12:55 vaal Thursday 5th February 2026

    12:55 VAAL

    Winner ZAR R62,344 - 11 runners

    1 ⅛m

    Going:

    Surface: T

    Race Analysis

    MERRYWEATHER (3) is a model of consistency with top-three finishes at her last six starts, most recently scoring over 1m at Turffontein Standside. Sure to measure up again. DUCHESS OF PALOMA (4) did a good job last start to finish second at this track over 1m2f, beaten 1. 1 lengths. Is going well this campaign, recording two wins from five starts. Among the leading chances. SURPRISE PARTY (5) finished fifth two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by 1. 2 lengths as public elect over 1m1f at Turffontein Standside. Has her share of ability. Hard to beat again in this suitable race. LADY BLUNT (2) comes here following a win over 1m2f at this track two weeks ago, getting home by one length. Has solid form at this circuit with two wins and three minor placings from seven starts. Expected to feature.

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

    11363

    Artic Silver
    (49)b, fb, f
    4
    9-6
    79
    T Sean TarryJ Dezahn Louw
    • 4
    • 9-6
    • 79
    • Dezahn Louw
    • Sean Tarry
    2

    13361

    Lady Blunt
    (14)b, fb, f
    3
    9-5
    88
    T Brett WebberJ Calvin Habib
    • 3
    • 9-5
    • 88
    • Calvin Habib
    • Brett Webber
    4

    32112

    Duchess Of Paloma
    (49)b, fb, f
    4
    9-4
    77
    T James CrawfordJ Craig Zackey
    • 4
    • 9-4
    • 77
    • Craig Zackey
    • James Crawford
    5

    8251

    Surprise Party
    (35)b, fb, f
    3
    8-13
    83
    T Paul MatchettJ Philasande Mxoli
    • 3
    • 8-13
    • 83
    • Philasande Mxoli
    • Paul Matchett
    6

    4586

    Ariels Jet
    (380)b, mb, m
    5
    8-13
    73
    T Erico VerdoneseJ Damyan Pillay
    • 5
    • 8-13
    • 73
    • Damyan Pillay
    • Erico Verdonese
    7

    4216

    Special Star
    (28)gr, fgr, f
    3
    8-12
    82
    T Mike Mathew De KockJ Callan Murray
    • 3
    • 8-12
    • 82
    • Callan Murray
    • Mike Mathew De Kock
    8

    46813

    Rosy Lemon
    (14)b, mb, m
    6
    8-12
    72
    T Fanie BronkhorstJ Muzi Yeni
    • 6
    • 8-12
    • 72
    • Muzi Yeni
    • Fanie Bronkhorst
    10

    3612

    Kensal Green
    (21)b, fb, f
    3
    8-10
    80
    T Tony PeterJ Gavin Lerena
    • 3
    • 8-10
    • 80
    • Gavin Lerena
    • Tony Peter
    11

    83631

    Chickasaw
    (9)b, fb, f
    3
    8-6
    76
    T Fanie BronkhorstJ Ryan Munger
    • 3
    • 8-6
    • 76
    • Ryan Munger
    • Fanie Bronkhorst

    Non-Runners

    Merryweather
    (35)b, fb, f
    3
    9-5
    88
    T J A Janse Van VuurenJ ...............
    NR
    • 3
    • 9-5
    • 88
    • ...............
    • J A Janse Van Vuuren
    Into Dancing
    (4)b, fb, f
    3
    8-10
    80
    T Stuart PettigrewJ Blaine Marx-Jacobson
    NR
    • 3
    • 8-10
    • 80
    • Blaine Marx-Jacobson
    • Stuart Pettigrew