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9 April 2026
Thursday 9th April

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Racing240 Mr 81 Handicap(Open) Racecard

  • Channel: SIS
  • Distance: 1m 2f
Runners
11

Type
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Racecard

No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
1
(11)
American Rebel silk
American Rebel
J: Wes Marwing
T: W C Marwing
C&D has proven suitable before; not far behind Storm Ahead when sixth (Vaal) in January; operating off a reduced mark so definite chance.
3570-6
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 81
Days: 70
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
29 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 9-2 b 6/11 Jordan (4¼L) 20/1 82 60
2 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-0 10/14 Diesel's Shadow (9¼L) 40/1 83 49
1 Nov 25 Tur Turffontein 12f 8-7 7/11 Daimyo (7L) 40/1 83 -
14 Oct 25 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 9-2 5/9 Eiger Sanction (2¾L) 6/1 84 87
20 Sep 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-5 3/11 Titans Of War (1L) 8/1 84 78
17 Aug 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-0 4/9 Luce Verde (6¾L) 10/1 84 33
2
(1)
Ariovistus silk
Ariovistus
J: K Strydom
T: A P Peter
Produced a good effort to finish runner-up at Vaal over 1m1f (handicap) when finishing ahead of a number of runners he faces last month; just second start in this company but off a higher mark.
30-602
Age: 4
Weight: 9-5
OR: 80
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
26 Mar 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-11 b 2/12 World Of Royalty (1¾L) 8/1 76 -
31 Jan 26 Ken Kenilworth 10f 9-6 13/13 Note To Self (14½L) 20/1 77 59
4 Jan 26 Ken Kenilworth 13f 9-3 6/10 Gentleman Joe (4½L) 14/1 77 40
15 Nov 25 Ken Kenilworth 10f 9-0 b 11/11 Coco's Hero (16L) 40/1 77 -
25 Oct 25 Dur Durbanville 9f 9-2 b 3/7 Coco's Hero (1¼L) 16/1 77 57
5 Oct 25 Dur Durbanville 10f 8-12 b 10/13 Master Of Paris (7¼L) 10/1 77 60
3
(8)
Kudzu silk
Kudzu
J: K De Melo
T: J J Van Vuuren
Not disgraced when sixth 35 days ago (Vaal, not far behind Royal Engagement) upped to this trip; he meets the required standard ability wise and potentially well treated.
46-566
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 80
Days: 35
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
5 Mar 26 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 9-6 6/13 Councillor (4¼L) 14/1 82 -
7 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-6 6/9 Errol Flynn (6¼L) 7/1 84 44
1 Jan 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-8 5/7 Grand Empire (3L) 6/1 85 39
2 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-6 6/14 Diesel's Shadow (5½L) 7/2 86 67
20 Nov 25 Vaa Vaal 10f 8-7 4/9 Dance King (5L) 5/2 87 33
30 Oct 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 8-10 3/9 The Ultimate King (3½L) 17/2 86 58
4
(3)
Storm Ahead silk
Storm Ahead
J: M Yeni
T: F Bronkhorst
Finished eighth, beaten a fair way at Vaal over 1m1f (handicap) last month; likes it here (three wins); should be in the mix.
1-6518
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 80
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
26 Mar 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-2 b 8/12 World Of Royalty (6¾L) 14/1 80 -
10 Feb 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-11 b 1/11 Force Publique (hd) 6/1 76 -
29 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 8-9 b 5/11 Jordan (2½L) 25/2 76 60
15 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 8-11 b 6/13 Titans Of War (1L) 14/1 76 87
16 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-2 b 1/13 Fostinovo (hd) 25/1 72 74
26 Aug 25 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 9-2 b 9/10 Gimmeachoice (6¾L) 7/2 72 23
5
(5)
Dj Junior silk
Dj Junior
J: M Mbuto 3
T: E Verdonese
First-time blinkers had no impact when tenth of 12 over 1m1f (handicap, Vaal) last month; has won here before; he should go close based on the pick of his form and the handicapper has given him a chance.
278-70
Age: 7
Weight: 9-4
OR: 79
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
26 Mar 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-1 b 10/12 World Of Royalty (13L) 25/1 82 -
3 Jan 26 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-1 7/7 The Playboy Bomber (7¾L) 17/2 85 -
2 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-5 8/14 Diesel's Shadow (7L) 25/1 85 59
3 Jun 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-8 7/12 Count Huhtikuu (8½L) 4/1 85 57
19 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-4 2/7 Dark Silver (nk) 28/10 82 33
23 Jan 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-3 3/8 Two Miles West (2L) 9/2 82 57
6
(7)
Littlemisssplendid silk
Littlemisssplendid
J: K Matsunyane
T: R Klaasen
Has won here previously; tailed off last month in a conditions race.
-22360
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 84
Days: 26
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
14 Mar 26 Tur Turffontein 10f 9-3 12/14 Curious Girl (21L) 25/1 84 5
