Vaal Classic
15/01/2026
8
15.45
Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13
1450 Metres (B)
Graduation Plate
Apprentice allowance may be claimed
(Course Record : 84.00 secs. LADY OF STEEL)
R 130000
1 - R
2 - R
3 - R
4 - R
5 - R
6 - R
77188
24700
12350
6175
3088
6500
Swinger
Exacta
Trifecta
Quartet
Pl/Acc:Leg 6
Pick 6:Leg 5
J/Pot :Leg 4

8 Runners

1450 Metres Vaal Classic . . .
% WINNERS from Barrier Draw
. . . previous 97 races.
% PLACES(1-2-3-4) from Barrier Draw
Same Trainer: (3-4)(6-8) Magic Tips: 6-1-4-2-5
Field statistics
Average per runner
- Runs:
- Runs:
74
9
Wins:
Wins:
11
1
Places:
Places:
36
5
Stakes:
Stakes:
R 1910926.
R 238866.
15%
49%
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
1 WINDS OF CHANGE 0.0 [90] 91.0 {109} 60.0 7 Munger R Azzie M G (2) 3 1.0 1000 Lerena G 15/10 90.96 A
4 I'M A FIREBALL 0.7 [89] 91.1 {102} 56.0 5 Murray C De Kock MF/MF (2) 4 3.4 1000 Murray C 11/2 91.26 A
2 PAUL REVERE 2.0 [87] 91.3 {83} 59.5 1 Mxoli P Lensley C (4) 12 4.5 1475 Mxoli P 33/1 91.45 A
6 KING HARALD 2.8 [85] 91.5 {106} 55.5 6 Lerena G Magner R R (6) 7 9.5 1160 Veale S 28/10 92.40 CA
5 RED PENNY 3.2 [85] 91.6 {87} 56.0 3 Venniker R A Matchett P F (4) 2 0.8 1160 Venniker R A 20/1 91.71 A
3 CLEVER TREVOR 4.6 [82] 91.8 {89} 59.0 8 Zackey C De Kock MF/MF (2) 1 0.1 1400 Murray C 7/1 91.75 A
8 VAMANOS 4.7 [82] 91.8 {83} 53.0 4 V.Rensburg M Magner R R (6) 2 1.3 1200 Yeni M 9/2 91.69 A
7 JABARI THIMBA 10.2 [72] 92.8 {84} 55.5 2 De Melo K Janse van Vuur (4) 9 9.4 1700 Yeni M 6/1 93.06 A
KING HARALD is better than his last start over 1160m at Turffontein as he was reported to be not striding out. He has been gelded since that outing which may have done the trick. Gavin Lerena steps back into the saddle and he is the best-weighted runner. If not in need of the run, he can notch up his second-career victory. WINDS OF CHANGE stayed on strongly when third over 1000m at Turffontein last time. He finished second in his only attempt on this course. He has class about him and should go close. I'M A FIREBALL finished 2.4 lengths behind the second choice last time. He is 1kg better off at the weights today and should finish closer as a result. PAUL REVERE is better than his last start in the Non-Black Type WSB Grand Heritage. He has finished second once and third twice from as many starts over this distance. He jumps from pole position and would not be a shock winner.
***** Trainer/Jockey Combinations for RACE 8. 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 Azzie M G Munger R 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Matchett P F Venniker R A 47 6 6 10 13 47
2 Lensley C Mxoli P 25 3 1 3 12 28 6 Magner R R Lerena G 58 17 12 4 29 57
3 De Kock MF/MF Zackey C 26 4 3 4 15 42 7 Janse van Vuur De Melo K 14 4 3 2 29 64
4 De Kock MF/MF Murray C 100 21 11 6 21 38 8 Magner R R V.Rensburg M 4 1 0 1 25 50

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WINDS OF CHANGE (A)
4 y.o. b g. Geld:22 Jul 2025.
dob: 17 Oct 2021
60.0
7
8
Ryan
MUNGER
67* 30:4-5-3
Michael
AZZIE
61* 30:4-3-6
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 5:1-1-1
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
WHAT A WINTER - My Sanctuary by Antonius Pius.
