Vaal Classic
08/01/2026
1
12.15
4Racing Welcomes You Maiden Plate
1800 Metres (B)
Workriders Maiden Plt(F&M)
Apprentice allowance may be claimed
(Course Record : 106.90 secs. ETERNAL LIFE)
R 95000
1 - R
2 - R
3 - R
4 - R
5 - R
6 - R
56406
18050
9025
4513
2256
4750
Swinger
Exacta
Trifecta
Quartet

8 Runners

1800 Metres Vaal Classic . . .
% WINNERS from Barrier Draw
. . . previous 47 races.
% PLACES(1-2-3-4) from Barrier Draw
Same Trainer: (1-8) Magic Tips: 3-4-5-6-7
Field statistics
Average per runner
- Runs:
- Runs:
54
7
Wins:
Wins:
0
0
Places:
Places:
18
2
Stakes:
Stakes:
R 178959.
R 22370.
0%
33%
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
3 BLOOD OF EDEN 0.0 [63] 117.3 {79} 58.0 3 B !Mabaya C Ndzilana A (6) 3 2.4 1700 Khumalo S 9/2 117.28 BA
4 HUBERTUS HUNT 0.7 [62] 117.4 {77} 58.0 2 !Jobose N Houdalakis M N (2) 3 2.6 1600 Yeni M 8/1 117.35 A
5 CHICKASAW 4.5 [55] 118.1 {72} 58.0 8 !Sithetho V Bronkhorst F (4) 6 2.9 1600 Yeni M 33/10 118.43 A
2 COOL REGGAE 4.7 [55] 118.1 {53} 60.0 7 B !Lukhele T Jonker C (15) 5 5.7 1600 Mxoli P 99/1 118.11 BA
6 RED ENCHANTRESS 5.4 [53] 118.3 {69} 58.0 6 !Mthembu S B Labuschagne P (3) 4 4.2 1500 Matsunyane K 33/1 118.23 A
1 CODEWORD 6.5 [51] 118.5 {58} 60.0 1 H !Mango T Tarry S G (3) 7 7.0 1500 Mxoli P 33/1 118.60 HA
7 COMIC ARTIST 6.7 [51] 118.5 {67} 58.0 5 !Mlangeni P Habib F (3) 4 3.0 1500 !Mlangeni P 25/2 118.49 A
8 FESTIVAL OF LIGHT 13.7 [38] 119.8 {63} 58.0 4 B !Ncume T Tarry S G (3) 7 15.8 2400 Valjalo S 25/2 120.84 BA
BLOOD OF EDEN stayed on when third over 1700m on the Turffontein Inside course last time. She will love the rise to 1800m and gets the services of capable work rider Chamu Mabaya. If getting away on terms, she can shed her maiden tag. HUBERTUS HUNT has improved since returning from an 11-week break. She is having her peak run and will be cherry-ripe. Should the top choice fluff her lines, she may be the one to pick up the pieces. CHICKASAW stayed on at the finish after receiving a bump leaving the start last time. She finished third over this distance on the Turffontein Inside course in her penultimate run. With a bit of luck in running, she should have a say. RED ENCHANTRESS has shown improvement in her last two starts. She will be at home over this distance and would not be a shock winner.
***** Trainer/Jockey Combinations for RACE 1. 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 Tarry S G !Mango T 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Bronkhorst F !Sithetho V 1 0 0 0 0 0
2 Jonker C !Lukhele T 3 0 2 0 0 67 6 Labuschagne P !Mthembu S B 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Ndzilana A !Mabaya C 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 Habib F !Mlangeni P 3 0 0 1 0 33
4 Houdalakis M N !Jobose N 1 0 0 0 0 0 8 Tarry S G !Ncume T 0 0 0 0 0 0

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58
CODEWORD (HA)
4 y.o. b f. dob: 7 Oct 2021
60.0
1
8
Tobias
MANGO
100* 3:1-0-0
Sean
TARRY
57* 30:3-4-4
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 2:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 2:0-1-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
GLOBAL VIEW - Liwa by Trippi.
