SAF - VAAL 27 Jan 2026
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NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING 29 JANUARY MR 84 HANDICAP 1450m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 33) |
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Strong early tempo with Salute The Flag and Continental King leading the way. FATHER CHRISTMAS (2) has really hit form since racing here for the new yard including a last start win. Big chance to go back-to-back. CONTINENTAL KING (8) was a most impressive winner last time out over 1160m at Turffontein Standside, putting 4 lengths on his nearest rival. Will appreciate the drop in the weights. Has been in sound form this prep with a win and a placing from three starts. Expected to be in the finish. LAUGHING WILLIAM (7) finished third last start at the first run back from a spell over 1400m at Turffontein Standside, beaten 1.5 lengths. Meets a stronger field but he is up to the task. FOSTINOVO (5) finished second when resuming two runs back at Turffontein Standside then progressed nicely last time out to score by a long neck as public elect over 1400m at Turffontein Standside. Looks well placed so expect another big run.
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| 1 | 07x92 |
SALUTE THE FLAG
CANDICE TAMMY DAWSON 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs Selvan Naidoo & L M Nestadt Third-up today. First-up second last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on November 9 over 1600m, 10 len behind Dark Silver carrying 55.5kg at $51. Second-up 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 1400m, nose behind Clever Trevor carrying 61.5kg at $21. In the finish most recently but fully tested here. |
7 SERINO MOODLEY |
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| 2 | 9x331 |
FATHER CHRISTMAS
TONY PETER 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Messrs Jamal Farah, J B Farah, K P Sofianos & Hyperpaint Syndicate (Nom: Mr D T Peter) Form hard to fault. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 0.9 len at this track December 23 over 1500m defeating Force Publique with 60.5kg at $3.30. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on November 23 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Coppola with 58.5kg at $2.80. Has really hit form since racing here for the new yard including a last start win. Big chance to go back-to-back. |
4 GAVIN LERENA |
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| 3 | 96009 |
WE ARE THE LOGANS
BRETT WEBBER 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 57.0KG Mr M G Bothma & Mrs A M Bothma Most recently ran last of 9 at this track on January 17 over 1700m, 6 len behind Robert Browning with 59kg at $126. The race before that 14th of 19 at this track on December 20 over 1475m, 10 len behind Wayne with 60.5kg at $126. Fully tested on his recent run. |
4 JASON GATES |
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| 4 | 31x6x |
REDLIGHTGREENLIGHT
TONY PETER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 6th of 9 at this track on November 11 over 1800m, slow going 5 len behind Artic Silver carrying 59kg at $5. First up last campaign 3rd in a small field at this track on July 31 over 1600m, 2 len behind Mighty Eagle carrying 57kg at $3.30. Returns in a winnable race. |
5 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 5 | 62x21 |
FOSTINOVO
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 6YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Wernars Family Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up 2nd of 13 at Turffontein Standside on December 16 over 1400m, head behind Storm Ahead carrying 58.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell favourite; won by a long-neck at Turffontein Standside January 3 over 1400m defeating Peregrine Falcon with 61kg at $2.80. Racing well and can win again. |
8 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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| 6 | 8x098 |
KING OF NUMBERS
BRETT WEBBER 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mr F Swart & Mrs B I d'Oliveira Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on January 15 over 1200m, 12 len behind Rollwiththepunches with 50kg at $41. The race before that ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 30 over 1400m, 14 len behind Clever Trevor carrying 60kg at $26. Improvement required to threaten in this field. |
9 JEFFERY SYSTER |
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| 7 | 810x3 |
LAUGHING WILLIAM
CANDICE TAMMY DAWSON 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Mr T G Teegler Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 3rd of 13 at Turffontein Standside on December 16 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Storm Ahead with 59.5kg at $17. Previously second-up ran last of 11 at this track on November 16 2023 over 1600m, 13 len behind Funky Music with 57kg at $21. Among the leading chances. |
2 DENIS SCHWARZ |
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| 8 | 631 |
CONTINENTAL KING
DIANNE STENGER 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG D de Andrade & S Gaskell Recent form sound. Returns from a 31-day let-up. Most recently won by 4 len at Turffontein Standside December 27 over 1160m defeating Trail Runner carrying 60kg at $4. The run before that 3rd of 13 at Turffontein Standside on December 7 over 1160m, 6 len behind Rockaroundtheclock carrying 60kg at $4. Promising type off the mark now. Can measure up again. |
6 MARCO V'RENSBURG |
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| 9 | 6157x |
FIFTY WAYS
STUART PETTIGREW 3YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG Messrs D Chinsammy, Paul Marks, J T Mushwana & TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay) Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 8 at this track October 28 over 1000m, 6 len behind Rafa Bay with 59kg at $26. On debut sixth of 8 at Turffontein Inside July 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Romilly carrying 60kg at $67. Win would surprise. |
3 PHILASANDE MXOLI |
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| 10 | 21 |
QUICKFREEZE
LUCKY HOUDALAKIS 3YO BAY COLT 54.0KG Mr D Shawe Having third race start. At debut, 2nd of 12 at this track on December 20 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tintin with 60kg at $9. Second-up favourite; won by 4 len at this track January 15 over 1200m defeating Monkey's Wedding with 60kg at $2.80. This race is well within his grasp. |
1 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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