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VAAL 2 July 2026
Tab Telebet 011 074 0300 Mr 88 Handicap(Open) Racecard
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- Distance: 1m
- Runners
- 10
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Runner
Best Odds
Goes for a hat-trick today; narrow scorer in a stakes race last month.
322811
Age: 5
Weight: 9-11
OR: 92
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 8-8 | 1/15 | Wayne () | 8/1 | 89 | 72 | |
| 21 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-9 | 1/16 | Longsword (nk) | 20/1 | 87 | 73 |
| 12 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-10 | 8/8 | Tintin (8¼L) | 13/2 | 87 | 41 |
| 26 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 2/7 | King Harald (1¾L) | 3/1 | 87 | 55 |
| 12 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 2/7 | Speedman (1L) | 8/1 | 87 | 73 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-0 | 3/4 | Taegan's Champ (4½L) | 18/10 | 87 | 35 |
Solid run when fifth in a stakes race last month upped to 7f; on the shortlist as he knows how to get his head in front.
-11385
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 91
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 8-9 e/s | 5/15 | Bristol Hercules (1¾L) | 9/2 | 91 | 66 | |
| 30 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 8-10 b | 8/11 | Lead The Charge (5¾L) | 28/10 | 91 | 41 |
| 12 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 3/7 | Speedman (2¾L) | 13/10 | 91 | 67 |
| 27 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 8-8 e/s | 1/8 | Fostinovo (3½L) | 14/10 | 83 | - |
| 15 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 1/8 | Monkey's Wedding () | 18/10 | - | 50 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 2/12 | Tintin (5¾L) | 8/1 | - | 42 |
He meets the required standard ability wise; split Force Publique and Chieftain's Shield at Turffontein beaten just over 4l three weeks ago; definite chance as has won off this mark in the last 12 months and he's been given a chance by the handicapper.
374635
Age: 5
Weight: 9-0
OR: 82
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-1 b | 5/9 | Tintin (4¼L) | 8/1 | 83 | 48 |
| 16 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 7-11 b | 3/12 | Errol Flynn (3L) | 10/1 | 83 | 60 | |
| 28 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-1 b | 6/11 | Fire Storm (8¾L) | 16/1 | 84 | 58 |
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-5 b | 4/11 | Fully Loaded (3L) | 11/2 | 85 | 61 |
| 26 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-7 b | 7/12 | World Of Royalty (6L) | 5/1 | 85 | - |
| 5 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | 8-3 b | 3/10 | Open Highway (2½L) | 13/2 | 85 | - |
Has achieved three wins from 12 career runs and on a hat-trick after last win; narrow winner of a handicap five weeks ago; a rise in the ratings to contend with; can have a big say.
26-311
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 81
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-11 | 1/10 | Mount Darwin (hd) | 18/10 | 78 | 40 |
| 30 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-6 | 1/9 | Bold Action (2¼L) | 2/1 | 72 | 57 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-4 | 3/10 | Chieftain's Shield (2½L) | 8/1 | 72 | 30 |
| 24 Jul 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-5 | 6/10 | Tommy Shelby (4L) | 25/2 | 75 | 33 |
| 6 Jul 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | 9-6 | 2/8 | Rosy Lemon (1¾L) | 3/1 | 75 | 58 | |
| 23 Jun 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 8-11 | 4/13 | Aladdin's Lamp (2½L) | 11/2 | 76 | 53 |
Eighth beaten 16l in a conditions race at Turffontein last month; interesting if replicating the best of his form.
24-138
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 82
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 8-7 | 8/11 | Errol Flynn (15½L) | 20/1 | 82 | 30 | |
| 24 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-4 | 3/9 | Page Boy (1¼L) | 18/10 | 82 | 57 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-4 | 1/8 | Royale Jacket (3½L) | Evs | - | 54 |
| 4 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-4 | 4/14 | Force Publique (1L) | 5/2 | - | - |
| 4 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-2 | 2/16 | Wayne (2L) | 40/1 | - | 51 |
Searching for his fifth career win.
