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26 February 2026
Thursday 26th February

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Sa Derby 4 April Mr 70 Handicap(Open) Racecard

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Racecard

No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
1
(9)
Unsolved Riddle silk
Unsolved Riddle
J: B Marx-Jacobson 9
T: G J Maroun
He meets the required standard ability wise; has won over C&D; not beaten that far over 1m1f at Vaal (handicap) two weeks ago.
65-567
Age: 6
Weight: 9-9
OR: 73
Days: 16
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
10 Feb 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-4 7/11 Storm Ahead (5L) 14/1 75 -
29 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-2 6/8 Agoge (3L) 7/1 75 50
15 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-4 5/11 Carnelo (5L) 14/1 77 52
23 Nov 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-6 5/6 Coppola (5¼L) 9/2 78 41
23 Oct 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-1 6/13 Coppola (3L) 11/2 79 63
9 Oct 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-3 4/11 Mastership (2¼L) 6/1 79 52
2
(11)
Diogenes silk
Diogenes
J: M Yeni
T: W C Marwing
Beaten 7l into seventh three weeks ago; unexposed in handicaps with this his second start in this company; winner three starts back and too soon to write him off; definite chance.
8516-7
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 78
Days: 19
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
7 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-5 7/9 Errol Flynn (6½L) 10/1 78 28
10 Nov 25 Ken Kenilworth 8f 9-9 6/10 Boundless Love (5½L) 8/1 78 45
18 Oct 25 Dur Durbanville 8f Md 8-11 1/15 Lomu (1L) 5/1 74 60
22 Sep 25 Dur Durbanville 8f Md 9-0 5/12 Set To Music (4¼L) 50/1 72 40
30 Aug 25 Dur Durbanville 8f Md 9-0 8/12 Yamazaki (9½L) 25/1 - 4
17 Jun 25 Ken Kenilworth 6f Md 9-6 9/16 Saudi Cat (8¾L) 66/1 - -
3
(7)
Celtic Rush silk
Celtic Rush 1
J: C Maujean
T: D Nieuwenhuizen
Failed to finish over 1m1f here (handicap) last April; potentially on a good mark and winner of three races at this venue; back from an absence here; shown some respite by handicapper and one to watch out for.
3/070-
Age: 6
Weight: 9-5
OR: 69
Days: 320
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
12 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-4 h1 12/12 Huehuetenango (77L) 33/1 72 -
13 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-0 h1 7/10 Solar Sail (9½L) 33/1 74 -
16 Jan 25 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 9-6 h1 11/12 Silvano's Song (18½L) 5/1 74 -
3 Dec 24 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-5 h1 3/10 Silvano's Song (6L) 3/1 75 35
15 Nov 24 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 8-7 h1 6/9 Hawkbill (6¼L) 9/2 75 26
17 Oct 24 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-11 h1 4/11 Eiger Sanction (1¼L) 6/1 76 35
4
(10)
Mattiazo silk
Mattiazo 1
J: C Habib
T: D Nieuwenhuizen
Has won over C&D; went down by 1½l when third at the weekend; she shouldn't be far away.
551-03
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 69
Days: 5
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
21 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-3 h1 3/10 Paris Fun (1½L) 7/1 69 -
24 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-9 h1 13/13 Lapis Lazuli (10½L) 3/1 69 23
30 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-12 h1 1/8 Michael Faraday (3½L) 11/2 61 -
13 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-3 h1 5/10 Calida (4¾L) 25/2 63 25
16 Oct 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-5 h1 5/8 Gamer (3L) 16/1 65 23
25 Sep 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-4 h1 4/8 Oklahoma Twister (8¼L) 10/1 66 33
5
(13)
Fifth Of July silk
Fifth Of July
J: J Gates
T: D Nieuwenhuizen
Finished 11th of 12 over 1m1f here (handicap) on New Year's Day; a winner over C&D; potentially well treated; he shouldn't be far away as handicap mark is dropping.
60/0-0
Age: 9
Weight: 9-2
OR: 66
Days: 56
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 Jan 26 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-8 11/12 Crepuscolo (8¾L) 50/1 68 26
