11:25 vaal Thursday 2nd April 2026

    11:25 VAAL

    Winner ZAR R71,250 - 9 runners

    6f

    Going:

    Surface: T

    Race Analysis

    SHERLOCK HOLMES (9) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better at Turffontein Standside over 5¾f, beaten a neck. That run should have him rock-hard fit now. Top chance. ARIZONA MAGIC (3) is a 10-start maiden who has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when second over 5¾f at Turffontein Standside. This looks a nice assignment. ONCEINABLUEMOON (5) recorded a strong maiden win over 7¼f at this track last time, getting there by 2. 25 lengths. Looks well placed and she is one of the main chances. PURPLE RAIN (6) turned in a moderate debut over 5¾f at Turffontein Standside on February 14 when she was safely held in seventh, 6 lengths from the winner. Will take a lot from that experience. One of the hopes.

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

    8037

    Gunboat
    (5)b, gb, g
    3
    9-6
    74
    T Mark KhanJ Jarryd Penny
    • 3
    • 9-6
    • 74
    • Jarryd Penny
    • Mark Khan
    4

    0

    Hats Mambo
    (124)b, gb, g
    3
    9-6
    T Tony PeterJ Marco V'rensburg
    • 3
    • 9-6
    • Marco V'rensburg
    • Tony Peter
    6

    7

    Purple Rain
    (47)b, fb, f
    3
    9-1
    T Sean TarryJ Ryan Munger
    • 3
    • 9-1
    • Ryan Munger
    • Sean Tarry

    Non-Runners

    Lookout Mountain
    (21)b, gb, g
    3
    9-6
    69
    T Fabian HabibJ Blaine Marx-Jacobson
    NR
    • 3
    • 9-6
    • 69
    • Blaine Marx-Jacobson
    • Fabian Habib
    Arizona Magic
    (26)b, gb, g
    4
    9-6
    66
    T Paul MatchettJ Philasande Mxoli
    NR
    • 4
    • 9-6
    • 66
    • Philasande Mxoli
    • Paul Matchett
    Onceinabluemoon
    (7)b, fb, f
    3
    9-1
    72
    T Paul MatchettJ Craig Zackey
    NR
    • 3
    • 9-1
    • 72
    • Craig Zackey
    • Paul Matchett
    Lance Attack
    (2)b, cb, c
    2
    8-13
    T St John GrayJ Muzi Yeni
    NR
    • 2
    • 8-13
    • Muzi Yeni
    • St John Gray
    Noble Chiefdom
    b, cb, c
    2
    8-13
    T St John GrayJ Denis Schwarz
    NR
    • 2
    • 8-13
    • Denis Schwarz
    • St John Gray
    Sherlock Holmes
    (2)b, cb, c
    2
    8-13
    T Tony PeterJ Gavin Lerena
    NR
    • 2
    • 8-13
    • Gavin Lerena
    • Tony Peter