668108
Age: 5
Weight: 8-11
OR: 80
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-11 b | 8/9 | Tintin (9½L) | 40/1 | 80 | 26 |
| 21 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-2 b | 10/16 | Bristol Hercules (5L) | 33/1 | 80 | 49 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-7 b | 1/10 | Deception Pass () | 10/1 | 75 | 43 |
| 19 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-4 b | 8/8 | Paul Revere (11L) | 20/1 | 76 | 24 |
| 26 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-12 b | 6/9 | Fully Loaded (2¼L) | 25/1 | 77 | 43 |
| 1 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-12 b | 6/9 | Tintin (8¾L) | 6/1 | 78 | 59 |
Finishing third was a good effort three weeks ago at Turffontein with two of these rivals behind; latest effort was encouraging so should not be far away.
620473
Age: 3
Weight: 8-10
OR: 81
Days: 25
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-9 | 3/9 | Tintin (2L) | 10/1 | 81 | 51 |
| 26 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 8-10 | 7/10 | Boundless Love (3¼L) | 16/1 | 83 | - |
| 28 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-1 | 4/11 | Fire Storm (6½L) | 14/1 | 84 | 60 |
| 19 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 9-8 e/s | 12/14 | Casus Belli (10L) | 3/1 | 84 | 18 |
| 10 Feb 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-6 | 2/11 | Storm Ahead (hd) | 2/1 | 82 | - |
| 17 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 8-8 | 6/9 | Robert Browning (3¼L) | 6/1 | 83 | 47 |
A while since his last success; favourite two months ago but failed to deliver when sixth (Turffontein) over 7f (handicap); this only his second start in handicap company; this is competitive and may have to settle for supporting role at best.
662-66
Age: 4
Weight: 8-8
OR: 77
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-6 h1 | 6/9 | Frere Jacques (8¾L) | 33/20 | 77 | 46 |
| 14 Feb 26 | Dur Durbanville | 7f | 9-1 | 6/10 | Boogiefied (4¼L) | 3/1 | 77 | - | |
| 6 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | 9-0 | 2/9 | Touched By Angels (1½L) | 5/1 | 76 | 97 | |
| 29 Oct 25 | Dur Durbanville | 7f | 8-11 | 6/11 | Fox On The Run (1¾L) | 40/1 | 78 | 62 | |
| 29 Jul 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-4 | 6/10 | Afrique (8L) | 10/1 | 80 | 45 | |
| 31 May 25 | Sco Scottsville | 8f | 9-2 | 14/14 | My Boy Lollipop (8L) | 6/1 | 80 | 52 |
Only once has he got into the winners' enclosure; finished tailed off over 1m½f here (handicap) last month; this is competitive and others are preferred.
549840
Age: 4
Weight: 8-4
OR: 73
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-5 | 13/14 | Best Candidate (32L) | 14/1 | 73 | - |
| 28 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-7 | 4/10 | War Reporter (1¼L) | 66/1 | 75 | 32 |
| 7 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-7 | 8/9 | Frere Jacques (21L) | 16/1 | 75 | 3 |
| 9 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-8 | 9/9 | Father Christmas (12L) | 25/1 | 75 | 33 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-7 | 4/10 | Chieftain's Shield (2¾L) | 33/10 | 75 | 32 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 8-11 | 5/9 | Robert Browning (3L) | 25/2 | 76 | 51 |
Has arguably shown improved form the last twice; not disgraced in sixth over 1m1f here (handicap) 37 days ago; this only his second handicap outing; this looks a fair heat so unlikely to trouble the principals.
662216
Age: 3
Weight: 8-3
OR: 72
Days: 37
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-7 | 6/12 | Circle Of Grace (4¼L) | 14/1 | 72 | - |
| 16 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 1/7 | Flying World (1½L) | 5/1 | 65 | 56 |
| 7 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 2/4 | Proper (2¼L) | 15/2 | 65 | 19 |
| 9 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 2/4 | Tracksuit Dave (5½L) | 40/1 | 66 | 29 |
| 4 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 6/7 | One Of Those Days (10½L) | 100/1 | 66 | 9 |
| 19 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 | 6/9 | Terrence (6½L) | 25/1 | 68 | - |
Verdict
Jaffa could have a say while Dark Silver is one to be interested in. But WAR REPORTER rates a strong recommendation. He is a two-time winner at this track and sets the form standard based on his most recent effort.
War Reporter
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