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Tab Telebet 011 074 0300 Maiden Plate (f & M)(For Maiden Fillies and Mares) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Has arguably shown improved form the last twice and career is progressing; close up second in a maiden plate dropped back in distance (Turffontein) three weeks ago on debut for this trainer.
5349-2
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 77
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 2/8 | Drachenfutter (hd) | 5/2 | 77 | 25 |
| 17 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | Md | 9-4 | 9/11 | Wyze Declaration (7½L) | 5/1 | 77 | - |
| 26 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | Md | 9-2 | 4/10 | Gin Palace (4½L) | 33/10 | - | 41 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Dur Durbanville | 6f | Md | 9-4 | 3/12 | Midnight Lady (½L) | 5/2 | - | - |
| 15 Jul 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | Md | 9-3 | 5/12 | Stormwatch (7L) | 50/1 | - | 35 |
Turned in a solid effort in defeat 47 days ago, when third dropped back in distance at Turffontein in a maiden plate; improved form the last twice.
344-23
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 70
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 3/8 | Major Arcana (1¾L) | 5/2 | 72 | 30 |
| 8 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-4 | 2/10 | Falconfly (nk) | 11/2 | 72 | - |
| 9 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-4 | 4/10 | Hathighwaytothesky (5L) | 9/2 | - | 17 |
| 2 Aug 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-1 | 4/7 | Fifty Ways (5¾L) | Evs | - | 32 |
| 8 Jun 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-1 | 3/6 | Gimmeforsure (2¼L) | 6/1 | - | 33 |
Produced a good effort to finish second in a maiden plate in August; signs of improvement on last two runs; returns from an absence here; hard to ignore if replicating most recent run.
/2252-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 68
Days: 248
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 2/8 | A Good Heart (1L) | 3/1 | 71 | 19 |
| 7 Aug 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 5/9 | Chantilly Dream (8½L) | 18/10 | 71 | 16 |
| 8 Jun 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 2/12 | Tuscan Romance (4¼L) | 25/2 | - | 41 |
| 8 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 2/8 | Rachel Wall (6¾L) | 11/2 | - | 17 |
| 9 Jun 24 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/10 | Poblano (8¼L) | 66/1 | - | - |
Regularly runs here; finished just behind Destiny's Dream when seventh beaten 5l last month at Turffontein in a maiden plate.
897347
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 67
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 7/8 | Drachenfutter (4¾L) | 25/1 | 67 | 8 |
| 26 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-1 | 4/7 | Onceinabluemoon (3L) | 33/1 | 53 | - |
| 19 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 8-11 | 3/11 | Trip Of Faith (4¼L) | 125/1 | 53 | 26 |
| 26 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 7/8 | Palace Script (22L) | 80/1 | 57 | - |
| 27 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-4 | 9/12 | Babette's Feast (12L) | 100/1 | 60 | - |
| 8 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-4 | 8/10 | Falconfly (10L) | 100/1 | 66 | - |
Came home fifth, beaten 6l, in a maiden plate (Turffontein) last week; has displayed improved form on last two starts.
579-35
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 66
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/8 | Top Secret (5¼L) | 20/1 | 66 | - |
| 2 Apr 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-1 | 3/8 | Wings Of Kildra (5L) | 25/1 | 67 | 22 |
| 20 Aug 25 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 8-7 | 9/9 | Call Me Jane (22L) | 25/2 | 72 | - |
| 6 Aug 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | Md | 8-9 | 7/9 | Queen Of The Spear (6¼L) | 4/1 | 73 | - |
| 19 Jun 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | MdHc | 8-11 | 5/9 | Hotaru (6½L) | 6/1 | - | 27 |
| 3 Jun 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/9 | Fair Proposal (5½L) | 2/1 | - | 32 |
Related to Romeo's Magic (winner from 1m up to 1m4f); making her racecourse bow; prospects.
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Disappointing when favourite, finishing third beaten 7l at Turffontein last month in a maiden plate; receives age allowance.
23
Age: 2
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 8-8 | 3/8 | Arizona Magic (6¾L) | 2/5 | - | 14 |
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 2/11 | Viking Lass (hd) | 20/1 | - | 50 |
Verdict
This is a tight race on the figures but preference is for VINDOLANDA. Shiraz Glow looks the next best, and Rendevous In Rio is capable of running well.
Vindolanda
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