SAF - VAAL 24 Feb 2026
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NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 5 MARCH FM 68 HANDICAP 1000m Track: GOOD Rain (Max: 30) |
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Genuine pace with Queen's Pact finding the front but it won't be a picnic with a few other speedy types engaged. ANGEL'S OASIS (8) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when fourth, beaten 1.4 lengths, over 1200m at this track. Back in grade and fitter again. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat. TIME FOR CHARITY (10) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing fourth and beaten only half a length over 1000m at Turffontein Inside. Has her share of talent. Hard to beat in this suitable race. QUEEN'S PACT (6) progressed nicely last time out to finish just a neck from the winner in second over 1000m at Turffontein Inside. Finds a suitable race and can build on that solid recent effort. BLINDFIRE (3) has been in the placings at her last two starts, finishing third last time over 1000m at this track. Best figures measure up and is sure to run well.
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MAGIC CARPET RIDE
SEAN TARRY 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 62.0KG Messrs Jarryd Lahoud, A Lahoud, Larry Pogir, Cliff Simaan, Craig Zoghby, Gary Citron, M A Currie & Kenny Govender Comes here off a 38-day let-up. Last start 10th of 14 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 10 len behind Play With The Wind with 57.5kg at $41. The race before that second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1400m, 10 len behind Al Greenga with 57.5kg at $4.30. Needs plenty of luck. |
3 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 2 | x9x0x |
BLUP BLUP
DAVID NIEUWENHUIZEN 5YO BAY MARE 61.0KG Mr D J & Mrs H M R Nieuwenhuizen, Messrs W G de Koker, J M T Fourie & B O Lenders Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign ran last of 11 at this track on December 4 over 1200m, on a slow track; 15 len behind Western Wishes carrying 56kg at $41. When resuming last campaign 9th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on June 16 2024 over 1100m, 11 len behind What A Lucy carrying 54.5kg at $67. Hasn't shown enough. |
6 JACEY BOTES |
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| 3 | 63023 |
BLINDFIRE
TONY PETER 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 60.0KG Hyperpaint Syndicate (Nom: Mr D T Peter) Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on February 5 over 1000m, 4 len behind Precocious carrying 56.5kg at $7. Before that 2nd of 9 at this track on January 27 over 1000m, 0.6 len behind Jet Cat with 61.5kg at $3.30. Winning chance. |
11 BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON |
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| 4 | 34441 |
VARACHINO'S CHAMP
FABIAN HABIB 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG Messrs M G Bothma, G J Nassif, J Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Mr Z L Nassif) Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by 2.5 len at this track January 29 over 1000m defeating El Zani with 60kg at $4. Before that 4th of 7 at Turffontein Standside on January 11 over 1000m, 8 len behind Precocious with 60kg at $11. Maiden winner last start and worth including. |
1 JASON GATES |
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| 5 | 22219 |
TAKING A RISK
MIKE AZZIE 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Mr D Chinsammy, Sunstone Farming (Pty) Ltd (Miss C Soal) & TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 11 len behind Elegantrix carrying 58kg at $101. Before that won by 1.2 len at Turffontein Standside December 30 over 1000m defeating Stoneywood carrying 57.5kg at $2.30. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
10 TRENT MAYHEW |
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| 6 | 77062 |
QUEEN'S PACT
PAUL MATCHETT 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Messrs C C Valjalo, D D Jansen & Mrs K Takako Most recently 2nd of 8 at Turffontein Inside on February 12 over 1000m, neck behind Oriental Bouquet with 59.5kg at $7. The race before that second last of 7 at this track on January 27 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Gaslight Dancer with 55kg at $34. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time. |
7 PHILASANDE MXOLI |
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| 7 | 99909 |
RED HOT KISSES
FANIE BRONKHORST 3YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Messrs F Bronkhorst, M S Jolly, Bryan & Taryn Spong Last start ran last of 9 at this track on January 27 over 1000m, 12 len behind Jet Cat carrying 58.5kg at $21. Before that raced on the pace before fading second last of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1000m, 10 len behind There She Goes with 60.5kg at $41. Fully tested on her recent run. |
9 RAYMOND DANIELSON |
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| 8 | 68x44 |
ANGEL'S OASIS
JAMES CRAWFORD 4YO BAY FILLY 58.0KG Mr P M Murugasa Third-up today. First-up 4th of 14 at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 4 len behind Play With The Wind carrying 53kg at $10.50. Second-up 4th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 1.4 len behind Season's Greetings carrying 53.5kg at $8. Back in grade and fitter again. Well placed and sure to prove tough to beat. |
8 KABELO MATSUNYANE |
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| 9 | 79047 |
IN THE ETHER
GRANT MAROUN 7YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Messrs Jace Chetty & G J Maroun At the latest run second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on February 12 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Oriental Bouquet carrying 59.5kg at $13.50. The run before that 4th of 9 at this track on January 27 over 1000m, 3 len behind Jet Cat carrying 60kg at $17. Possesses a big finish. |
4 RYAN MUNGER |
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| 10 | 26434 |
TIME FOR CHARITY
FANIE BRONKHORST 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Mr D V & Mrs R Woolley & Mrs J Andalaft Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on February 12 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Oriental Bouquet carrying 58.5kg at $4.50. Before that 3rd of 9 at this track on January 27 over 1000m, 0.7 len behind Jet Cat with 58.5kg at $4. Big chance to score after a near miss last start. |
2 MUZI YENI |
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LILAC SNOW
W O MARWING W H MARWING 4YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Mr G B K Jarvis Second-up. First-up after three months 6th of 10 at this track on February 10 over 1200m, 2 len behind Season's Greetings carrying 49.6kg at $67. Previously second-up 9th of 18 at this track on May 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Dezire with 60kg at $34. Don't underestimate. |
12 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 12 | 12051 |
ORIENTAL BOUQUET
GRANT MAROUN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 53.0KG Mr G J Maroun Last start won by a neck at Turffontein Inside February 12 over 1000m defeating Zoombomber carrying 53.5kg at $26. The race before that 5th of 9 at this track on January 27 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Jet Cat carrying 54kg at $9. Racing well and can win again. |
5 MALESELA KATJEDI |
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