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VAAL 27 January 2026
Sa Derby 4 April Fm 93 Divided Handicap (f & M)(For Fillies and Mares) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 5f
- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Creditable effort to finish sixth, beaten 2½l when dropped back to 6f four months ago in a handicap; has won here before; useful in this grade; capable if in the mood so in the mix.
/3066-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 95
Days: 110
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-8 | 6/8 | Komati River (2¼L) | 25/1 | 95 | 52 |
| 31 Jul 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-2 | 6/9 | Famous Lady (9¼L) | 9/2 | 95 | - |
| 1 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-6 | 11/13 | Spumante Dolce (13L) | 100/1 | 95 | 27 | |
| 11 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-6 | 3/8 | Gimmefabulous (½L) | 28/10 | 95 | 72 | |
| 12 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-3 | 1/9 | Salenio Peninsula (¾L) | 2/1 | 89 | - |
| 15 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-12 | 2/10 | Coral Blaze (¾L) | 3/1 | 85 | 75 |
Not beaten far at Turffontein over 6f (handicap) three weeks ago; consistent lately; off a higher mark.
3075-2
Age: 4
Weight: 9-7
OR: 94
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 8-11 | 2/11 | Chrome Tourmaline (hd) | 25/2 | 93 | - |
| 4 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-3 | 5/10 | Tuscan Romance (2L) | 33/1 | 94 | 62 |
| 1 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-0 | 7/7 | Calantha (24L) | 10/1 | 94 | - |
| 4 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-4 | 10/11 | Callmegetrix (13L) | 33/1 | 99 | 42 | |
| 20 Sep 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 8-7 | 3/7 | Bjorn Ironside (4L) | 9/2 | 101 | 54 |
| 17 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-5 | 7/10 | Just Be Lekker (6¼L) | 7/1 | 105 | - |
Can be a player at this level and has been fairly consistent lately; 1½l behind the winner, Bosum Buddy, 35 days ago when producing a respectable effort in a handicap; Callan Murray a noteworthy booking; must be high on list if duplicating the form of her most recent win.
14544-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 89
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-4 b | 4/10 | Bosum Buddy (1¼L) | 8/1 | 89 | 65 |
| 4 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 8-11 | 4/10 | Tuscan Romance (1½L) | 11/2 | 89 | 60 |
| 9 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 8-3 | 5/10 | Whistle The Tune (5½L) | 6/1 | 89 | 58 | |
| 11 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 8-3 | 4/9 | Pennsylvania (2¾L) | 9/4 | 89 | 53 | |
| 20 Sep 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-6 | 1/8 | Dontshootthebarman (1¾L) | 9/2 | 84 | 65 |
| 17 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-2 | 2/15 | Blizzard Snow (nk) | 4/1 | 82 | - |
Narrow 33-1 winner in a handicap last month; been raised a little in the ratings.
78381-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 86
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-11 | 1/10 | Green Flash (nk) | 33/1 | 83 | 67 |
| 9 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 8-9 | 8/8 | Komati River (4¼L) | 7/1 | 86 | 38 |
| 18 Sep 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 8-9 | 3/8 | Komati River (3½L) | 25/1 | 88 | 54 |
| 24 Jul 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-5 | 8/8 | Global Thunder (8½L) | 7/1 | 92 | 47 |
| 18 Jun 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 8-8 | 7/8 | Thisiswhatitmeans (11½L) | 16/1 | 92 | 33 | |
| 24 May 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 9-0 | 3/11 | Sohot Sowhat (2L) | 28/10 | 92 | - |
Finished last of nine in a handicap 35 days ago upped to 7f.
30389-
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 91
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 8-3 | 9/9 | Hong Kong (8¾L) | 5/1 | 91 | - |
| 29 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 8-4 | 8/19 | Mia Moo (5¾L) | 100/1 | 91 | 33 | |
| 1 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 8-3 | 3/7 | Calantha (2¼L) | 25/1 | 89 | - |
| 27 Jul 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 9-6 | 10/10 | Princess Of Gaul (8L) | 50/1 | 89 | 43 | |
| 17 Jul 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-6 | 3/5 | Anchorage (6L) | 13/2 | - | 47 | |
| 6 Jul 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-6 | 3/7 | Open Sesame (½L) | 11/2 | - | 45 |
Lightly raced (running for just the fifth time); not disgraced when fourth ten days ago in a handicap; just second start in this company; likely to go well as shown she can get her head in front.
21/3-4
Age: 3
Weight: 8-7
OR: 88
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-3 | 4/10 | Vanakkam (3¼L) | 16/1 | 88 | 74 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 9-6 | 3/8 | Easy Tiger (4L) | 9/2 | - | 48 | |
| 16 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 4f | Md | 9-1 | 1/6 | Arashi (1¼L) | 91/100 | - | - |
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 4f | Md | 9-1 | 2/13 | Glastonbury (nk) | 6/1 | - | - |
Verdict
This is not a race for maximum stakes. Roaming Spirit poses a serious threat to the tip while Miss Lia should be on the shortlist. However, CAROLINE ISLAND is the one to side with. She has got a win to her name and is hard to ignore if forgiven a modest most recent effort.
Caroline Island
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