12:35 vaal Thursday 2nd April 2026

    12:35 VAAL

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    Winner ZAR R65,312 - 6 runners

    7 ¼f

    Going:

    Surface: T

    Race Analysis

    GOLDEN OPERATOR (1) turned in a nice run last time to finish third over 1m at Turffontein Inside. Tackling a more suitable race so he is sure to prove hard to beat. OKLAHOMA SMOKESHOW (6) built on a nice third two starts back at Turffontein Standside with a win over 7f at Turffontein Standside six-and-a-half weeks ago, getting home by 4. 5 lengths. Nicely placed to go back-to-back. AQUARIUS (5) finished 7 lengths from the winner in eighth last time out over 1m at Turffontein Standside on February 21. Should camp just off the leaders. Will give backers a great sight. NEVER NEVER LAND (2) started at 11/4 last time but could only manage seventh, beaten 2. 75 lengths, at Turffontein Inside over 1m. Has a strong record at this course, scoring two times from four starts. Deserves respect.

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

    153

    Golden Operator
    (35)b, gb, g
    3
    9-6
    87
    T Sean TarryJ Craig Zackey
    • 3
    • 9-6
    • 87
    • Craig Zackey
    • Sean Tarry
    2

    56127

    Never Never Land
    (35)b, gb, g
    3
    9-4
    85
    T Stuart PettigrewJ Gavin Lerena
    • 3
    • 9-4
    • 85
    • Gavin Lerena
    • Stuart Pettigrew
    3

    61948

    Jabari Thimba
    (60)ch, gch, g
    3
    9-3
    84
    T J A Janse Van VuurenJ Calvin Habib
    • 3
    • 9-3
    • 84
    • Calvin Habib
    • J A Janse Van Vuuren
    4

    2554

    Blushing Bloom
    (28)b, fb, f
    3
    9-2
    83
    T J A Janse Van VuurenJ Mickaelle Michel
    • 3
    • 9-2
    • 83
    • Mickaelle Michel
    • J A Janse Van Vuuren
    5

    43138

    Aquarius
    (40)b, fb, f
    3
    8-13
    81
    T J A Janse Van VuurenJ Keagan De Melo
    • 3
    • 8-13
    • 81
    • Keagan De Melo
    • J A Janse Van Vuuren
    6

    25131

    Oklahoma Smokeshow
    (47)b, cb, c
    3
    8-12
    80
    T Fabian HabibJ Blaine Marx-Jacobson
    • 3
    • 8-12
    • 80
    • Blaine Marx-Jacobson
    • Fabian Habib

    Non-Runners