Vaal (SAF) 14:30
10:35 11:05 11:35 12:05 12:40 13:20 14:00 14:30
14:30 Tue 12 January 2021 |
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NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 14 JANUARY CLASSIFIED STAKES |
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| Purse : R4,169 Age : 3yo+ Surface: Turf Runners : 17 | Distance : 7f 210y |
| Runners : 17 runners | Surface: Turf |
| Form | Silk | Horse Name (Days Off) | Jockey | Age | Wgt | Odds | ||
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| Entry (Draw) Silk | Pedigree | Jockey & Trainer | Trainer | (Equip) | ||||
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BACK TO BLACK (SAF) (26) | Chase Maujean | 3 | 9-6 |
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| 1 (10) | b g QUERARI (GER) - BLACK IS BLACK (SAF) BLACK MINNALOUSHE (USA) | J: Chase Maujean
T: D. Sham, South Africa |
D. Sham, South Africa | |||||
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1 (10) BACK TO BLACK (SAF) (26) | |||||||
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J: Chase Maujean
T: D. Sham, South Africa Age: 3 Wgt: 9-6 |
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| Winner at Turffontein in September. Creditable fourth of 16 in minor event (13/2) at this course (7f, good to soft) 26 days ago. | ||||||||
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FLYING FIRST CLASS (SAF) (33) | Ryan Munger | 3 | 9-2 |
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| 2 (11) | b f SILVANO (GER) - POLAR JET (SAF) JET MASTER (SAF) | J: Ryan Munger
T: D. Nieuwenhuizen, South Africa |
D. Nieuwenhuizen, South Africa | |||||
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2 (11) FLYING FIRST CLASS (SAF) (33) | |||||||
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J: Ryan Munger
T: D. Nieuwenhuizen, South Africa Age: 3 Wgt: 9-2 |
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| C&D winner. Winner here in September. 9/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap at this course (7f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Others more persuasive. | ||||||||
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ONE-OH-WONDER (SAF) (40) | Joshwin Solomons (6) | 4 | 9-2 |
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| 3 (16) | b f LINNGARI (IRE) - FUSELAGE (SAF) JET MASTER (SAF) | J: Joshwin Solomons
(6)
T: D. Nieuwenhuizen, South Africa |
D. Nieuwenhuizen, South Africa | (b) | ||||
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3 (16) ONE-OH-WONDER (SAF) (40) | |||||||
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J: Joshwin Solomons
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T: D. Nieuwenhuizen, South Africa Age: 4 Wgt: 9-2 Eq: (b) |
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| C&D winner. 13/2, first run since leaving C. I. Jonker when eleventh of 16 in handicap at Turffontein (9f, good) 40 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. | ||||||||
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CRIME SCENE (SAF) (138) | Hennie Greyling | 4 | 9-2 |
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| 4 (7) | b f PHILANTHROPIST (USA) - LIWA (SAF) TRIPPI (USA) | J: Hennie Greyling
T: D. Devos, South Africa |
D. Devos, South Africa | |||||
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4 (7) CRIME SCENE (SAF) (138) | |||||||
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J: Hennie Greyling
T: D. Devos, South Africa Age: 4 Wgt: 9-2 |
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| Blinkered for 1st time, last of 13 in minor event at this C&D (good, 16/1). Off 138 days. First run for yard after leaving P. A. Peter. Not taken lightly. | ||||||||
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HEART OF A LEGEND (SAF) (7) | Craig Zackey | 6 | 9-2 |
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| 5 (17) | b f ANTONIUS PIUS (USA) - LEGENDARY FLIGHT (SAF) RAKEEN (USA) | J: Craig Zackey
T: G. Terzi, South Africa |
G. Terzi, South Africa | (b) | ||||
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5 (17) HEART OF A LEGEND (SAF) (7) | |||||||
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J: Craig Zackey
T: G. Terzi, South Africa Age: 6 Wgt: 9-2 Eq: (b) |
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| Twenty two runs since last win in 2019. 10/1, creditable fourth of 14 in minor event at this course (7f, good to soft) 7 days ago. | ||||||||
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SOUL OF WIT (SAF) (7) | Lyle Hewitson | 5 | 9-2 |
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| 6 (8) | b f IDEAL WORLD (USA) - WHISKY MIST (SAF) DAYLAMI (IRE) | J: Lyle Hewitson
