SAF - VAAL 14 May 2026
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NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 21 MAY FM 78 DIVIDED HANDICAP 1800m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 20) |
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Strong tempo with Party Punch, Silver Flare and Scarlet O'hara leading the charge. SCARLET O'HARA (4) could only manage fourth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 2000m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 4 lengths. Promising filly having first try here but won only try over the trip. Another bold run is expected. ROSY LEMON (6) has put together back-to-back placings, the latest when 2 lengths away in second over 2000m at Turffontein Standside. Serino Moodley gets the best out of this six-year-old mare. Likely improver with strong prospects. KORTVANDRAAD (7) has not appeared since she finished third over 1400m at Turffontein Standside on March 7. First try this longer trip. Has the talent to take this out. Makes plenty of appeal. APOSTROPHE (9) improved last time out, finishing 1.5 lengths from the winner in third over 1600m at this track. Nicely placed to give this a mighty shake.
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| 1 | 25184 |
SURPRISE PARTY
PAUL MATCHETT 3YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG Mr H P N Pretorius Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 4th of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1800m, slow going 3.5 len behind Azaleas For All with 57.5kg at $3.30. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on February 5 over 1800m, 7 len behind Duchess Of Paloma with 57kg at $9. Swooper to watch for late in the piece. |
12 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 2 | 42x85 |
PLAY WITH FIRE
FANIE BRONKHORST 5YO BAY MARE 60.0KG Messrs F Bronkhorst, John van der Merwe, Miss S H Keller & Dr M Taljaardt Third-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Resuming 8th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on March 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cape Saffron carrying 60kg at $21. Second run from a spell 5th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1450m, 4 len behind Kensal Green with 60kg at $11. Should go well. |
6 JACEY BOTES |
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| 3 | 63540 |
ARTIC SILVER
SEAN TARRY 4YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Kestorm Investments (Nom: Mr Kenneth Pillay) Most recently second last of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1800m, 12 len behind Orange County carrying 60.5kg at $15. Before that 4th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind Falconfly with 61kg at $9. Genuine chance this time around. |
14 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 4 | 4143 |
SCARLET O'HARA
STUART PETTIGREW 3YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Monte Carlo Syndicate (Nom: Mr M K Wittstock) Form hard to fault. Last start 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2000m, 4 len behind Mount Etna with 52kg at $4.30. The run before that 4th of 14 at Turffontein Standside on March 14 over 2000m, 7 len behind Curious Girl with 58.5kg at $41. Promising filly having first try here but won only try over the trip. Another bold run is expected. |
10 JEFFERY SYSTER |
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| 5 | 56218 |
PALACE SCRIPT
P P J M VERMEULEN 3YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG Mr W Luthi & Mrs J M Vermeulen Most recently 8th of 13 at this track on April 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Kensal Green carrying 57kg at $13.50. The run before that won by 1.75 len at Turffontein Inside February 26 over 1450m defeating Nicolson Landing carrying 60kg at $2.80. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest. |
16 DIEGO DE GOUVEIA |
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| 6 | 42722 |
ROSY LEMON
FANIE BRONKHORST 6YO BAY MARE 57.0KG Messrs P A de Lange, A M Sinovich & J Wolff Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2000m, 2 len behind Future Gamble carrying 58.5kg at $13.50. The race before that 2nd of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1800m, slow going 1.0 len behind Azaleas For All with 56.5kg at $17. Overdue for a win and is a big chance to break through. |
5 SERINO MOODLEY |
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| 7 | 5513x |
KORTVANDRAAD
P P J M VERMEULEN 4YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) Resuming today after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 11 at Turffontein Standside March 7 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Cape Saffron carrying 55.5kg at $8. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at this track November 4 over 1000m, 11 len behind Manyeleti with 60kg at $17. First try this longer trip. Has the talent to take this out. |
3 MICKAELLE MICHEL |
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| 8 | 58821 |
CHARIKLO
DIANNE STENGER 3YO GREY FILLY 55.0KG D de Andrade & S Gaskell Recent form sound. Most recently won by a neck at this track April 21 over 1800m defeating Be My Fate carrying 60kg at $11. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on March 21 over 1600m, 3 len behind Utsaah with 60kg at $51. Scored a maiden win last time and is worth thought again. |
8 TRENT MAYHEW |
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| 9 | 45043 |
APOSTROPHE
SEAN TARRY 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 54.0KG Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd, Messrs M A Currie, B G Gardner, A Lahoud, Jarryd Lahoud, Larry Pogir, Mesdames J P Gardner, Jacqui Jones & N A Turner Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Sky Pillar Rock with 56kg at $8. The race before that 4th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2000m, 6 len behind Future Gamble with 56kg at $8. Progressing well and a win is on the cards. |
13 MALESELA KATJEDI |
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BEIRA
ROBYN KLAASEN 4YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) Second-up. First-up after five months 7th of 13 at this track on April 23 over 1600m, 6 len behind Kensal Green with 54.5kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1800m, slow going 19 len behind Duchess Of Paloma carrying 51.0kg at $15. Needs to do a lot more. |
11 KOBELI LIHABA |
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| 11 | 96x99 |
KISS OF FIRE
PHILLIP LABUSCHAGNE 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG Mr E Blome Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1800m, on a slow track; 11 len behind Azaleas For All carrying 54.5kg at $51. Last start second last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2000m, 14 len behind Future Gamble with 55.2kg at $101. Needs plenty of luck to trouble the top few. |
15 MXOLISI MBUTO |
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| 12 | 0x228 |
SILVER FLARE
TYRONE ZACKEY 5YO BAY MARE 53.0KG Mr K P & Mrs N M Backos Most recently 8th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2000m, 12 len behind Future Gamble with 54.5kg at $8. Before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1800m, slow going 4 len behind Falconfly with 54kg at $5. Can improve on recent efforts. |
1 PHILASANDE MXOLI |
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| 13 | 889x7 |
HOPSCOTCH
FANIE BRONKHORST 3YO BAY FILLY 52.0KG Mr F Bronkhorst, Mr D V & Mrs R Woolley Second run back. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at this track on May 4 over 2000m, 16 len behind Ariovistus carrying 52kg at $51. Previously second-up second last of 9 at this track on October 9 over 1800m, 8 len behind Artic Silver with 54kg at $21. Needs more time. |
9 JARRYD PENNY |
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| 14 | 57606 |
SHEETS AND GOGGLES
FANIE BRONKHORST 4YO BAY FILLY 52.0KG Mr F Bronkhorst, Mr D V & Mrs R Woolley Last start 6th of 8 at this track on May 4 over 1600m, 6 len behind Sky Pillar Rock with 52kg at $21. The race before that second last of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1450m, 11 len behind Kensal Green with 52kg at $15. Hard to have. |
7 GIRISH SAMO-BURTHIA |
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| 15 | 24066 |
PARTY PUNCH
PHILLIP LABUSCHAGNE 4YO BAY FILLY 52.0KG Mr E Blome Most recently 6th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 2000m, 9 len behind Future Gamble with 51.3kg at $34. The run before that 6th of 9 at this track on March 26 over 1800m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Azaleas For All with 52kg at $13.50. Would rather see in something easier. |
4 MARCO V'RENSBURG |
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| 16 | 77286 |
KYLIE'S ANGEL
CORRIE LENSLEY 5YO BAY MARE 52.0KG Mr G G Palmer & Mrs D Palmer Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sigrid Swing with 52kg at $17. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1450m, 7 len behind Kensal Green carrying 52kg at $11. Prepared to overlook against this line-up. |
2 BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON |
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