Breeder: ASCOT STUD (PTY) LTD
Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd, Messrs W P Benade, J J Morris, M J, M L & M P Sham
Yellow & lt.blu qtd, blue slvs, yel.and lt.blu hlvd cap
Tot Rns: 14:0-2-0
Stakes: R 42157
SalePrc: R 200000
(2) 25.04.29 V 797 G *WrkR s 1600 !Machaieie X 57.0 A 5-10 8 12.75 Sky Pillar Rock 60.0 100.47 119.87 25/1 99/1 37 Handy-weakened
(3) 25.05.15 Y 832 G MP b 1600 De Gouveia D 57.0 (50) A 2-10 8 9.90 Molotov Cocktail 60.0 99.54 119.24 40/1 99/1 44 Never threatened
(1) 25.06.05 J 878 G MH b 1450 Syster J R 52.0 (51) A 6-10 7 8.60 Waiting On Charlie 53.5 90.21 119.28 33/1 20/1 43 Never threatened
(3) 25.06.15 T 898 G MP-F b 2000 Maujean C 60.0 (51) A 7-9 7 26.65 Lava Lamp 60.0 131.69 121.99 20/1 66/1 16 Fatigued-blowing
(3) 25.07.03 V 942 G MH b 1800 Samo-Burthia 49.0 (48) HA 4-9 2 0.10 Curtiss Condor 60.0 112.57 118.34 66/1 99/1 53 Hung 500-300-tried
(9) 25.07.24 Y 991 G MH b 1600 Samo-Burthia 52.0 (64) HA 5-8 2 0.05 Johnny Drama 60.0 98.58 118.25 5/1 10/1 53 Ran on-caught-pipped
(1) 25.09.25 V 118 Y MH-F s 1200 Samo-Burthia 56.0 (64) HA 3-10 6 4.40 She's All Mine 54.5 74.34 118.17 33/10 4/1 54 Lacked strong finish
(1) 25.10.04 J 150 G MP-F b 1600 Samo-Burthia 56.0 (64) HA 5-8 5 9.20 Drumnadrochit 58.0 104.31 119.34 10/1 20/1 43 Handy-weakened
(2) 25.10.14 Y 179 G MP-F b 1800 Samo-Burthia 56.0 (62) HA 11-11 4 5.05 Ethical 57.0 111.32 118.65 14/1 25/1 49 Stayed on at finish
(2) 25.10.28 V 211 Y MP b 2000 Samo-Burthia 54.0 (62) HA 2-11 8 12.00 Texas Missile 57.0 125.74 119.44 14/1 25/1 42 Never dangerous
(5) 25.11.11 V 259 G MP-F b 1700 Samo-Burthia 57.5 (61) HA 2-7 4 4.90 Top Shelf Teddy 58.0 106.21 118.34 25/1 40/1 53 Stayed on at finish
(3) 25.12.18 Y 368 G MH b 1500 Mxoli P 56.5 (61) HA 8-12 7 7.00 Oklahoma Smokeshow 50.5 91.93 118.60 16/1 33/1 50 Never in contention
Placed: V18,Y16,Y18,V17(8 wks). Best MR:64. Finished behind number 6 last time. Can feature on best form shown. 6-8887722-654847
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53
COOL REGGAE (BA)
5 y.o. b m. dob: 3 Nov 2020
60.0
7
8
Tom
LUKHELE
98* 30:5-9-5
Chris
JONKER
7* 30:0-0-1
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 1:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
ORATORIO - Paradise Square by Cataloochee.
Breeder: MRS ANNINE DENKHAUS
Mr & Mrs C Jonker
White, red chevrons, striped sleeves, white cap
Tot Rns: 5:0-0-0
Stakes: R 2256
SalePrc: R 16000
(2) 25.06.15 T 897 G MP-F b 1400 Mxoli P 60.0 A 2-13 8 12.35 Schipole 56.0 88.75 119.15 66/1 33/1 44 Green-brush wound
(2) 25.06.26 J 925 G MP-F b 1500 Mxoli P 60.0 A 9-9 6 7.20 A Bit Of Class 56.0 94.70 118.10 40/1 99/1 55 Weakened-mouth inj
(10) 25.07.10 J 960 G MP-F b 1600 Mxoli P 60.0 A 11-14 9 11.30 Merryweather 56.0 102.81 118.31 33/1 99/1 53 Never dangerous
(1) 25.09.18 V 104 G MP-F b 1700 Mxoli P 60.0 (53) A 8-10 8 9.50 Nkwenkwezi 60.0 105.87 119.07 50/1 99/1 45 Lst 1l-never in it
(15) 25.09.25 V 120 S MP-F s 1600 Mxoli P 60.0 (53) BA 10-10 5 5.65 Madame Pompadour 60.0 100.81 118.11 50/1 99/1 55 Lacked strong finish
Rested 15 wks. Best MR:53. Moderate form but has capable workrider up. Can improve. 869-85
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79
BLOOD OF EDEN (BA)
3 y.o. ch f. dob: 3 Nov 2022
58.0
3
8
Chamu
MABAYA
100* 4:1-0-1
Alson
NDZILANA
6* 30:0-1-1
Gau: Rndfn
Wet: 1:0-0-1
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
HEAVENLY BLUE - Happy Girl by Judpot.
