09:40 vaal Tuesday 10th February 2026

    09:40 VAAL

    Winner ZAR R89,062 - 6 runners

    1 ¼m

    Going:

    Surface: T

    Race Analysis

    ARISTOTLE (1) improved sharply on his fourth two starts back at Turffontein Standside with success over 1m1f at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by a head after being in the firing line on the corner. Has the class to take this out. BAKWENA (6) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1m1f at this track, beaten 2. 75 lengths into fifth. Has the class to take care of this field. KUDZU (3) hasn't made an impression lately despite market confidence. Last start could only manage fifth over 1m at Turffontein Standside. Rates highly on best figures - can do much better. CHESTNUT BOMBER (4) has not won for a long while. Last raced on January 8 when beaten 10 lengths into sixth at this track over 1m1f. Suitably placed so anticipating a bold performance.

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

    4041

    Aristotle
    (17)b, gb, g
    4
    9-8
    106
    T Alec LairdJ Calvin Habib
    • 4
    • 9-8
    • 106
    • Calvin Habib
    • Alec Laird
    2

    06026

    Hotarubi
    (5)b, gb, g
    5
    9-7
    100
    T Chris JonkerJ Ryan Munger
    • 5
    • 9-7
    • 100
    • Ryan Munger
    • Chris Jonker
    3

    33465

    Kudzu
    (3)ch, gch, g
    5
    8-13
    84
    T J A Janse Van VuurenJ Craig Zackey
    • 5
    • 8-13
    • 84
    • Craig Zackey
    • J A Janse Van Vuuren
    4

    53576

    Chestnut Bomber
    (33)b, gb, g
    4
    8-12
    90
    T J A Janse Van VuurenJ Muzi Yeni
    • 4
    • 8-12
    • 90
    • Muzi Yeni
    • J A Janse Van Vuuren
    5

    78978

    Mister Speaker
    (14)b, gb, g
    4
    8-9
    91
    T Kobus RouxJ Denis Schwarz
    • 4
    • 8-9
    • 91
    • Denis Schwarz
    • Kobus Roux
    6

    14365

    Bakwena
    (17)b, fb, f
    4
    8-7
    94
    T J A Janse Van VuurenJ Keagan De Melo
    • 4
    • 8-7
    • 94
    • Keagan De Melo
    • J A Janse Van Vuuren

    Non-Runners