Breeder: DRAKENSTEIN STUD
TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay), Kalinga & Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
White, sapphire epaulettes, coll, armbands & cuffs, qtd cap
Tot Rns: 15:2-4-4
Stakes: R 789450
SalePrc: R 1100000
(5) 24.04.27 T 775 G Prtea s 1100 Venniker R A 57.0 A 4-6 2 1.30 Proceed 60.0 62.91 92.81 28/10 18/10 72 Jumped in-stayed on
(5) 24.06.01 S 707 G GldMd s 1200 Yeni M 60.0 A 12-13 3 2.15 Proceed 60.0 69.09 92.39 16/1 14/1 76 Carried in late
(28) 24.07.06 D 792 G GlHrs b 1400 V.D.Merwe J 60.0 (107) A 6-14 5 3.85 Cosmic Speed 60.0 84.08 92.28 16/1 20/1 77 Steady & switch 300m
(3) 25.01.18 T 484 Y MP s 1160 Lerena G 60.0 (107) A 7-10 1 6.25 *Paul Revere 58.5 69.56 92.66 2/10 1/10F 73 Speedy-cruised in
(3) 25.02.08 T 551 G GP s 1160 Lerena G 57.0 (107) A 6-7 1 0.20 *Grand Crescendo 60.0 67.25 91.45 13/10 3/10F 85 Shifted out-got up
(4) 25.03.01 T 627 S JJetP s 1000 Zackey C 54.0 (107) A 4-15 9 7.30 William Robertson 62.0 58.54 91.84 5/1 9/2 82 Never in contention
(9) 25.03.29 T 704 S CmpSp s 1000 V.D.Merwe J 57.5 (107) A 8-12 3 0.50 William Robertson 60.0 57.94 89.97 16/1 25/1 100 Slow-challenged
(6) 25.05.31 S 645 Y GldHr s 1200 Lerena G 58.0 (121) A 1-16 14 11.75 Tenango 58.0 69.38 90.95 10/1 17/2 90 Took no interest
(15) 25.07.13 G 749 G PrgPl b 1200 Lerena G 58.5 (121) A 4-6 4 6.00 Future Variety 58.5 72.20 91.70 1/1 8/10F 83 Handy-lacked finish
(6) 25.10.26 T 206 G Cndtn s 1160 Matsunyane K 54.0 (121) A 4-8 8 9.55 Buffalo Storm Cody 60.0 69.37 91.77 10/1 8/1 82 Never threatened
(4) 25.12.07 T 336 G GP s 1160 Yeni M 59.5 (117) A 4-7 3 0.55 One Fine Winter 57.5 68.69 91.06 6/1 6/1 89 Carried 200m-ran on
(2) 26.01.03 T 416 G GP s 1000 Lerena G 60.0 (114) A 2-6 3 1.00 Chapbook 55.5 56.66 90.96 18/10 15/10F 90 Stayed on strongly
Won: T1160,T1160(49 wks). Gelded 2025.07.22. Best MR:121. Good last two starts. Munger rides and is a big threat. 222235-119304-833
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PAUL REVERE (A)
4 y.o. ch g. Geld:22 Dec 2023.
dob: 22 Aug 2021
59.5
1
8
Philasande
MXOLI
49* 30:3-1-4
Corrie
LENSLEY
34* 30:1-1-3
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 3:0-1-1
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 3:0-1-2
C&D: 0:0-0-0
ERUPT - Hidden Nest by Western Winter.
