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1000 Guineas Day: Big race preview, a French raider and a 20/1 outsider to follow
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VAAL 4 May 2026
#youcanbetonus! Work Riders Maiden Plate(For all Maidens) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 110y
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten just under 3l over 1m at Turffontein (maiden plate) six weeks ago; capable of making an impact.
79-54
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 73
Days: 44
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 4/7 | Gimmethespotlight (2¾L) | 25/2 | 67 | 34 |
| 27 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-4 | 5/10 | Master Spy (7¼L) | 25/1 | - | - |
| 27 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 9/11 | Continental King (8L) | 50/1 | - | 15 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 7/13 | Rockaroundtheclock (9¼L) | 33/1 | - | 10 |
Beaten 5l in fifth here over 1m1f (maiden plate) two weeks ago; has hit the crossbar on multiple occasions but remains without a win but appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs.
333525
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 72
Days: 13
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 5/6 | Pompeii Shield (5L) | 7/2 | 74 | 20 |
| 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 | - |
Has displayed improved form on last two starts; not disgraced in third over 1m here (maiden plate) last month; in the mix.
-52533
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 72
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 3/5 | Millennium Warrior (4L) | 2/1 | 72 | - |
| 19 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-3 | 3/10 | Best Candidate (1½L) | 7/1 | 72 | 90 |
| 23 Feb 26 | Gre Greyville | 7f | Md | 8-12 b | 5/6 | Blue Steel (7¼L) | 8/1 | 75 | 39 |
| 6 Feb 26 | Gre Greyville | 6f | Md | 9-0 b | 2/7 | Whatastar (2½L) | 6/1 | 70 | 50 |
| 11 Jan 26 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | Md | 8-8 b | 5/12 | Penan Nom (2¼L) | 16/1 | 73 | 43 |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | Md | 9-1 b | 10/16 | Tladi Mothwana (10L) | 25/1 | - | 15 |
Grade looks suitable and from a top trainer; beaten sixth of ten at Turffontein over 7f (maiden plate, behind Winding Power) last month.
77-746
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 63
Days: 15
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 6/10 | Best Candidate (6½L) | 16/1 | 65 | 71 |
| 26 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 4/9 | Shoreybomba (2¾L) | 33/1 | 65 | - |
| 19 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 7/10 | Status (6¾L) | 33/1 | 67 | 40 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 7/11 | Continental King (7¾L) | 66/1 | 67 | 17 |
| 17 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 7/13 | Take No Prisoners (4½L) | 16/1 | 75 | - |
| 15 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 3/7 | Apache Chief (8L) | 7/1 | 78 | - |
Finished fifth, beaten 11l, over 6f at Turffontein (maiden plate) last month; should be on the premises.
0-75
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 57
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 5/8 | Arizona Magic (11L) | 100/1 | - | 6 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 7/9 | Geostorm (9½L) | 20/1 | - | 7 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 11/13 | Rockaroundtheclock (16L) | 50/1 | - | - |
Held when fourth of five over 1m here (maiden plate, not far behind Winding Power) last month; grade looks suitable.
076754
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 57
Days: 11
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-6 b | 4/5 | Millennium Warrior (6½L) | 40/1 | 54 | - |
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-6 b | 5/10 | Sand Script (6¾L) | 80/1 | 53 | 36 |
| 26 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 b | 7/9 | Shoreybomba (7L) | 125/1 | 53 | - |
| 26 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 b | 6/7 | Stokesy (11½L) | 16/1 | 53 | - |
| 5 Feb 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-6 b | 7/9 | Palace Guard (7¼L) | 20/1 | 53 | 9 |
| 8 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-6 b | 12/14 | Naretoi (21L) | 100/1 | 56 | - |
First-time blinkers had no impact when beaten a long way five weeks ago on his debut for this trainer upped to 1m2f; prospects.
0/7-5
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 10
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 9-6 b | 5/6 | Thoonsil (32L) | 100/1 | - | - |
| 25 Feb 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 7/8 | Just Jazzed Up (24L) | 100/1 | - | - |
| 21 Aug 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-2 | 13/13 | Musical Score (36L) | 50/1 | - | - |
Was last of six on his debut (1m, Turffontein) at 7-1 25 days ago; receives weight-for-age allowance; entitled to have come on for that run.
6
Age: 2
Weight: 8-11
OR: -
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-3 | 6/6 | Parachute Adams (6¾L) | 7/1 | - | - |
Verdict
A tricky puzzle to solve but it may pay to side with CAPTAIN's EXPRESS. Flying Predator could have a say, and Winding Power rates a serious threat.
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