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VAAL 24 February 2026
For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Middle Stakes(For All Horses) Racecard
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- Distance: 5f
- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Flat
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Racecard
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Runner
Best Odds
Had two of these in arrears in a handicap when springing 50-1 surprise last month; course specialist (three wins); in with a shout.
070-81
Age: 6
Weight: 10-1
OR: 109
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-2 | 1/11 | Night Bomber (1½L) | 50/1 | 105 | 73 |
| 22 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 8-8 | 8/9 | Tin Pan Alley (10L) | 40/1 | 105 | - | |
| 27 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 8-11 e/s | 11/13 | Taxi To The Moon (9L) | 100/1 | 108 | 61 | |
| 11 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | 8-6 | 7/8 | Buffalo Storm Cody (9½L) | 66/1 | 111 | 36 | |
| 1 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-7 | 10/11 | Cosmic Star (7½L) | 75/1 | 111 | - |
| 9 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | 8-8 | 9/10 | Truth (6½L) | 25/2 | 111 | 56 |
From top stable; 2½l fifth to the reopposing Mover And Shaker in a handicap four weeks ago.
844-05
Age: 6
Weight: 9-2
OR: 95
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-11 b | 5/11 | Mover And Shaker (2½L) | 25/1 | 96 | 60 |
| 11 Jan 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 7-12 | 11/13 | Almond Sea (7¾L) | 25/1 | 98 | 42 | |
| 27 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 8-3 | 4/13 | Taxi To The Moon (2¾L) | 100/1 | 98 | 79 | |
| 11 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | 7-12 | 4/8 | Buffalo Storm Cody (4½L) | 66/1 | 98 | 48 | |
| 11 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-2 b | 8/8 | Mount Pinatubo (10L) | 17/2 | 102 | 49 |
| 26 Apr 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 8-7 b | 9/9 | Chasing Happiness (7¼L) | 40/1 | 104 | 48 |
Brings plenty of winning course form to the table; not disgraced when sixth of seven last month in a handicap; can be on the premises.
343-26
Age: 7
Weight: 8-7
OR: 89
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 8-5 | 6/7 | The Specialist (4L) | 7/2 | 90 | 68 |
| 15 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-4 | 2/7 | Sutherland (2¾L) | 9/2 | 90 | 56 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-0 | 3/12 | Miami Mountain (½L) | 16/1 | 90 | 58 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | 9-2 b | 4/9 | Gimmethegoodlife (½L) | 16/1 | 90 | 63 | |
| 28 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-6 b | 3/11 | Espinoza (1¼L) | 75/1 | 89 | 97 |
| 26 Jul 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-12 b | 11/12 | Espinoza (13½L) | 50/1 | 89 | 29 |
Can boast winning form over this C&D; running consistently; respectable effort when behind the reopposing Mover And Shaker last month in a handicap.
132-24
Age: 4
Weight: 8-7
OR: 89
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 7-12 b | 4/11 | Mover And Shaker (2L) | 4/1 | 89 | 60 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-3 b | 2/10 | Vanakkam (1¼L) | 7/2 | 89 | 85 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 8-11 b | 2/9 | Plus Four (hd) | 9/4 | 88 | 77 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | 8-3 b | 3/9 | Gimmethegoodlife (½L) | 9/2 | 88 | 61 | |
| 28 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-2 b | 1/8 | Vanakkam () | 6/1 | 84 | 66 |
| 28 Jun 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 8-9 b | 1/9 | Hemisphere (2¾L) | 83/100 | 78 | 64 |
Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten just under 4l) last month (not far behind Rafa Bay) in a handicap; his best form stacks up so needs considering.
3351-7
Age: 5
Weight: 8-7
OR: 88
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-7 b | 7/10 | Vanakkam (3¾L) | 28/10 | 88 | 76 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 8-5 b | 1/9 | Rafa Bay (hd) | 8/1 | 85 | 76 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 8-3 b | 5/7 | Champion Warrior (4¾L) | 25/2 | 85 | 69 | |
| 11 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 8-3 b | 3/9 | Pennsylvania (½L) | 5/2 | 85 | 61 | |
| 23 Aug 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 8-3 | 3/13 | Pressonregardless (2¼L) | 5/4 | 85 | 66 | |
| 10 Jul 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-7 | 6/9 | Ensuing (4L) | 7/2 | 85 | - |
Not beaten too far (3l) at Turffontein when back to this trip in December in a handicap; a winner over C&D.
23406-
Age: 5
Weight: 7-12
OR: 81
Days: 70
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-8 b | 6/10 | Dontshootthebarman (3L) | 7/1 | 82 | 53 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-4 | 11/12 | Palace Prince (23L) | 16/1 | 82 | - |
| 28 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-8 | 4/8 | Rafa Bay (2L) | 18/10 | 82 | 58 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 8-3 b | 3/7 | Gimmethegoodlife (2L) | 4/1 | 82 | 56 | |
| 26 Jul 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-3 b | 2/12 | Espinoza (1½L) | 1/2 | 81 | 67 |
| 3 Jul 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-6 b | 1/10 | Deal Maker (5¼L) | 7/2 | 72 | 62 |
Verdict
This looks a tight contest on the figures but ESQUEVELLE gets the vote. He has a clear chance if excused an unimpressive latest run and is proven at the trip. C&D winner Plus Four is respected.
Esquevelle
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