SAF - VAAL 18 Dec 2025
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NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER MAIDEN HANDICAP 1500m Track: GOOD Rain (Max: 26) |
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Solid tempo expected primarily from Red Sunrise and Oklahoma Smokeshow. STOKESY (1) is much better than last run. Back in trip and would go close on the figure from the previous effort. Worth another chance. RED SUNRISE (2) is building to a win and can improve again. Change of rider and with good early speed looks a top chance. ACTUARY (3) hit the line strongly fresh and extra trip looks a huge plus now. Among the top chances. ROYALE JACKET (5) again failed to feature last start, finishing seventh and beaten 6 lengths over 1200m at Turffontein Inside. Should be poised just off the lead. In the mix.
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| 1 | 634 |
STOKESY
MIKE MATHEW DE KOCK 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 60.0KG Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech) Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 13 at this track on December 4 over 1800m, 11 len behind Real Stunner carrying 58kg at $4. The start before that 3rd of 11 at this track on November 11 over 1700m, slow going 1.3 len behind Beira with 58kg at $15. Better than last run. Back in trip and would go close on the figure from the previous run. Worth another chance. |
5 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 2 | 6473 |
RED SUNRISE
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Messrs D Shawe & T J Shawe At the latest run 3rd of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Amandla Ngawethu with 58kg at $15. The race before that 7th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on October 30 over 1600m, 8 len behind Luwak carrying 58kg at $9.50. Building to a win and can improve again. Change of rider and with good early speed looks a top chance. |
8 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 3 | 46x3 |
ACTUARY
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Wernars Family, D C Stonebridge, Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge, Mr L W & Mrs N J Evered-Hall Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 11 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1200m, 2 len behind Sergeant Soqrat carrying 59kg at $34. Previously second-up 6th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on August 17 over 1200m, 9 len behind Warm Reception with 60kg at $11. Hit the line strongly fresh and extra trip looks a huge plus now. Among the top chances. |
12 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 4 | x3275 |
BATTLE OFTHE BULGE
BRETT WEBBER 5YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mr J W Webber Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1500m, 8 len behind Jabari Thimba with 60kg at $9. Before that 7th of 16 at this track on November 4 over 1400m, 7 len behind Wayne with 60kg at $34. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time. |
13 JEFFERY SYSTER |
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| 5 | 52657 |
ROYALE JACKET
WEIHO MARWING 3YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mr Q H A Koekemoer Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Sergeant Soqrat carrying 59kg at $17. The race before that 5th of 11 at Turffontein Standside on October 26 over 1400m, 7 len behind Monkey Puzzle with 58kg at $17. Capable of more – worth another chance. |
11 KOBELI LIHABA |
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| 6 | 65484 |
CODEWORD
SEAN TARRY 4YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd, Messrs W P Benade, J J Morris, M J, M L & M P Sham Comes here off a 37-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 7 at this track on November 11 over 1700m, 5 len behind Top Shelf Teddy carrying 57.5kg at $41. Before that 8th of 11 at this track on October 28 over 2000m, 12 len behind Texas Missile carrying 54kg at $26. Has been racing well. Top prospects. |
9 PHILASANDE MXOLI |
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| 7 | 09690 |
ANONYMOUS
KOBUS ROUX 4YO BAY HORSE 55.0KG Mr P J Louwrens Most recently 11th of 14 at this track on December 4 over 1450m, 7 len behind Force Publique with 60kg at $76. Before that 9th of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 9 len behind Amandla Ngawethu carrying 60kg at $76. Likely to find them too smart. |
6 S'MANGA KHUMALO |
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| 8 | x5703 |
HURRICANE POWER
FABIAN HABIB 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG M G Bothma,D Chinsammy,G J Nassif,Jayden Nassif,J Nassif, G, K & M M Nassif,Tri-Deal Sixteen CC (Nom: Z L Nassif) &TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) Most recently 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1000m, on a slow track; 4 len behind Plumbago Park carrying 60kg at $67. The race before that 15th of 17 at this track on October 28 over 1200m, 16 len behind Vamanos carrying 59kg at $126. Prefer to watch at this stage. |
1 MUZI YENI |
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| 9 | 9x007 |
RED ENCHANTRESS
PHILLIP LABUSCHAGNE 3YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG Messrs E Blome, J J Matthee, P J, N, R & Miss S Delport Last start 7th of 11 at this track on December 11 over 1600m, 3 len behind Apostrophe carrying 59kg at $101. Before that 10th of 15 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Dondoyaki carrying 58kg at $126. Prefer to watch at this stage. |
4 KABELO MATSUNYANE |
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| 10 | x7825 |
OKLAHOMA SMOKESHOW
FABIAN HABIB 3YO BAY COLT 53.0KG TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) & Mr D Chinsammy Most recently 5th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 1160m, 7 len behind Rockaroundtheclock with 60kg at $26. The start before that 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1500m, 3 len behind Jabari Thimba with 49.5kg at $13.50. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better. |
3 MXOLISI MBUTO |
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| 11 | 03447 |
WINTER WEDDING
TONY PETER 3YO BAY FILLY 52.0KG Mrs E Du Preez Last start second last of 8 at Turffontein Inside on November 27 over 1200m, 11 len behind Lilac Snow carrying 59kg at $11. The run before that 4th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1200m, 8 len behind Russian Nobility with 56kg at $7. Forward showing expected. |
2 SAVANNA VALJALO |
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| 12 | 70087 |
LEANNE'S LOVE
ROBYN KLAASEN 3YO BAY FILLY 52.0KG Mr S S Pooe Last start 7th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1450m, 8 len behind Kensal Green with 59kg at $26. The run before that 8th of 13 at this track on November 20 over 1400m, 6 len behind Al Greenga with 54kg at $51. Fully tested on her recent run. |
7 MALESELA KATJEDI |
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| 13 | 588 |
EXPLOSIVE CHARM
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 3YO BAY FILLY 52.0KG MGAS Bloodstock (Nom: Mr G A Soma) (M Schabort) Returns from a 35-day let-up. Last start 8th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on November 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Sergeant Soqrat with 56.5kg at $76. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on September 30 over 1200m, on a slow track; 20 len behind United Offer carrying 58kg at $26. Comes into this in ordinary form. Can't enthuse. |
10 LOUIS NHLAPO |
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