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18 June 2026
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Racing Today Fm 95 Divided Handicap (f & M)(For Fillies and Mares) Racecard

  • Channel: SIS
  • Distance: 1m 110y
Runners
10

Type
Flat

Selection

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No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
1
(2)
Royal Invitation silk
Royal Invitation
J: G Samo-Burthia 6
T: B Webber
This is her grade; possesses winning form at this track; last of 12 (Greyville) back down to 1m4f last month in a Listed race; this might be easier.
-15190
Age: 6
Weight: 9-11
OR: 99
Days: 19
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
30 May 26 Gre Greyville 12f Hc 8-12 b 12/12 Dance King (19L) 33/1 99 40
28 Apr 26 Tur Turffontein 16f 8-1 b 9/10 Enflame (75L) 14/1 99 -
5 Apr 26 Sco Scottsville 12f 8-11 b 1/8 Plum Pudding (nk) 4/1 99 78
14 Mar 26 Tur Turffontein 12f Hc 9-1 b 5/13 Daimyo (6¾L) 20/1 99 -
24 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 12f 9-6 b 1/9 Kissing Machine (2½L) 10/1 95 60
16 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 12f Hc 9-4 b 1/6 Poplar Park (2L) 33/10 90 -
2
(8)
Willy Meet Again silk
Willy Meet Again
J: C Zackey
T: M N Houdalakis
Was held in eighth at Turffontein over 1m (stakes race) last month; has won here previously; should not be far away as often on the premises and she has shown bits and pieces of promise.
325658
Age: 4
Weight: 9-11
OR: 99
Days: 33
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
16 May 26 Tur Turffontein 8f 9-2 b 8/12 Errol Flynn (6¾L) 25/2 101 59
19 Apr 26 Tur Turffontein 8f 8-7 b 5/6 Pressonregardless (4L) 10/1 102 67
7 Mar 26 Tur Turffontein 8f 9-2 b 6/13 Care Forgot (3¼L) 5/1 104 55
14 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 9f 8-8 b 5/6 Fire Attack (8½L) 6/1 104 27
7 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 8f 7-13 b 2/9 Choisaanada (nk) 7/1 104 59
24 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-10 b 3/10 Aristotle (½L) 10/1 104 24
3
(6)
Dimako's Jet silk
Dimako's Jet
J: M Michel 3
T: W C Marwing
Proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a sixth career win) and attempts to land a hat-trick; came out on top by 1½l beating Ancient Wisdom and Future Date four months ago in a handicap; been raised a little in the ratings; returns from a layoff; warrants respect despite this step up in class.
733-11
Age: 5
Weight: 9-4
OR: 93
Days: 133
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
5 Feb 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-4 b 1/8 Ancient Wisdom (1½L) 9/4 89 -
1 Jan 26 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-8 b 1/9 Future Date (¾L) 9/2 84 43
26 Oct 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-4 b 3/8 Key Worker (2½L) 6/1 84 56
9 Oct 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-4 3/8 Future Date (1½L) 3/1 84 30
26 Jul 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-6 7/10 Twostep Queen (3¼L) 9/2 85 46
23 Jun 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-4 2/8 It's Her Way (2¾L) 17/10 85 61
4
(1)
Future Date silk
Future Date
J: J Botes 6
T: S J Gray
Respectable display to finish seventh, beaten just under 3l at Turffontein over 1m2f (handicap) when not far behind Avoontoast last Thursday; winner of four races at this venue.
182387
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 93
Days: 7
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
11 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-2 7/8 Into Dancing (2¾L) 25/1 93 -
19 Apr 26 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-6 8/8 Mount Etna (11L) 8/1 93 13
26 Mar 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-1 3/9 Palace Dancer (1¾L) 33/1 93 -
19 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-6 2/7 Kissing Machine (¾L) 25/2 91 47
5 Feb 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-6 8/8 Dimako's Jet (6L) 9/2 91 -
22 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 9-2 1/7 Art Nouveau (1L) 4/1 87 92
5
(4)
Palace Dancer silk
Palace Dancer
J: P Mxoli
T: W C Marwing
Sprang 33-1 surprise in March upped to 1m1f in a handicap; loves it here (three wins); a rise in the ratings to contend with; definite chance.
6-9751
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 88
Days: 84
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
26 Mar 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-6 b 1/9 Kissing Machine (hd) 33/1 85 -
12 Mar 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-4 b 5/7 Bright And Brazen (4½L) 25/2 87 61
1 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-11 7/8 Warning Sound (7¾L) 25/2 89 22
