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VAAL 17 September 2026
Betway Pinnacle Stakes(Open to all horses) Racecard
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- Distance: 5f
- Runners
- 10
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
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Runner
Best Odds
Has won here; was eighth of 14 in the Computaform Sprint at Turffontein in April; back from an absence here; this represents an easier task than his previous race.
62-068
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 119
Days: 166
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 9-6 | 8/14 | Buffalo Storm Cody (4½L) | 17/2 | 120 | 89 | |
| 7 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 9-6 | 6/15 | William Robertson (1¼L) | 8/1 | 120 | 86 | |
| 10 Jan 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | 9-6 | 12/14 | Kingdundee (8¼L) | 25/1 | 120 | 40 | |
| 27 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 9-9 | 2/13 | Taxi To The Moon (½L) | 7/1 | 119 | 97 | |
| 29 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-7 | 6/14 | Pistol Pete (3¾L) | 9/2 | 119 | 46 | |
| 9 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | 9-2 | 1/10 | Karate Kid (¾L) | 6/1 | 116 | 81 |
Scored by a slim margin in a stakes race at Turffontein last month; has managed five wins from 16 career runs; big player.
405921
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: 115
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 9-6 | 1/6 | Whistle The Tune (hd) | 17/10 | 113 | 77 | |
| 7 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 8-11 | 2/8 | African Pride (3L) | 4/1 | 113 | 65 | |
| 28 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-2 | 9/11 | Jerusalema Rain (8½L) | 25/2 | 113 | 53 | |
| 4 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 9-6 | 5/14 | Buffalo Storm Cody (3½L) | 40/1 | 109 | 93 | |
| 7 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 8-11 | 10/15 | William Robertson (3½L) | 5/1 | 110 | 74 | |
| 7 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 8-11 | 4/6 | Taxi To The Moon (1½L) | 10/1 | 110 | 66 |
Has maintained his consistent level of form; not beaten far in a Listed handicap race at Greyville 53 days ago; this is a step down in class.
0-3062
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: 114
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 26 | Gre Greyville | 5f | Hc | 9-8 | 2/14 | Fortress Of Fire (½L) | 14/1 | 112 | 86 |
| 13 Jun 26 | Gre Greyville | 5f | 9-5 | 6/14 | African Pride (1½L) | 66/1 | 113 | 77 | |
| 23 May 26 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | Hc | 8-10 | 15/15 | Taxi To The Moon (15½L) | 25/1 | 113 | 27 |
| 2 May 26 | Gre Greyville | 5f | 9-2 | 3/9 | Taxi To The Moon (1¼L) | 25/1 | 113 | 81 | |
| 13 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Hc | 9-1 | 13/18 | Outlaw King (7¾L) | 80/1 | 113 | 60 |
| 2 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Hc | 9-9 b | 15/16 | The Us Of A (15L) | 33/1 | 113 | - |
Beaten 8l (fifth) in a progress plate upped to 1m½f six months ago; has won at this track; returns from an absence here; Callan Murray a noteworthy booking; could have a say if replicating best previous efforts and was placed in the SA Classic.
350/55
Age: 7
Weight: 8-11
OR: 112
Days: 173
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-4 | 5/7 | Chronicle King (8¼L) | 6/1 | 114 | 16 |
| 19 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 8-4 | 5/9 | Famous Lady (5L) | 20/1 | 114 | 68 | |
| 1 Jul 23 | Gre Greyville | 11f | Hc | 9-5 | 12/15 | Crimson King (8¾L) | 16/1 | 116 | 65 |
| 11 Jun 23 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | 9-2 | 5/8 | Puerto Manzano (5L) | 9/4 | 116 | 79 | |
| 2 Apr 23 | Gre Greyville | 7f | 8-8 | 3/8 | Strawberry Bear (½L) | 9/4 | 116 | 56 | |
| 4 Mar 23 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | 9-6 | 2/16 | Anfields Rocket (2L) | 33/1 | 105 | 103 |
Resume shows that he is a proven winner (seeking a sixth career win); beaten 7l in tenth at Kenilworth in February in a Grade 2; returns from an absence here; might find this company a little easier but may have to settle for supporting role at best.
339-90
Age: 6
Weight: 8-11
OR: 111
Days: 201
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | 9-4 | 10/14 | Questioning (7L) | 33/1 | 112 | 61 | |
| 31 Jan 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | 9-6 | 9/16 | All The Rage (3L) | 66/1 | 113 | 83 | |
| 13 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Hc | 9-1 | 9/18 | Outlaw King (7L) | 40/1 | 113 | 63 |
| 16 Mar 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | 9-7 | 3/9 | Gallic Dream (1L) | 28/10 | 113 | 49 | |
| 22 Feb 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-6 | 3/10 | The Real Prince (5¼L) | 7/1 | 110 | 67 | |
| 25 Jan 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | 9-0 | 1/13 | Snow Pilot (3L) | 14/1 | 104 | - |
Represents top trainer and admirable career strike-rate (three from ten to date); 50-1 chance in the Mercury Sprint when finishing eighth of 12 at Greyville 53 days ago; Craig Zackey booked; must be high on list now down in grade.
