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VAAL 17 September 2026
Tab Telebet 011 074 0300 Maiden Plate (f & M)(For Maiden Fillies and Mares) Racecard
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- Distance: 1m
- Runners
- 11
- Type
- Flat
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Runner
Best Odds
Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; favourite but came up short (Turffontein) when she finished ahead of a number of these runners 12 days ago in a maiden plate; Craig Zackey booked; a leading contender.
6-7322
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 69
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 26 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 | 2/8 | Nicci's Law (4½L) | 33/20 | 69 | 2 |
| 27 Aug 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 2/10 | Xtatic (hd) | 28/10 | 64 | 36 |
| 6 Aug 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-0 | 3/6 | One State (4¼L) | 9/2 | 66 | 15 |
| 9 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-0 | 7/14 | Magic Declaration (4¾L) | 16/1 | - | 32 |
| 25 Sep 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-0 | 6/10 | Madame Pompadour (9L) | 13/10 | - | 11 |
| 11 Sep 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 8-8 | 3/8 | Winston's Wonder (4½L) | 10/1 | - | - |
Ran a good race in defeat four weeks ago in a maiden plate; appears to be on the upgrade judged on two most recent runs but winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at 12.
86-882
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 65
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 2/11 | Beautiful One (hd) | 25/1 | 58 | 46 |
| 30 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 8/8 | Walkinginthewoods (12½L) | 100/1 | 58 | 8 |
| 5 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 8/10 | Whatsdamatterwithu (13L) | 75/1 | 58 | 4 |
| 30 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-4 b | 6/8 | Delaware River (9¾L) | 50/1 | 63 | 19 |
| 16 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-4 b | 8/8 | Aquarius (16½L) | 125/1 | 63 | - |
| 4 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-4 b | 7/10 | Kensal Green (8¾L) | 25/1 | 65 | - |
Hasn't been able to quite get her neck in front but has displayed improved form on last two starts; seventh of nine beaten 9l last month on her debut for new trainer dropped back in distance at Turffontein in a maiden plate.
752537
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 63
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 h1 | 7/9 | Thorn Bird (8½L) | 33/1 | 63 | 21 |
| 31 May 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | Md | 9-6 b | 3/6 | Kisses (4L) | 7/2 | 65 | 70 |
| 19 May 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 5/8 | Kituba (6L) | 6/1 | 63 | 50 |
| 21 Mar 26 | Dur Durbanville | 8f | Md | 7-13 | 2/9 | Lady Orbit (nk) | 3/1 | 60 | 65 |
| 11 Feb 26 | Dur Durbanville | 9f | Md | 8-8 | 5/9 | Loui's Star (3½L) | 25/2 | 63 | 34 |
| 13 Jan 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 9f | Md | 9-2 | 7/11 | Lark's Song (9¼L) | 25/1 | 63 | 42 |
Four-race maiden but has managed to finish third; beaten 9l in fifth two weeks ago in a maiden plate.
5385
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 76
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-0 h1 | 5/11 | Northern European (10L) | 9/2 | 78 | - |
| 9 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 8-11 h1 | 8/12 | Secret Life (3¾L) | 7/2 | - | - |
| 18 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 h1 | 3/12 | Impressive (4½L) | 66/1 | - | 33 |
| 4 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-0 h1 | 5/9 | Brigitte Anne (11L) | 8/1 | - | 1 |
Without a win in five attempts although has finished second; not far behind Freestyle Dance when last in a maiden juvenile plate at Turffontein three months ago.
5-4258
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 72
Days: 98
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 8/8 | Winter Voice (12½L) | 25/1 | - | 4 |
| 19 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 5/6 | Doesyourmotherknow (14½L) | 16/1 | - | 34 |
| 9 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 2/5 | Highway Heiress (nk) | 13/10 | - | 5 |
| 24 Feb 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-0 | 4/8 | Dear Doc (9¼L) | 75/1 | - | - |
| 20 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | 8-8 | 5/5 | Heath House (18L) | 66/1 | - | - |
Finished tailed off at Turffontein 12 days ago in a maiden plate; this now her sixth attempt to get off the mark; not hard to turn elsewhere.
08557
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 71
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 26 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 8-6 | 7/8 | Nicci's Law (25L) | 16/1 | 71 | - |
| 27 Aug 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 8-5 | 5/10 | Xtatic (5¼L) | 100/1 | 53 | 11 |
| 21 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-0 | 5/5 | Minerva Fae (13½L) | 66/1 | - | - | |
| 27 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 8-10 | 8/8 | Perfect Sky (13½L) | 50/1 | - | - | |
| 14 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 10/13 | Social Graces (10½L) | 125/1 | - | - |
Split a number of these rivals over 1m1f at Turffontein (maiden plate) when beaten 15l 12 days ago; winless in four starts but has shown promise with second her top showing.
2645
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 69
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 26 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 8-11 | 5/8 | Nicci's Law (16L) | 17/2 | 71 | - |
| 6 Aug 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 8-4 | 4/6 | One State (7L) | 4/1 | - | 2 |
| 11 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 6/8 | Winter Voice (9¾L) | 5/1 | - | 13 |
| 21 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 2/6 | Secret Fate (5¼L) | 5/1 | - | - |
Finished ninth of 12 two weeks ago in a maiden plate; yet to manage better than sixth in her five races; trainer going well a plus; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.
06079
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 52
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-0 | 9/11 | Northern European (18L) | 100/1 | 56 | - |
| 19 Aug 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-0 | 7/11 | Beautiful One (12½L) | 66/1 | 58 | - |
| 9 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 8-11 | 12/12 | Secret Life (15L) | 125/1 | - | - |
| 25 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 8-11 | 6/7 | Baby Red (7L) | 40/1 | - | - |
| 18 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-3 | 11/12 | Impressive (20L) | 100/1 | - | - |
From powerful stable; was on the premises (finished second of 12) over 7f here (maiden plate) two weeks ago with two of these rivals behind; cannot be ignored.
02
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 14
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-0 | 2/11 | Northern European (5L) | 20/1 | - | 17 |
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 10/11 | Viking Lass (21L) | 20/1 | - | - |
Fourth of eight beaten 8l in a juvenile plate at Turffontein in June; not dismissed.
94
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 80
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 8-10 | 4/8 | Moana (7½L) | 25/1 | - | 16 | |
| 18 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 9/12 | Impressive (12L) | 66/1 | - | 8 |
Behind three of these in Turffontein maiden plate over 1m1f at 25-1 two weeks ago; will need to step up from her racecourse introduction.
8
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 26 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 8-6 | 8/8 | Nicci's Law (29L) | 25/1 | - | - |
Verdict
Ladies Hour isn't out of it while Alittlebitoflove is capable of running into at least a place. But SWORD OF LIGHT has an obvious shout. She finished ahead of Freestyle Dance, Democrat and Romas Patat Panday when last seen.
Sword Of Light
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