12:25 vaal Tuesday 31st March 2026

    12:25 VAAL

    Winner ZAR R71,250 - 11 runners

    1 ¹⁄₁₆m

    Going:

    Surface: T

    Race Analysis

    POMPEII SHIELD (2) is close to breaking through after finishing second last start over 1m at Turffontein Standside. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. ROYALE JACKET (1) was well in the market but disappointed backers last time when 6 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1m1f at Turffontein Inside. Has the early speed to cross from out wide. Likely to feature. GIMMESUMLUV (9) finished 7 lengths away in fourth last time out over 7¼f at Turffontein Inside two-and-a-half weeks ago. Steps up in distance. Should camp just off the leaders. One of the main contenders. COME TOGETHER (10) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 6f at Turffontein Inside, beaten 5 lengths into sixth. Has her share of ability and is a top-three prospect.

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

    73335

    Royale Jacket
    (12)b, gb, g
    3
    9-6
    74
    T Weiho MarwingJ Kobeli Lihaba
    • 3
    • 9-6
    • 74
    • Kobeli Lihaba
    • Weiho Marwing
    2

    36322

    Pompeii Shield
    (10)b, hb, h
    4
    9-6
    69
    T Phillip LabuschagneJ Denis Schwarz
    • 4
    • 9-6
    • 69
    • Denis Schwarz
    • Phillip Labuschagne
    3

    9785

    Afterburn
    (75)b, gb, g
    4
    9-6
    65
    T Chris JonkerJ Philasande Mxoli
    • 4
    • 9-6
    • 65
    • Philasande Mxoli
    • Chris Jonker
    4

    84907

    Epidaurus
    (12)b, gb, g
    3
    9-6
    65
    T Mark KhanJ Callan Murray
    • 3
    • 9-6
    • 65
    • Callan Murray
    • Mark Khan
    5

    576

    Alhakim
    (26)b, gb, g
    3
    9-6
    58
    T Kobus RouxJ Mxolisi Mbuto
    • 3
    • 9-6
    • 58
    • Mxolisi Mbuto
    • Kobus Roux
    6

    507q8

    Jabberwocky
    (19)b, hb, h
    5
    9-6
    56
    T David NieuwenhuizenJ Jeffery Syster
    • 5
    • 9-6
    • 56
    • Jeffery Syster
    • David Nieuwenhuizen
    7

    75076

    Cuzzie
    (5)ch, gch, g
    4
    9-6
    53
    T Brett WebberJ Jason Gates
    • 4
    • 9-6
    • 53
    • Jason Gates
    • Brett Webber
    8

    76

    Sivaji
    (19)b, gb, g
    3
    9-6
    T Stuart PettigrewJ Trent Mayhew
    • 3
    • 9-6
    • Trent Mayhew
    • Stuart Pettigrew
    9

    6344

    Gimmesumluv
    (19)b, fb, f
    3
    8-13
    72
    T Lucky HoudalakisJ Craig Zackey
    • 3
    • 8-13
    • 72
    • Craig Zackey
    • Lucky Houdalakis
    11

    5

    Sand Script
    (38)b, fb, f
    3
    8-13
    T Sean TarryJ Ryan Munger
    • 3
    • 8-13
    • Ryan Munger
    • Sean Tarry

    Non-Runners

    Come Together
    (12)b, fb, f
    3
    8-13
    70
    T Mark KhanJ Jarryd Penny
    NR
    • 3
    • 8-13
    • 70
    • Jarryd Penny
    • Mark Khan