Vaal
07/08/2025
1
12.25
4Racing Welcomes You Maiden Plate
1400 Metres (S)
Maiden Plate
Apprentice allowance may be claimed
(Course Record : 79.84 secs. MENTOR)
R 105000
1 - R
2 - R
3 - R
4 - R
5 - R
6 - R
 62344
19950
9975
4988
2494
5250
Swinger
Exacta
Trifecta
Quartet

12 Runners
1400 Metres Vaal . . .
% WINNERS from Barrier Draw
. . . previous 715 races.
% PLACES(1-2-3-4) from Barrier Draw
Same Trainer: (2-11)(4-8) Magic Tips: 6-5-1-4-2
Field statistics
Average per runner		 - Runs:
- Runs:		 60
5		 Wins:
Wins:		 0
0		 Places:
Places:		 23
2		 Stakes:
Stakes:		 R 227963.
R 18997.		 0%
38%		 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
2 MYSTIC VISION 0.0 [66] 84.5 {70} 60.0 1 B Mxoli P Matchett P F (5) 3 9.8 1400 Mxoli P 25/2 84.66 BA
6 PALACE ATTACK 0.6 [65] 84.6 {79} 57.0 6 Habib C Laird A G (3) 5 2.8 1400 Habib C 11/2 84.56 A
5 FRERE JACQUES 0.9 [64] 84.7   60.0 11 Zackey C Houdalakis M N (21) 2 4.0 1200 Matsunyane K 33/1 84.41 A
4 TRIP TO STATES 1.5 [63] 84.8 {61} 60.0 2 Matsunyane K Jonker C (2) 4 1.8 1600 Lerena G 4/1 85.51 A
3 RIVER KITTEN 4.8 [57] 85.4 {61} 60.0 10 Botes J Verdonese E (12) 8 5.9 1400 Danielson R 99/1 85.35 A
1 AMANDLA NGAWETHU 6.0 [55] 85.6 {70} 60.0 5 B Murray C Binda C (4) 3 5.5 1160 Habib C 33/10 85.60 B
9 BEACH WALKER 6.4 [54] 85.7   57.0 9 Mbuto M Roux J S (12) 7 8.2 1000 Schwarz D 25/1 85.68 A
8 KING BLUETOOTH 10.0 [48] 86.3 {56} 57.0 12 Danielson R Jonker C (5) 6 15.0 1400 Nhlapo L 50/1 86.13 NA
7 TALKOFTHEHEIGHTS 12.0 [44] 86.7 {65} 57.0 4 Syster J R Bronkhorst F (4) 9 14.3 1600 Samo-Burthia 99/1 86.83 A
10 BELLEROPHON ** 57.0 8 Khumalo S Habib F ** First run - watch the betting! **
11 CIVIL WAR ** 57.0 7 Dookhit G Matchett P F ** First run - watch the betting! **
12 KING OF SILK ** 57.0 3 Mayhew T Spies C ** First run - watch the betting! **
PALACE ATTACK has fair form lines to his credit. He should have finished closer last time as he hung inwards in the final 400m. The son of Potala Palace is a progressive type and meets the right field. If Calvin Habib is able to keep him on a straight line, he may find himself in the winner's enclosure. FRERE JACQUES ran a decent race on debut over 1200m on the Turffontein Inside course. He returns from a 21-week break, during which time he would have strengthened up. If not in need of the outing, he should give a good account of himself. AMANDLA NGAWETHU ran a fair race over 1160m at Turffontein last time. He would have come on from the outing and should strip much fitter. Callan Murray is booked to ride and he may be able to coax that little bit extra out of him where it matters most. TRIP TO STATES stayed on when fourth over 1600m on the Classic course last time. He is still a maiden after 25 starts, but can earn another cheque.
