SAF - VAAL 21 May 2026
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NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING TUESDAY 26 MAY MR 66 HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD Clouds (Max: 19) |
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Loads of pressure, primarily from Can't Catch Me, Six Of All and Empress Wu. SOUTHAMPTON (17) has been racing in great heart with two top-three finishes on end, the latest a third over 1600m at this track. Close to another win and has a high draw. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game. BLOOMINGTON (1) is coming off a last-start fourth, beaten 5 lengths, over 1600m at Turffontein Inside. This much easier and has form here. Expected to finish much closer despite the rise in weight. PRETTY ANALIA (8) defied a lack of market support last start, scoring by a head over 1600m at Turffontein Inside. Likely to push forward and race on the pace. Should be involved in the finish. GOLDEN ASPEN (5) raced below her best last time when ninth over 1600m at Turffontein Inside, beaten 7 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating a better run this time.
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| 1 | 83734 |
BLOOMINGTON
FABIAN HABIB 7YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG MESSRS J NASSIF, G J NASSIF & TRI-DEAL SIXTEEN CC (NOM: MR Z L NASSIF) Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 7 at Turffontein Inside on May 7 over 1600m, 5 len behind Boundless Love carrying 50.3kg at $13.50. The run before that 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on April 4 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Kambati with 57.5kg at $15. This much easier and has form here. Expected to finish much closer despite the rise in weight. |
13 SERINO MOODLEY |
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| 2 | 14999 |
LEGENDARY
CLINTON BINDA 4YO BAY GELDING 61.0KG Dreamstar Racing (Nom: Mr Clinton Binda) Returns from a 51-day let-up. Last start 9th of 16 at this track on March 31 over 1200m, 5 len behind Romilly carrying 58kg at $17. The run before that 9th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on February 14 over 1160m, 8 len behind Captain Selvie carrying 57kg at $15. Has the ability to take this out. |
4 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 3 | 03883 |
SIX OF ALL
BRETT WEBBER 3YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MR F SWART Most recently 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on May 7 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Frere Jacques with 56.5kg at $17. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on April 23 over 2000m, 15 len behind Hat Furious carrying 60.5kg at $15. Making headway. Likely to measure up again. |
7 TRENT MAYHEW |
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| 4 | 67306 |
ROYAL HORIZON
HEINRICH VAN DER WESTHUIZEN 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 60.0KG MR S S POOE At the latest run 6th of 11 at this track on April 23 over 1200m, 5 len behind Plumbago Park carrying 61kg at $17. Before that second last of 15 at Turffontein Standside on March 14 over 1160m, 13 len behind Captain Selvie with 55kg at $9. Among the better chances. |
16 WESLEY MARWING |
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| 5 | 36259 |
GOLDEN ASPEN
CORNE SPIES 7YO BAY MARE 59.0KG MESSRS G W JOOSTE, X SPIES & CORNE SPIES RACING (PTY) LTD Most recently second last of 10 at Turffontein Inside on May 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Pretty Analia with 60kg at $11. The run before that 5th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on April 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind War Reporter carrying 57kg at $11. Can make amends. |
9 MARCO V'RENSBURG |
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| 6 | x006x |
STOP THE TRAFFIC
CORRIE LENSLEY 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mr P J Louwrens Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 11 at this track January 15 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Cartagena carrying 56kg at $67. First up last campaign ran last of 10 at this track December 11 over 1600m, 8 len behind Johnny Drama with 58kg at $67. Anticipate a bold showing. |
15 MXOLISI MBUTO |
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| 7 | x3541 |
EMPRESS WU
KOBUS ROUX 4YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG MESSRS P J LOUWRENS & TRAVEN MOODLEY Racing well recently. At the latest run won by 1.4 len at this track May 4 over 1000m defeating Princess Of All with 60kg at $7. Before that 4th of 8 at this track on April 2 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Wings Of Kildra carrying 60kg at $13.50. Winning chance again. |
14 DENIS SCHWARZ |
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| 8 | 49851 |
PRETTY ANALIA
