SAF - VAAL 30 Jul 2026
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NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 6 AUGUST MR 74 HANDICAP 1450m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 19) |
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Strong tempo, primarily from Can't Catch Me. SATYAGRAHA (2) finished 2 lengths away in third last time out at Turffontein Standside. On a nine-day back-up. Good effort last start and overdue for a win. Expected to go well again. CAN'T CATCH ME (13) doesn't win very often but ran a nice race last time out over 1600m at Turffontein Inside, finishing second and beaten 1.4 lengths after being in contention on the turn. Nicely placed to play a pivotal role. LADY ELLIOT (5) knuckled down strongly to get within 1.4 lengths of the winner in third last start over 1450m at Turffontein Inside. Should park just off the speed. Deserves respect on best figures. DEAR DOC (11) is nearing a win having placed last two. Going well enough to go close.
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JABARI THIMBA
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge Third-up today. Resuming 8th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 4 over 1450m, 4 len behind Sea Shanty carrying 61.5kg at $41. Second run from a spell 4th of 11 at Turffontein Inside on June 29 over 1450m, 3.5 len behind Winding Power with 58.5kg at $17. Rates highly and is among the main hopes. |
13 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 2 | 44753 |
SATYAGRAHA
SEAN TARRY 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 59.0KG Adv S Reddy & Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd Last start 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 1400m, 2 len behind Ariovistus carrying 55kg at $5. The run before that 5th of 13 at Turffontein Standside on July 11 over 1400m, 4 len behind Life In Colour with 54kg at $11. Working up to a win. Worth following. |
3 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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| 3 | 51641 |
SNOW MOON
MANO PANDARAM 4YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Mr M Pandaram Form hard to fault. At the latest run won by a nose at Turffontein Standside July 11 over 1600m defeating Itsnowornever carrying 58kg at $15. The run before that 4th of 12 at Greyville All Weather on June 22 over 1400m, 2 len behind Green Mile with 63.5kg at $9. Hard to beat again. |
12 KAIDAN BREWER |
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SHOREYBOMBA
JAMES CRAWFORD 3YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG Hanna Brothers & Friends Syndicate (Nom: Mr L G Hanna) Last start 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Longsword carrying 62.5kg at $3.80. The run before that 8th of 10 at this track on May 26 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Boundless Love with 52.1kg at $7.50. Progressing well and a win is on the cards. |
16 KABELO MATSUNYANE |
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| 5 | 66283 |
LADY ELLIOT
ALEC LAIRD 5YO CHESTNUT MARE 59.0KG Mrs Karin Basel, Messrs G A Basel, L Clark & G C Cornwall Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start 3rd of 14 at Turffontein Inside on June 4 over 1450m, 1.4 len behind Winds Of Grace with 57kg at $7. Before that ran second last of 9 at Turffontein Inside on May 7 over 1200m, 7 len behind Arizona Magic carrying 60kg at $4.50. Capable of a strong showing. |
2 GAVIN LERENA |
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PRETTY ANALIA
BRETT WEBBER 6YO BAY MARE 58.0KG Mr L A Marques Most recently 3rd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on July 16 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Pearl In Her Crown with 57.5kg at $26. The race before that 10th of 12 at Turffontein Inside on July 9 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Anahita carrying 53.5kg at $51. Genuine hope on latest effort. |
9 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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ELUSIVE RED
ROY MAGNER 3YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Messrs W J Coates & S M Leahy Returns from a 33-day let-up. At the latest run ran second last of 10 at Turffontein Standside on June 27 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Tracksuit Dave with 53.5kg at $8.50. The start before that 6th of 14 at Turffontein Inside on June 11 over 1450m, 2.5 len behind Legendary with 61kg at $6. Well held last time and facing tough task today. |
11 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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EIFFEL TOWER
