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VAAL 6 August 2026
#youcanbetonus! Mr 66 Handicap(Open) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 5f
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
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Best Odds
Last of seven last Thursday, behind Sergeant Soqrat; slumped a bit since winning a maiden plate at Fairview on New Year's Day; easy to oppose.
-15797
Age: 5
Weight: 9-8
OR: 68
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-0 h1 | 7/7 | Raining Rubies (15½L) | 40/1 | 68 | - |
| 27 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 8-8 h1 | 9/9 | Set To Music (16L) | 66/1 | 68 | 3 | |
| 11 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 8-4 h1 | 7/10 | Kia Kaha (5½L) | 25/2 | 68 | 34 |
| 30 Jan 26 | Fai Fairview | 5f | Hc | 9-8 h1 | 5/10 | Cape Capri (3L) | 13/10 | 68 | - |
| 2 Jan 26 | Fvw Fairview | 5f | Md | 9-1 h1 | 1/8 | Sombreuil (3¼L) | 67/100 | 66 | 60 |
| 28 Nov 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | Md | 9-9 | 3/8 | Queen Fenn (1½L) | 5/2 | 67 | 54 |
Gained a first success at the fifth time of asking when winning by three-quarters of a length in a maiden plate last month; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; she's worth a go.
0-6341
Age: 3
Weight: 9-7
OR: 81
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-0 b | 1/9 | Platinum Shay (¾L) | 87/100 | - | 31 |
| 2 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-3 | 4/12 | Indecent Obsession (4½L) | 7/1 | - | 34 |
| 14 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-3 | 3/13 | Social Graces (2¼L) | 5/2 | - | 30 |
| 1 Jan 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 6/7 | Custodian (8¼L) | 14/10 | - | 21 |
| 29 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 4f | Md | 9-1 | 10/15 | Heath House (10½L) | 16/1 | - | - |
Finished towards the rear of 16 here over 6f (handicap) six months ago; has won three times here; returns from an absence here; likely to be in contention.
424-00
Age: 6
Weight: 9-6
OR: 66
Days: 194
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 8-11 | 14/16 | Hathighwaytothesky (11½L) | 8/1 | 66 | 18 |
| 11 Jan 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 8-12 | 12/17 | There She Goes (5½L) | 20/1 | 67 | 50 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-7 | 4/12 | There She Goes (2¼L) | 8/1 | 67 | 37 |
| 28 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-4 | 2/13 | Peregrine Falcon (½L) | 9/2 | 66 | - |
| 11 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-7 | 4/9 | Beamonesque (4L) | 4/1 | 67 | 43 |
| 25 Sep 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-5 | 2/10 | Daring Act (½L) | 9/2 | 65 | - |
Creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten 1l a week ago; hasn't really fired since his success in a maiden plate at Turffontein in November.
464804
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 64
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-8 b | 4/7 | Raining Rubies (1L) | 25/1 | 64 | - |
| 2 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-1 b | 11/12 | Ready Set Fire (19½L) | 16/1 | 65 | - |
| 28 Jun 26 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | 9-6 b | 8/11 | Arverni Princess (7½L) | 14/1 | 65 | 28 | |
| 25 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-3 b | 4/10 | Ready Set Fire (4¼L) | 16/1 | 65 | - |
| 7 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 8-9 b | 6/14 | Cold Shine (5½L) | 20/1 | 66 | 31 |
| 26 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-3 b | 4/12 | Dads Dream (3½L) | 20/1 | 68 | 35 |
Split two of these rivals five weeks ago over 6f (handicap) when beaten 5l (fifth of 12); record over this course and distance is three wins from 22 runs and one-time useful performer; been given a chance by the handicapper so can make a bold bid.
7-1455
Age: 11
Weight: 8-12
OR: 59
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-0 b | 5/12 | Ready Set Fire (6L) | 14/1 | 60 | 49 |
| 14 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-0 b | 5/10 | Magic Carpet Ride (½L) | 11/2 | 60 | 46 |
| 2 Apr 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-0 b | 4/11 | Time Is Precious (3¾L) | 10/1 | 60 | 43 |
| 27 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-10 b | 1/9 | Blindfire (½L) | 25/2 | 57 | 51 |
| 20 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-11 b | 7/12 | There She Goes (4½L) | 16/1 | 58 | 24 |
| 2 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 8-12 b | 8/9 | Misty Metal (5¼L) | 16/1 | 59 | 47 |
Finished last of ten over 6f at Turffontein (handicap) last month; this is her level; could go close.
700040
Age: 4
Weight: 8-7
OR: 54
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 8-7 | 10/10 | Trip Of Faith (15½L) | 33/1 | 54 | - |
| 2 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 8-7 | 4/12 | Ready Set Fire (5L) | 66/1 | 55 | 48 |
| 27 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 8-3 | 11/14 | Kia Kaha (6½L) | 66/1 | 55 | 20 |
| 7 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 8-3 | 12/14 | Cold Shine (11½L) | 100/1 | 60 | 5 |
| 26 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-3 | 11/12 | Dads Dream (13½L) | 100/1 | 65 | - |
| 7 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-0 | 7/9 | Arizona Magic (4¾L) | 66/1 | 69 | 44 |
Useful at this level and useful in her prime; beaten a fair way when eighth in a stakes race at Turffontein last month.
632408
Age: 6
Weight: 8-7
OR: 54
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 7-12 b | 8/12 | Whatsdamatterwithu (6½L) | 40/1 | 55 | 25 | |
| 26 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 8-7 b | 10/12 | Dads Dream (9¼L) | 16/1 | 56 | 8 |
| 14 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-5 b | 4/10 | Magic Carpet Ride (½L) | 11/2 | 55 | 44 |
| 7 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 7-13 b | 2/9 | Arizona Magic (1¾L) | 7/1 | 55 | 48 |
| 23 Apr 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 8-5 b | 3/11 | Plumbago Park (3¼L) | 33/1 | 55 | 40 |
| 2 Apr 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 8-6 b | 6/11 | Time Is Precious (4¼L) | 25/2 | 56 | 39 |
Verdict
CALADRIUS is expected to get the job done. She is bidding to land a second win over this C&D and has plenty of scope for improvement. Bell Of Angelus has winning C&D form.
Caladrius
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