19 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-4 6/13 Mount Etna (8¼L) 3/1 86 34
24 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 12f 7-12 3/9 Royal Invitation (2¾L) 7/2 83 9
15 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 8-6 2/13 Titans Of War (hd) 8/1 83 84
1 Jan 26 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-3 2/9 Surprise Party (1¼L) 7/2 83 59
18 Dec 25 Vaa Vaal 9f NvHc 9-1 4/9 Drumnadrochit (3L) 20/1 84 61
7
(9)
Deception Pass silk
Deception Pass
J: B Marx-Jacobson 6
T: M G Azzie
On a good mark based on best form and posted a good effort at this track whensecond last month; went down by a neck over 1m½f at Vaal (handicap) last month.
35-682
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: 77
Days: 12
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
28 Mar 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-1 2/10 Chieftain's Shield (nk) 10/1 74 41
19 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-3 b 8/12 Fostinovo (5L) 10/1 77 67
12 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Md 8-10 b 6/7 Speedman (6½L) 33/1 77 53
30 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Md 9-6 b 5/6 Solar Sail (4¾L) 25/1 77 54
7 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-2 b 3/9 Open Highway (4¾L) 25/2 78 28
4 Nov 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-8 b 7/9 Dylan's Champ (7¼L) 5/1 79 -
8
(6)
Carnelo silk
Carnelo
J: G Samo-Burthia 6
T: S M Naidoo
Likes it here (three wins); ran well from a poor draw here over 1m1f (handicap) three weeks ago, getting the job done by just under 3l; risen up the weights.
-12221
Age: 7
Weight: 9-0
OR: 75
Days: 21
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
19 Mar 26 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-6 1/12 We Are The Logans (3L) 7/2 69 39
26 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 7-13 2/9 Fully Loaded (1L) 25/2 67 38
19 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-1 2/14 Casus Belli (¾L) 6/1 67 44
29 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-8 2/8 Agoge (2½L) 33/10 66 42
15 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-4 1/11 Prince Of Kildare () 16/1 62 54
16 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-3 8/13 Storm Ahead (4L) 16/1 63 53
9
(2)
Express Yourself silk
Express Yourself
J: C Zackey
T: C/T Dawson
Displayed a fair level of form when 4l third at Vaal over 1m1f (handicap) 14 days ago.
-40303
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 74
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
26 Mar 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-9 3/12 World Of Royalty (4¼L) 25/2 74 -
19 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-9 11/14 Casus Belli (9¾L) 8/1 75 19
29 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-7 3/8 Agoge (2¾L) 6/1 75 51
15 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-8 10/11 Carnelo (8¼L) 9/2 76 39
1 Jan 26 Tur Turffontein 8f NvHc 8-8 4/6 Merryweather (2L) 13/10 77 42
30 Aug 25 Dur Durbanville 10f 9-5 7/11 Heal And Soul (3¾L) 11/2 79 44
10
(4)
Royal Engagement silk
Royal Engagement
J: P Mxoli
T: S J Gray
Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (5l) at Vaal over 1m1f (handicap) last month; should be on the premises as now running off a lower mark and has proved he knows how to win.
-61265
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 80
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
26 Mar 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-9 5/12 World Of Royalty (5L) 7/2 82 -
14 Mar 26 Tur Turffontein 10f 8-7 6/13 Diogenes (4¾L) 66/1 81 21
5 Mar 26 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 8-7 2/13 Councillor (1½L) 20/1 79 -
24 Feb 26 Vaa Vaal 10f Md 9-6 1/8 Heroic Act (1½L) 5/1 77 28
7 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Md 9-6 6/10 Fire Storm (10½L) 40/1 - 40
11 Nov 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Md 9-2 5/11 Beira (3¼L) 7/2 - 30
11
(10)
We Are The Logans silk
We Are The Logans
J: J Gates
T: B Webber
Has proven competitive in a race of this nature; regular visitor to this course; no impression when sixth of 12 over 1m1f at Vaal (handicap) last month.
-96426
Age: 5
Weight: 8-11
OR: 73
Days: 14
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
26 Mar 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-10 b 6/12 World Of Royalty (5¼L) 16/1 75 -
19 Mar 26 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-7 b 2/12 Carnelo (3L) 16/1 75 35
12 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-11 b 4/8 On Target (3L) 100/1 76 43
27 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-1 b 6/8 Quickfreeze (7¼L) 33/1 79 -
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 -
Verdict

Not much between those likely to be in the mix but it's hard to go against DJ JUNIOR here. He can improve his excellent record at this trip and although behind some of these latest, is taken to overturn those placings. American Rebel rates a serious contender.

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Dj Junior

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