2 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-2 13/14 Arlington Action (24L) 40/1 68 -
21 Nov 24 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-10 11/14 Bacchus (11L) 50/1 71 20
5 Sep 24 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 8-10 6/8 Battleofbarberton (5½L) 14/1 71 35
3 Aug 24 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-11 1/6 Japanese Maple (2L) 28/10 66 52
25 Jul 24 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-6 4/14 Full Go (1L) 2/1 66 -
6
(14)
Pretty Analia silk
Pretty Analia
J: L Nhlapo
T: B Webber
Could not compete with Golden Aspen when fourth over 7f here (handicap) three weeks ago on debut for this trainer; can boast winning form over this C&D.
666-54
Age: 6
Weight: 9-1
OR: 65
Days: 25
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-7 4/10 Golden Aspen (4L) 7/1 67 62
8 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-1 h1 5/7 Opera Fan (4L) 10/1 69 -
23 Dec 25 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 9-0 h1 6/8 One More Star (3¾L) 10/1 70 53
11 Dec 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-3 h1 6/9 The Mightiest (3¾L) 14/1 72 46
20 Nov 25 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 8-8 h1 6/9 Nkwenkwezi (4L) 50/1 73 -
9 Oct 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-7 h1 7/8 Future Date (5L) 17/2 74 5
7
(3)
Golden Aspen silk
Golden Aspen
J: M V'Rensburg
T: C Spies
Ran well from a problematic draw at Vaal over 7f (handicap) with Concordia just behind 16 days ago when not beaten far; brings plenty of winning course form to the table and one-time useful operator.
3-2613
Age: 7
Weight: 9-0
OR: 64
Days: 16
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
10 Feb 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-4 3/12 Pearl In Her Crown (½L) 7/2 64 -
1 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-1 1/10 Vava Vegas (1¼L) 6/1 61 72
24 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-0 6/13 Lapis Lazuli (1½L) 4/1 60 50
17 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-0 2/8 Can't Catch Me (1L) 3/1 60 48
30 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-11 3/8 Mattiazo (4½L) 8/1 60 -
20 Dec 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-0 4/15 Legendary (1¼L) 16/1 60 37
8
(5)
Libeccio silk
Libeccio
J: P Mxoli
T: T Zackey
Beaten 5½l when seventh of eight over 7f at Vaal (handicap) three weeks ago; performed at a higher level than this in his peak; C&D has proven suitable before.
965-17
Age: 6
Weight: 8-12
OR: 63
Days: 21
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
5 Feb 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 8-6 b 7/8 Monkey Puzzle (5¼L) 20/1 63 -
27 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-0 b 1/10 Commander Of All (1L) 25/2 60 53
11 Sep 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-0 b 5/10 Greenlight Racer (6L) 20/1 62 42
2 Sep 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-0 b 6/7 Prized Platinum (10½L) 6/1 64 33
14 Aug 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-4 b 9/9 Can't Catch Me (12L) 10/1 64 -
31 Jul 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 8-11 b 2/7 After Hours (1L) 16/1 64 -
9
(6)
Sail The Sky silk
Sail The Sky
J: D Schwarz
T: C I Jonker
Last of 12 here over 7f (handicap) last Thursday; multiple course winner.
8-0890
Age: 5
Weight: 8-11
OR: 62
Days: 7
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
19 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-3 12/12 Fostinovo (11L) 125/1 62 -
1 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-12 9/10 Golden Aspen (13½L) 14/1 64 26
27 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-4 8/10 Libeccio (5L) 50/1 64 38
8 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 8-3 12/12 Never Never Land (14L) 100/1 66 6
23 Nov 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 8-5 8/8 Grand Empire (20L) 50/1 66 -
28 Oct 25 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 9-6 10/13 Peregrine Falcon (12L) 33/1 68 -
10
(4)
Concordia silk
Concordia
J: S Moodley
T: F Bronkhorst
Has maintained her consistent level of form and many recent course efforts have been encouraging; close up behind Golden Aspen when sixth over 7f at Vaal (handicap) two weeks ago.
