Monday racing: Irish raider, a pricey purchase, one ride for Townend and trainer to watch
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VAAL 21 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
Produced a good effort to finish runner-up over 1m½f here (maiden plate) last month; hasn't been able to quite get his neck in front but best form so far in last two starts.
733352
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 74
Days: 21
| 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 | - |
Finished behind Asiah's Tiara over 1m2f here (maiden plate) when beaten 16l in January; if excused last two runs he would be interesting based on his second at Vaal in December; has to be considered.
622-58
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 71
Days: 89
| 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 | - |
Finished just behind Royale Jacket when fourth over 1m½f here (maiden plate) last month; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs; needs to be respected.
363224
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 69
Days: 21
| 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 | - | - |
Improved form the last twice; finished last of five at Turffontein last month.
975-35
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: 74
Days: 33
| 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 | - | - |
Was held in fourth here over 1m2f (maiden plate) last month; from a respected trainer; shown signs of promise here and there and should not be far away.
5-4564
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: 62
Days: 21
| 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 |
Gave good account to finish second at Turffontein last month; shown recent signs of improvement but proving a little expensive to follow.
3-6752
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 56
Days: 33
| 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
There is not much between these on figures - Greenside Girl is a credible contender while Emerald City is respected. However, POMPEII SHIELD is the most likely winner here. He was behind Royale Jacket last time but can now reverse placings.
Pompeii Shield
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