Vaal Classic
24/02/2026
2
13.15
Play Soccer 6, 10 & 13
1000 Metres (S)
Maiden Plate (Fillies)
Apprentice allowance may be claimed
(Course Record : 55.31 secs. SWEET FUTURE)
R 105000
1 - R
2 - R
3 - R
4 - R
5 - R
6 - R
 62344
19950
9975
4988
2494
5250
Swinger
Exacta
Trifecta
Quartet
Pl/Acc:Leg 1

5 Runners
1000 Metres Vaal Classic . . .
% WINNERS from Barrier Draw
. . . previous 108 races.
% PLACES(1-2-3-4) from Barrier Draw
Same Trainer: (2-4) Magic Tips: 5-2-1-4-3
Field statistics
Average per runner		 - Runs:
- Runs:		 22
4		 Wins:
Wins:		 0
0		 Places:
Places:		 14
3		 Stakes:
Stakes:		 R 165181.
R 33036.		 0%
64%		 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
5 STAR BLAZE 0.0 [58] 62.1   60.0 3 Mxoli P Pettigrew S T (2) 2 2.4 1000 Mxoli P 7/1 62.10 A
1 EMPRESS WU 0.1 [58] 62.1 {63} 60.0 1 B Schwarz D Roux J S (4) 3 3.3 1000 !Lukhele T 8/1 62.40 BA
2 DUCHESS DI 3.7 [51] 62.8   60.0 4 Habib C Peter T (13) 3 2.3 1000 Valjalo S 18/10 62.78 A
3 MISS RIVER DANCER ** 60.0 5 Matsunyane K Lensley C ** First run - watch the betting! **
4 NATIONAL BLISS ** 60.0 2 Marx-Jacobson Peter T ** First run - watch the betting! **
STAR BLAZE produced a promising debut effort over this C&D. She raced from a prominent position but found one too good in the form of El Zani. The daughter of The United States found betting support which suggests that she was showing good work at home. She would have gained from the experience and with the natural improvement that is expected, she may be the one to beat. DUCHESS DI returns from a 13-week break/suspension. The daughter of William Longsword has scope and if fit, she should pose a threat. EMPRESS WU stayed on when third over this C&D last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. The daughter of Global View will strip much fitter and she should produce another honest performance. NATIONAL BLISS is an unraced daughter of What A Winter from the Tony Peter stable with Apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson in the saddle. She is related to seven-time winner Full Velocity. If not in need of the run, she should start her career on a positive note. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to her chances.
***** Trainer/Jockey Combinations for RACE 2. 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 Roux J S Schwarz D 50 1 2 2 2 10 4 Peter T Marx-Jacobson 6 2 1 0 33 50
2 Peter T Habib C 100 16 14 11 16 41 5 Pettigrew S T Mxoli P 92 14 12 13 15 42
3 Lensley C Matsunyane K 21 6 0 2 29 38

