14:55 vaal Thursday 22nd January 2026

    14:55 VAAL

    Winner ZAR R62,344 - 11 runners

    7 ¼f

    Going:

    Surface: T

    Race Analysis

    OPERA FAN (4) finished fifth two runs back at Vaal then improved last time out to score by 1. 3 lengths over 1m at Vaal. No reason she cannot salute again. BRIGHT AND BRAZEN (1) gets a change of rider and has been freshened up since finishing eighth over 6f at Vaal last start. Key runner on her best form. PLAY WITH THE WIND (2) scored last start at Vaal to make it two wins from three starts this campaign. Has good early toe so she should be handy in the run. Sure to be competitive. FAIR PROPOSAL (7) progressed nicely last start to finish a close second over 7¼f at Vaal after missing the placings at the previous appearance. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run.

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

    67248

    Bright And Brazen
    (35)ch, fch, f
    3
    9-6
    85
    T Robyn KlaasenJ Mickaelle Michel
    • 3
    • 9-6
    • 85
    • Mickaelle Michel
    • Robyn Klaasen
    2

    0141

    Play With The Wind
    (5)b, fb, f
    4
    9-10
    79
    T Tony PeterJ Calvin Habib
    • 4
    • 9-10
    • 79
    • Calvin Habib
    • Tony Peter
    3

    610

    Far Beyond
    (30)ch, fch, f
    3
    9-3
    82
    T Tyrone ZackeyJ Philasande Mxoli
    • 3
    • 9-3
    • 82
    • Philasande Mxoli
    • Tyrone Zackey
    4

    37251

    Opera Fan
    (14)b, fb, f
    3
    9-3
    82
    T Paul MatchettJ Rachel Venniker
    • 3
    • 9-3
    • 82
    • Rachel Venniker
    • Paul Matchett
    5

    1809

    Lady Elliot
    (49)ch, mch, m
    5
    9-2
    71
    T Alec LairdJ Chase Maujean
    • 5
    • 9-2
    • 71
    • Chase Maujean
    • Alec Laird
    7

    46802

    Fair Proposal
    (14)b, fb, f
    3
    9-1
    80
    T Roy MagnerJ Craig Zackey
    • 3
    • 9-1
    • 80
    • Craig Zackey
    • Roy Magner
    8

    9507

    Pearl In Her Crown
    (21)b, fb, f
    4
    8-12
    68
    T Fanie BronkhorstJ Muzi Yeni
    • 4
    • 8-12
    • 68
    • Muzi Yeni
    • Fanie Bronkhorst
    9

    85096

    Far Reaching
    (23)b, fb, f
    4
    8-11
    67
    T Billy RuitersJ Kabelo Matsunyane
    • 4
    • 8-11
    • 67
    • Kabelo Matsunyane
    • Billy Ruiters
    11

    80288

    World Heritage
    (23)b, mb, m
    6
    8-2
    53
    T Brett WarrenJ Savanna Valjalo
    • 6
    • 8-2
    • 53
    • Savanna Valjalo
    • Brett Warren

    Non-Runners

    Rattle Bag
    (217)b, mb, m
    7
    9-2
    71
    T Grant MarounJ Kobeli Lihaba
    NR
    • 7
    • 9-2
    • 71
    • Kobeli Lihaba
    • Grant Maroun
    Golden Aspen
    (5)b, mb, m
    7
    8-4
    60
    T Corne SpiesJ Louis Nhlapo
    NR
    • 7
    • 8-4
    • 60
    • Louis Nhlapo
    • Corne Spies