BRETT WEBBER 6YO BAY MARE 59.0KG MR L A MARQUES Last start won by a head at Turffontein Inside May 7 over 1600m defeating Clouds Clearing carrying 57.5kg at $17. Before that 5th of 13 at this track on April 23 over 1600m, 5 len behind Kensal Green with 52kg at $8. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes. |
11 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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| 9 | 77048 |
PROPHET
CORNE SPIES 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG BEN BOTHA (PTY) LTD (NOM: MR ARNE BOTHA) At the latest run 8th of 10 at Turffontein Inside on May 7 over 1600m, 7 len behind Pretty Analia carrying 60kg at $15. The start before that 4th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on March 12 over 1450m, slow going 1.5 len behind Sunset Warrior with 60kg at $13.50. Can do a lot better than that last run. |
2 KYLE STRYDOM |
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| 10 | 8180x |
TRIP TO STATES
CHRIS JONKER 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG MR & MRS C JONKER Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 13 at this track October 28 over 1200m, 20 len behind Peregrine Falcon with 57.5kg at $67. Previously first up; fourth of 13 at Turffontein Standside February 1 2025 over 1160m, 5 len behind Paul Revere carrying 60kg at $126. May need the run. |
12 NATHAN KLINK |
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| 11 | 64267 |
OH MY GUCCI GIRL
PAUL MATCHETT 4YO BAY FILLY 57.0KG MR SHANTON NAICKER Comes here off a 48-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Greyville All Weather on April 3 over 1400m, 6 len behind Happy Fortune carrying 48.6kg at $11. Before that 6th of 12 at Greyville on March 22 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Saint Brigid carrying 56.5kg at $13.50. Better than that recent plain performance suggests. |
8 PHILASANDE MXOLI |
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| 12 | 0x08x |
DUELLONA
CHRIS JONKER 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 56.0KG KEBASHNI ARYAN PILLAY & TKP RACING (NOM: TREVELEN PILLAY) Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Turffontein Inside February 12 over 1000m, 10 len behind Oriental Bouquet carrying 56kg at $126. When resuming last campaign ran last of 10 at Turffontein Standside February 1 over 1400m, 32 len behind Golden Aspen carrying 56kg at $51. Might need the run. |
5 BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON |
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| 13 | 77286 |
KYLIE'S ANGEL
CORRIE LENSLEY 5YO BAY MARE 55.0KG Mr G G Palmer & Mrs D Palmer Returns from a 30-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 10 at this track on April 21 over 1200m, 5 len behind Sigrid Swing carrying 52kg at $17. The run before that 8th of 11 at this track on April 2 over 1450m, 7 len behind Kensal Green with 52kg at $11. Likely to play a big role. |
3 MUZI YENI |
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| 14 | 40877 |
CAN'T CATCH ME
BRETT WEBBER 6YO BAY MARE 55.0KG MR F SWART Most recently 7th of 9 at Turffontein Inside on May 7 over 1450m, 13 len behind Frere Jacques with 52kg at $41. The race before that 7th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1400m, 5 len behind Michael Faraday with 56kg at $26. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
6 JEFFERY SYSTER |
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| 15 | 4890x |
TOGETHER AGAIN
CHRIS JONKER 6YO BAY MARE 54.0KG MAN ON THE STREET SYNDICATE (NOM: MR SUMESHEN MOODLEY), MR C DE WET, MR & MRS C JONKER Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation tenth of 12 at this track February 10 over 1450m, 14 len behind Pearl In Her Crown with 55.5kg at $34. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at Turffontein Inside September 26 2023 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Circus Lights with 57.5kg at $67. Unlikely to threaten. |
10 JARRYD PENNY |
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| 16 | 67004 |
KING BLUETOOTH
CHRIS JONKER 3YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG MR & MRS C JONKER Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Michael Faraday with 52kg at $101. The race before that ran last of 10 at Turffontein Inside on March 19 over 1450m, 12 len behind Unsolved Riddle with 52kg at $101. Not among the main chances. |
1 MALESELA KATJEDI |
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| 17 | 61833 |
SOUTHAMPTON
FANIE BRONKHORST 4YO BAY FILLY 62.0KG Dr M Taljaardt Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 13 at this track on April 23 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Kensal Green carrying 56.5kg at $7. Before that 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on April 12 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Michael Faraday carrying 60.7kg at $26. Close to another win and has a high draw. Hard to beat if she brings her A-game. |
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