Breeder: ASCOT STUD (PTY) LTD
ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha)
Grey, dk.blu epaulettes & slvs, dk.blu cap, grey stars
Tot Rns: 7:0-1-1
Stakes: R 37288
SalePrc: R 100000
(2) 25.05.01 T 801 G MJP-F s 1000 Katjedi M K 60.0 A 2-9 9 12.50 Versace Onthetrack 60.0 61.39 119.72 40/1 80/1 39 Green-never showed
(4) 25.05.17 T 838 G MJP-F s 1160 Katjedi M K 60.0 A 10-10 7 8.35 Alta Capitana 60.0 70.43 118.86 33/1 99/1 47 Scalp wound R/hind
(9) 25.06.15 T 897 G MP-F b 1400 Fourie R 56.5 A 9-13 12 29.15 Schipole 56.0 91.78 122.38 10/1 25/1 12 Not striding out
(5) 25.08.17 J 39 G MP-3F b 1600 Khumalo S 60.0 (50) A 7-9 4 7.05 Matcha Mint 60.0 101.70 117.43 50/1 99/1 62 Stayed on at finish
(2) 25.09.18 V 104 G MP-F b 1700 Khumalo S 57.0 (70) A 5-10 4 2.10 Nkwenkwezi 60.0 104.54 117.87 7/1 10/1 57 Steadied 200-stayed
(8) 25.10.04 J 150 G MP-F b 1600 Matsunyane K 58.0 (77) BA 3-8 2 0.80 Drumnadrochit 58.0 102.79 117.29 6/1 25/2 63 Set pace-outrun late
(6) 25.11.27 J 297 Y MP-F b 1700 Khumalo S 58.0 (81) BA 10-11 3 2.40 Into Dancing 58.0 108.68 117.28 3/1 9/2 63 Jumped out-stayed on
Placed: J16,V17,J16,J17(6 wks). Best MR:81. Has entered the frame in her last four starts. Can shed maiden tag. 970-4423
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77
HUBERTUS HUNT (A)
3 y.o. b f. dob: 27 Sep 2022
58.0
2
8
Nkosinathi
Jobose
0* 5:0-0-0
Lucky
HOUDALAKIS
75* 30:5-3-5
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 1:0-1-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
ERIK THE RED - Tally-Ho by Oratorio.
Breeder: VARSFONTEIN STUD
Mr Tony Moodley
Red and yellow checks, emerald sleeves and cap
Tot Rns: 6:0-1-1
Stakes: R 36100
SalePrc: R 325000
(9) 25.05.29 V 860 G MP-F s 1200 Danielson R 57.0 A 6-18 12 12.50 Dezire 60.0 72.54 119.77 10/1 33/1 38 Green-never in it
(4) 25.07.31 Y 1006 G JP b 1600 Maujean C 54.0 A 5-6 4 7.50 Mighty Eagle 60.0 99.26 118.09 50/1 80/1 55 Never in contention
(1) 25.08.28 V 63 G MP-F s 1600 Zackey C 57.0 A 11-13 8 10.25 Scarlett Heart 57.0 99.64 118.47 7/1 7/2 51 Weakened-blowing
(11) 25.09.06 J 90 G MP-F b 1800 Maujean C 56.0 (61) CA 5-7 6 19.05 Special Star 56.0 116.80 120.17 25/2 33/1 34 Handy-not striding
(5) 25.11.20 V 279 Y MP-F s 1400 Zackey C 58.0 (61) A 8-15 2 0.80 Dondoyaki 58.0 83.92 117.92 20/1 14/1 57 Running on at finish
(2) 25.12.23 Y 379 G MP-F b 1600 Yeni M 59.0 (77) A 7-10 3 2.60 Winds Of Grace 60.0 99.28 117.35 5/2 8/1 63 Handy-stayed on
Placed: Y16,V14,Y16(2 wks). 3rd run after rest. Best MR:77. Placed in last two runs. Is a strong contender in this type of field. 04-8623
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CHICKASAW (A)
3 y.o. b f. dob: 10 Oct 2022
58.0
8
8
Vusunzi
SITHETHO
9* 16:0-1-2
Fanie
BRONKHORST
48* 30:4-2-3
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 4:0-1-1
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-1
C&D: 0:0-0-0
GIMMETHEGREENLIGHT - Josephine Baker by Ideal World.
