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Vaal Race 8 - For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Graduation Plate

RONDEBOSCH (6) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on December 7, finishing sixth and beaten 9 lengths over 1160m at Turffontein Standside. Handy type who is Grade 3 placed this trip. Goes well fresh and looks an excellent chance. ALPINE JET (4) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at Turffontein Standside over 1000m. Runner-up both runs this time in. Should be near her top. BANFF (1) scored a dominant victory at Turffontein Standside over 1160m at his latest appearance on June 15, the only time he faced the starter in that campaign. Comes here with definite top-three claims. CAROLINE ISLAND (7) has been out of the winner's list for a long time, last start finishing fourth at this track over 1000m. Placed to advantage so expect a better run this time.

Race Time:2:20 PM
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Track:Good
Weather:Clear
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1000m
1
Silk
Banff (4)1x933x1x
Trainer: Sean Tarry 12 mths 5: 2-0-2

Jockey: Ryan Munger

Weight: 60kgs

4 yo Bay G
Sire: THE UNITED STATES (IRE)
Dam: SHE'S SO COLD (ARG)
Dam's Sire: Orpen

Stats

Prize Money$15,800.00
Avg $$3,160.00
Win %40.00%
Place %80.00%
Career5: 2-0-2
Track1: 0-0-1
Distance2: 1-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 2-0-0
2nd Up1: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good4: 2-0-2
Soft1: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Back from a long spell. Finished off last preparation won by 1.2 len at Turffontein Standside June 15 over 1160m defeating Black Egret carrying 56kg at $7. First up last campaign ran last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on December 28 2024 over 1000m, slow going 15 len behind Chocolate Soldier carrying 55.5kg at $26. Winner only start last time in. Has won 2/3 fresh. Looks a key runner.

Last Starts 291 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/1515/06/2025110OPEN$11,370.00Turffontein1160mGoodCallan Murray56kg1:06.90-15
  • 1. Banff
  • 2. Black Egret
  • 3. Guy Gibson
1.2L$7.00
3/725/02/202517RBH100 3$9,320.00Vaal1450mGoodCraig Zackey56.5kg1:25.26-2
  • 1. Royal Force
  • 2. Kamensky
  • 3. Banff
3.2L$2.10
3/708/02/202542GPLATE$11,020.00Turffontein1160mGoodDiego De Gouveia56.5kg1:07.25-4
  • 1. Winds Of Change
  • 2. Grand Crescendo
  • 3. Banff
1.9L$41.00
9/928/12/2024343OPEN 3$12,740.00Turffontein1000mSoftK A Brewer55.5kg0:58.60-7
  • 1. Chocolate Soldier
  • 2. Almond Sea
  • 3. Karate Kid
15.1L$26.00
1/920/01/2024-PLATE$12,040.00Kenilworth1000mGoodSean Veale60kg0:58.38-8
  • 1. Banff
  • 2. World Of Pleasure
  • 3. Iko Iko
1.8L$15.00
2
Silk
Lead The Charge (2)5873665522
Trainer: Mike Azzie 12 mths 22: 2-4-3

Jockey: Trent Mayhew

Weight: 60kgs

4 yo Bay G
Sire: LANCASTER BOMBER (USA)
Dam: SAN FERMIN (AUS)
Dam's Sire: Charge Forward

Stats

Prize Money$23,752.00
Avg $$1,079.64
Win %9.09%
Place %40.91%
Career22: 2-4-3
Track6: 0-3-0
Distance5: 1-0-2
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0
1st Up4: 0-0-1
2nd Up3: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good20: 2-2-3
Soft2: 0-2-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Last start 2nd of 13 at this track on March 28 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind The Specialist with 54kg at $8. On the quick back-up and worth including.

