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VAAL 10 September 2026
Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Graduation Plate(For Maidens, 1 & 2 Time Winners) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Beaten 6l when fifth of eight 12 days ago at Turffontein in a Listed race; quite a while since he tasted success; others more appealing despite dropping in class.
245765
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 100
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-2 | 5/8 | Bjorn Ironside (7L) | 15/2 | 104 | 50 | |
| 11 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-9 | 6/9 | Pumpkin Pie (5¼L) | 25/2 | 107 | 63 |
| 5 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 8-7 | 7/8 | Taxi To The Moon (6½L) | 10/1 | 107 | 48 | |
| 28 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 8-7 b | 5/11 | Jerusalema Rain (3¼L) | 33/1 | 106 | 65 | |
| 12 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-6 | 4/6 | Miami Mountain (1¾L) | 5/1 | 106 | - | |
| 21 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 2/4 | Zalatoris (2L) | Evs | 107 | 63 |
Last of six over 5f at Turffontein (handicap) last month; has made a pleasing start to his career with two wins from four starts and unbeaten at this course after two runs; G Lerena booked; major player.
1216
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 99
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 8-8 h1 | 6/6 | Echo Check (6¼L) | 5/4 | 99 | 43 |
| 13 Aug 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-9 | 1/5 | Sergeant Soqrat (3L) | 14/10 | 91 | 58 |
| 1 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | NvHc | 8-12 | 2/6 | Sakura Hanami (½L) | 9/4 | 87 | 59 |
| 2 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 1/9 | Astrophile (nk) | 28/10 | - | 40 |
Out of the money and beaten 12l in the Daily News 2000 in May at Greyville upped to 1m2f; has won here previously; represents top stable; definite chance with drop in class a positive and has proved he knows how to win.
123349
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 99
Days: 103
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 May 26 | Gre Greyville | 10f | 9-6 | 9/11 | Star Major (13L) | 50/1 | 102 | 68 | |
| 10 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-8 | 4/9 | King Harald (4½L) | 8/1 | 102 | 81 | |
| 4 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 9-6 | 3/13 | Curious Girl (2¼L) | 33/1 | 88 | 82 | |
| 14 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | 8-10 | 3/13 | Diogenes (4L) | 5/1 | 87 | 30 | |
| 12 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 8-9 | 2/8 | On Target (2L) | 9/2 | 84 | 47 |
| 27 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-4 | 1/10 | Ubermensch (¾L) | 6/4 | 81 | - |
Finished towards the rear of 16 in blinkers when back to 5½f (Kenilworth) in a conditions race in January; still looking to open his account after three runs; returns from an absence here; others more likely.
58-0
Age: 5
Weight: 8-12
OR: 100
Days: 222
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | 8-11 b | 15/16 | All The Rage (11L) | 66/1 | 107 | 52 | |
| 10 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-3 | 8/8 | Ardabil (4L) | 10/1 | 109 | 56 | |
| 19 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | Md | 9-0 | 5/9 | It Is My Time (4L) | 10/1 | 109 | 73 |
Held when tenth of 11 in a handicap at Turffontein last month; needs new headgear to provoke some improvement; there are better alternatives here.
13-590
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 96
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-13 | 10/11 | Espinoza (10L) | 25/1 | 102 | 60 |
| 11 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-7 | 9/9 | Pumpkin Pie (10½L) | 10/1 | 102 | 41 |
| 5 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-9 | 5/5 | Speedman (25L) | 33/10 | 102 | - |
| 27 Jul 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 9-6 | 3/11 | Zalatoris (½L) | 4/1 | 96 | 68 | |
| 28 Jun 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-0 | 1/7 | Fiery Rose (2¾L) | 33/20 | - | 50 |
Got home in front by three-quarters of a length, breaking his duck at the seventh time of asking when dropped to this trip 42 days ago in a maiden juvenile plate; has arguably shown improved form the last twice.
747201
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 85
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 1/8 | Tenareef (¾L) | 2/1 | - | 29 |
| 2 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-3 e/s | 12/15 | Can't Catch Me (12½L) | 11/2 | - | - |
| 18 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 2/13 | Raptor King (½L) | 25/1 | - | 52 |
| 7 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 8-11 | 7/7 | Prayersandpromises (7¼L) | 16/1 | - | 50 | |
| 21 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-0 | 4/15 | Sands Of Valhalla (4½L) | 5/1 | - | 33 |
| 10 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-6 | 7/9 | Gimme Some Luck (13L) | 100/1 | - | 28 |
Off the mark at the third time of asking here over 1m (maiden plate) last month; interesting.
661
Age: 3
Weight: 8-11
OR: 82
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-0 | 1/8 | Royale Jacket (nk) | 25/1 | - | 44 |
| 19 Aug 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 8-8 | 6/8 | Special Envoy (13L) | 16/1 | - | - |
| 8 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 8-8 | 6/7 | From The Get Go (3¼L) | 66/1 | - | 31 |
Verdict
Master Spy is capable of running into at least a place, and Mirum should be in the hunt. However, TROMPE L'oEIL is a strong pick. TROMPE L'oEIL bids for a third course success and he knows how to get his head in front.
Trompe L'Oeil
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