Vaal Classic
31/07/2025
4
14.00
London News/Strydom Durban July
1600 Metres (B)
Maiden Plate
Apprentice allowance may be claimed
(Course Record : 93.10 secs. PILOU)
R 105000
1 - R
2 - R
3 - R
4 - R
5 - R
6 - R
62344
19950
9975
4988
2498
5250
Swinger
Exacta
Trifecta
Quartet
Pl/Acc:Leg 2
Pick 6:Leg 1

10 Runners

1600 Metres Vaal Classic . . .
% WINNERS from Barrier Draw
. . . previous 80 races.
% PLACES(1-2-3-4) from Barrier Draw
Same Trainer: (-) Magic Tips: 8-7-6-2-9
Field statistics
Average per runner
- Runs:
- Runs:
28
3
Wins:
Wins:
0
0
Places:
Places:
8
1
Stakes:
Stakes:
R 103838.
R 10384.
0%
29%
Wins.
Places.
PREDICTED FINISH: PREVIOUS RUN INFORMATION
No Horse Len
Beh
Speed
Index
Pred
Time
Merit
Rated
Mass Dr B Jockey Trainer Wks Fin LBh Dist Jockey Bett Time BA
8 RADIO STAR 0.0 [68] 103.0   56.0 8 Lerena G Azzie M G/A A (4) 5 2.7 1400 Lerena G 28/10 102.92 A
7 MATROOSBERG 0.6 [67] 103.1   56.0 2 Matsunyane K Tarry S G (3) 3 3.8 1600 Matsunyane K 20/1 102.97 A
10 WORLD ORDER 3.0 [63] 103.5   56.0 6 Danielson R Bronkhorst F (2) 7 5.6 1400 Moodley S 40/1 103.64 A
9 SERGEANT SOQRAT 3.6 [62] 103.6   56.0 5 Mayhew T Spies C (2) 8 4.6 1800 Lerena G 12/10 104.54 A
6 LUWAK 4.0 [61] 103.7   56.0 3 Mxoli P Pettigrew S T (2) 3 8.5 1450 Mxoli P 16/1 103.68 A
4 BEST CANDIDATE 11.9 [47] 105.1   56.0 4 Zackey C Houdalakis M N (3) 6 10.8 1160 Maujean C 14/1 105.12 A
5 ELUSIVE CHARM 12.2 [46] 105.2   56.0 9 Brewer K A Matchett P F (3) 7 13.0 1200 Mxoli P 33/1 105.16 A
3 SING ME A TUNE 18.1 [36] 106.2   60.0 1 Gates J Nieuwenhuizen (26) 9 14.0 1400 Botes J 16/1 106.33 A
1 SOLAMENTE 21.4 [30] 106.8 {35} 60.0 7 Nhlapo L Adamson H E (6) 9 17.6 1200 Nhlapo L 99/1 106.78 A
2 BALERION ** 60.0 10 Lihaba K J Peter T ** First run - watch the betting! **
RADIO STAR stayed on at the finish when fifth against winners over 1400m at Turffontein last time. He finished second in his first two career outings. The son of Fire Away will love the rise to 1600m. He is back in Maiden Company and should be the horse to beat. MATROOSBERG showed very good improvement when third over this distance on the Turffontein Inside course last time. He will strip much fitter and is one of the leading contenders. LUWAK was in need of his debut effort when third over 1450m on the Turffontein Inside course. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. The son of Querari would have gained from the experience and with the natural improvement that is expected, he should be right there. BALERION is an unraced son of Wings Of Desire from the Tony Peter stable with Kobeli Lihaba in the saddle. He is related to five-time winner Herodotus. If not in need of the run, he should give a good account of himself. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to his chances.
***** Trainer/Jockey Combinations for RACE 4. Performances for current and previous season - up to 100 runs *****
No Trainer Jockey Rns 1st 2nd 3rd Win% Plc% No Trainer Jockey Rns 1st 2nd 3rd Win% Plc%
1 Adamson H E Nhlapo L 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 Pettigrew S T Mxoli P 100 11 15 15 11 41
2 Peter T Lihaba K J 19 2 1 0 11 16 7 Tarry S G Matsunyane K 100 5 10 19 5 34
3 Nieuwenhuizen Gates J 11 0 2 0 0 18 8 Azzie M G/A A Lerena G 49 15 5 3 31 47
4 Houdalakis M N Zackey C 100 19 10 9 19 38 9 Spies C Mayhew T 56 2 6 3 4 20
5 Matchett P F Brewer K A 1 0 0 0 0 0 10 Bronkhorst F Danielson R 50 6 3 5 12 28

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35
SOLAMENTE (A)
4 y.o. b g. Geld:13 Nov 2023.
dob: 10 Nov 2020
60.0
7
10
Louis
NHLAPO
25* 30:2-0-2
Heather
E ADAMSON
51* 30:4-2-3
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
SKITT SKIZZLE - Inca Trail by Habub.