Last Starts 5 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/1328/03/202642OPEN$13,480.00Vaal1200mYTrent Mayhew54kg1:08.76-10
  • 1. The Specialist
  • 2. Lead The Charge
  • 3. The Last Duke
0.5L$8.00
2/914/02/202613HCP$13,060.00Turffontein1160mYTrent Mayhew54kg1:08.45-4
  • 1. The Specialist
  • 2. Lead The Charge
  • 3. Jerusalema Rain
0.5L$13.50
5/901/02/202617GPLATE$10,952.00Turffontein1160mGoodBlaine Marx-Jacobson54.5kg1:07.17-8
  • 1. Rifle Queen
  • 2. Bjorn Ironside
  • 3. Frozen Fantasy
5.0L$9.50
5/815/01/202639OPEN$13,479.00Vaal1200mGoodGavin Lerena56kg1:07.66-7
  • 1. Rollwiththepunches
  • 2. Gimmethegoodlife
  • 3. Black Egret
4.3L$4.00
6/1207/12/202514HCP$12,637.00Turffontein1160mGoodS'manga Khumalo58kg1:08.05-10
  • 1. Miami Mountain
  • 2. One Eye On Vegas
  • 3. Esquevelle
1.4L$8.00
6/923/11/202528OPEN$13,479.00Vaal1000mGoodS'manga Khumalo58kg0:56.54-8
  • 1. Gimmethegoodlife
  • 2. Espinoza
  • 3. Rafa Bay
0.9L$6.00
3/826/10/202522PLATE$10,110.00Turffontein1160mGoodGirish Samo-Burthia50.5kg1:07.65-8
  • 1. Buffalo Storm Cody
  • 2. Fire Attack
  • 3. Lead The Charge
1.7L$26.00
7/1004/10/202535GPLATE$8,425.00Turffontein1200mGoodGirish Samo-Burthia55.5kg1:13.36-8
  • 1. Miami Mountain
  • 2. Charming Cheetah
  • 3. Zalatoris
4.6L$26.00
8/830/08/202551OPEN$14,740.00Vaal1200mGoodK J Lihaba54.5kg1:10.02-7
  • 1. Quantum Theory
  • 2. Kamensky
  • 3. Night Bomber
9.3L$26.00
5/810/07/202589OPEN$11,370.00Turffontein1200mGoodS'manga Khumalo60kg1:11.15-3
  • 1. Chyavana
  • 2. Fully Loaded
  • 3. Night Bomber
4.7L$6.50
4/612/04/202547OPEN 3$13,090.00Turffontein1100mGoodCalvin Habib58kg1:03.70-2
  • 1. Buffalo Storm Cody
  • 2. Mount Pinatubo
  • 3. Bosum Buddy
6.0L$13.50
6/824/02/202516G3 OPEN 3$23,310.00Turffontein1100mGood SoftRaymond Danielson56kg1:02.15-7
  • 1. Truth
  • 2. Chocolate Soldier
  • 3. Rondebosch
4.3L$34.00
3
Silk
Biofarmer (1)439003749x
Trainer: Heather E Adamson 12 mths 25: 2-2-3

Jockey: Muzi Yeni

Weight: 59.5kgs

5 yo Bay G
Sire: POMODORO (SAF)
Dam: GEOLINA (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Kabool

Stats

Prize Money$19,640.00
Avg $$785.60
Win %8.00%
Place %28.00%
Career25: 2-2-3
Track10: 2-1-0
Distance2: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 1-0-0
2nd Up3: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good24: 2-2-3
Soft1: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 9 at this track September 25 over 1200m, soft track; 21 len behind Hong Kong with 61kg at $11. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at this track October 24 2024 over 1100m, 6 len behind Elegant Ice carrying 60kg at $6. Others make more appeal.

