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VAAL 27 January 2026
Next Vaal Racemeeting 29 January Mr 84 Handicap(Open) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 7f 55y
- Runners
- 10
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Cracking effort in defeat at Turffontein last month; competing off a higher mark.
30792-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 84
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-9 b | 2/9 | Clever Trevor (shd) | 20/1 | 83 | - |
| 9 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-10 b | 9/10 | Dark Silver (10L) | 50/1 | 83 | 13 |
| 14 Aug 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-6 | 7/9 | Ombudsman (5¾L) | 7/1 | 84 | 58 |
| 23 Jun 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 9-11 | 12/13 | Aladdin's Lamp (15½L) | 7/2 | 84 | 19 |
| 1 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-8 | 3/11 | The Playboy Bomber (¾L) | 8/1 | 84 | 74 |
| 12 Apr 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-5 b | 5/6 | Royal Force (4L) | 20/1 | 84 | 89 |
Successful twice in his last six starts; narrow success in a handicap last month; a rise in the ratings to contend with; this represents a step up in class but no surprise to see him go well.
69331-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 79
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-7 | 1/8 | Force Publique (1L) | 9/4 | 75 | 82 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-3 | 3/6 | Coppola (2¼L) | 18/10 | 75 | 49 |
| 23 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-4 | 3/10 | Palace Prince (1L) | 7/2 | 75 | - |
| 17 Jun 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | 9-1 | 9/12 | Industrialstrength (6L) | 25/1 | 78 | - | |
| 1 Jun 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | 9-1 | 6/12 | Boogiefied (7¼L) | 14/1 | 78 | 68 | |
| 6 May 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | Md | 9-8 | 1/12 | Dricus (½L) | 14/1 | - | 58 |
First-time blinkers didn't work when last of nine ten days ago upped to 1m½f; potentially on a good mark; has won here before.
9600-9
Age: 5
Weight: 9-1
OR: 79
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-4 b | 9/9 | Robert Browning (6½L) | 125/1 | 82 | 45 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-7 | 14/19 | Wayne (11L) | 125/1 | 85 | - |
| 2 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 9-5 | 12/14 | Diesel's Shadow (12½L) | 100/1 | 85 | 39 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-4 | 6/9 | Dylan's Champ (6¼L) | 66/1 | 88 | - |
| 2 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | 8-7 | 9/9 | Luce Verde (12L) | 25/1 | 88 | - | |
| 17 Aug 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-3 | 3/8 | Pioneer Square (6½L) | 50/1 | 90 | 61 |
Sixth of nine beaten just over 5l over 1m1f here (handicap) in November; has won at this course; shown recent signs of improvement; wears first-time blinkers; this only his second start in handicap company; if excused last run, interesting based on success two runs back; has a chance.
32316-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 88
Days: 77
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-4 | 6/9 | Artic Silver (5¼L) | 4/1 | 88 | - |
| 28 Aug 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-0 | 1/7 | World Order (¾L) | 36/100 | 88 | 32 |
| 31 Jul 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | 9-0 | 3/6 | Mighty Eagle (2L) | 9/4 | - | 30 | |
| 22 May 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | 9-0 | 2/6 | Tenjiku (2¼L) | 13/2 | - | 59 | |
| 8 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 3/8 | Wings Of Ice (3¼L) | 8/1 | - | 12 |
Scored by a slim margin in a handicap at Turffontein 24 days ago; has won here; off a higher mark.
5622-1
Age: 6
Weight: 8-12
OR: 77
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-8 b | 1/9 | Peregrine Falcon (nk) | 18/10 | 74 | - |
| 16 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-3 b | 2/13 | Storm Ahead (hd) | 7/1 | 73 | 74 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-9 b | 2/7 | Prince Of Kildare (1¼L) | 5/2 | 73 | 59 |
| 30 Aug 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-2 b | 6/9 | Laughing William (3½L) | 7/2 | 76 | - |
| 26 Jul 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-0 b | 5/12 | Open Highway (3½L) | 25/2 | 78 | 74 |
| 26 Jun 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-0 b | 6/11 | Richard The First (1½L) | 7/2 | 78 | 68 |
Finished last of eight over 6f here (stakes race) two weeks ago.
3809-8
Age: 5
Weight: 8-12
OR: 77
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | 7-13 | 8/8 | Rollwiththepunches (12L) | 40/1 | 80 | 14 | |
| 30 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-6 | 9/9 | Clever Trevor (15L) | 25/1 | 80 | - |
| 20 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 8-7 | 18/19 | Wayne (16½L) | 40/1 | 80 | - |
| 14 Aug 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-2 | 8/9 | Ombudsman (6½L) | 9/2 | 80 | 50 |
| 19 Jul 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-4 | 3/9 | Obsidian (2L) | 25/2 | 80 | 67 |
| 12 Jul 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-4 | 7/12 | Birthright (5¾L) | 7/1 | 82 | 22 |
Suited by this C&D; turned in a solid effort in defeat six weeks ago, when third at Turffontein.
58103-
Age: 6
Weight: 8-10
OR: 75
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-5 b | 3/13 | Storm Ahead (1½L) | 16/1 | 75 | 70 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-10 b | 10/10 | Super Awesome (21L) | 20/1 | 75 | - |
| 30 Aug 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 8-11 b | 1/9 | Super Awesome () | 16/1 | 72 | - |
| 9 Aug 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-6 b | 8/9 | After Hours (5¼L) | 11/2 | 73 | - | |
| 24 Jul 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-5 b | 5/10 | Tommy Shelby (4L) | 10/1 | 73 | 33 |
| 6 Jul 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-6 b | 2/9 | Chieftain's Shield (hd) | 8/1 | 73 | 62 |
Off the mark at the third time of asking when winning with a bit to spare (Turffontein) over Christmas in a maiden plate; one to take seriously.
631-
Age: 3
Weight: 8-9
OR: 84
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 1/11 | Trail Runner (3¾L) | 3/1 | - | 45 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 3/13 | Rockaroundtheclock (5¾L) | 3/1 | - | 23 |
| 13 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 6/11 | Sergeant Soqrat (4L) | 33/1 | - | 35 |
Beaten 6l in seventh over 5f here (handicap, dropped a few pounds since) three months ago; could have less on his plate in this.
6157-
Age: 3
Weight: 8-9
OR: 84
Days: 91
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-4 | 7/8 | Rafa Bay (6½L) | 25/1 | 89 | 40 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | NvHc | 9-3 | 5/6 | Stormy Day (7¼L) | 7/2 | 89 | - |
| 2 Aug 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 1/7 | Bingo (3¼L) | 16/1 | - | 56 |
| 10 Jul 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 6/8 | Romilly (7¼L) | 66/1 | - | - |
Landed Vaal maiden plate in good style when getting off the mark at the second time of asking 12 days ago; ground-saving trip a possibility from his draw so one to watch out for.
2-1
Age: 3
Weight: 8-8
OR: 83
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 1/8 | Monkey's Wedding () | 18/10 | - | 50 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 2/12 | Tintin (5¾L) | 8/1 | - | 42 |
Verdict
This is not a race for maximum stakes - Redlightgreenlight is a credible contender while Continental King could have a say. However, it may pay to side with QUICKFREEZE. He has won here once before and has a favourable draw in stall one.
Quickfreeze
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