0-0836
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 69
Days: 16
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
10 Feb 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-3 6/12 Pearl In Her Crown (2L) 8/1 71 -
1 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-2 3/10 Golden Aspen (1½L) 10/1 70 67
24 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-4 8/13 Lapis Lazuli (3L) 40/1 73 47
17 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 9-6 10/15 Zoombomber (4¼L) 25/1 73 27
20 Dec 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-3 15/15 Legendary (18L) 25/2 73 -
4 Dec 25 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 7-13 8/11 Western Wishes (3¾L) 10/1 75 42
11
(1)
Itsnowornever silk
Itsnowornever
J: J R Syster
T: J Borman
Failed to make much of an impact in handicaps recently; finished last of seven two weeks ago in a graduation plate.
9-7667
Age: 5
Weight: 8-9
OR: 60
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
12 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Md 8-9 7/7 Speedman (14L) 100/1 60 20
27 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-2 6/10 Libeccio (3½L) 25/1 62 42
24 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-1 b 6/9 Page Boy (5¾L) 66/1 62 30
15 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-9 e/s 7/11 Carnelo (6¾L) 66/1 64 32
20 Dec 25 Vaa Vaal 12f 8-11 e/s 9/10 Cartagena (32L) 25/1 64 -
7 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-4 e/s 4/9 Open Highway (5½L) 100/1 67 13
12
(12)
Vava Vegas silk
Vava Vegas
J: C Zackey
T: J Borman
Has won here previously; out of the frame when sixth over 7f here (handicap) 12 days ago; Craig Zackey booking heightens interest.
233-26
Age: 6
Weight: 8-9
OR: 60
Days: 12
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
14 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-4 b 6/9 Oklahoma Smokeshow (7¾L) 8/1 60 37
1 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-0 b 2/10 Golden Aspen (1¼L) 5/1 60 67
11 Dec 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-9 3/10 Johnny Drama (3½L) 9/2 60 35
13 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-0 3/10 Calida (1½L) 7/2 60 34
4 Nov 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-9 2/9 Oklahoma Twister (1¼L) 16/1 58 -
9 Oct 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-4 3/7 Page Boy (¾L) 16/1 59 49
13
(2)
Zoombomber silk
Zoombomber
J: K Matsunyane
T: C Spies
Missed out by a head over 5f here (handicap) 14 days ago.
3-2162
Age: 5
Weight: 8-9
OR: 60
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
12 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 5f Hc 9-0 h,b 2/8 Oriental Bouquet (hd) 10/1 60 55
1 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-0 h,b 6/10 Golden Aspen (7½L) 8/1 60 44
17 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 8-11 h,b 1/15 Kotinos (shd) 5/1 58 37
14 Jan 26 Gre Greyville 8f 9-3 h,b 2/9 Basie Raakvat (shd) 5/1 58 57
20 Dec 25 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 8-11 h,b 3/15 Legendary (½L) 50/1 58 39
9 Dec 25 Gre Greyville 7f 8-9 h1 7/11 Winter Waves (5L) 40/1 60 52
14
(8)
Circle Of Grace silk
Circle Of Grace
J: J Botes 6
T: C Spies
Useful in his prime; finished towards the rear of 14 over 1m2f here (handicap) last Thursday.
6-6480
Age: 5
Weight: 8-3
OR: 51
Days: 7
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
19 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 8-3 h,b 13/14 Casus Belli (11½L) 25/1 51 -
10 Feb 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-3 h,b 8/11 Storm Ahead (7½L) 25/1 52 -
1 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-5 h,b 4/11 World Order (2L) 7/1 52 28
14 Jan 26 Gre Greyville 8f 8-10 h,b 6/9 Basie Raakvat (5¼L) 5/1 52 32
31 Dec 25 Gre Greyville 9f 8-10 h,b 6/12 Mohandas (8½L) 11/2 53 24
20 Dec 25 Vaa Vaal 12f 8-3 h1 4/10 Cartagena (10½L) 10/1 53 -
Verdict

This tight-looking race poses an interesting puzzle but this can go to CELTIC RUSH. This draw will not make life easy for Diogenes, Mattiazo and Fifth Of July, and Mattiazo has winning form over C&D.

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Celtic Rush

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