Breeder: GARY PLAYER STUD
Bryan & Taryn Spong
Black, cerise pink zig zags, coll, cuffs and cap
Tot Rns: 7:0-1-1
Stakes: R 39663
SalePrc: R 400000
(4) 25.05.25 K 539 S MJP-F s 1000 Wright G 60.0 A 13-14 14 13.70 Inside Voice 60.0 61.60 119.53 25/1 50/1 41 Lst 4l-never showed
(5) 25.06.24 K 589 H MJP-F s 1200 Noach O 60.0 A 1-10 2 2.25 Du Maurier 60.0 75.70 117.73 40/1 50/1 59 No match for winner
(6) 25.07.26 K 626 S MJP-F s 1200 Noach O 60.0 A 8-10 4 4.25 Splash Of Colour 58.5 78.00 118.03 4/1 7/1 56 Lst 1l-stayed on
(5) 25.09.07 L 55 G MP-F b 1400 Fourie R 57.0 (74) A 5-9 7 3.10 Mighty Mary 57.0 87.92 118.05 5/1 5/1 55 Lst 1l-stayed on
(7) 25.10.15 L 115 G OM-F b 1600 Yuen N 56.5 (74) A 4-11 8 5.75 Red State 56.0 100.76 118.36 3/1 7/1 52 Lacked strong finish
(1) 25.12.02 J 317 S MP-F b 1800 Murray C 58.0 (72) A 5-9 3 2.80 Frangipani 58.0 116.72 117.82 9/2 8/1 58 Lst 1l-stayed on
(4) 25.12.11 Y 340 G MP-F b 1600 Yeni M 59.0 (75) A 6-11 6 2.90 Apostrophe 59.0 100.16 118.43 5/1 33/10 52 Bumped-stayed on
Placed: K12,K12,J18(5 wks). Ex Bass C-2025.10.15. Best MR:75. Was not beaten far in her last two starts. Can show. 024-7836
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69
RED ENCHANTRESS (A)
3 y.o. b f. dob: 31 Oct 2022
58.0
6
8
Siyabonga
B MTHEMBU
43* 11:1-0-1
Phillip
Labuschagne
23* 30:1-2-0
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 1:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
RED RAY - Off To Dance by National Emblem.
Breeder: BIRCH BROS
Messrs E Blome, J J Matthee, P J, N, R & Miss S Delport
Maroon, yel.chevrons, coll and cuffs, maroon cap
Tot Rns: 5:0-0-0
Stakes: R 5225
SalePrc: R 80000
(13) 25.07.12 T 964 G MP-F s 1160 Brewer K A 57.0 A 5-9 9 12.50 Surprise Party 57.0 70.18 119.51 40/1 99/1 41 Never in contention
(6) 25.10.09 V 159 G MP-F s 1200 Samo-Burthia 55.0 A 6-15 13 13.45 Queen Of Pearls 59.0 72.56 120.26 50/1 99/1 33 Not striding out
(3) 25.11.20 V 279 Y MP-F s 1400 Nhlapo L 58.0 A 9-15 10 6.05 Dondoyaki 58.0 84.87 118.87 66/1 99/1 47 Never in contention
(1) 25.12.11 Y 340 G MP-F b 1600 Nhlapo L 59.0 (67) A 2-11 7 3.20 Apostrophe 59.0 100.22 118.49 33/1 99/1 51 Handy-steadied 200m
(3) 25.12.18 Y 368 G MH b 1500 Matsunyane K 53.5 (67) A 4-12 4 4.20 Oklahoma Smokeshow 50.5 91.43 118.23 16/1 33/1 54 Stayed on at finish
Placed: Y15(3 wks). Best MR:69. Fair last two runs on this course. To race with cornell collar. 9-0074
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67
COMIC ARTIST (A)
3 y.o. b f. dob: 30 Jul 2022
58.0
5
8
Phillip
MLANGENI
17* 12:1-0-1
Fabian
HABIB
50* 30:3-1-3
Gau: Tfntn
Wet: 1:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
MASTER OF MY FATE - La Linea by Dynasty.
