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VAAL 14 April 2026
Championships Finale 25 April Call 011 681 1796 To Book Maiden Plate(For all Maidens) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 1f
- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Finishing runner-up was a good effort last month over 1m½f (maiden plate); hasn't been able to quite get his neck in front but has displayed improved form on last two starts.
733352
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 74
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 2/10 | Sand Script (3L) | 6/1 | 74 | 50 |
| 19 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 5/9 | Terrence (6½L) | 17/10 | 76 | - |
| 26 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 3/7 | Stokesy (3¾L) | 11/10 | 79 | - |
| 7 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 3/7 | Scarlet O'Hara (1L) | 5/1 | 73 | 9 |
| 27 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-4 b | 3/10 | Master Spy (4¼L) | 9/2 | 73 | - |
| 8 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-4 b | 7/13 | Errol Flynn (9¼L) | 7/1 | 74 | - |
Held in eighth over 1m2f here (maiden plate) behind Asiah's Tiara, three months ago; poses a threat as he finished second at Vaal in December.
622-58
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 71
Days: 82
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 9-3 | 8/12 | Culturati (16L) | 11/2 | 73 | 9 |
| 8 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-2 | 5/14 | Naretoi (7½L) | 6/1 | 74 | - |
| 18 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 12f | Md | 9-0 | 2/10 | Euphrates (¾L) | 3/1 | 74 | - |
| 23 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 12f | Md | 8-11 b | 2/9 | Itsnowornever (2L) | 6/1 | 72 | - |
| 28 Sep 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 b | 6/9 | One Eye On Vegas (11½L) | 33/1 | 74 | - |
| 30 Aug 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 b | 5/7 | Matroosberg (3¾L) | 25/1 | 69 | - |
Behind Royale Jacket over 1m½f here (maiden plate) last month; has shown some recent improvement; likely to be in contention.
363224
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 69
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-6 | 4/10 | Sand Script (6¼L) | 83/100 | 69 | 37 |
| 21 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 2/7 | Gimmethespotlight (1¾L) | 5/2 | 69 | 38 |
| 5 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 2/6 | Top Floor (5L) | 7/2 | 69 | - |
| 19 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 3/10 | Status (2L) | 14/1 | 69 | 57 |
| 27 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 6/10 | Master Spy (8L) | 8/1 | - | - |
| 8 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 3/13 | Errol Flynn (5½L) | 50/1 | - | - |
Has taken a step forward the last twice; last of five (Turffontein) four weeks ago.
975-35
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: 74
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 | 5/5 | Blood Of Eden (12L) | 13/10 | 74 | - |
| 5 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 3/12 | Southampton (1½L) | 10/1 | 71 | - |
| 11 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-4 | 5/11 | Apostrophe (2¾L) | 66/1 | 67 | 7 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-2 | 7/13 | Al Greenga (6L) | 50/1 | - | 30 |
| 28 Aug 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-0 | 9/13 | Scarlett Heart (10½L) | 66/1 | - | - |
| 31 Jul 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-0 | 8/9 | Blushing Bloom (10½L) | 50/1 | - | - |
Beaten 11l in fourth here over 1m2f (maiden plate) 14 days ago; from powerful trainer; has been on the scene in the recent past and one to be interested in.
5-4564
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: 62
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 8-9 e/s | 4/6 | Thoonsil (11½L) | 10/1 | 65 | - |
| 24 Feb 26 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 9-6 | 6/7 | Shadow Line (10L) | 6/1 | 67 | 11 |
| 5 Feb 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 5/6 | Winter Wedding (3¾L) | 7/2 | - | 10 |
| 22 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-4 | 4/9 | Reece's Wish (7L) | 40/1 | - | 21 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/8 | Pleiades Star (9¾L) | 33/10 | - | 17 |
Has displayed improved form on last two starts but hasn't been able to quite get her neck in front; good effort when 2½l second at Turffontein four weeks ago.
3-6752
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 56
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 8-12 h1 | 2/9 | Terrence (2½L) | 11/2 | 56 | 6 |
| 24 Feb 26 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 9-6 e/s,h | 5/7 | Shadow Line (7½L) | 6/1 | 59 | 20 |
| 27 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 9-6 b | 7/12 | Chickasaw (7L) | 20/1 | 62 | 25 |
| 22 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 8-12 b | 6/12 | Culturati (8½L) | 7/2 | 62 | 32 |
| 18 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 12f | Md | 8-12 b | 3/10 | Euphrates (1½L) | 3/1 | 63 | - |
| 23 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 8-9 b | 2/9 | Military Moves (1L) | 33/10 | 63 | 21 |
Verdict
This has the look of a wide-open race. Emerald City is respected while Greenside Girl is on the shortlist. However, POMPEII SHIELD sets the benchmark. He is fancied to reverse the placings with Royale Jacket from their last meeting.
Pompeii Shield
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