***** 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 Binda C Murray C 1 0 0 0 0 0 7 Bronkhorst F Syster J R 43 3 4 4 7 26
2 Matchett P F Mxoli P 100 6 8 21 6 35 8 Jonker C Danielson R 57 1 1 6 2 14
3 Verdonese E Botes J 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 Roux J S Mbuto M 1 0 0 1 0 100
4 Jonker C Matsunyane K 11 2 0 0 18 18 10 Habib F Khumalo S 75 18 10 9 24 49
5 Houdalakis M N Zackey C 100 19 10 9 19 38 11 Matchett P F Dookhit G 34 1 3 2 3 18
6 Laird A G Habib C 100 12 17 10 12 39 12 Spies C Mayhew T 58 2 6 3 3 19

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AMANDLA NGAWETHU (B)
4 y.o. b g. Geld:17 Oct 2023.
dob: 7 Nov 2021
60.0
5
12
Callan
MURRAY
94* 30:3-1-5
Clinton
BINDA
89* 30:4-6-6
Gau: Prvte
Wet: 3:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 2:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
RAFEEF - Cape Floral by Fort Wood.
Breeder: NARROW CREEK STUD
Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Yellow, purple stars, yellow cap, purple star
Tot Rns: 6:0-0-1
Stakes: R 19950
SalePrc: R 350000
(1) 24.10.26 L 160 G MP-3 b 1250 Wright G 60.0   4-13 9 6.45 Diablo 60.0 76.90 86.30 16/1 50/1 48 Green-lacked finish
(13) 24.11.05 K 189 G MP-3 s 1200 Fourie R 60.0   8-12 4 3.75 Golden Destiny 60.0 73.88 85.48 15/2 25/1 56 Speedy-tired late
(4) 25.02.01 K 357 Y OM b 1400 Wright G 59.5   2-9 4 3.40 Scottish Links 60.5 86.95 85.32 4/1 7/1 58 Set pace-tired late
(6) 25.03.01 T 628 S MP s 1160 Fortune A 60.0 (75)   5-10 6 3.00 Tokyo Medaglia 60.0 69.70 85.70 22/10 22/10F 54 Speedy-tired late
(13) 25.04.13 E 521 Y MP b 1400 Veale S 60.0 (75)   4-10 9 16.30 Gran Canaria 60.0 88.11 87.71 5/1 8/1 34 Jmpd out-hung turn
(4) 25.07.12 T 965 G MP s 1160 Habib C 60.0 (73) B  5-10 3 5.50 Echo Check 57.0 67.70 85.60 5/1 33/10 55 Pace-lacked finish
Placed: K12,K14,T1160(4 wks). 2nd run after rest. Best MR:75. Improved last time at Turffontein. Trainer's only runner today. 944693
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MYSTIC VISION (BA)
4 y.o. b g. Geld:11 Mar 2024.
dob: 20 Nov 2021
60.0
1
12
Philasande
MXOLI
80* 30:3-4-5
Paul
MATCHETT
82* 30:3-1-8
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 2:0-0-0
Crs: 5:0-1-2
Dst: 3:0-1-1
C&D: 3:0-1-1
RAFEEF - Isla Bonita by Joshua Dancer.