Last Starts 189 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
9/925/09/202542CUP$8,425.00Vaal1200mSoftChase Maujean61kg1:13.07-1
  • 1. Hong Kong
  • 2. Xenophon, Palace Prince
21.3L$11.00
4/1014/08/202519RBH84$10,110.00Vaal1200mGoodChase Maujean58kg1:10.02-7
  • 1. Hemisphere
  • 2. Palace Revolt
  • 3. Falcon Strike
1.7L$17.00
7/1226/07/202516RBH84$10,110.00Turffontein1000mGoodCalvin Habib59kg0:58.15-5
  • 1. Espinoza
  • 2. Twentytwentyvision
  • 3. Palace Revolt
6.5L$11.00
3/910/07/202514RBH84$10,110.00Turffontein1200mGoodCalvin Habib59kg1:11.68-5
  • 1. Ensuing
  • 2. Cian The Conqueror
  • 3. Biofarmer
3.0L$8.50
11/1226/06/202511OPEN$11,370.00Turffontein1450mGoodK J Lihaba52kg1:26.96-6
  • 1. Busstopinhounslow
  • 2. Guy Gibson
  • 3. Hierkommiebokkie
6.2L$26.00
15/1515/06/202538OPEN$11,370.00Turffontein1160mGoodMarco Van Rensburg54kg1:06.90-9
  • 1. Banff
  • 2. Black Egret
  • 3. Guy Gibson
10.4L$34.00
9/1108/05/202519RBH96$9,270.00Turffontein1450mGoodMarco Van Rensburg56.5kg1:28.93-9
  • 1. Bob's Your Uncle
  • 2. Plus Four
  • 3. Pressonregardless
13.5L$34.00
3/1219/04/202530RBH93$12,220.00Turffontein1400mGoodM Van Rensburg58kg1:27.17-6
  • 1. Night Bomber
  • 2. Pressonregardless
  • 3. Biofarmer
2.3L$34.00
4/620/03/20257GPLATE$11,170.00Turffontein1200mGood SoftMuzi Yeni60kg1:11.93-2
  • 1. Buffalo Storm Cody
  • 2. The Africa House
  • 3. Musical Score
10.8L$17.00
6/813/03/202512RBH96$12,890.00Turffontein1000mGood SoftMuzi Yeni59kg0:59.60-8
  • 1. Taxi To The Moon
  • 2. Yamadori
  • 3. Kindred Heart
8.6L$11.00
4/1201/03/202530OPEN$13,750.00Turffontein1160mGood SoftMuzi Yeni58kg1:07.97-11
  • 1. Cymric
  • 2. Bob's Your Uncle
  • 3. Night Bomber
1.9L$26.00
4
Silk
Alpine Jet (7)12x168x22
Trainer: J A Janse Van Vuuren 12 mths 7: 2-3-0

Jockey: Keagan De Melo

Weight: 57.5kgs

3 yo Bay F
Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)
Dam: AQUILA JET (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Jet Master

Stats

Prize Money$16,778.00
Avg $$2,396.86
Win %28.57%
Place %71.43%
Career7: 2-3-0
Track2: 1-1-0
Distance6: 2-2-0
Tr / Dist2: 1-1-0
1st Up3: 2-1-0
2nd Up3: 0-2-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good3: 1-2-0
Soft4: 1-1-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Third-up today. Resuming 2nd in a small field at this track on February 10 over 1000m, 4 len behind Chapbook carrying 57kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell 2nd in a small field at Turffontein Standside on March 7 over 1000m, 1.0 len behind Precocious carrying 56kg at $6.50. Runner-up both runs this time in. Should be near her top.

Last Starts 26 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/507/03/202625HCP FM$12,220.00Turffontein1000mYKeagan De Melo56kg0:57.45-1
  • 1. Precocious
  • 2. Alpine Jet
  • 3. Poblano
1.0L$6.50
2/410/02/202675GPLATE$10,690.00Vaal1000mGoodKeagan De Melo57kg0:56.49-1
  • 1. Chapbook
  • 2. Alpine Jet
  • 3. Trajanus
3.9L$6.50
8/927/11/202518CUP FM$11,373.00Turffontein1000mYGavin Lerena57.5kg0:59.52-8
  • 1. Anchorage
  • 2. Manyeleti
  • 3. Just The Two Of Us
9.4L$9.00
6/1009/11/202540LR OPEN FM$21,061.00Turffontein1000mYMuzi Yeni52kg0:56.57-3
  • 1. Whistle The Tune
  • 2. Instaworthy
  • 3. Almond Sea
6.8L$3.25
1/730/09/202575RBH82 FM$8,000.00Vaal1000mSoftMuzi Yeni58kg0:57.60-6
  • 1. Alpine Jet
  • 2. Tuscan Romance
  • 3. Queen's Pact
2.3L$2.65
2/517/07/202524PLATE F 2$10,110.00Turffontein1200mGoodGavin Lerena60kg1:12.02-5
  • 1. Anchorage
  • 2. Alpine Jet
  • 3. Let's Go Lola
1.7L$2.10
1/923/06/2025-PLATE 2$9,690.00Turffontein1000mGoodGavin Lerena57.5kg0:57.67-6
  • 1. Alpine Jet
  • 2. Trajanus
  • 3. Umzingeli Wenyathi
2.1L$2.50
5
Silk
Kaalvoet (3)37x4055546
Trainer: Clinton Binda 12 mths 10: 1-0-1