Breeder: LA PLAISANCE STUD
Mr A L Martini
Navy, white slvs, navy spots & cuffs, red coll & cap
Tot Rns: 19:2-3-5
Stakes: R 267819
(3) 25.03.25 Y 689 G MR74 b 1200 Munger R 61.5 (82) A 7-10 3 0.70 Super Awesome 59.5 70.49 91.92 28/10 8/1 81 Running on at finish
(1) 25.04.12 T 736 G GP b 1400 Lihaba K J 57.0 (81) A 1-6 4 3.30 Royal Force 60.0 86.22 91.35 14/1 66/1 87 Stayed on at finish
(3) 25.04.19 T 770 G MR76 b 1400 Lihaba K J 60.0 (81) A 4-7 2 1.50 King Of Numbers 55.5 89.22 91.95 22/10 4/1 80 Dropped crop 200m
(3) 25.05.11 T 824 G ScrtS b 1400 Lihaba K J 52.0 (81) A 8-11 8 5.70 Choisaanada 58.5 86.33 92.33 8/1 25/2 77 Lacked strong finish
(3) 25.05.29 V 865 G MR74 s 1400 Lihaba K J 61.5 (81) A 12-17 3 2.20 Sea Shanty 56.5 83.70 91.83 10/1 10/1 82 Stayed on at finish
(7) 25.06.19 V 908 G MR82 s 1200 Lihaba K J 58.5 (81) A 6-16 12 6.90 Vibe Sa 60.5 71.24 92.57 8/1 25/2 74 Never in contention
(2) 25.08.07 V 17 G MR74 s 1400 Mbuto M 58.5 (80) A 4-8 1 2.00 *Peregrine Falcon 54.0 82.61 91.74 9/2 7/2 83 Hung 300-drew off
(4) 25.08.23 J 53 G Mddle b 1450 Mbuto M 49.5 (84) A 5-13 2 1.90 Pressonregardless 56.0 88.71 91.54 5/1 7/1 85 Jumped in-stayed on
(6) 25.09.20 J 116 G Mddle b 1600 Mbuto M 49.5 (84) A 1-9 7 4.60 Max The Magician 56.0 98.15 92.18 3/1 3/1F 78 Handy-shifted-tired
(4) 25.10.30 J 222 G Mddle b 1450 Mxoli P 52.0 (84) A 9-9 3 1.00 Bob's Your Uncle 55.5 89.32 91.32 4/1 8/1 87 Ran on from last
(3) 25.11.27 J 300 Y MR84 b 1450 Mxoli P 60.0 (84) A 8-12 3 3.70 Palace Prince 58.0 91.19 91.32 7/1 10/1 87 Stayed on at finish
(4) 25.12.20 V 374 G GnHtg s 1475 Mxoli P 52.0 (84) A 15-21 12 4.50 Mastership 57.5 86.95 91.45 25/1 33/1 85 Lacked strong finish
Won: T1160,V14(23 wks). Best MR:84. Better than latest in the Non-Black Type WSB Grand Heritage. Consider. 67-34215342830-127330
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CLEVER TREVOR (A)
3 y.o. b g. Geld: 8 Sep 2025.
dob: 18 Aug 2022
59.0
8
8
Craig
ZACKEY
98* 30:9-4-4
Mike/Mathew
de Kock
75* 30:5-3-3
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
SOQRAT - Dark Journey by Black Minnaloushe.
Breeder: N CROFT(CROFT STUD)
Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Yellow, purple stars, yellow cap, purple star
Tot Rns: 5:2-1-0
Stakes: R 155444
SalePrc: R 320000
(2) 25.07.26 T 998 G MJP s 1160 Murray C 60.0 A 9-11 2 1.50 Rifle Queen 57.5 69.45 93.42 28/10 28/10 66 Green-stayed on
(3) 25.08.09 T 18 G MP-3 s 1160 Murray C 60.0 A 8-8 1 1.10 *Midnight Flyer 60.0 69.98 93.35 5/10 3/10F 67 Speedy-found extra
(15) 25.08.30 Y 76 G MR80 b 1450 Murray C 56.0 (90) A 5-9 6 7.75 Chieftain's Shield 55.5 88.55 93.45 16/10 33/10F 65 Handy-blowing
(2) 25.12.16 T 358 G NovHc s 1160 Syster J R 58.5 (90) A 1-12 8 3.65 Antonio Gaudi 57.0 68.76 92.33 10/1 33/1 77 Overraced-lacked xtr
(2) 25.12.30 T 406 G MR80 b 1400 Murray C 58.0 (86) A 2-9 1 0.10 *Salute The Flag 61.5 86.82 91.75 7/1 7/1 83 Overraced-fought on
Won: T1160,T14(2 wks). 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2025.09.08. Best MR:90. *Carded To Race - 14.01.2026. 2-1681
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I'M A FIREBALL (A)
3 y.o. ch g. Geld:14 Jul 2025.