Breeder: APPLEWOOD TRADING
Messrs M J Kapnias & A M Kapnias
Dark green,maroon y with white binding,white, d greenandmaroon hooped slvs,d greenandwhite str
Tot Rns: 10:0-1-2
Stakes: R 48663
SalePrc: R 230000
(3) 24.10.26 T 241 G MP s 1160 Yeni M 59.0 A 1-10 8 15.50 Grey Jet 59.0 72.28 87.31 8/1 20/1 38 Green-outpaced
(3) 24.11.14 J 304 G MP b 1200 Zackey C 59.0 A 7-8 5 3.75 Drivelikeamaster 59.0 75.40 85.33 33/1 40/1 58 Pace-shifted-tired
(11) 24.12.07 T 370 G MP s 1160 Mayhew T 58.5 BA 4-9 6 4.00 Can You Danse 60.0 71.13 85.73 8/1 14/1 54 Jumped in-lacked xtr
(2) 25.02.24 T 595 Y MP b 1600 Yeni M 60.0 (74) BA 7-10 6 18.25 Page Boy 60.0 103.22 87.42 5/2 8/1 37 Never showed
(5) 25.03.13 J 649 Y MP b 1200 Yeni M 60.0 (71) BA 8-9 7 16.25 Espinoza 60.0 76.82 86.62 16/1 50/1 45 Not striding out
(2) 25.04.17 V 756 G MP s 1400 Mxoli P 60.0 (70) BA 8-11 2 0.40 Crescendo 60.0 83.71 85.11 40/1 50/1 60 Ducked out 300-tried
(4) 25.04.29 V 797 G *WrkR s 1600 !Mabaya C 60.0 (70) BA 2-10 3 2.50 Sky Pillar Rock 60.0 98.62 85.12 7/2 6/1 60 Bumped 400-stayed on
(3) 25.05.29 V 865 G MR74 s 1400 Mxoli P 59.5 (77) BA 2-17 10 8.50 Sea Shanty 56.5 84.83 84.40 25/2 40/1 67 Never threatened
(2) 25.06.19 V 903 G *WrkR s 1600 !Mabaya C 60.0 (74) BA 5-8 4 17.25 Phil The Fluter 61.0 100.55 87.35 7/2 7/1 38 Set pace-faded badly
(5) 25.07.03 V 941 G MH s 1400 Mxoli P 59.5 (72) BA 5-8 3 9.80 Tommy Shelby 55.0 85.59 84.66 25/2 25/2 64 Clipped heels 1100m
Placed: V14,V16,V16,V14(5 wks). Best MR:77. Fair latest despite excuses. Tommy Shelby has won again since. 8566723043
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RIVER KITTEN (A)
4 y.o. b g. Geld:10 Sep 2024.
dob: 31 Oct 2021
60.0
-4.0
10
12
Jacey
BOTES
82* 30:0-5-4
Erico
VERDONESE
107* 30:7-3-2
Gau: Tfntn
Wet: 1:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
ADMIRAL KITTEN - Limpopo River by Trippi.
Breeder: RIETHAAN BELEGGINGS
Canine Solutions CC (Nom: Mr D C O'Driscoll)
White, green spot, orange sleeves and cap, green spots
Tot Rns: 3:0-0-0
SalePrc: R 40000
(12) 24.12.19 Y 397 G MP b 1450 V.Rensburg M 59.0 A 1-10 7 10.85 Primal Quest 59.0 90.95 85.82 14/1 33/1 53 Green-never in it
(9) 25.03.13 J 651 Y MP b 1800 Matsunyane K 60.0 A 2-13 13 50.00 Huehuetenango 60.0 125.96 92.79 33/1 66/1 0 Faded-coughing
(12) 25.05.17 T 842 G MP b 1400 Danielson R 60.0 A 3-13 8 5.85 Take No Prisoners 56.0 87.72 85.35 75/1 99/1 58 Pace-scalp wound L/H
Rested 12 wks. Moderate latest run. To race with cornell collar. 708
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TRIP TO STATES (A)
6 y.o. ch g. Geld:29 Jun 2022.
dob: 23 Aug 2019
60.0
2
12
Kabelo
MATSUNYANE
70* 30:2-4-3
Chris
JONKER
33* 30:1-2-0
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 4:0-0-1
Crs: 10:0-2-2
Dst: 2:0-1-0
C&D: 2:0-1-0
THE UNITED STATES - Regal Trip by Trippi.
Breeder: PORT HAVEN STUD
Mr & Mrs C Jonker
White, red chevrons, striped sleeves, white cap
Tot Rns: 25:0-2-5
Stakes: R 119875
(2) 24.04.17 V 740 G MP s 1200 Danielson R 60.0 (60)   1-12 4 6.25 Gorgeous Klein 57.0 70.55 85.35 40/1 50/1 58 Slow-lacked finish
(2) 24.05.04 T 793 G MP s 1160 Danielson R 60.0 (57)   6-9 3 7.25 Wild At War 57.0 68.34 85.54 20/1 16/1 56 Stayed-nasal disch.