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EMPRESS WU (BA)
4 y.o. b f. dob: 2 Nov 2021
60.0
1
5
Denis
SCHWARZ
21* 30:0-3-3
Kobus
ROUX
12* 30:0-0-3
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 1:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 6:0-3-1
C&D: 0:0-0-0
GLOBAL VIEW - Rose Of Tralee by Rich Man's Gold.
Breeder: WICKLOW STUD
Messrs P J Louwrens & Traven Moodley
Royal blue, shocking pink chevrons and sleeves, shocking pink cap, royal blue stars
Tot Rns: 19:0-4-5
Stakes: R 133000
SalePrc: R 25000
(3) 25.03.25 Y 682 G MP-F b 1200 Khumalo S 60.0 (67) BA 4-9 3 4.50 Tana Maree 60.0 71.60 62.00 25/1 25/1 59 Pace-lacked finish
(2) 25.04.17 V 755 G MP-F s 1200 Khumalo S 60.0 (68) BA 8-16 9 4.75 Red Amber 57.0 71.92 62.52 25/2 25/1 54 Pace-tired quickly
(2) 25.04.29 V 794 G *WrkR s 1000 !Matsoele T 60.0 (68) BA 3-6 2 2.10 Panthera Uncia 60.0 58.33 62.13 5/1 16/10F 58 Speedy-2nd best
(5) 25.05.15 Y 828 G *WrkR s 1000 !Ncume T 60.0 (65) BA 5-7 2 1.25 Blindfire 57.0 58.34 61.84 5/1 6/1 61 Stayed on-2nd best
(3) 25.06.19 V 905 G MH s 1200 Khumalo S 59.0 (66) BA 3-9 2 4.25 Hotaru 60.0 71.58 61.61 28/10 7/1 63 Speedy-2nd best
(2) 25.07.10 J 957 G MP-F b 1000 Murray C 60.0 (66) BA 5-7 2 1.25 Red Hot Kisses 57.0 60.57 61.97 4/1 17/2 59 In touch-coughing
(1) 25.07.24 Y 990 G MH b 1200 Maujean C 57.5 (68) BA 5-7 3 3.20 Shimmering 54.5 72.00 62.43 7/2 13/2 55 In touch-stayed on
(3) 25.07.31 Y 1007 G MP-F b 1200 Murray C 60.0 (68) BA 3-9 3 3.70 Blushing Bloom 57.0 71.64 61.84 5/1 25/2 61 Speedy-coughing
(0) 25.08.23 J 46 G MP b 1000 Khumalo S 57.5 (66) BA 2-8 7 10.50 Banyan 58.0 62.27 63.00 10/1 25/2 49 Not striding out
(2) 25.08.26 V 56 G MH-F s 1200 Khumalo S 60.0 (66) BA 1-8 3 2.10 Concordia 56.5 72.87 61.87 15/10 5/2 60 In touch-stead late
(20) 25.09.11 Y 95 G MP-F s 1000 Murray C 60.0 (65) BA 2-9 6 4.45 Miss Munroe 60.0 59.32 62.72 5/1 14/1 52 Prominent-lacked xtr
(4) 26.01.29 Y 492 G *WrkR s 1000 !Lukhele T 60.0 (63) BA 6-9 3 3.30 Varachino's Champ 60.0 58.60 62.40 13/2 8/1 55 Stayed on at finish
Placed: V14,V17,Y18,Y12,V10,Y10,V12,J10,Y12,Y12,V12,Y10(4 wks). 2nd run after rest. Best MR:69. Recent form line has been franked. 845454639222233-7363
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DUCHESS DI (A)
3 y.o. ch f. dob: 10 Sep 2022
60.0
4
5
Calvin
HABIB
56* 30:3-2-5
Tony
PETER
91* 30:6-8-6
Gau: Tfntn
Wet: 1:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-1
C&D: 0:0-0-0
WILLIAM LONGSWORD - I Ain't Trippin by Trippi.
Breeder: RALPHS RACING (PTY)
Adv A P Joubert
Navy blue, white crossed sashes, white sleeves, navy blue cuffs, quartered cap
Tot Rns: 2:0-0-1
Stakes: R 12231
SalePrc: R 90000
(4) 25.10.28 V 209 Y MP-F s 1200 Valjalo S 55.0 A 1-17 5 4.65 Vamanos 59.0 72.52 63.29 33/1 16/1 46 Speedy-fatigued
(13) 25.11.23 V 287 G MP-F s 1000 Valjalo S 55.0 A 2-7 3 2.30 Amazonian 59.0 58.01 62.78 2/1 18/10F 51 Nosebleed-suspended
Placed: V10(13 wks). Rested 13 wks. Improved in second run and should have more to come. Chance. 53
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MISS RIVER DANCER (A)
3 y.o. b f. dob: 17 Nov 2022
60.0
5
5
Kabelo
MATSUNYANE
39* 30:0-2-8
Corrie
LENSLEY
41* 30:2-0-4
Gau: Vaal
Watch
the
Betting!
SUMMA CUM LAUDE - My Dream Chaser by Pomodoro.
Breeder: HEUNINGSFONTEIN
Mr A L Martini
Navy, white sleeves, navy spots and cuffs, red collar and cap
*FIRST RUN
SalePrc: R 70000
*Summa Cum Laude filly(Cost R70000).
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NATIONAL BLISS (A)
3 y.o. b f. dob: 13 Nov 2022
60.0
-4.0
2
5
B
MARX-JACOBSON
52* 30:5-3-2
Tony
PETER
91* 30:6-8-6
Gau: Tfntn
Watch
the
Betting!
WHAT A WINTER - Circle Of Speed by Sebring.
Breeder: RIETHUISKRAAL STUD
Adv A P Joubert
Navy blue, white crossed sashes, white sleeves, navy blue cuffs, quartered cap
*FIRST RUN
Sister to:FULL VELOCITY8m(27: 7, 9). *What A Winter filly.
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STAR BLAZE (A)
3 y.o. b f. dob: 25 Sep 2022
60.0
3
5
Philasande
MXOLI
45* 30:1-5-4
Stuart
PETTIGREW
65* 30:4-4-3
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-1-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
THE UNITED STATES - Mystic Cloud by Querari.
Breeder: MR G J ARMITAGE
Mrs L Ackerman
Orange, purple tulips, sleeves and collar, orange cap, purple peak
Tot Rns: 1:0-1-0
Stakes: R 19950
(2) 26.02.10 Y 527 G MP-3F s 1000 Mxoli P 60.0 A 6-7 2 2.40 El Zani 60.0 57.30 62.10 25/2 7/1 58 Prominent-2nd best
Placed: Y10(2 wks). Showed some promise in first run. Would have gained from the experience and can go close. 2

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