T: S. J. Gray, South Africa |
S. J. Gray, South Africa | (b+t) | ||||
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6 (8) SOUL OF WIT (SAF) (7) | |||||||
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J: Lyle Hewitson
T: S. J. Gray, South Africa Age: 5 Wgt: 9-2 Eq: (b+t) |
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| Course winner. Twenty four runs since last win in 2019. 7/1, respectable 1¼ lengths fourth of 12 to Tartan Dancer in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 7 days ago. Something to find on form. | ||||||||
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CAIRON (SAF) (10) | Muzi Yeni | 4 | 9-2 |
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| 7 (2) | b g TWICE OVER - SUE FOR PEACE (SAF) WESTERN WINTER (USA) | J: Muzi Yeni
T: M/A Azzie, South Africa |
M/A Azzie, South Africa | (b) | ||||
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7 (2) CAIRON (SAF) (10) | |||||||
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J: Muzi Yeni
T: M/A Azzie, South Africa Age: 4 Wgt: 9-2 Eq: (b) |
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| Winner at Turffontein in July. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap (12/1) at Turffontein (9f, good) 10 days ago. Enters calculations. | ||||||||
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CONTRAIL (SAF) (14) | S'manga Khumalo | 4 | 9-2 |
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| 8 (15) | b c COUNT DUBOIS - JET TRAIL (SAF) JET MASTER (SAF) | J: S'manga Khumalo
T: A. G. Laird, South Africa |
A. G. Laird, South Africa | |||||
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8 (15) CONTRAIL (SAF) (14) | |||||||
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J: S'manga Khumalo
T: A. G. Laird, South Africa Age: 4 Wgt: 9-2 |
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| Very good fourth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, good, 25/1) 14 days ago. Stepping back in the right direction. | ||||||||
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SUN GIANT (SAF) (5) | Kabelo Matsunyane | 5 | 9-2 |
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| 9 (6) | b g ASHAAWES (USA) - BRIGHT THING (SAF) LIZARD ISLAND (AUS) | J: Kabelo Matsunyane
T: M. F. de Kock, South Africa |
M. F. de Kock, South Africa | |||||
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9 (6) SUN GIANT (SAF) (5) | |||||||
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J: Kabelo Matsunyane
T: M. F. de Kock, South Africa Age: 5 Wgt: 9-2 |
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| C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Fourth of 7 in handicap at this C&D (good, 12/1) 5 days ago. Very hard to make a case for. | ||||||||
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FRESH FROM THE US (SAF) (14) | Sherman Brown | 4 | 9-2 |
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| 10 (13) | b g TRAFFIC GUARD (USA) - FROST FAIRY (SAF) LINNEY HEAD (USA) | J: Sherman Brown
T: S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa |
S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa | (b) | ||||
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10 (13) FRESH FROM THE US (SAF) (14) | |||||||
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J: Sherman Brown
T: S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa Age: 4 Wgt: 9-2 Eq: (b) |
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| Course winner. Winner here in September. 15/2, respectable sixth of 14 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 14 days ago. Not taken lightly. | ||||||||
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GRINDELWALD (SAF) (14) | Piere Strydom | 5 | 9-2 |
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| 11 (3) | ch g ANNOUNCE (SAF) - IN MY SECRET LIFE (SAF) MIESQUE'S APPROVAL (USA) | J: Piere Strydom
T: S. J. Gray, South Africa |
S. J. Gray, South Africa | (b+t) | ||||
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11 (3) GRINDELWALD (SAF) (14) | |||||||
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J: Piere Strydom
T: S. J. Gray, South Africa Age: 5 Wgt: 9-2 Eq: (b+t) |
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| Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2020. 5/1, respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at this course (6f, good) 14 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Easy to look elsewhere. | ||||||||
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WILD HERITAGE (SAF) (19) | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 4 | 9-2 |