(37) 24.05.16 V 826 G *WrkR s 1000 !Lukhele T 60.0 (57)   3-8 4 6.75 The Navy Lark 58.0 58.81 85.91 10/1 6/1 52 Lacked strong finish
(3) 25.02.01 T 533 G MP s 1160 Klink N 60.0 (54)   6-13 4 5.00 Paul Revere 60.0 69.41 85.71 50/1 99/1 54 Lacked strong finish
(1) 25.02.24 T 593 Y MP s 1160 Klink N 60.0 (60) A 9-9 5 5.80 Futurenaire 60.0 68.41 85.61 25/2 7/1 55 Slow-lacked finish
(3) 25.03.01 T 628 S MP s 1160 Klink N 60.0 (60) A 9-10 3 1.00 Tokyo Medaglia 60.0 69.34 85.34 33/1 16/1 58 Lst 1l-running on
(3) 25.03.25 Y 683 G MP b 1200 Klink N 60.0 (64) A 5-6 4 5.30 Gimme A Storm 57.5 72.22 85.52 4/1 5/1 56 Drop crop 300-cough
(2) 25.04.17 V 754 G MP s 1200 Klink N 60.0 (62) BA 6-12 11 12.05 War Of Kingdoms 60.0 72.65 87.05 16/1 20/1 40 Never showed
(4) 25.04.29 V 793 G *WrkR s 1300 !Horing J 60.0 (62) A 3-7 2 6.25 Dylan's Champ 60.0 77.78 84.78 25/2 17/2 63 Lst 1l-stayed on
(5) 25.05.29 V 861 G MP s 1200 V.Rensburg M 60.0 (62) A 5-16 4 2.80 Got The Feeling 57.0 70.89 84.69 16/1 33/1 64 Led 400-tired late
(3) 25.07.03 V 941 G MH s 1400 Lerena G 55.5 (62) A 8-8 2 6.50 Tommy Shelby 55.0 85.00 84.60 33/10 5/2 65 No match for winner
(2) 25.07.24 Y 991 G MH b 1600 Lerena G 56.0 (62) A 6-8 4 1.75 Johnny Drama 60.0 98.88 85.51 2/1 4/1 56 Handy-hung in-stayed
Placed: Y10,V12,V12,V12,T1160,V10,T1160,T1160,Y12,V13,V12,V14,Y16(2 wks). Best MR:71. Would not be a shock winner. 0-73-6533659657434-453402424
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FRERE JACQUES (A)
4 y.o. b g. Geld:20 Jan 2025.
dob: 22 Aug 2021
60.0
11
12
Craig
ZACKEY
101* 30:3-2-3
Lucky
HOUDALAKIS
107* 30:3-0-7
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 1:0-1-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
LOUIS THE KING - Beautiful Rosa by Pathfork.
Breeder: TITANIUM RACING
Mr & Mrs T D Andrews & Mr D Shawe
Rose pink, grey hoops, hooped sleeves, rose pink cap
Tot Rns: 1:0-1-0
Stakes: R 24000
(21) 25.03.13 J 649 Y MP b 1200 Matsunyane K 60.0 A 5-9 2 4.00 Espinoza 60.0 74.61 84.41 16/1 33/1 67 Green-stayed on
Placed: J12(21 wks). Rested 21 wks. Finished second behind subsequent winner on debut. Chance if fit. 2
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PALACE ATTACK (A)
3 y.o. b g. Geld:11 Dec 2024.
dob: 21 Sep 2022
57.0
6
12
Calvin
HABIB
74* 30:4-2-2
Alec
LAIRD
71* 30:2-5-2
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 0:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
POTALA PALACE - Bonnie Beers by Mambo In Seattle.
