12:50 vaal Thursday 23rd October 2025

    12:50 VAAL

    Winner ZAR R59,375 - 10 runners

    7 ¼f

    Going:

    Surface: T

    Race Analysis

    PALACE PRINCE (1) was well in commission last time but ran below expectations when sixth and beaten 3. 5 lengths over 1m at this track. Has a high cruising speed. Sure to be in the finish. NEVER NEVER LAND (9) broke through for his maiden win over 7f at this track last time, scoring comfortably. Is lightly raced and has plenty of scope for improvement. Looks well placed and he should be in the finish again. PRINCE OF KILDARE (7) built on a nice third two starts back at Turffontein Inside with a win over 7¼f at Turffontein Inside two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 1. 3 lengths. Callan Murray scored on him last time and retains the mount. Must raise the bar but another win is not out of the question. FATHER CHRISTMAS (6) was last at the races when he finished ninth over 7f at Kenilworth on June 17. Now under the care of new trainer A P Peter. Has to be respected.

    No. Form
    Horse Racing
    Comments
    Age
    Weight
    OR
    Jockey(Claim)
    Trainer
    Best Odds
    1

    54126

    Palace Prince
    (14)b, cb, c
    3
    9-8
    94
    T St John GrayJ P Mxoli
    • 3
    • 9-8
    • 94
    • P Mxoli
    • St John Gray
    2

    47847

    Deception Pass
    (54)b, gb, g
    5
    9-8
    78
    T Mike AzzieJ Muzi Yeni
    • 5
    • 9-8
    • 78
    • Muzi Yeni
    • Mike Azzie
    3

    47679

    Eiffel Tower
    (9)b, gb, g
    5
    9-7
    77
    T St John GrayJ Chase Maujean
    • 5
    • 9-7
    • 77
    • Chase Maujean
    • St John Gray
    4

    5753

    Bloomington
    (12)ch, gch, g
    7
    9-5
    75
    T F P HabibJ M K Katjedi
    • 7
    • 9-5
    • 75
    • M K Katjedi
    • F P Habib
    5

    55702

    Strewn Sky
    (12)b, gb, g
    5
    9-5
    75
    T Fritz RouxJ Calvin Habib
    • 5
    • 9-5
    • 75
    • Calvin Habib
    • Fritz Roux
    6

    6169

    Father Christmas
    (128)b, gb, g
    4
    9-4
    75
    T A P PeterJ Serino Moodley
    • 4
    • 9-4
    • 75
    • Serino Moodley
    • A P Peter
    7

    94531

    Prince Of Kildare
    (19)b, gb, g
    5
    9-3
    73
    T B B RuitersJ Callan Murray
    • 5
    • 9-3
    • 73
    • Callan Murray
    • B B Ruiters
    8

    0847

    Spirited Girl
    (23)b, mb, m
    5
    8-13
    70
    T Craig MayhewJ Trent Mayhew
    • 5
    • 8-13
    • 70
    • Trent Mayhew
    • Craig Mayhew
    9

    21

    Never Never Land
    (51)b, gb, g
    3
    8-11
    84
    T Stuart PettigrewJ Kabelo Matsunyane
    • 3
    • 8-11
    • 84
    • Kabelo Matsunyane
    • Stuart Pettigrew
    10

    64861

    Oklahoma Twister
    (28)ch, gch, g
    5
    8-7
    64
    T H Van Der WesthuizenJ J R Syster
    • 5
    • 8-7
    • 64
    • J R Syster
    • H Van Der Westhuizen

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