Breeder: BOSWORTH STUD
Mrs H E Adamson
Turquoise, blue fleur de lis and armbands,turquoise sleeves, turquoise cap, blue star
Tot Rns: 4:0-0-0
Stakes: R 1875
(5) 24.05.16 V 826 G *WrkR s 1000 !Sithetho V 60.0 a 5-8 5 12.00 The Navy Lark 58.0 59.75 105.55 20/1 20/1 43 In touch-weakened
(19) 24.06.20 Y 913 G MP b 1200 Danielson R 60.0 HA 11-12 12 35.25 Bregardt 60.0 75.90 109.40 25/1 33/1 4 Slow-wide-coughing
(33) 24.10.31 V 252 G MP s 1000 Syster J R 60.0 HA 10-12 11 21.50 Quasikat 56.5 61.83 107.33 66/1 99/1 25 Faded-blowing
(6) 25.06.19 V 905 G MH s 1200 Nhlapo L 52.5 (35) A 7-9 9 17.60 Hotaru 60.0 73.98 106.78 66/1 99/1 30 Never showed
2nd run after rest. Best MR:35. *Carded To Race - 24.07.2025. 50-09
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BALERION (A)
3 y.o. ch c. dob: 13 Nov 2021
60.0
10
10
Kobeli
J LIHABA
23* 30:0-5-0
Tony
PETER
74* 30:6-1-3
Gau: Tfntn
Watch
the
Betting!
WINGS OF DESIRE - PinkyAndTheBrain by Hawk Wing.
Breeder: HEVERSHAM PARK FARM
Swiss Guard Racing Syndicate (Nom: A P Peter)
Orange and navy stripes, white collar, navy, orange and red striped sleeves, red cuffs and cap
*FIRST RUN
SalePrc: R 20000
Brother to:HERODOTUS9g(38: 5,17). *Wings Of Desire colt(Cost R 20000).
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SING ME A TUNE (A)
3 y.o. b g. Geld:12 Sep 2024.
dob: 9 Oct 2021
60.0
1
10
Jason
GATES
23* 30:1-0-2
DAVID
Nieuwenhuizen
29* 30:1-3-3
Gau: Tfntn
Wet: 1:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
GOLD STANDARD - Cantata by Oratorio.
Breeder: CHRIGOR STUD
Mr D J & Mrs H M R Nieuwenhuizen
Black, black sleeves, white stars, black cap, white star
Tot Rns: 2:0-0-0
(8) 24.12.07 K 253 S MP-3 s 1200 Little C 60.0 A 6-11 10 16.10 Honor Of Kings 60.0 74.78 105.78 33/1 99/1 40 Green-never showed
(26) 25.01.31 G 389 G OM b 1400 Botes J 56.0 A 12-12 9 14.00 Mistress Rebecca 51.5 84.80 106.33 6/1 16/1 35 Nosebleed-suspended
Ex Kotzen GS-2025.01.31. Rested 26 wks. Makes stable debut. Needs to improve to feature. 09
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BEST CANDIDATE (A)
2 y.o. b c. dob: 16 Oct 2022
56.0
4
10
Craig
ZACKEY
73* 30:4-5-3
Lucky
HOUDALAKIS
64* 30:3-0-7
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
QUERARI - Cantabella by Galileo.
Breeder: LAMMERSKRAAL STUD
Mr D Shawe
Orange, black stars, orange sleeves, black seams, orange cap, black stars and peak
Tot Rns: 1:0-0-0
(3) 25.07.12 T 965 G MP s 1160 Maujean C 57.0 A 10-10 6 10.80 Echo Check 57.0 68.65 105.12 6/1 14/1 47 Green-hung in 300m
Brother to:CAPTAIN CHORUS8g(50: 5,23),SYMPHONY OF LI6m(18: 3, 3). Has scope to improve on moderate first run. Watch. 6
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ELUSIVE CHARM (A)
2 y.o. b g. Geld:19 Nov 2024.
dob: 31 Oct 2022
56.0
9
10
Kaidan
A BREWER
42* 30:3-1-4
Paul
MATCHETT
50* 30:2-1-7
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
ELUSIVE FORT - Grey Light by Tapit.
