville on June 6 over 1600m, 7 len behind Saint Brigid carrying 59kg at $13.50. Will need to improve many lengths to feature. |
3 BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON |
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