Jockey: Gavin Lerena

Weight: 56.5kgs

3 yo Bay G
Sire: ELUSIVE FORT (SAF)
Dam: IDEAL LADY (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Ideal World

Stats

Prize Money$11,160.00
Avg $$1,116.00
Win %10.00%
Place %20.00%
Career10: 1-0-1
Track2: 1-0-0
Distance4: 1-0-0
Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0
1st Up2: 1-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good10: 1-0-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Returns from a 60-day let-up. Last start 6th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1160m, 6 len behind Rifle Queen with 57kg at $15. The start before that second last in a small field at this track on January 17 over 1200m, 1.2 len behind The Last Duke with 56kg at $26. Better than that recent plain performance suggests.

Last Starts 60 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/901/02/202615GPLATE$10,952.00Turffontein1160mGoodKabelo Matsunyane57kg1:07.17-5
  • 1. Rifle Queen
  • 2. Bjorn Ironside
  • 3. Frozen Fantasy
6.4L$15.00
4/517/01/202614GPLATE$10,952.00Vaal1200mGoodCalvin Habib56kg1:07.76-1
  • 1. The Last Duke
  • 2. Zalatoris
  • 3. Believe In Fate
1.2L$26.00
5/603/01/20267GPLATE$10,952.00Turffontein1000mGoodCalvin Habib57kg0:56.48-3
  • 1. Chapbook
  • 2. African Pride
  • 3. Winds Of Change
4.8L$17.00
5/527/12/202535HCP 3$12,637.00Turffontein1000mGoodCalvin Habib56kg0:57.92-4
  • 1. Constellation
  • 2. Charming Cheetah
  • 3. Anchorage
5.3L$11.00
5/1122/11/202520LR HCP 3$21,061.00Kenilworth1200mGoodCalvin Habib58kg1:12.25-5
  • 1. Green Gateway
  • 2. Roland Garros
  • 3. All The Rage
3.5L$34.00
10/1602/11/202528HCP$18,955.00Kenilworth1100mGoodJoshwin Solomons52kg1:04.34-4
  • 1. The Us Of A
  • 2. Dance Variety
  • 3. Un Bel Di
5.2L$81.00
4/1005/10/2025127BM82$10,110.00Durbanville1000mGoodCallan Murray63kg0:57.10-6
  • 1. Dame Of Trix
  • 2. Demanding Dave
  • 3. Rattlesnake
4.5L$21.00
7/931/05/202535G1 OPEN 2$126,370.00Scottsville1200mGood SoftCalvin Habib60kg1:09.31-9
  • 1. Good For You
  • 2. Charming Cheetah
  • 3. Intensity
3.2L$34.00
3/626/04/202511G3 OPEN 2$26,180.00Turffontein1100mGood SoftCalvin Habib60kg1:04.40-3
  • 1. Green Diamond
  • 2. Vanakkam
  • 3. Kaalvoet
6.6L$34.00
1/1215/04/2025-MPLATE$10,470.00Vaal1000mGood SoftCalvin Habib57kg0:58.22-3
  • 1. Kaalvoet
  • 2. Sylvan Warrior
  • 3. Ringho
0.4L$41.00
6
Silk
Rondebosch (6)x1243x456x
Trainer: Sean Tarry 12 mths 9: 1-2-1

Jockey: Craig Zackey

Weight: 56kgs

4 yo Bay G
Sire: GIMMETHEGREENLIGHT (AUS)
Dam: REDBERRY LANE (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Western Winter

Stats

Prize Money$13,320.00
Avg $$1,480.00
Win %11.11%
Place %44.44%
Career9: 1-2-1
Track2: 0-0-0
Distance6: 1-1-0
Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0
1st Up4: 1-1-0
2nd Up2: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good8: 1-2-1
Soft1: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Turffontein Standside December 7 over 1160m, 9 len behind One Fine Winter carrying 56.5kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at this track October 14 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind African Pride with 57kg at $3.50. Handy type who is Grade 3 placed this trip. Goes well fresh and looks an excellent chance.