Breeder: MS NOTHEMBA MLONZI
TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)
White, sapphire epaulettes, collar, armbands and cuffs, quartered cap
Tot Rns: 1:0-0-0
SalePrc: R 90000
(3) 25.07.10 J 956 G MJP b 1200 Mxoli P 60.0 A 4-8 7 12.95 Romilly 60.0 75.59 105.16 16/1 33/1 46 Green-never showed
Brother to:MVULAZANA6m(28: 5, 9). Needed debut. Steps up to a mile and has scope for improvement. 7
6

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LUWAK (A)
2 y.o. b c. dob: 15 Sep 2022
56.0
3
10
Philasande
MXOLI
49* 30:1-3-9
Stuart
PETTIGREW
40* 30:0-1-5
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
QUERARI - Mochalette by Count Dubois.
Breeder: MR J R SLADE
Messrs W D Jackson, K Calitz, M J Campbell, R H Mordt & C C Valjalo
Red, black spots, white sleeves, black cap
Tot Rns: 1:0-0-1
Stakes: R 9975
SalePrc: R 275000
(2) 25.07.17 J 973 G MP b 1450 Mxoli P 56.0 A 8-8 3 8.50 Safe Travel 56.0 90.78 103.68 25/2 16/1 61 Slow-green-stayed on
Placed: J1450(2 wks). Brother to:KAZAAR10g(34: 6,10),COFFEEBERRY5m(44: 5,19). Fair debut. The 2nd horse has come out and won since. 3
7

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MATROOSBERG (A)
2 y.o. b g. Geld:18 Mar 2025.
dob: 25 Oct 2022
56.0
2
10
Kabelo
MATSUNYANE
42* 30:2-4-0
Sean
TARRY
49* 30:1-2-6
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 2:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-1
C&D: 0:0-0-0
WHAT A WINTER - Noor by Dynasty.
Breeder: WILGERBOSDRIFT/MAURI
Chinsammy,Currie,Lahoud,Naicker,Pogir,Poriazis,Sean Tarry Racing,TKP Racing,Haraka Bloodstock
Red, black epaulettesand cap
Tot Rns: 3:0-0-1
Stakes: R 9975
(4) 25.02.15 K 391 Y MJP s 1200 V.D.Merwe J 60.0 A 5-9 7 9.75 Dreamworld 60.0 75.30 103.87 25/1 50/1 59 Slow-green-weakened
(17) 25.03.13 J 647 Y MJP b 1450 Habib C 60.0 A 4-7 7 19.25 Whispering Death 60.0 95.40 106.37 7/1 25/1 34 Handy-fatigued
(3) 25.07.10 J 959 G MP b 1600 Matsunyane K 56.0 A 2-10 3 3.75 Singleton Sam 56.0 99.97 102.97 16/1 20/1 68 Stayed on at finish
Placed: J16(3 wks). 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2025.03.18. Improved latest. Chance. 773
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RADIO STAR (A)
2 y.o. ch c. dob: 6 Sep 2022
56.0
8
10
Gavin
LERENA
119* 30:10-6-3
Mike/Adam
AZZIE
60* 30:3-2-5
Gau: Rndfn
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
FIRE AWAY - Laurel Cherry by Ideal World.
Breeder: WILGERBOSDRIFT/MAURI
D/MAzzie,DChinsammy,DGovender,SMiller,ENaicker,KPadayachee,DPather,BPeerimal,TKPRacing(TPillay)
Red, black epaulettes and cap
Tot Rns: 3:0-2-0
Stakes: R 41038
SalePrc: R 825000
(4) 25.05.17 T 842 G MP b 1400 Lerena G 56.0 A 7-13 2 0.05 Take No Prisoners 56.0 86.68 103.28 33/10 2/1F 65 Slow-rallied-pipped
(3) 25.06.15 T 896 G MP b 1400 Lerena G 56.0 A 11-11 2 1.30 Chieftain's Shield 60.0 86.01 103.21 7/10 7/10F 66 Shifted 300-ran on
(4) 25.07.06 T 948 G JP b 1400 Lerena G 57.0 A 5-8 5 2.70 Jan Van Goyen 60.0 87.85 102.92 33/10 28/10 69 Stayed on at finish
Placed: T14,T14(7 wks). Brother to:OTTO LUYKEN5g(27: 5,12),KOTINOS6g(38: 3,14). Was not disgraced against winners last time. Chance. 225
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SERGEANT SOQRAT (A)
2 y.o. b g. Geld: 3 Feb 2025.
dob: 19 Nov 2022
56.0
-1.5
5
10
Trent
MAYHEW
27* 30:0-2-2
Corne
SPIES
29* 30:0-4-2
Gau Vaal
Wet: 1:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 3:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
SOQRAT - Mohallela by Exceed And Excel.