Breeder: APPLEWOOD TRADING
Messrs G C Cornwall, G A Basel, L Clark & Canine Solutions CC (Nom: Mr D C O'Driscoll)
Black and white checks, metallic purple sleeves, black and white checked cap, metallic purple peak
Tot Rns: 3:0-0-0
Stakes: R 12981
SalePrc: R 400000
(3) 25.05.11 T 820 G MP s 1160 Habib C 57.0 A 2-8 4 4.50 Soho Heartthrob 57.0 69.81 85.51 7/1 33/1 56 Slow-scalp wound R/H
(7) 25.06.03 T 869 G MJP s 1160 Habib C 60.0 A 9-11 4 7.40 Jan Van Goyen 60.0 69.35 85.15 5/2 8/1 59 Never in contention
(3) 25.07.19 T 983 G MJP b 1400 Habib C 60.0 A 9-10 5 2.80 Big Joe 60.0 85.86 84.56 7/1 11/2 65 Hung in 400-stayed
Placed: T1160,T1160,(9 wks). Brother to:FIRE ATTACK4c(13: 3, 7). Fair form. Is well-related and trainer's only runner today. 445
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TALKOFTHEHEIGHTS (A)
3 y.o. b c. dob: 17 Sep 2022
57.0
4
12
Jeffrey
R SYSTER
43* 30:1-2-5
Fanie
BRONKHORST
72* 30:3-3-6
Gau: Rndtn
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 1:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
TALK OF THE TOWN - Sierra Line by Duke Of Marmalade.
Breeder: BIRCH BROS
Messrs F Bronkhorst, M S Jolly, Bryan & Taryn Spong
Black, cerise pink zig zags, collar, cuffs and cap
Tot Rns: 3:0-0-0
Stakes: R 2494
SalePrc: R 60000
(2) 25.05.29 V 861 G MP s 1200 Samo-Burthia 53.0 A 2-16 10 12.35 Got The Feeling 57.0 72.61 86.94 66/1 99/1 42 Never showed
(4) 25.06.15 T 896 G MP b 1400 Samo-Burthia 52.0 A 3-11 5 9.05 Chieftain's Shield 60.0 87.41 86.58 66/1 99/1 45 Slow-never in it
(4) 25.07.10 J 959 G MP b 1600 Samo-Burthia 52.0 A 6-10 9 14.25 Singleton Sam 56.0 101.86 86.83 40/1 99/1 43 Slow-never showed
Moderate form shown thus far. Others preferred. 059
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KING BLUETOOTH (a)
3 y.o. b g. Geld:30 Jan 2025.
dob: 7 Sep 2022
57.0
12
12
Raymond
DANIELSON
46* 30:0-2-3
Chris
JONKER
33* 30:1-2-0
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 2:0-0-0
Crs: 2:0-0-0
Dst: 1:0-0-0
C&D: 1:0-0-0
ERIK THE RED - Watercolormemories by Dragon Pulse.
Breeder: VARSFONTEIN STUD
Mr & Mrs C Jonker
White, red chevrons, striped sleeves, white cap
Tot Rns: 7:0-0-0
SalePrc: R 400000
(7) 25.01.26 T 507 G MJP s 1000 Mxoli P 60.0 A 6-7 7 10.95 Read All About It 60.0 60.27 85.97 14/1 33/1 51 Clip heels at start
(2) 25.03.13 J 647 Y MJP b 1450 Fortune A 60.0 A 7-7 6 16.75 Whispering Death 60.0 94.95 87.35 25/1 99/1 38 Bumped-never showed
(9) 25.03.29 T 698 Y JP b 1600 Nastili N 54.5 HA 4-9 9 50.00 Whispering Death 60.0 113.31 92.74 66/1 99/1 0 Jumpd out-pace-faded
(2) 25.05.29 V 858 G *WrkR b 1700 !Mlangeni P 56.0 HA 4-8 6 18.25 Art Nouveau 57.0 107.99 87.82 99/1 99/1 33 Never showed
(1) 25.06.15 T 895 G JP s 1160 Samo-Burthia 53.0 BA 5-7 7 29.50 Shadowfax 57.0 72.29 89.72 99/1 99/1 14 Jumped awk-mouth inj
(1) 25.06.23 T 920 G MP s 1000 Mariba J 57.0 HA 7-9 9 23.75 Ready Set Fire 60.0 62.07 88.17 99/1 99/1 29 Jumped awk-faded
(5) 25.07.03 V 941 G MH s 1400 Nhlapo L 52.5 (58) NA 4-8 6 15.00 Tommy Shelby 55.0 86.53 86.13 99/1 50/1 50 Set pace-blowing
Ex Visser JAJ-2025.07.03. Gelded 2025.01.30. Best MR:58. Is held by number 2 on latest run. Others preferred. 7696796
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BEACH WALKER (A)
3 y.o. b g. Geld:23 Jan 2025.