Last Starts 116 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
6/707/12/202514GPLATE$10,952.00Turffontein1160mGoodCraig Zackey56.5kg1:08.59-1
  • 1. One Fine Winter
  • 2. Yippee Kiyay
  • 3. Winds Of Change
9.0L$4.50
5/923/11/202540OPEN$13,479.00Vaal1000mGoodSerino Moodley60kg0:56.54-6
  • 1. Gimmethegoodlife
  • 2. Espinoza
  • 3. Rafa Bay
0.7L$7.00
4/514/10/2025232GPLATE$8,425.00Vaal1000mGoodSerino Moodley57kg0:55.78-2
  • 1. African Pride
  • 2. War Of Kingdoms
  • 3. Bjorn Ironside
4.5L$3.50
3/824/02/202558G3 OPEN 3$23,310.00Turffontein1100mGood SoftK Matsunyane52kg1:02.15-6
  • 1. Truth
  • 2. Chocolate Soldier
  • 3. Rondebosch
2.0L$11.00
4/928/12/202435OPEN 3$12,740.00Turffontein1000mSoftP Mxoli55.5kg0:58.60-8
  • 1. Chocolate Soldier
  • 2. Almond Sea
  • 3. Karate Kid
5.5L$9.00
2/623/11/202435GPLATE$11,270.00Turffontein1000mGoodSerino Moodley56.5kg0:56.44-1
  • 1. Karate Kid
  • 2. Rondebosch
  • 3. Lead The Charge
2.5L$3.00
1/819/10/2024149MPLATE$8,780.00Turffontein1000mGoodGavin Lerena59kg1:00.02-8
  • 1. Rondebosch
  • 2. Dwight Eisenhower
  • 3. Lets Play Poker
4.3L$1.83
2/1123/05/202482PLATE 2$7,330.00Turffontein1200mGoodRichard Fourie60kg1:12.74-10
  • 1. Key News
  • 2. Rondebosch
  • 3. Towers Of Gold
0.9L$2.00
4/702/03/2024-OPEN$15,940.00Turffontein1000mGoodRichard Fourie55kg0:56.65-1
  • 1. Pistol Pete
  • 2. Fire Attack
  • 3. Greaterix
8.0L$9.50
7
Silk
Caroline Island (5)213x424
Trainer: Tony Peter 12 mths 6: 1-2-1

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson

Weight: 54.5kgs

3 yo Bay F
Sire: QUERARI (GER)
Dam: SUN UP (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Dawn Approach

Stats

Prize Money$15,561.00
Avg $$2,593.50
Win %16.67%
Place %66.67%
Career6: 1-2-1
Track3: 0-1-0
Distance4: 0-1-1
Tr / Dist3: 0-1-0
1st Up2: 0-1-0
2nd Up2: 1-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good6: 1-2-1
Soft0: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0

Comments

Form hard to fault. Returns from a 51-day let-up. Last start 4th of 8 at this track on February 10 over 1000m, 3 len behind His Lordship with 60kg at $9. The start before that 2nd in a small field at this track on January 27 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Poblano carrying 54kg at $3.30. Going well. Leading chance.

Last Starts 51 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.JockeyWeightRace TimeIn RunGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/810/02/202614BM83$10,530.00Vaal1000mGoodCalvin Habib60kg0:57.36-8
  • 1. His Lordship
  • 2. Stoneywood
  • 3. Pivotal Role
3.0L$9.00
2/527/01/202610HCP FM$11,373.00Vaal1000mGoodSerino Moodley54kg0:56.50-4
  • 1. Poblano
  • 2. Caroline Island
  • 3. Bosum Buddy
1.8L$3.25
4/1017/01/2026343HCP$10,531.00Vaal1000mGoodSerino Moodley58.5kg0:54.93-5
  • 1. Vanakkam
  • 2. Rafa Bay
  • 3. Kwagga Blitz
3.2L$17.00
3/808/02/202554PLATE 2$12,710.00Turffontein1000mGoodGavin Lerena60kg0:57.87-8
  • 1. Easy Tiger
  • 2. Glastonbury
  • 3. Caroline Island
4.0L$5.50
1/616/12/202416PLATE 2$11,050.00Turffontein800mGoodCraig Zackey57.5kg0:46.26-5
  • 1. Caroline Island
  • 2. Arashi
  • 3. Zacatoo
1.3L$1.91
2/1330/11/2024-PLATE 2$21,660.00Turffontein800mGoodAldo Domeyer57.5kg0:46.86-6
  • 1. Glastonbury
  • 2. Caroline Island
  • 3. Arashi
0.3L$7.00

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