dob: 23 Aug 2022
56.0
5
8
Callan
MURRAY
81* 30:7-8-0
Mike/Mathew
de Kock
75* 30:5-3-3
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 4:1-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
VERCINGETORIX - Gibraltar Blue by Rock Of Gibraltar.
Breeder: KLAWERVLEI STUD
Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Yellow, purple stars, yellow cap, purple star
Tot Rns: 6:1-1-0
Stakes: R 112931
SalePrc: R 1000000
(4) 25.04.02 S 500 S MJP s 1000 Matsunyane K 60.0 A 10-13 1 1.50 *Captain's Pride 57.5 58.12 92.29 12/10 2/1f 77 In touch-green-hung
(5) 25.04.27 S 560 Y GdBrb s 1100 Veale S 60.0 A 1-7 6 7.05 Elegantrix 58.5 65.36 92.93 16/10 33/10 71 Lst 1l-lacked finish
(5) 25.05.31 S 643 Y GldMd s 1200 Veale S 60.0 BA 8-9 6 1.95 Good For You 60.0 69.66 90.83 25/1 25/2 92 Pulled-carried 400m
(24) 25.07.05 D 733 Y GlHrs b 1400 Veale S 60.0 (102) A 9-14 13 9.00 Chronicle King 60.0 87.53 93.40 20/1 40/1 66 Never threatened
(2) 25.12.19 nD 284 G BStks b 1000 Veale S 60.0 (102) A 1-9 2 3.40 Circumbendibus 55.5 58.88 90.95 9/2 8/1 90 In touch-2nd best
(2) 26.01.03 T 416 G GP s 1000 Murray C 57.0 (102) A 1-6 4 3.40 Chapbook 55.5 57.09 91.26 33/10 11/2 87 Lacked strong finish
Won: S10(41 wks). 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2025.07.14. Best MR:102. Is held by number 1 on latest. Has peak run. 1660-24
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87
RED PENNY (A)
3 y.o. b g. Geld:10 Jan 2025.
dob: 26 Sep 2022
56.0
-1.5
3
8
Rachel
A VENNIKER
74* 30:7-1-4
Paul
MATCHETT
47* 30:3-4-3
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 1:0-0-1
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
ERIK THE RED - Penny Whistle by Vercingetorix.
