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VAAL 22 September 2026
Tab Telebet 011 074 0300 Maiden Plate(For all Maidens) Racecard
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- Distance: 1m
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Went down by 3l when second a week ago; recent effort was creditable so needs considering.
525372
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 63
Days: 5
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-6 h1 | 2/11 | Sword Of Light (4L) | 6/1 | 63 | - |
| 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 |
Not far behind Madrid when seventh here over 7f (maiden plate) 19 days ago; lightly raced with this just his fourth appearance.
597
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 62
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 7/13 | Noble Saint (15½L) | 66/1 | - | 6 |
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 9/11 | Sherlock Holmes (8¾L) | 66/1 | - | 11 |
| 14 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 5/6 | Good Day Sunshine (16½L) | 50/1 | - | - |
Beaten 15l in sixth over 1m1f here (maiden plate) 34 days ago; shown only moderate recent form; may have to settle for supporting role.
780776
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 48
Days: 34
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 8-11 b | 6/7 | Future Red (16L) | 66/1 | 40 | - |
| 13 Aug 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-6 b | 7/7 | Steel Spring (9½L) | 125/1 | 40 | - |
| 30 Jul 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 7/8 | Captain Cooper (16½L) | 125/1 | - | - |
| 21 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 b | 11/11 | Life In Colour (27L) | 125/1 | - | - |
| 28 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 b | 8/8 | Wild As The Wind (18½L) | 100/1 | - | - |
| 12 Apr 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-0 | 7/8 | Arizona Magic (17½L) | 100/1 | - | - |
Finished towards the rear of 13 here over 7f (maiden juvenile plate) in June; lightly raced (this just his third race); others appeal more.
80
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 96
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 10/13 | Raptor King (8L) | 125/1 | - | 26 |
| 31 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 8/11 | Sherlock Holmes (8½L) | 100/1 | - | 12 |
Was sixth of seven on his debut at Turffontein over 6f at 40-1 three weeks ago; must now step up.
6
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-2 e/s | 6/7 | Forever Canford (9L) | 40/1 | - | 32 |
Beaten 12l to finish fifth on his debut (at Vaal over 7f) at 25-1 19 days ago; a big player.
5
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sep 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 5/13 | Noble Saint (13L) | 25/1 | - | 18 |
Produced a string of consistent efforts and improved form the last twice; went close at 10-1 over 7f at Turffontein (maiden plate) two weeks ago; recent effort was creditable so ought to be of interest.
656552
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 79
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 2/6 | Celtic Manor (nk) | 10/1 | 71 | 40 |
| 8 Aug 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 8-7 | 5/7 | From The Get Go (2½L) | 6/1 | 73 | 30 |
| 16 Jul 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-0 | 5/8 | Kovil (4¾L) | 25/1 | - | - |
| 18 Jun 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 6/12 | Impressive (9L) | 8/1 | - | 17 |
| 28 May 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | 8-6 | 5/8 | Arrogance (3¾L) | 33/1 | - | 36 | |
| 10 May 26 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-6 | 6/10 | Flower Island (10L) | 66/1 | - | 8 |
Verdict
Be The One poses a serious threat to the tip while Giddy Up Grace lines up on the back of some good efforts. But MADRID has to be the first name on the shortlist. He is open to improvement on this second start and will benefit for having had racecourse experience.
Madrid
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