SAF - VAAL 21 May 2026
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FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MR 84 HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD Clouds (Max: 19) |
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Big field with a lot of pace engaged so expecting a strong tempo. DRIVELIKEAMASTER (5) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just once from 11 starts. Was again denied last start when he found one better over 1450m at Turffontein Inside. Runner-up five of last six. Long overdue and gets chance. WILD AS THE WIND (13) was a narrow winner on debut over 1160m at Turffontein Standside with today's rider Calvin Habib aboard. Big weight drop so another bold showing is expected. SHIVERING LIGHT (14) impressed when successful on debut over 1160m at Turffontein Standside three months ago and has not raced since. Has upside and is well placed to feature again. BRISTOL HERCULES (1) returns from a layoff of ten weeks. Worth noting he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1600m at Scottsville. Definite top-three chance.
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| 1 | 3228x |
BRISTOL HERCULES
MIKE MATHEW DE KOCK 5YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG MR P M MURUGASA Resumes after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at Turffontein Inside March 12 over 1450m, soft track; 8 len behind Tintin with 55.5kg at $7.50. When resuming last campaign third of 7 at Scottsville July 23 over 1600m, 2 len behind Uzwano with 58.5kg at $6.50. Long time since a win but placed 3/5 fresh and has the ability. Looks a key runner. |
7 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 2 | 05195 |
ROCK OF BISMANTOVA
CORNE SPIES 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Messrs S Govender, C D Brown & R P Macnab Most recently 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on May 16 over 1000m, 5 len behind Umzingeli Wenyathi with 61.5kg at $26. The run before that 9th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1160m, 12 len behind Sosoru with 61.5kg at $17. Faces a tough task. |
11 TRENT MAYHEW |
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| 3 | 6x948 |
TURBO POWER
SEAN TARRY 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd Most recently 8th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1160m, 12 len behind Sosoru with 61.5kg at $13.50. Before that 4th of 7 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Halberdier carrying 60kg at $15. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
16 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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| 4 | 2384x |
BUDDY BOY
MIKE MATHEW DE KOCK 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG HOLLYWOOD RACING (NOM: MR A DELPECH) Resuming after a ten weeks break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Turffontein Inside March 12 over 1600m, soft track; 7 len behind Fire Storm with 56.5kg at $9. On debut third of 13 at Scottsville August 24 over 1200m, 4 len behind Hah Lah Lah carrying 58.5kg at $8. Anticipate a bold showing. |
6 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 5 | 25222 |
DRIVELIKEAMASTER
DIANNE STENGER 4YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG D DE ANDRADE & S GASKELL Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on April 9 over 1450m, 1.3 len behind Father Christmas carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. The run before that 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Inside on March 19 over 1450m, 0.8 len behind Bjorn Ironside with 57kg at $2.40. Runner-up five of last six. Long overdue and gets chance. |
5 MARCO V'RENSBURG |
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| 6 | 14000 |
WORLD ORDER
FANIE BRONKHORST 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MESSRS F BRONKHORST & T J SHAWE Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently ran last of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1800m, 15 len behind Orange County with 60.5kg at $101. The race before that ran last of 12 at this track on March 26 over 1800m, on a slow track; 16 len behind World Of Royalty carrying 55.5kg at $41. Not doing enough of late to threaten. |
9 JACEY BOTES |
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| 7 | 36681 |
CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD
TYRONE ZACKEY 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MR K P & MRS N M BACKOS Comes off a 54 day let-up. Most recently won by a neck at this track March 28 over 1700m defeating Deception Pass with 60.5kg at $11. The race before that ran last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on March 19 over 1450m, 11 len behind Paul Revere with 55kg at $21. Won last start and is well-placed again. |
4 CALVIN NGCOBO |
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| 8 | 22362 |
PRINCE OF KILDARE
BILLY RUITERS 5YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MR B B RUITERS Most recently 2nd of 11 at Turffontein Standside on April 28 over 1600m, 6 len behind Fire Storm with 58kg at $17. The run before that 6th of 8 at Turffontein Standside in the G2 Hawaii Stakes on April 4 over 1400m, 9 len behind Cats Pajamas carrying 58kg at $67. Nice effort last time so worth following up. |