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| 12 (5) | ch g COUNT DUBOIS - ALMASIGA (AUS) TIMBER COUNTRY (USA) | J: Mpumelelo Mjoka
T: G. Terzi, South Africa |
G. Terzi, South Africa | |||||
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12 (5) WILD HERITAGE (SAF) (19) | |||||||
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J: Mpumelelo Mjoka
T: G. Terzi, South Africa Age: 4 Wgt: 9-2 |
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| Course winner. Winner here in November. 16/1, seventh of 8 in minor event at this course (11.9f, good) 19 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Very hard to make a case for. | ||||||||
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TARTAN DANCER (SAF) (7) | Nathan Klink | 4 | 8-11 |
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| 13 (4) | b f IDEAL WORLD (USA) - WHISKY MIST (SAF) DAYLAMI (IRE) | J: Nathan Klink
T: S. J. Gray, South Africa |
S. J. Gray, South Africa | |||||
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13 (4) TARTAN DANCER (SAF) (7) | |||||||
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J: Nathan Klink
T: S. J. Gray, South Africa Age: 4 Wgt: 8-11 |
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| 4-time course winner. Didn't need to improve to win 12-runner handicap (5/2) at this C&D (good to soft) 7 days ago. Bound to go well again. | ||||||||
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FLY NORTH (SAF) (40) | Jason Gates | 6 | 8-11 |
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| 14 (12) | ch f NOORDHOEK FLYER (SAF) - OH MY (SAF) STRIKE SMARTLY (CAN) | J: Jason Gates
T: B. D. Botes, South Africa |
B. D. Botes, South Africa | (b+t) | ||||
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14 (12) FLY NORTH (SAF) (40) | |||||||
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J: Jason Gates
T: B. D. Botes, South Africa Age: 6 Wgt: 8-11 Eq: (b+t) |
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| 5-time course winner. Three wins from 11 runs last year. Latest win here in October. 8/1, respectable sixth of 16 in handicap at Turffontein (9f, good) 40 days ago. | ||||||||
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LATIN OPUS (SAF) (33) | Reserve | 5 | 8-11 |
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| 15 (14) | b g POMODORO (SAF) - ROMAN EAGLE (SAF) CAESOUR (USA) | J: Reserve
T: S. G. Tarry, South Africa |
S. G. Tarry, South Africa | (b) | ||||
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15 (14) LATIN OPUS (SAF) (33) | |||||||
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J: Reserve
T: S. G. Tarry, South Africa Age: 5 Wgt: 8-11 Eq: (b) |
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| Course winner. Eighth of 12 in handicap at this course (11.9f, good to soft, 20/1) 33 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. | ||||||||
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IN THE GAME (SAF) (21) | Reserve | 6 | 8-11 |
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| 16 (9) | b c WINDRUSH (USA) - FAIR GAME (SAF) KAHAL | J: Reserve
T: B. Webber, South Africa |
B. Webber, South Africa | (b) | ||||
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16 (9) IN THE GAME (SAF) (21) | |||||||
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J: Reserve
T: B. Webber, South Africa Age: 6 Wgt: 8-11 Eq: (b) |
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| 5-time course winner. Latest win here in November. Blinkered for 1st time, ninth of 12 in minor event at this C&D (good, 20/1) 21 days ago. Shortlist material. | ||||||||
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OPENING GAMBIT (SAF) (68) | Reserve | 4 | 8-11 |
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| 17 (1) | gr g ANNOUNCE (SAF) - VIDEO GAMES (SAF) JAM ALLEY (AUS) | J: Reserve
T: S. J. Gray, South Africa |
S. J. Gray, South Africa | (b+t) | ||||
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17 (1) OPENING GAMBIT (SAF) (68) | |||||||
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J: Reserve
T: S. J. Gray, South Africa Age: 4 Wgt: 8-11 Eq: (b+t) |
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| Course winner. One win from 22 Flat runs. 25/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap at this course (7.4f, soft) 68 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. | ||||||||
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TARTAN DANCER's recent efforts have had a lot to like about them and she is just about the pick in this company. Cairon is most likely the sternest opposition, while Fly North is one to bear in mind too. |









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