Breeder: OLDLANDS STUD
Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias
Dark green,maroon y with white binding,white, d greenandmaroon hooped slvs,d greenandwhite str
Tot Rns: 11:1-1-3
Stakes: R 152613
SalePrc: R 260000
(3) 25.03.08 T 638 G JP s 1160 Mxoli P 59.5 A 5-8 7 10.60 King Harald 59.5 70.20 93.83 16/1 33/1 62 Green-never in it
(3) 25.03.27 J 691 Y MJP b 1000 Zackey C 60.0 A 4-6 3 2.55 Nyaka Nyaka 60.0 60.32 93.19 20/1 14/1 68 Looked threat-stayed
(3) 25.04.19 T 767 G JP b 1400 Yeni M 57.0 A 4-6 1 1.50 *Sister Golden Hai 57.0 88.95 92.62 7/2 9/2 74 Handy-found extra
(4) 25.05.11 T 819 G JP s 1160 Yeni M 60.0 A 2-7 3 1.70 Charming Cheetah 60.0 68.34 92.21 5/1 6/1 78 Moved up-outrun late
(8) 25.06.08 T 891 G WntJv b 1400 Yeni M 60.0 A 4-9 7 11.75 Tin Pan Alley 60.0 87.43 93.60 5/1 4/1F 64 Handy-weakened
(2) 25.07.31 Y 1006 G JP b 1600 Zackey C 60.0 A 2-6 6 10.75 Mighty Eagle 60.0 99.85 93.92 33/10 9/2 61 Handy-resp noise
(2) 25.08.14 Y 30 G MR84 b 1200 Habib C 58.0 (94) A 4-10 10 6.50 Hemisphere 57.5 71.19 91.92 7/1 25/1 81 Speedy-blowing
(5) 25.08.26 V 59 G NovHc s 1200 Murray C 56.5 (94) A 3-7 7 3.50 Pennsylvania 60.0 71.29 92.12 25/2 10/1 79 Not strid-resp noise
(2) 25.09.28 J 131 G MR84 b 1200 Yeni M 57.0 (91) A 2-8 3 2.00 The Last Duke 58.0 73.37 91.64 14/1 8/1 84 Prominent-stayed on
(9) 25.10.11 J 171 G MR80 b 1200 Venniker R A 57.5 (89) A 1-7 4 3.30 It's Personal 61.0 73.13 91.33 7/2 33/10 87 Respiratory noise
(4) 25.12.16 T 358 G NovHc s 1160 Venniker R A 55.5 (87) A 6-12 2 0.80 Antonio Gaudi 57.0 68.24 91.71 6/1 20/1 83 Challenged-outrun
Won: T14(39 wks). Best MR:94. Found one too good last time. Back up in trip and can place. 731376-07342
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KING HARALD (A)
3 y.o. b g. Geld:10 Dec 2025.
dob: 4 Oct 2022
55.5
6
8
Gavin
LERENA
92* 30:5-11-3
Roy
MAGNER
40* 30:0-5-1
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 4:0-0-1
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
ERIK THE RED - Imperial State by Caesour.
Breeder: VARSFONTEIN STUD
Messrs P J Moor & A P Nydam
Purple, dgl pink maltese cross, white slvs, dgl pink spots & cap
Tot Rns: 8:1-1-1
Stakes: R 235125
SalePrc: R 675000
(3) 25.03.08 T 638 G JP s 1160 Lerena G 59.5 A 8-8 1 1.30 *Arashi 60.0 68.29 91.96 7/2 22/10 80 Speedy-found extra
(4) 25.03.29 T 700 S SANrs s 1160 Lerena G 60.0 A 4-6 4 4.45 Green Diamond 57.5 69.41 92.51 9/2 28/10 75 Jumped in-check 300
(6) 25.04.26 T 783 Y Prtea s 1100 Lerena G 60.0 A 2-6 6 12.75 Green Diamond 57.5 66.70 93.60 7/2 22/10 64 Not striding out
(7) 25.06.08 T 891 G WntJv b 1400 Lerena G 60.0 A 6-9 2 5.25 Tin Pan Alley 60.0 86.26 92.46 9/2 9/2 75 Clear second best
(11) 25.07.27 D 786 Y PrmCh b 1600 Lerena G 60.0 (100) A 14-14 4 4.90 Jan Van Goyen 60.0 98.51 90.91 16/1 40/1 91 Hung in 250-cut into
(2) 25.10.11 J 174 G GP b 1450 Habib C 55.5 (109) A 9-9 5 4.25 Chronicle King 58.5 89.22 91.52 7/2 6/1 85 Cut into-cast shoe
(6) 25.10.28 V 214 Y GP s 1200 Yeni M 56.5 (109) CA 3-6 3 1.20 Yippee Kiyay 57.0 68.77 91.14 22/10 22/10 89 Speedy-outrun late
(6) 25.12.07 T 336 G GP s 1160 Veale S 57.0 (109) CA 5-7 7 9.50 One Fine Winter 57.5 70.30 92.40 7/2 28/10F 76 Not striding out
Won: T1160(45 wks). Gelded 2025.12.10. Best MR:109. Had excuses in latest. First run as a gelding and is best-weighted. 14624-537
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84
JABARI THIMBA (A)
3 y.o. ch g. Geld:13 Aug 2025.
