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VAAL 27 August 2026
Equus Champion Print Media: Charl Pretorius Work Riders Maiden Plate (f & M)(For Maiden Fillies and Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 5f
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Gave good account to finish third in a maiden plate (Turffontein) three weeks ago; signs of improvement on last two runs and produced a string of consistent efforts.
-65423
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 67
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/10 | Master's Lady (2¾L) | 6/1 | 67 | 32 |
| 22 Jul 26 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 2/8 | Sierra Foxtrot (¾L) | 13/2 | 67 | 54 |
| 27 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 4/12 | Hoc Est Vita (4L) | 25/1 | 63 | 40 |
| 4 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 5/10 | Nightshine (6¼L) | 40/1 | - | 14 |
| 11 Jan 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-2 | 6/6 | Fiery Rose (11½L) | 25/2 | - | 19 |
| 28 Jun 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-0 h1 | 6/11 | Season's Greetings (7¼L) | 8/1 | - | 16 |
Has shown some recent improvement; not disgraced when third of seven in a maiden plate at Turffontein last month; enters calculations.
7-0683
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 64
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 3/7 | Star Magnolia (3½L) | 3/1 | 64 | 23 |
| 14 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-3 | 8/12 | Apparition (10½L) | 5/2 | 65 | 13 |
| 22 Feb 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | Md | 9-3 b | 6/10 | Starting Point (6¼L) | 16/1 | 68 | 29 |
| 13 Jan 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Md | 9-3 b | 10/14 | Seven No Trump (5¾L) | 33/1 | 71 | 25 |
| 10 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Md | 9-2 b | 7/9 | Got The Look (7L) | 7/1 | 75 | - |
| 18 Oct 25 | Dur Durbanville | 6f | Md | 9-4 b | 5/11 | Flying South (3¼L) | 10/1 | 78 | - |
The only newcomer; a major contender with signs of encouragement in profile and sire a rich source of sprint winners.
Form:
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Not far behind Surreal Song when eighth (Turffontein) 19 days ago in a maiden plate.
58798
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 63
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-2 | 8/10 | Master's Lady (7¼L) | 125/1 | 64 | 14 |
| 26 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-3 | 9/9 | Staggerwing (18½L) | 125/1 | - | - |
| 4 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-0 | 7/8 | Empress Wu (9¼L) | 25/1 | - | 13 |
| 14 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 8/9 | Love Not War (18½L) | 33/1 | - | - |
| 26 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 8-11 | 5/8 | Queen Leila (5¼L) | 66/1 | - | 16 |
Finished fourth, beaten 9l, two weeks ago in a maiden plate; must be respected as shown some signs of promise.
845764
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 61
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 8-6 | 4/7 | Corsaro Super (8¾L) | 25/1 | 64 | 18 |
| 11 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 6/9 | Rivera (11½L) | 125/1 | - | 17 |
| 26 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-3 b | 7/9 | Staggerwing (10½L) | 125/1 | - | 7 |
| 30 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-3 h1 | 5/5 | Royal Tiara (22L) | 20/1 | - | - |
| 26 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 h1 | 4/7 | Lanzarote (9¼L) | 66/1 | - | 3 |
| 26 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-3 | 8/8 | Queen Leila (6¾L) | 25/1 | - | 11 |
Just her third outing so still early days; disappointed when sixth of nine in a maiden plate last month.
26
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 8-8 | 6/9 | Echoes Of War (5¾L) | 56/100 | - | 37 |
| 2 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-1 | 2/9 | Trompe L'Oeil (nk) | 9/4 | - | 36 |
Lightly raced with this just her third appearance; sixth of seven beaten 14l (behind Lady Enid) 14 days ago in a maiden plate; others are preferred.
86
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: -
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-1 h1 | 6/7 | Corsaro Super (15L) | 125/1 | - | - |
| 23 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-0 h1 | 8/9 | Caladrius (25L) | 40/1 | - | - |
Verdict
Pennys Choice is interesting while Lady Enid rates a serious contender. But firm preference is for DIGIT DASH. She has a pedigree which appeals in the context of this race.
Digit Dash
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