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23 April 2026 | Vaal | Race 4

FOR HOSPITALITY BOOKINGS CALL 011 681 1796 MAIDEN PLATE (F & M) (For Maiden Fillies and Mares)

Distance 1600m
Going Yielding
Win Time 99.35s
Avg Time 98.27s
Stakes R63,000
Pos Horse Jockey Draw Weight MR Pre MR Post MR Curr Lengths Odds Equip Owner / Trainer
1 Mr P Mxoli 5 60.0kg 55 66 66 Won 14/1
TT Y
O: Messrs M B Bloemstein, D Chinsammy, Kenny Govender, E Naicker, A Reynolds & TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)
T: Mr P F Matchett
2
The Reason Line
Mr C Zackey 2 60.0kg 73 70 70 +2.25 5/10Fav
Y
O: Mr L M Michael & Sean Tarry Racing (Pty) Ltd
T: Mr S G Tarry
3 Mr M A Yeni 4 60.0kg 65 69 69 +2.45 8/1
B Y
O: TKP Racing (Nom: Trevelen Pillay)
T: Mr P F Matchett
4 Mr Serino Moodley 1 60.0kg 69 67 67 +12.75 28/10
TT Y
O: Messrs F Bronkhorst, P A de Lange, P L De Lange & J Wolff
T: Mr F Bronkhorst
5 Mickaelle Michel 3 58.5kg 37 37 37 +25.00 100/1
Y
O: Mr J A J Moller
T: Mr B B Ruiters
1
Mr P Mxoli · Dw 5 · 60.0kg
Won
14/1
MR 5566
TT Y
2
The Reason Line
Mr C Zackey · Dw 2 · 60.0kg
+2.25
5/10 Fav
MR 7370
Y
3
Mr M A Yeni · Dw 4 · 60.0kg
+2.45
8/1
MR 6569
B Y
4
Mr Serino Moodley · Dw 1 · 60.0kg
+12.75
28/10
MR 6967
TT Y
5
Mickaelle Michel · Dw 3 · 58.5kg
+25.00
100/1
MR 3737
Y
THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO THE DELAY IN THE PREVIOUS RACE. THE STARTER REPORTED: a) UMAMI jumped awkwardly leaving the stalls. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels, and no retests were recorded. b) THE REASON hung in from the 200m. c) Jockey C Zackey was charged with a contravention of Rule 58.10.2 (read with Guideline C on the use of the crop) in that he struck THE REASON more than two times on consecutive strides. Jockey C Zackey signed an Admission of Guilt, and a fine of R1000 was imposed. d) Jockey S Moodley reported that BEAUTIFUL ONE did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. e) Jockey M Yeni reported that IN BETWEEN did not stride out freely in running. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine. f) UMAMI, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer P F Matchett was advised (MduP). JOCKEY CHANGES: None. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) BEAUTIFUL ONE blowing post-race. b) IN BETWEEN lame left front. Veterinary report required prior to racing. Rule 49.7 applies. Trainer P F Matchett advised (MB). THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER: None.