13:00 vaal - ResultsTuesday 24th February 2026

    13:00 VAAL

    Winner ZAR R71,250 - 9 runners

    1 ¼m

    Going:

    Surface: T

    Race Analysis

    VIXENINTHEVINEYARD (9) is close to breaking through after three consecutive placings, the latest coming when second over 1m1f at Turffontein Standside after being in the firing line all the way. Settles close to the speed. Well placed this line-up and there is no reason she cannot find winning ways. WAR TALK (8) started at 5/4 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 6 lengths at this track over 1m2f after being in the firing line on the bend. Hard to beat in this suitable race. INCLUSION (4) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 4. 5 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1m2f at this track. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. HEROIC ACT (5) again failed to feature last start, finishing seventh and beaten 10 lengths over 1m2f at this track. One of the better hopes.

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

    356

    Royal Engagement
    (17)b, gb, g
    3
    9-6
    77
    T St John GrayJ Muzi Yeni
    • 3
    • 9-6
    • 77
    • Muzi Yeni
    • St John Gray
    2

    46337

    Heroic Act
    (33)b, gb, g
    4
    9-6
    63
    T Tyrone ZackeyJ Calvin Ngcobo
    • 4
    • 9-6
    • 63
    • Calvin Ngcobo
    • Tyrone Zackey
    3

    64222

    Vixeninthevineyard
    (17)b, fb, f
    4
    8-12
    66
    T Alson NdzilanaJ S'manga Khumalo
    • 4
    • 8-12
    • 66
    • S'manga Khumalo
    • Alson Ndzilana
    4

    2794

    Inclusion
    (33)b, gb, g
    4
    9-6
    68
    T Tyrone ZackeyJ Philasande Mxoli
    • 4
    • 9-6
    • 68
    • Philasande Mxoli
    • Tyrone Zackey
    5

    3536

    Thoonsil
    (47)ch, gch, g
    3
    9-6
    73
    T Mano PandaramJ Kabelo Matsunyane
    • 3
    • 9-6
    • 73
    • Kabelo Matsunyane
    • Mano Pandaram
    6

    55080

    Elusive Charm
    (47)b, gb, g
    3
    9-6
    62
    T Chris JonkerJ Diego De Gouveia
    • 3
    • 9-6
    • 62
    • Diego De Gouveia
    • Chris Jonker
    7

    76

    Musical Warfare
    (12)b, gb, g
    3
    9-6
    T Fanie BronkhorstJ Raymond Danielson
    • 3
    • 9-6
    • Raymond Danielson
    • Fanie Bronkhorst
    8

    64225

    War Talk
    (28)b, fb, f
    3
    8-12
    76
    T Sean TarryJ Craig Zackey
    • 3
    • 8-12
    • 76
    • Craig Zackey
    • Sean Tarry

    Non-Runners

    Emerald City
    (33)b, gb, g
    3
    9-6
    71
    T Roy MagnerJ Ryan Munger
    NR
    • 3
    • 9-6
    • 71
    • Ryan Munger
    • Roy Magner