Breeder: WILGERBOSDRIFT/MAURI
Messrs D Chinsammy, WG Jackson, GJ/ J/ G/ K/ MM Nassif & Tri-Deal Sixteen CC(Nom:Mr ZL Nassif)
Red, black epaulettes and cap
Tot Rns: 6:0-0-0
Stakes: R 13776
SalePrc: R 280000
(7) 25.07.12 T 964 G MP-F s 1160 Khumalo S 57.0 A 8-9 6 4.75 Surprise Party 57.0 68.79 118.12 9/2 7/1 55 Green-lacked finish
(4) 25.08.30 Y 69 G MP-3F b 1450 Habib C 60.0 A 1-9 4 3.45 Zahra Dominia 60.0 89.40 118.53 22/10 2/1 51 Lst 1l-lacked extra
(7) 25.09.28 J 126 G MP-3F b 1450 Habib C 60.0 BA 5-10 9 18.25 Ringa Ringa Roses 60.0 94.41 120.44 9/2 25/2 32 Jumped awk-coughing
(2) 25.11.13 J 270 G MH b 1500 Khumalo S 54.0 (70) HA 6-9 7 16.50 Jabari Thimba 57.5 94.74 119.97 7/1 8/1 36 Jumped awk-coughing
(3) 25.11.27 J 295 Y *WrkR b 1200 !Matsoele T 59.0 (70) HA 1-8 4 8.25 Lilac Snow 60.0 75.93 118.50 16/1 10/1 51 Carry 650-shift 450
(3) 25.12.18 Y 360 G *WrkR b 1500 !Mlangeni P 59.0 (67) A 5-7 4 3.00 Say A Wish 59.0 92.02 118.49 9/2 25/2 51 Flyjumped-coughing
Placed: Y1450,J12,Y15(3 wks). Best MR:70. Fair last two runs despite excuses. Consider. 6-49744
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FESTIVAL OF LIGHT (BA)
3 y.o. b f. dob: 25 Sep 2022
58.0
4
8
Thomas
NCUME
25* 20:2-1-3
Sean
TARRY
57* 30:3-4-4
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 2:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 2:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
GOLD STANDARD - Dynastic Light by Dynasty.
Breeder: HEMEL 'N AARDE STUD
Messrs D Chinsammy, D Jessa, A Lahoud, Jarryd Lahoud & E Naicker
Red, black epaulettes and cap
Tot Rns: 4:0-0-0
Stakes: R 2494
SalePrc: R 375000
(2) 25.09.30 V 138 S MP-F s 1500 Murray C 57.0 BA 8-9 9 23.00 Hazy Dazy 55.5 95.83 121.06 10/1 40/1 25 Lst 2l-fatigued
(7) 25.10.14 Y 179 G MP-F b 1800 Valjalo S 53.0 BA 9-11 8 12.00 Ethical 57.0 112.57 120.04 66/1 99/1 36 Slow-fatigued
(2) 25.12.02 J 317 S MP-F b 1800 Valjalo S 54.0 BA 1-9 5 7.90 Frangipani 58.0 117.64 119.27 33/1 33/1 43 Not striding out
(3) 25.12.18 Y 364 G MP b 2400 Valjalo S 50.0 (65) BA 10-10 7 15.75 Euphrates 60.0 156.67 120.84 8/1 25/2 28 Faded-fatigued
Best MR:65. Not much promise shown. Drops in trip. 9857


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