Monday racing: Irish raider, a pricey purchase, one ride for Townend and trainer to watch
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VAAL 21 April 2026
Racing Today Maiden Juvenile Plate (fillies)(For 2 yof R100 000 Win BSA / RCS Bonus) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Wasn't disgraced on her debut when third of 11 (40-1) three weeks ago over C&D; from a respected stable; should be better for that run.
3
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 3/11 | Viking Lass (1¼L) | 40/1 | - | 46 |
Michael Houdalakis debutants have a strong record at Vaal; looks the part on breeding (by Gimmethegreenlight); early foal; shares a dam with Al Greenga, a 7f winner; poses a threat.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Sire can produce useful types; September foal; related to 6f winner Torrey Pines; deserves respect with signs of encouragement in profile.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
First start under rules for this two-year-old daughter of Chimichuri Run; poses a threat.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Not beaten too far when fourth of 11 (just behind Alice B Toklas) last month; winless in three starts but has shown promise with third her top showing.
374
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 4/11 | Viking Lass (4L) | 66/1 | - | 36 |
| 14 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 7/10 | Get Up (13L) | 20/1 | - | 20 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/9 | Secretary Bird (6¾L) | 50/1 | - | 21 |
Looks a speedy type on sire side of breeding; September foal; newcomer by Danon Platina.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Stable has a good record with newcomers; sire can inject some quality; no surprise to see her go well as some good aspects to her profile and sire a rich source of sprint winners.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Close up behind Platinum Shay in January when eighth running here over 5f; improvement could be in the offing; should be better for that run.
8
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 82
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 8/9 | Secretary Bird (11½L) | 50/1 | - | 3 |
Verdict
A wide-open contest but STORM AVALANCHE can win this. She is a very interesting newcomer with an eyecatching pedigree. Arrogance represents a stable that does well with beginners.
Storm Avalanche
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