Breeder: SHADWELL STUD
DG Bailie,A Harilall,RP Macnab,X Spies,I Reddy,JJB Schutte,Waste Glass Recovery(Nom:JH de Lange)
Whiteand blue quartered diagonally, checked diamond sleeves, quartered cap
Tot Rns: 7:0-1-0
Stakes: R 29225
SalePrc: R 325000
(1) 25.04.19 T 766 G MJP s 1000 Matsunyane K 60.0 A 4-8 8 8.75 Spiritrix 57.5 59.30 104.47 25/2 33/1 53 Green-never in it
(3) 25.04.27 E 557 S MP b 1400 Lerena G 56.0 A 6-11 7 8.30 Danube 60.0 87.05 104.95 5/1 8/1 48 Never threatened
(3) 25.05.15 Y 829 G MJP b 1600 Matsunyane K 60.0 A 4-7 4 13.45 Chronicle King 60.0 99.30 104.67 14/1 50/1 51 Jumped in-weakened
(3) 25.06.03 T 870 G MJP b 1600 Mayhew T 58.5 A 4-8 5 11.35 Golden Warrior 60.0 101.92 104.09 16/1 40/1 57 Never dangerous
(2) 25.06.23 T 915 G MJP b 1400 Mayhew T 58.5 A 1-10 2 2.10 Copper Eagle 60.0 86.49 103.16 25/1 25/1 66 In touch-2nd best
(1) 25.07.10 J 959 G MP b 1600 Mayhew T 54.5 A 1-10 6 8.00 Singleton Sam 56.0 100.73 103.83 6/1 7/1 60 Handy-weakened
(2) 25.07.17 J 976 G MP b 1800 Lerena G 55.0 A 2-9 8 4.60 Mizzen Sword 60.0 115.41 104.54 5/2 12/10F 53 Ovrrcd-not striding
Placed: Y16,T14(5 wks). Had excuses last time. Must repeat 23.06.2025 effort. 8745268
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WORLD ORDER (A)
2 y.o. b c. dob: 3 Nov 2022
56.0
6
10
Raymond
DANIELSON
38* 30:0-5-5
Fanie
BRONKHORST
60* 30:5-4-4
Gau: Rndfn
Wet: 1:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
ONE WORLD - Distinta Wells by Poliglote.
Breeder: RIETHUISKRAAL STUD
Messrs F Bronkhorst & T J Shawe
Purple and gold qtd diagonally, gold sleeves,purple chevrons,checked diamond cap,purple peak
Tot Rns: 6:0-0-0
Stakes: R 11750
SalePrc: R 250000
(5) 25.03.22 T 673 G MJP s 1160 Khumalo S 60.0 A 2-7 7 17.25 Esteemed 60.0 71.57 105.84 25/2 20/1 40 Lst 1l-green-faded
(3) 25.04.27 J 776 Y MP b 1450 Samo-Burthia 52.0 A 4-8 4 10.00 Mighty Eagle 56.0 92.63 104.56 40/1 99/1 52 Never threatened
(2) 25.05.17 T 842 G MP b 1400 Samo-Burthia 52.0 A 4-13 9 6.05 Take No Prisoners 56.0 87.76 104.89 25/1 25/1 49 Handy-lacked finish
(4) 25.06.03 T 870 G MJP b 1600 Habib C 60.0 A 5-8 4 7.95 Golden Warrior 60.0 101.31 103.38 25/1 66/1 64 Set pace-weakened
(2) 25.07.03 V 942 G MH b 1800 Penny J 53.0 (76) A 5-9 6 6.65 Curtiss Condor 60.0 113.75 104.65 17/2 20/1 51 No threat-coughing
(2) 25.07.19 T 983 G MJP b 1400 Moodley S 60.0 A 7-10 7 5.60 Big Joe 60.0 86.37 103.64 25/1 40/1 62 Lacked strong finish
Placed: J1450,T16(8 wks). Best MR:76. Moderate recent form. Place chance at best. 749467


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