ST JOHN GRAY 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Mr St John D Gray Gelding back from a spell of four months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 11 at this track March 31 over 1600m, 5 len behind Fully Loaded with 52kg at $17. First up last campaign fifth of 10 at this track March 25 2025 over 1600m, 7 len behind Princess Ilaria carrying 60kg at $6.50. Certainly one to consider. |
8 BLAINE MARX-JACOBSON |
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PRIZED PLATINUM
CLINTON BINDA 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Dreamstar Racing (Nom: Mr Clinton Binda) Most recently 5th of 15 at this track on July 2 over 1500m, 5 len behind Can't Catch Me carrying 61.5kg at $34. Before that 11th of 14 at Turffontein Standside on June 7 over 1160m, 10 len behind Cold Shine with 58.5kg at $26. Prepared to just watch today. |
5 CALVIN HABIB |
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SHORI KAI
ARMAND & LEON LOTZ 3YO BAY FILLY 56.0KG Messrs A & L Lotz At the latest run 8th of 12 at Fairview All Weather on July 3 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Iona Castle carrying 59.5kg at $17. Before that 8th of 11 at Fairview All Weather on May 29 over 1400m, 5 len behind Dupont Emerald carrying 53kg at $17. Take on trust. |
17 KYLE STRYDOM |
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DEAR DOC
ALSON NDZILANA 2YO GREY GELDING 55.0KG Dladla Family Trust (Nom: Mr Q J Manoko) Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Bay Empire with 59.5kg at $4.30. The start before that 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on July 5 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Gotthetiger with 60kg at $11. Going well enough to take this out. |
14 JACEY BOTES |
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BABY RED
HEINRICH VAN DER WESTHUIZEN 3YO CHESTNUT FILLY 55.0KG Mr J Delport & Mrs W van der Westhuizen Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently won by a head at this track June 25 over 1500m defeating Empress Of Peace with 60kg at $34. The start before that 13th of 15 at this track on May 21 over 1200m, 10 len behind Miss Fantastic carrying 60kg at $51. Won last start and is well-placed again. |
15 JARRYD PENNY |
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CAN'T CATCH ME
BRETT WEBBER 6YO BAY MARE 52.0KG Mr F Swart Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Inside on July 16 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Pearl In Her Crown with 52kg at $11. The race before that won by 0.8 len at this track July 2 over 1500m defeating Gardener's Pride with 54.5kg at $41. Genuine contender. |
7 JEFFERY SYSTER |
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ON A JET PLANE
ST JOHN GRAY 4YO CHESTNUT FILLY 52.0KG Mr St John D Gray At the latest run 7th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on July 21 over 1160m, 5.5 len behind Whatsdamatterwithu carrying 52kg at $51. Before that 13th of 15 at this track on July 2 over 1500m, 14 len behind Can't Catch Me carrying 59.5kg at $101. Will need to lift. |
4 PHILASANDE MXOLI |
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PEARL IN HER CROWN
FANIE BRONKHORST 4YO BAY FILLY 60.0KG Mr E Blome, Mr D V & Mrs R Woolley Recent form sound. Most recently won by 1.4 len at Turffontein Inside July 16 over 1600m defeating Can't Catch Me carrying 58.5kg at $8.50. The run before that 2nd of 9 at this track on July 2 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Beautiful Rania with 56.5kg at $21. Last-start winner who can measure up again. |
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SPACE MISSION
SEAN TARRY 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Messrs G G Anthony, A Lahoud, Jarryd Lahoud, Larry Pogir, S Poriazis, Sivan Ramsamy & Wernars Family Most recently ran last of 11 at Turffontein Standside on July 11 over 1600m, 11 len behind Snow Moon with 61kg at $9.50. The run before that won by 0.6 len at Greyville June 20 over 1600m defeating Lucky Dollar with 56kg at $5.50. Has the ability to be in the finish. |
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GOLDEN WARRIOR
ALSON NDZILANA 3YO CHESTNUT GELDING 61.0KG Ms J Motaung Comes here off a 46-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside on June 14 over 2400m, 15 len behind Hotarubi with 52kg at $17. The run before that ran last of 10 at this track on May 26 over 1800m, 5 len behind Boundless Love with 60kg at $26. Won't be beating too many of these home. |
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