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VAAL 10 February 2026
Classic Day 7 March Maiden Plate (f & M)(For Maiden Fillies and Mares) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 5f
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Winless in four starts but has shown promise with third her top showing and from a respected trainer; failed to live up to market expectations when fourth in a maiden plate in November.
5434-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 77
Days: 98
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 8-12 | 4/10 | Queensland (3L) | Evs | 78 | 39 |
| 17 Aug 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 3/8 | Warm Reception (4¼L) | 67/100 | - | 39 |
| 16 Mar 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | Md | 9-1 | 4/9 | North Point (3½L) | 17/2 | - | 38 |
| 26 Feb 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | Md | 9-1 | 5/11 | Military Command (4L) | 10/1 | - | 40 |
Behind two of these two weeks ago when last here in a maiden plate; without a win in four attempts although has finished third.
94-30
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 75
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 14/14 | Fiery Frolic (15L) | 40/1 | 75 | - |
| 11 Jan 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/7 | Precocious (5½L) | 25/1 | - | 43 |
| 30 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 4/8 | Duchess Zahra (4½L) | 66/1 | - | 24 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 8-12 | 9/11 | Manyeleti (20L) | 40/1 | - | - |
Has hit the crossbar on multiple occasions but remains without a win; respectable fifth two weeks ago (had Nicolson Landing and Mystical Butterfly behind) in a maiden plate.
5224-5
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 74
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/14 | Fiery Frolic (2¾L) | 10/1 | 76 | 37 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 4/8 | Sakura Hanami (4L) | 9/4 | 78 | 15 |
| 18 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 2/9 | Gaslight Dancer (2¼L) | 6/4 | 78 | 34 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-4 | 2/7 | Amazonian (1¾L) | 11/2 | 81 | 39 |
| 4 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-4 | 5/11 | Manyeleti (12½L) | 7/2 | 81 | 22 |
| 16 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-4 | 2/6 | Far Beyond (hd) | 14/10 | 81 | 42 |
Three-race maiden but has managed to finish third; sixth of seven beaten 16l at Turffontein (behind Mystical Butterfly) 30 days ago in a maiden plate.
53-6
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 70
Days: 30
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 6/7 | Precocious (15½L) | 25/2 | - | 7 |
| 30 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/8 | Duchess Zahra (2¾L) | 5/1 | - | 30 |
| 18 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 5/9 | Gaslight Dancer (3½L) | 33/1 | - | 30 |
Went down by 2½l when second at the first time of asking last month over C&D; easy to see her making an impression as seemingly there is more to come from this nicely bred daughter of Hawwaam and her first effort was very pleasing.
2
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 2/9 | Varachino's Champ (2½L) | 25/2 | - | 30 |
Came home sixth over this trip on her debut at Turffontein when she was behind a few of these at 6-1 six weeks ago; entitled to be better for that run.
6-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 6/8 | Duchess Zahra (6¼L) | 6/1 | - | 17 |
Not disgraced when eighth last month in a maiden plate; ought to be competitive as she should be more streetwise this time.
5-8
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 8/14 | Fiery Frolic (4¼L) | 40/1 | - | 32 |
| 30 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 5/8 | Duchess Zahra (6L) | 17/2 | - | 18 |
Verdict
This looks an open event - El Zani is expected to be in the thick of things while Nicolson Landing should be on the shortlist. However, STAR BLAZE is worth siding with. She lacks experience but makes plenty of appeal on pedigree.
Star Blaze
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