dob: 11 Sep 2022
57.0
-4.0
9
12
Mxolisi
MBUTO
61* 30:4-4-2
Kobus
ROUX
52* 30:0-7-4
Gau: Vaal
Wet: 0:0-0-0
Crs: 1:0-0-0
Dst: 0:0-0-0
C&D: 0:0-0-0
LANCE - Scarlet Rivera by Go Deputy.
Breeder: MR P J LOUWRENS
Messrs P J Louwrens & S J Myburgh
Black, white maltese cross, yellow sleeves and cap
Tot Rns: 2:0-0-0
SalePrc: R 110000
(4) 25.04.17 V 754 G MP s 1200 Schwarz D 57.0 A 2-12 9 7.25 War Of Kingdoms 60.0 71.79 85.92 33/1 80/1 52 Green-never in it
(12) 25.05.15 Y 831 G MP s 1000 Schwarz D 57.0 A 4-8 7 8.20 Sunset Warrior 57.0 59.15 85.68 25/2 25/1 54 Never threatened
Rested 12 wks. Two moderate runs. Gets 4kgs taken off his back and can show improvement. 97
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BELLEROPHON (A)
3 y.o. b g. Geld:16 May 2025.
dob: 6 Oct 2022
57.0
8
12
S'manga
KHUMALO
90* 30:5-4-2
Fabian
HABIB
100* 30:5-2-4
Gau: Tfntn
Watch
the
Betting!
VERCINGETORIX - Fly Rebecca Fly by Mambo In Seattle.
Breeder: BEN BOTHA (PTY) LTD
K Bezuidenhout,MG Bothma,A Fouche,J/GJ/G/K/MM Nassif,Adv M Witz,Tri-Deal Sixteen CC(Nom:ZL Nassif)
Yellow, green stars, black sleeves, yellow cap
*FIRST RUN
SalePrc: R 400000
Brother to:WINGS WITHIN M5m(22: 3, 9),SOLAR SAIL4g(10: 2, 4). *Vercingetorix gelding(Cost R400000).
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CIVIL WAR (A)
3 y.o. b c. dob: 10 Oct 2022
57.0
-4.0
7
12
Girish
DOOKHIT
49* 30:2-2-1
Paul
MATCHETT
82* 30:3-1-8
Gau: Rndtn
Watch
the
Betting!
ACT OF WAR - Indi Anna by Master Of My Fate.
Breeder: SUMMERVIEW STUD
Miss S J Clarke
Black, white epaulettes, striped hoop, armbands and cap, black peak
*FIRST RUN
SalePrc: R 100000
*Act Of War colt(Cost R100000).
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KING OF SILK (A)
3 y.o. b g. Geld:30 Oct 2024.
dob: 7 Sep 2022
57.0
-1.5
3
12
Trent
MAYHEW
45* 30:0-1-1
Corne
SPIES
48* 30:0-5-2
Gau Vaal
Watch
the
Betting!
TALK OF THE TOWN - Vanilla Silk by Al Mufti.
Breeder: WINTERBACH STUD
Messrs D G Bailie, R P Macnab, J M D S Soares & A J van Huyssteen
White and blue quartered diagonally, checked diamond sleeves, quartered cap
*FIRST RUN
SalePrc: R 200000
*Talk Of The Town gelding(Cost R200000).

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