13 JARRYD PENNY |
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| 9 | 600x6 |
AFTER HOURS
ST JOHN GRAY 8YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MR ST JOHN D GRAY Second run back. First-up after three months second last of 7 at Turffontein Inside on May 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Boundless Love carrying 56.5kg at $41. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at this track on April 11 2024 over 1000m, 3 len behind Nkandla Gold with 60kg at $15. Must improve significantly. |
10 JASON GATES |
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| 10 | 8x874 |
SATYAGRAHA
SEAN TARRY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG ADV S REDDY & SEAN TARRY RACING (PTY) LTD Comes here off a 53-day let-up. Last start 4th of 10 at Greyville on March 29 over 1600m, 4 len behind World Of Our Own carrying 61.5kg at $9. The start before that 7th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on February 19 over 1450m, 4 len behind Fostinovo carrying 61kg at $34. Working up to a win. Worth following. |
1 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 11 | 2x6x6 |
GRAN CANARIA
WEIHO MARWING 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mr Q H A Koekemoer Second-up today. Last outing 6th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on May 7 over 1450m, 8 len behind Frere Jacques with 61.5kg at $2.70. At only start last preparation 6th of 10 at Durbanville on February 14 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Boogiefied with 57.5kg at $4. Needs to lift. |
5 MUZI YENI |
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| 12 | 67216 |
UNSOLVED RIDDLE
GRANT MAROUN 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MR G J MAROUN Comes here off a 54-day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on March 28 over 1700m, 4 len behind Chieftain's Shield carrying 61.5kg at $9. Before that won by 0.8 len at Turffontein Inside March 19 over 1450m defeating Winds Of Grace with 61.5kg at $3. Has been racing well. Top prospects. |
2 MICKAELLE MICHEL |
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| 13 | 1 |
WILD AS THE WIND
ALEC LAIRD 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MESSRS G A BASEL, L CLARK, G C CORNWALL & J GERBER Getting off the mark on debut; won by 0.7 len at Turffontein Standside April 28 over 1160m defeating Stormact with 60kg at $5.50. Dominant win on debut and nice weight drop for this. Big chance to go two from two. |
3 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 14 | 1x |
SHIVERING LIGHT
TONY PETER 3YO BAY FILLY 55.0KG MESSRS BRIAN PEERIMAL, MARC PETER, K PILLAY & MRS M N PILLAY Resuming after a break; only one run when won by 1.1 len at Turffontein Standside February 21 over 1160m defeating Onceinabluemoon with 60kg at $5. Strong debut win with a big weight and put away again. Expected to play a major role. |
12 SERINO MOODLEY |
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| 15 | 23800 |
PEREGRINE FALCON
PAUL MATCHETT 5YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MR SHANTON NAICKER Last start ran last of 12 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1160m, 29 len behind Sosoru with 57kg at $51. Before that ran last of 10 at this track on March 28 over 1700m, 10 len behind Chieftain's Shield with 60kg at $7. Others have better prospects. |
15 BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON |
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ELUSIVE RED
ROY MAGNER 3YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG MESSRS W J COATES & S M LEAHY He is resuming after a nine weeks break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at Turffontein Inside March 19 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Unsolved Riddle with 61kg at $6. On debut eighth of 12 at this track September 30 over 1200m, soft track; 15 len behind African Pride carrying 58kg at $126. Others have firmer winning claims. |
16 JULIUS MARIBA |
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LONGSWORD
SEAN TARRY 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG SEAN TARRY RACING (PTY) LTD Last start ran last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on May 7 over 1200m, 8 len behind Arizona Magic carrying 60kg at $7. The start before that 3rd of 7 at Greyville on March 29 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Victor Rail carrying 56.1kg at $7.50. Capable of more than he showed last time. |
14 MALESELA KATJEDI |
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| 18 | 02004 |
PRIZED PLATINUM
CLINTON BINDA 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG Dreamstar Racing (Nom: Mr Clinton Binda) Comes here off a 51-day let-up. Last start 4th of 16 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Romilly carrying 59.5kg at $67. The run before that ran last of 13 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1160m, 16 len behind Captain Selvie carrying 58.1kg at $41. Fully tested on his recent run. |
8 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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