22 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 8-6 9/10 Sonic Jet (6L) 16/1 89 -
28 Sep 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-3 6/9 Twostep Queen (5¼L) 5/1 90 -
23 Aug 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-11 2/8 Destiny Of Fire (2L) 7/2 90 58
6
(7)
Avoontoast silk
Avoontoast
J: K De Melo
T: J A Soma
Has won at this track; finished sixth seven days ago albeit only beaten 2½l at Turffontein in a handicap.
52-746
Age: 6
Weight: 8-9
OR: 85
Days: 7
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
11 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 8-8 6/8 Into Dancing (2½L) 25/2 85 -
14 May 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-9 4/7 Juliet Tango (3¼L) 33/10 87 -
23 Apr 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-10 7/8 Into Dancing (4¼L) 25/2 87 37
11 Nov 25 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 7-12 b 2/6 Accept Cookies (½L) 7/2 85 13
26 Oct 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-6 h1 5/8 Key Worker (4L) 18/10 86 53
28 Sep 25 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-4 h1 2/10 Kissing Machine (nk) 6/1 84 -
7
(9)
Back From War silk
Back From War
J: C Habib
T: P F Matchett
Respectable effort when fourth (Turffontein) three months ago in a handicap; consistent performer.
-53734
Age: 3
Weight: 8-6
OR: 86
Days: 89
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
21 Mar 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-10 4/7 Streisand (1¼L) 8/1 87 52
5 Mar 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-5 3/8 Duchess Of Paloma (2½L) 10/1 87 -
19 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 9-3 7/13 Mount Etna (8½L) 8/1 88 35
22 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 8-5 3/7 Future Date (2L) 28/10 88 74
1 Jan 26 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-3 5/9 Dimako's Jet (3¼L) 33/1 91 26
11 Dec 25 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-1 9/9 The Mightiest (8L) 20/1 92 39
8
(5)
Ancient Wisdom silk
Ancient Wisdom
J: K J Lihaba
T: A P Peter
This is her grade; a previous winner here; behind Future Date at Turffontein in February when last of seven in a handicap.
0-4427
Age: 4
Weight: 8-6
OR: 82
Days: 119
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
19 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 8-10 7/7 Kissing Machine (9¾L) 6/1 82 4
5 Feb 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 8-10 b 2/8 Dimako's Jet (1½L) 7/1 82 -
22 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 10f Hc 8-12 b 4/7 Future Date (4L) 6/1 84 75
1 Jan 26 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 8-7 b 4/9 Dimako's Jet (2¼L) 50/1 84 34
12 Apr 25 Tur Turffontein 9f Hc 9-6 b 11/14 Play With Fire (10½L) 25/1 88 22
29 Mar 25 Tur Turffontein 12f 9-6 b 8/11 Fiery Pegasus (14½L) 50/1 88 -
9
(10)
Scarlet O'Hara silk
Scarlet O'Hara
J: J R Syster
T: S T Pettigrew
Successful twice in her last four starts; scored narrowly in a handicap five weeks ago; now off a higher mark; warrants respect.
41431
Age: 3
Weight: 8-4
OR: 84
Days: 35
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
14 May 26 Vaa Vaal 9f Hc 9-4 1/14 Kortvandraad (hd) 9/2 81 -
19 Apr 26 Tur Turffontein 10f Hc 8-3 3/8 Mount Etna (3¾L) 33/10 82 22
14 Mar 26 Tur Turffontein 10f 9-3 4/14 Curious Girl (7½L) 40/1 80 54
7 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 9f Md 8-12 1/7 Vixeninthevineyard (1L) 25/1 - 5
3 Jan 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Md 9-6 4/6 Gulf Of America (7¼L) 33/1 - -
10
(3)
Paris Fun silk
Paris Fun
J: B Marx-Jacobson 6
T: A P Peter
Has winning track form; could not manage better than seventh (Greyville) 12 days ago in a Class 4.
-23157
Age: 3
Weight: 8-3
OR: 83
Days: 12
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
6 Jun 26 Gre Greyville 8f 9-4 7/8 Saint Brigid (7¾L) 25/2 83 58
21 May 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-3 5/10 Woman's World (3¼L) 6/1 83 45
21 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-6 1/10 Rosy Lemon (1¼L) 18/10 80 -
1 Feb 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-1 3/10 Scarlett Heart (2¼L) 5/1 80 43
24 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-8 2/13 Lapis Lazuli (½L) 16/1 80 62
30 Oct 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-9 5/9 Lady Sabrina (6L) 40/1 84 20
Verdict

An open event - Willy Meet Again poses a serious threat to the tip while Dimako's Jet isn't out of it. However, this can go to SCARLET O'hARA, SCARLET O'hARA is bidding for her second course success and can come out on top with more improvement in her.

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Scarlet O'Hara

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