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VAAL 30 July 2026
Racing Today Maiden Plate(For all Maidens) Racecard
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- Distance: 1m
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Runner
Best Odds
Yet to get off the mark in six attempts (sixth his best finish); beaten a long way here over 7½f (maiden plate) last week; a few rivals look in good form so not one to rely on.
769809
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 57
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 9/9 | Silver Comet (30L) | 100/1 | 57 | - |
| 9 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 10/14 | Magic Declaration (13½L) | 125/1 | 60 | 5 |
| 29 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 8/8 | Knowmore (16L) | 100/1 | 60 | - |
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-6 b | 9/10 | Sand Script (16½L) | 33/1 | - | 1 |
| 12 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 8-11 | 6/9 | Porridge Boy (8¾L) | 100/1 | - | 22 |
| 21 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 7/7 | Rabble-Rouser (11½L) | 10/1 | - | - |
Has run well here recently and seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; on the premises when runner-up of eight at Turffontein last Tuesday; could go well from a beneficial draw and her latest effort was promising.
323542
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 64
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 2/8 | Flying World (1½L) | 17/2 | 62 | - |
| 18 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-2 | 4/8 | Aint No Doubt (13½L) | 4/1 | 62 | - |
| 21 Apr 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 5/5 | Chariklo (2¾L) | 18/10 | 64 | 15 |
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 9-6 | 3/9 | Future Gamble (1¼L) | 4/1 | 64 | 21 |
| 19 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 | 2/5 | Blood Of Eden (nk) | 2/1 | 65 | 26 |
| 24 Feb 26 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 8-12 | 3/8 | Royal Engagement (3¼L) | 14/10 | 66 | 9 |
Held when fourth of nine (Turffontein) nine days ago; must go on the shortlist.
054
Age: 2
Weight: 8-11
OR: -
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 8-11 | 4/9 | Mission To Mars (12L) | 20/1 | - | - |
| 5 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-0 | 5/9 | Gotthetiger (5L) | 125/1 | - | 67 | |
| 7 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 11/13 | Fish Tales (17L) | 100/1 | - | 9 |
Finished third when beaten 2½l last month at Turffontein upped to this trip in a maiden juvenile plate; has claims.
73
Age: 2
Weight: 8-11
OR: -
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 3/9 | Knight Heist (2¼L) | 125/1 | - | - |
| 7 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 7/7 | Stage One (8L) | 6/1 | - | 10 |
Went close when third at Turffontein four weeks ago.
43
Age: 2
Weight: 8-11
OR: -
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 8-11 | 3/8 | Knowmore (¾L) | 87/100 | - | 38 |
| 18 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 4/13 | Raptor King (2¼L) | 25/1 | - | 46 |
Ran well to finish third (beaten just over 2l) when behind the reopposing Silver Comet last Thursday upped to 7½f; appears to be going forwards; must be respected.
773
Age: 2
Weight: 8-11
OR: -
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 8-11 | 3/9 | Silver Comet (3L) | 7/2 | - | - |
| 11 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 7/9 | Rising Eagle (6L) | 100/1 | - | 33 |
| 25 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 7/9 | Summerfest (15L) | 10/1 | - | - |
Beaten 7l at Turffontein two weeks ago in a maiden juvenile plate; yard has been going through a quiet spell.
745867
Age: 2
Weight: 8-11
OR: -
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 7/8 | Kovil (7L) | 40/1 | - | - |
| 29 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-0 | 6/8 | Trojan Horse (5¼L) | 40/1 | - | 24 | |
| 11 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 8/9 | Knight Heist (5¾L) | 33/1 | - | - |
| 14 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | 9-0 | 5/7 | Sheriff Bill Brown (10L) | 50/1 | - | 46 | |
| 9 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 4/6 | Parachute Adams (4L) | 8/1 | - | 4 |
| 28 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 9-0 | 7/9 | What A Warrior (7½L) | 100/1 | - | 30 |
Has shown some recent improvement; scored by just over 2l here over 7½f (maiden plate) when Echo Of The Wild and Sivaji were behind him seven days ago, getting off the mark at the seventh attempt.
659441
Age: 2
Weight: 8-11
OR: -
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 8-11 | 1/9 | Royale Jacket (3L) | 8/1 | - | - |
| 25 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 8-11 | 4/10 | Brave Waam (7½L) | 14/1 | - | - |
| 14 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 8-11 | 4/9 | Master Smoker (3¼L) | 80/1 | - | 26 |
| 30 May 26 | Gre Greyville | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 9/12 | Coast Of The Sun (7¼L) | 33/1 | - | 16 |
| 21 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 5/11 | Life In Colour (10½L) | 40/1 | - | 22 |
| 28 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 8-8 | 6/8 | Wild As The Wind (10½L) | 17/2 | - | - |
Runner-up in Turffontein maiden plate, 11l off winner when little between him and Angle Of Attack (fourth) last week; career moving upwards.
852
Age: 2
Weight: 8-11
OR: -
Days: 9
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 8-11 | 2/9 | Mission To Mars (10½L) | 17/2 | - | - |
| 29 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 8-8 | 5/8 | Trojan Horse (4½L) | 25/1 | - | 27 | |
| 18 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-1 | 8/13 | Raptor King (6L) | 100/1 | - | 33 |
Verdict
ANGLE OF ATTACK gets the vote. He was behind Uncle Bob last time but can now reverse placings. Echo Of The Wild looks an obvious danger to the tip while Crimson Ranger is respected, and Vixeninthevineyard has clocked up some good efforts.
Angle Of Attack
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