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27 January 2026 | Vaal | Race 3

GUINEAS DAY 7 FEBRUARY MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden Fillies and Mares)

Distance 2000m
Going Good
Win Time 123.87s
Avg Time 125.62s
Stakes R105,000
Pos Horse Jockey Draw Weight MR Pre MR Post MR Curr Lengths Odds Equip Owner / Trainer
1 Mr R Munger 5 58.0kg 74 67 67 Won 10/1
Y
O: Bryan & Taryn Spong
T: Mr F Bronkhorst
2 Mr K Matsunyane 1 60.0kg 64 62 62 +0.05 4/1
Y
O: Mr Q J Manoko
T: Mr A Ndzilana
3
In Between Line
Mr C J Habib 2 58.0kg 71 69 69 +2.05 16/1
Y
O: TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)
T: Mr P F Matchett
4 Mr B Marx - Jacobson 6 54.0kg* 69 78 78 +2.35 33/1
Y
O: Messrs D Chinsammy, Paul Marks & TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)
T: Mr S T Pettigrew
5 Mr C Zackey 9 58.0kg 78 76 76 +6.15 13/10Fav
Y
O: Magical Lady Syndicate (Nom: Natalie Turner)
T: Mr S G Tarry
6 Mr J Penny 4 60.0kg 60 63 63 +6.95 66/1
B TT Y
7 Mr T J Mayhew 7 60.0kg* 62 56 56 +7.25 20/1
B Y
8 Mr K J Lihaba 10 58.0kg* 70 68 68 +7.50 20/1
Y
9 Mr K de Melo 8 58.0kg 69 75 75 +7.70 13/2
Y
10 Mr D W Schwarz 12 58.0kg 69 66 66 +10.90 100/1
Y
11 Mr M A Yeni 11 58.0kg 74 71 71 +11.70 33/1
Y
12 Mickaelle Michel 3 58.5kg 56 50 50 +15.90 66/1
TT Y
Code 88 Mr Serino Moodley 8 58.0kg 67 67 20/1
N
Code 88 Mr L M van Rensburg 1 58.0kg 61 61 33/1
N
1
Mr R Munger · Dw 5 · 58.0kg
Won
10/1
MR 7467
Y
2
Mr K Matsunyane · Dw 1 · 60.0kg
+0.05
4/1
MR 6462
Y
3
In Between Line
Mr C J Habib · Dw 2 · 58.0kg
+2.05
16/1
MR 7169
Y
4
Mr B Marx - Jacobson (True) · Dw 6 · 54.0kg
+2.35
33/1
MR 6978
Y
5
Mr C Zackey · Dw 9 · 58.0kg
+6.15
13/10 Fav
MR 7876
Y
6
Mr J Penny · Dw 4 · 60.0kg
+6.95
66/1
MR 6063
B TT Y
7
Mr T J Mayhew (True) · Dw 7 · 60.0kg
+7.25
20/1
MR 6256
B Y
8
Mr K J Lihaba (True) · Dw 10 · 58.0kg
+7.50
20/1
MR 7068
Y
9
Mr K de Melo · Dw 8 · 58.0kg
+7.70
13/2
MR 6975
Y
10
Mr D W Schwarz · Dw 12 · 58.0kg
+10.90
100/1
MR 6966
Y
11
Mr M A Yeni · Dw 11 · 58.0kg
+11.70
33/1
MR 7471
Y
12
Mickaelle Michel · Dw 3 · 58.5kg
+15.90
66/1
MR 5650
TT Y
88
Mr Serino Moodley · Dw 8 · 58.0kg
20/1
MR 67
N
88
Mr L M van Rensburg · Dw 1 · 58.0kg
33/1
MR 61
N
THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO COMIC ARTIST (S MOODLEY) BEING SUBJECT TO A LATE VETERINARY EXAMINATION AND SUBSEQUENTLY BEING SCRATCHED, AS WELL AS ASIAH'S TIARA (*T MAYHEW) PROVING DIFFICULT TO LOAD. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) ASIAH'S TIARA (*T Mayhew) was difficult to load. The starting stall certificate for this filly has been withdrawn. Trainer C Mayhew was advised (GT). b) COME TOGETHER (*K J Lihaba) and SHADOWLINE (*B Marx-Jacobson) jumped inwards leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) RED ENCHANTRESS (D Schwarz) took a number of awkward strides in running. Thereafter, Jockey D Schwarz reported that he felt something amiss with this filly in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. c) In view of the performance of LUCKY CHANCE (M Yeni), (distance 11,70 lengths, betting 33/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. d) Jockey K Matsunyane was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline M on the use of the crop) in that he, as the rider of VIXENINTHEVINEYARD, misused his crop by striking this filly more than twelve times (15), which was not warranted when considering the circumstances of the race. Jockey K Matsunyane signed an Admission of Guilt, and a fine of R6,750 was imposed. e) In view of the Starter's report with regard to ASIAH'S TIARA, this filly's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn, and she is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as she proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion. Suspension dates: 28 January 2026 to 3 February 2026. ASIAH'S TIARA may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer C Mayhew was advised. f) CHICKASAW (R Munger), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer F Bronkhorst advised (MS). JOCKEY CHANGES: a) COOL REGGAE was ridden by Jockey J Penny (declared 27 January 2026 at 07H12). b) HAT AND HEELS was ridden by Jockey K de Melo (declared 27 January 2026 at 07H46). RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) RED ENCHANTRESS raced with a cornell collar (declared 2 July 2025). Race 3 contd. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) LUCKY CHANCE not striding out left hind. b) RED ENCHANTRESS not striding out left front. c) HAT AND HEELS fatigued. SCRATCHED: a) SILENT FUTURE off feed (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies). b) COMIC ARTIST not striding out right front (NHA / 13H21) (Rule 53.5 applies) Betting 20/1. DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.