dob: 24 Nov 2022
55.5
2
8
Keagan
DE MELO
81* 30:5-4-6
J
A J van Vuuren
68* 30:4-1-8
Gau: Tfntn
Wet: 1:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
PATHFORK - Makiwara by Smart Strike.
Breeder: JAGESSAR LIMITED
Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge
Red, gold chevron, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Tot Rns: 5:1-1-0
Stakes: R 87163
(3) 25.06.28 T 931 G MJP s 1160 Lerena G 60.0 A 3-8 2 4.25 The Last Duke 60.0 69.53 93.53 22/10 3/1 65 Green-stayed on
(10) 25.07.19 T 983 G MJP b 1400 Lerena G 60.0 A 6-10 6 3.20 Big Joe 60.0 85.94 93.34 14/10 2/1f 67 Lacked extra late
(6) 25.09.30 V 137 S MP s 1200 Maujean C 58.0 A 9-12 6 7.70 African Pride 56.5 72.38 94.25 6/1 5/1 58 Jumped out-weakened
(5) 25.11.13 J 270 G MH b 1500 Lerena G 57.5 (77) A 8-9 1 3.20 *Oklahoma Smokesho 49.5 91.77 92.60 22/10 18/10F 74 Ran on-cruised in
(4) 25.12.18 Y 367 G NovHc b 1700 Yeni M 57.5 (84) A 1-9 9 9.40 Drumnadrochit 57.5 105.93 93.06 6/1 6/1 69 Weakened in straight
Won: J15(9 wks). Gelded 2025.08.13. Best MR:84. Moderate post maiden run. Has scope and can improve. 26-619
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VAMANOS (A)
3 y.o. b f. dob: 6 Aug 2022
53.0
4
8
Marco
V/RENSBURG
62* 30:4-6-3
Roy
MAGNER
40* 30:0-5-1
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 2:1-1-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-1-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
GIMMETHEGREENLIGHT - Imperadora by Philanthropist.
Breeder: VARSFONTEIN STUD
Mr P J Moor
Yellow, brown stripe, brown & white hooped slvs & cap
Tot Rns: 5:1-2-1
Stakes: R 110381
SalePrc: R 600000
(20) 25.03.06 Y 631 G MJP-F s 1000 Lerena G 60.0 A 9-9 4 3.85 Clairwood Rose 60.0 57.92 93.39 3/1 14/10F 66 Prominent-lacked xtr
(7) 25.07.26 T 999 G MJP-F s 1160 Matsunyane K 60.0 A 4-6 3 5.85 Stormy Day 60.0 70.68 93.45 5/1 25/2 65 In touch-stayed on
(7) 25.09.11 Y 97 G MP-F b 1450 Lerena G 57.0 A 7-8 2 1.40 Fire In Her Soul 57.0 88.06 93.33 16/10 13/10F 67 Handy-outrun late
(5) 25.10.28 V 209 Y MP-F s 1200 Yeni M 59.0 (81) A 13-17 1 2.10 *Hathighwaytothesk 59.0 71.68 93.08 33/10 11/10F 69 Prominent-drew off
(6) 25.12.04 Y 331 S FM78 b 1200 Yeni M 57.5 (81) A 6-11 2 1.25 Western Wishes 55.5 71.79 91.69 6/1 9/2 83 Stayed on-2nd best
Won: V12(11 wks). Best MR:83. *Carded To Race - 08.01.2026. 43-212


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