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Valverite Maiden Juvenile Plate(For 2 yo R100 000 Win BSA / RCS Bonus) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Runners
- 16
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Career is progressing; close up runner-up here over 5f (maiden juvenile plate) where just ahead of Riff Raff Boy five weeks ago.
34-2
Age: 2
Weight: 9-1
OR: -
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 26 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 9-1 | 2/10 | Ode To The Sea (nk) | 6/1 | - | 46 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Gre Greyville | 5f | 9-1 | 4/9 | Kavady (5¾L) | 33/20 | - | 46 | |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 9-1 | 3/12 | Master Magician (7L) | 25/1 | - | 61 |
Was sixth of 12 on his debut (5f, here) at 14-1 two months ago; entitled to be better for that run.
6-
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 66
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 25 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 6/12 | Master Magician (9½L) | 14/1 | - | 54 |
Sibling of Serengetti Sun (5f winner); should go close as some good aspects to his profile and could be a speedy type on breeding.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
From the same family as Forged In Flame, a winner over 7f; already gelded; record of the trainer offers some encouragement; sire gets speedy types; bred to get better as he gets older.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Already a gelding; September foal; must be high on list with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire suggests the distance might suit.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Early foal; shares a dam with Trompie, a 5f winner; likely player with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire is a speed influence.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Sire gets fair share of winners over this distance; shares a dam with Bossy Boots, a 5f winner; trainer's record a potential plus; already a gelding; market should reveal plenty as to his prospects of winning at the first time of asking.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Early foal; shares a dam with Assertive Power, a 1m1f winner; already gelded; trainer know the time of day; sire has a good record with runners over this distance.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
September foal; sire gets a fair share of winners over this distance; already gelded; yard's stats offers some hope; interesting to see if there is any confidence behind him.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Beaten a fair way when sixth over 5f here (conditions race) last month; three-race maiden but has managed to finish second; in first-time blinkers now.
5-26
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 26 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | 9-6 | 6/8 | Master Magician (8¼L) | 17/2 | - | 35 | |
| 11 Jan 26 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 2/10 | Global Trend (3¼L) | 33/1 | - | 58 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Gre Greyville | 5f | 9-6 | 5/9 | Kavady (7¼L) | 50/1 | - | 44 |
Related to 1m winner Union Rose; pedigree shows he may improve with time; yard is operating at a respectable strike-rate; could be better for the experience so probably best watched.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Posted respectable effort when beaten 1½l over 5f here (maiden juvenile plate, not far behind Smart Choice) last month.
7-4
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 26 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 4/10 | Ode To The Sea (1¾L) | 66/1 | - | 44 |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 9-1 | 7/12 | Master Magician (10½L) | 16/1 | - | 51 |
Having first race; from the same family as Keep It Green, a winner over 6f; definitely of interest as some good aspects to his profile.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Sire gets fair share of winners over this distance; August foal; yard's stats offers some hope; will need to be fully tuned up if he is to be in contention on this initial outing.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Respectable display to finish fourth, beaten less than a length over 5f at Kenilworth (maiden juvenile plate) five weeks ago.
7-4
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 4/13 | St Harry (¾L) | 25/1 | - | 26 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | 9-6 | 7/9 | Champagne Castle (8L) | 5/1 | - | 23 |
Verdict
It's hard to confidently rule out many of these. Captain Josh might have a say while Quest Of Valor and Namir are bred for the job in hand. However, the vote goes to AFRICAN RUBY. He looks the part on paper despite lacking previous experience.
African Ruby
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