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Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate(For all Maidens.) Racecard
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- Distance: 5f
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Flat
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Racecard
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Runner
Best Odds
Finished fourth, beaten a fair way last month; shown he can be competitive fairly recently and is a player.
36-4
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 70
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 4/6 | Sylvan Warrior (9¼L) | 4/1 | - | 16 |
| 16 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 6/10 | Lonely As A Cloud (7½L) | 9/2 | - | 25 |
| 3 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/9 | Thunderbird (2¼L) | 5/2 | - | 51 |
Has arguably shown improved form the last twice but winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 24; beaten fifth of six 16 days ago; this looks a decent race so passed over.
523435
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 63
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 5/6 | Sylvan Warrior (14L) | 7/2 | 63 | - |
| 15 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/12 | Kaalvoet (½L) | 33/1 | 63 | 51 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 4/8 | Hemisphere (3¾L) | 16/1 | 63 | 54 |
| 6 Mar 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/7 | It's Personal (5¾L) | 20/1 | 64 | 36 |
| 25 Feb 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 2/8 | Just Jazzed Up (3L) | 9/2 | 60 | 38 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/10 | Winds Of Change (9½L) | 125/1 | 60 | 16 |
Beaten 6l into third when having two of these behind last month; has arguably shown improved form the last twice but winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 24; is passed over.
787803
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 58
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/6 | Sylvan Warrior (6L) | 33/1 | 54 | 28 |
| 15 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 b | 12/12 | Kaalvoet (12L) | 125/1 | 56 | 11 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 b | 8/8 | Hemisphere (65L) | 100/1 | 56 | - |
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 b | 7/8 | Satyagraha (11L) | 150/1 | 56 | 14 |
| 30 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 8/11 | Oklahoma Twister (7½L) | 25/1 | 58 | 7 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 7/10 | Winds Of Change (12L) | 125/1 | 61 | 7 |
Stepped up on her last two starts; good third at 20-1 when dropped down to this trip last month; if she can build on her latest effort then shortlisted.
40-573
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 70
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/10 | Captain Selvie (½L) | 20/1 | 71 | 54 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 7/10 | Lapis Lazuli (17L) | 7/2 | 74 | - |
| 16 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 8-12 | 5/12 | Gimme Passion (3L) | 14/1 | 74 | - |
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 8-9 | 10/15 | Hong Kong (7L) | 66/1 | - | 27 |
| 23 Jul 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 4/7 | Mother City (1¾L) | 4/1 | - | - |
| 22 Jun 24 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 8-9 | 6/6 | Simply Majestic (6¾L) | 4/1 | - | 22 |
Could not finish better than ninth on his debut in course maiden plate over 6f at 80-1 last month; should improve with a run under his belt although it was only a modest start.
9
Age: 2
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-0 | 9/12 | War Of Kingdoms (6¾L) | 80/1 | - | 15 |
Early foal; likely to be a threat with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire is a speed influence.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: -
Wasn't disgraced when third of eight (Turffontein) last month in a maiden juvenile plate.
43
Age: 2
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/8 | Spiritrix (3¾L) | 66/1 | - | 44 |
| 27 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 4/6 | Nyaka Nyaka (7L) | 80/1 | - | 35 |
Got the job done by 1½l over 6f at Turffontein (juvenile plate) on Sunday; plenty of appeal.
321
Age: 2
Weight: 8-8
OR: -
Days: 4
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-0 | 1/5 | Anchorage (1½L) | 13/2 | - | - | |
| 15 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-0 | 2/10 | Captain Selvie (nk) | 20/1 | - | 52 |
| 27 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/6 | Malibu (7½L) | 16/1 | - | 15 |
Verdict
EIGHT HATS has an obvious shout. Captain Frank is taken to mount a serious challenge, and Summer Winter is capable of running well.
Eight Hats
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