-01748
Age: 4
Weight: 8-7
OR: 111
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul 26 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 9-0 | 8/12 | Buffalo Storm Cody (4¾L) | 50/1 | 111 | 80 | |
| 4 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 8-10 | 4/14 | Buffalo Storm Cody (3¼L) | 25/1 | 111 | 88 | |
| 7 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 8-1 | 7/15 | William Robertson (1½L) | 33/10 | 111 | 77 | |
| 21 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 8-8 | 1/7 | Poblano (1¾L) | 6/1 | 105 | 86 | |
| 10 Jan 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | 8-10 | 13/15 | Gimme What I Want (7L) | 33/1 | 108 | 44 | |
| 6 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | 8-11 | 14/14 | Asiye Phambili (18L) | 10/1 | 108 | 15 |
Produced an encouraging effort (third of eight, beaten 3l) over 6f at Turffontein (Listed race) last month; brings winning C&D form to the table; on target twice in his last five outings; on the shortlist now dropping in class.
514153
Age: 5
Weight: 8-7
OR: 108
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-6 b | 3/8 | Bjorn Ironside (4L) | 25/2 | 108 | 63 | |
| 1 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 9-2 b | 5/6 | Mount Pinatubo (3L) | 4/1 | 108 | 67 | |
| 29 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 9-11 b | 1/9 | Umzingeli Wenyathi (¾L) | 14/1 | 103 | 84 | |
| 7 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 8-3 b | 4/8 | African Pride (2½L) | 4/1 | 103 | 59 | |
| 10 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-11 b | 1/9 | Max The Magician (hd) | 2/1 | 103 | 67 | |
| 11 Apr 26 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 8-10 b | 5/9 | Questioning (2½L) | 16/1 | 103 | 81 |
Scored narrowly in a handicap at Turffontein last month; brings winning C&D form to the table; others more likely despite that win last time.
-74831
Age: 5
Weight: 8-3
OR: 102
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-1 b | 1/11 | Antonio Gaudi (¾L) | 10/1 | 96 | 88 |
| 11 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 8-10 | 3/9 | Pumpkin Pie (3L) | 33/1 | 96 | 67 |
| 29 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 8-12 | 8/9 | Karate Kid (3¾L) | 40/1 | 97 | 67 | |
| 26 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-2 | 4/11 | Lead The Charge (2¾L) | 33/1 | 97 | 46 |
| 30 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-4 | 7/11 | Lead The Charge (5½L) | 33/1 | 97 | 49 |
| 27 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-2 | 5/9 | Plus Four (2¾L) | 9/2 | 97 | 71 |
Comfortable winner at Turffontein 19 days ago in a handicap; possesses winning form at this track.
666471
Age: 4
Weight: 7-12
OR: 98
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Hc | 9-0 | 1/6 | Time Is Precious (4½L) | 15/4 | 90 | 68 |
| 11 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 8-5 h,b | 7/9 | Pumpkin Pie (6¾L) | 25/2 | 90 | 45 |
| 29 Jun 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 8-4 h,b | 4/9 | Karate Kid (4L) | 15/2 | 91 | 65 | |
| 26 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-0 h,b | 6/11 | Lead The Charge (4L) | 25/1 | 93 | 39 |
| 10 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 8-11 h1 | 6/9 | Karate Kid (4L) | 25/1 | 95 | 44 | |
| 21 Apr 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-0 | 6/6 | Golden Operator (12L) | 5/1 | 98 | 12 |
Boasts winning form over C&D; finished fifth, beaten 6l, at Turffontein in April; returning from a layoff here; this line-up contains some strong opposition so has some questions to answer.
241375
Age: 5
Weight: 7-12
OR: 96
Days: 158
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 9-2 b | 5/7 | Poblano (5¼L) | 33/10 | 96 | 54 | |
| 21 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 7-13 b | 7/11 | Ziyasha (5L) | 10/1 | 97 | 56 | |
| 7 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 7-12 b | 3/15 | William Robertson (½L) | 33/1 | 94 | 79 | |
| 24 Feb 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | 8-7 b | 1/6 | Magic Tattoo (1½L) | 18/10 | 89 | 54 | |
| 29 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 7-12 b | 4/11 | Mover And Shaker (3L) | 4/1 | 89 | 60 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Hc | 9-3 b | 2/10 | Vanakkam (1¼L) | 7/2 | 89 | 85 |
Verdict
MOUNT PINATUBO has to be the first name on the shortlist. He arrives with possibly the best recent form (won at Turffontein last month) and will be suited by this distance. C&D winner Karate Kid is respected.
Mount Pinatubo
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