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VAAL 23 July 2026
Racing Today Work Riders Maiden Plate (f & M)(For Maiden Fillies and Mares) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f 110y
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
Selection
No myracing analysis available for this race
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Runner
Best Odds
Creditable effort to finish second (Turffontein) last month back down to 6f in a maiden plate; improved form the last twice but yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at nine.
2-8352
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 73
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 2/12 | Hoc Est Vita (2¼L) | 7/1 | 73 | 43 |
| 4 Mar 26 | Dur Durbanville | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 5/9 | Vivo Per Lei (6L) | 9/4 | 78 | 43 |
| 14 Feb 26 | Dur Durbanville | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 3/10 | Ebisu (2¼L) | 33/10 | 78 | - |
| 21 Jan 26 | Dur Durbanville | 6f | Md | 9-5 | 8/14 | Raffish Trend (8L) | 11/2 | 78 | - |
| 24 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 2/8 | Cutie Patootie (shd) | 8/1 | 70 | 53 |
| 10 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Md | 9-2 | 6/9 | Got The Look (6¾L) | 10/1 | 72 | - |
Not beaten that far over 1m at Turffontein (maiden plate) three weeks ago; winless in three starts but has shown promise with second her top showing; blinkers fitted for the first time.
256
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 71
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 6/7 | Feast Of Berries (4½L) | 13/2 | - | 33 |
| 14 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 8-10 | 5/9 | Master Smoker (4¼L) | 5/2 | - | 24 |
| 28 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 2/14 | Anahita (shd) | 6/1 | - | 59 |
Last of nine over 7f at Turffontein (maiden plate) last month; has shown glimpses of ability recently and could be interesting.
433549
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 69
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 9/9 | Heavenly Lace (16L) | 4/1 | 69 | - |
| 4 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 4/8 | Late Bloomer (1¾L) | 7/2 | 69 | 10 |
| 16 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 5/8 | Be My Fate (7L) | 6/1 | 69 | 16 |
| 21 Apr 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-6 | 3/5 | Chariklo (1½L) | 28/10 | 69 | 19 |
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-0 | 3/10 | Sand Script (4¼L) | 9/2 | 72 | 38 |
| 12 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 4/7 | Hat And Heels (8L) | 3/1 | 73 | 21 |
Finished ninth of 12 over 5f at Turffontein (maiden plate) last month; winless in five starts but has shown promise with third her top showing; likely to be involved based on the pick of her form.
34949
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 67
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-3 b | 9/12 | Apparition (12L) | 16/1 | 68 | 11 |
| 21 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-3 | 4/15 | Miss Fantastic (1¾L) | 40/1 | 68 | 28 |
| 19 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 9/9 | Green And Gold (14½L) | 8/1 | - | 22 |
| 19 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 4/11 | Trip Of Faith (6L) | 7/2 | - | 24 |
| 24 Feb 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/5 | Star Blaze (3½L) | 33/1 | - | 29 |
Not disgraced in fourth at Turffontein over 6f (maiden plate) two weeks ago; has shown some recent improvement.
85-034
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 63
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 4/7 | Star Magnolia (3¾L) | 6/1 | 65 | 22 |
| 4 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/8 | Empress Wu (7L) | 25/2 | 67 | 28 |
| 24 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 12/14 | Fiery Frolic (7¼L) | 100/1 | - | 21 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/8 | Sakura Hanami (6¾L) | 125/1 | - | 5 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 8/16 | Play With The Wind (14L) | 66/1 | - | 9 |
Didn't offer much on her debut at Turffontein over 6f at 66-1 two months ago; has to be feared.
9
Age: 2
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 68
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-3 | 9/11 | Perfect Sky (14½L) | 66/1 | - | 3 |
Last of 12 in a maiden plate (Turffontein) behind Miss River Dancer, 39 days ago; probably unlikely to trouble the principals.
90
Age: 2
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 39
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 8-10 h1 | 12/12 | Apparition (18½L) | 66/1 | - | - |
| 14 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 9/9 | Love Not War (19½L) | 20/1 | - | - |
Held when third beaten 17l over 6f at Turffontein (maiden plate) seven days ago; has displayed improved form on last two starts.
6-4973
Age: 2
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-0 h1 | 3/5 | Irish Wilma (16½L) | 14/1 | - | - |
| 29 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 8-9 h1 | 7/8 | Moana (27L) | 66/1 | - | - | |
| 14 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 h1 | 9/13 | Social Graces (9L) | 40/1 | - | 8 |
| 26 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 4/8 | Queen Leila (4½L) | 33/1 | - | 18 |
| 7 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 4f | Md | 9-6 | 6/7 | Volcanic Heat (12L) | 16/1 | - | - |
| 29 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 4f | Md | 9-1 | 7/15 | Heath House (10L) | 100/1 | - | - |
Verdict
Gimmesumluv is capable of getting involved while Miss River Dancer must be considered. But GRAINS OF PARADISE is the recommendation. She can take a significant step forward from her debut and looks less exposed than some of these.
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