Vaal Race 1

4Racing Welcomes You Mr 74 Aprrentice Handicap

Prize Money: $8,425

SKY PILLAR ROCK (1) Clearly outclassed when 8th last run here and will have to carry extra weight. Has shown early pace in races to date. Strong chance. ANNEWITHAN E (2) Came in 3rd last time around here and will appreciate a good stall. Likely to be well placed early. Displaying improvement over the past few runs. Among better hopes. WORLD ORDER (4) Racing on a quick back up. Got the cash when winning by 1 1/4L last time at Turffontein and carrying less weight this time. Worth a ticket. FALCONFLY (6) Nice run when 3rd last run at this track and suited by the weight drop. Amongst the placegetters at every start this preparation. Likely to get back in the run. Serious player.
  • Distance: 1800m
  • Class: RBH74
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: Showers
  • Surface: Turf
Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years

Racing and Sports™ Trusted form provider for 20+ years

1Robyn Klaasen
  • Sky Pillar Rock (7) 4863253158
  • Trainer: Robyn Klaasen()
  • Jockey: Unknown
  • Weight: 62kg
  • Prize Money: $17,514
  • Win / Place: 11% / 33%

4 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: FIRE AWAY (USA)

Dam: DAGANA (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Sadler's Wells (Usa)

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years93

Rating

Stats
Career
18: 2-2-2
Distance
4: 1-1-1
Trk/Dst
3: 1-1-1
Track
12: 2-2-1
Season
9: 1-1-2
1st Up
2: 1-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
4th Up
2: 0-0-0
Metro
6: 0-0-1
Non-Metro
12: 2-2-1
Turf
17: 2-2-2
Good
16: 2-2-1
Soft
1: 0-0-1
Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
18: 2-2-2
Handicap Rating
78
Jockey Stats
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m - 2400m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Last start second last of 9 at this track on January 17 over 2000m, 7 len behind Copper Cliff carrying 57.5kg at $7. The race before that 5th of 8 at this track on December 23 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind One More Star with 56.5kg at $2.40. Cannot be ruled out despite a moderate effort last time.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
8th of 917/1/26Vaal2000mHCP4Savanna Valjalo57.5kgGood2:02.5358.8 km/h7.8L-$7.0025$8,425-

1. Copper Cliff

2. Full Go

3. Repetition

5th of 823/12/25Vaal2000mHCP2Savanna Valjalo56.5kgGood2:03.6058.3 km/h3.3L-$2.40f12$8,846$210

1. One More Star

2. Instant Attraction

3. Casus Belli

1st of 911/12/25Vaal1800mHCP4Savanna Valjalo59kgGood1:50.9858.4 km/h1.8L-$2.40f12$7,582$4,502

1. Sky Pillar Rock

2. Crepuscolo

3. Fushimi Inari

3rd of 929/11/25Turffontein1600mHCP5Eduan Muller53kgY1:40.8357.1 km/h3.7L-$1725$14,743$1,401

1. Harun Al Rashid

2. Open Highway

3. Sky Pillar Rock

5th of 84/11/25Vaal2400mHCP3Gavin Lerena59kgGood2:30.5357.4 km/h3.1L-$2.25f21$10,110$240

1. Chabal

2. Cartagena

3. Arlington Action

2nd of 914/10/25Vaal2000mHCP2Kabelo Matsunyane56kgGood2:01.6359.2 km/h0.2L-$6.0012$9,688$1,841

1. Eiger Sanction

2. Sky Pillar Rock

3. Titans Of War

2W O Marwing W H Marwing
  • Annewithan E (1) 21x9175x43
  • Trainer: W O Marwing W H Marwing()
  • Jockey: Jacey Botes (a2.5)
  • Weight: 61kg
  • Prize Money: $17,760
  • Win / Place: 13% / 36%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: WILLIAM LONGSWORD (SAF)

Dam: SHAKESPEAR'S LADY (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Dynasty

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years96

Rating

Stats
Career
22: 3-2-3
Distance
5: 1-1-0
Trk/Dst
3: 1-0-0
Track
12: 3-1-1
Season
3: 0-0-1
1st Up
7: 0-1-0
2nd Up
6: 1-0-2
3rd Up
3: 0-0-1
4th Up
3: 1-0-0
Metro
10: 0-1-2
Non-Metro
12: 3-1-1
Turf
22: 3-2-3
Good
21: 3-2-3
Soft
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
22: 3-2-3
Handicap Rating
76
Jockey Stats
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1800m - 2000m

Gear Changes

A J

Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Freshened for 49 days. First-up 4th of 10 at this track on December 4 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Duchess Of Paloma with 60kg at $6. Second run from a spell 3rd of 9 at this track on December 18 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Rosy Lemon carrying 60kg at $6. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 918/12/25Vaal2000mHCP FM3Gavin Lerena60kgGood2:03.8558.1 km/h1.3L-$6.0014$8,846$840

1. Rosy Lemon

2. Duchess Of Paloma

3. Annewithan E

4th of 104/12/25Vaal1800mRBH76 FM10Gavin Lerena60kgGood1:52.6857.5 km/h2.3L-$6.0098$8,850$420

1. Duchess Of Paloma

2. Scarlett Heart

3. Lady Blunt

98 Day Spell
5th of 1128/8/25Vaal1800mRBH76 FM3Callan Murray60kgGood1:51.2358.3 km/h1.6L-$4.5042$8,420$200

1. Kiss Of Fire

2. Boom Boom

3. Pretty Analia

42 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 1117/7/25Turffontein1600mRBH80 FM9Callan Murray58kgGood1:38.6658.4 km/h6.4L-$1428$8,420-

1. Streisand

2. Azaleas For All

3. Oh My Gucci Girl

1st of 1319/6/25Vaal1800mRBH78 FM7Gavin Lerena56.5kgGood1:50.1858.8 km/h1.3L-$3442$7,580$4,500

1. Annewithan E

2. Free In Seattle

3. Elembee

42 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 118/5/25Turffontein1450mRBH76 FM3Wesley Marwing57.5kgGood1:30.0658.0 km/h11.2L-$51231$6,740-

1. Gregarious

2. Warning Sound

3. Rattle Bag

231 Day Spell
3Heather E Adamson
  • Futurewolff (4) 3451385850
  • Trainer: Heather E Adamson()
  • Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
  • Weight: 59.5kg
  • Prize Money: $42,442
  • Win / Place: 9.43% / 37%

6 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: FUTURA (SAF)

Dam: THREE NATIONS (SAF)

Dam's Sire: National Assembly (Can)

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years92

Rating

Stats
Career
53: 5-7-8
Distance
17: 3-1-3
Trk/Dst
8: 2-0-2
Track
28: 3-4-6
Season
7: 1-0-1
1st Up
3: 1-0-0
2nd Up
3: 0-0-1
3rd Up
3: 0-0-0
4th Up
3: 0-0-0
Metro
25: 2-3-2
Non-Metro
28: 3-4-6
Turf
52: 5-7-8
Good
45: 4-6-7
Soft
7: 1-1-1
Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
53: 5-7-8
Handicap Rating
73
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-0-1
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m - 2000m

Gear Changes

A T

Comments
Most recently 11th of 13 at this track on January 15 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Titans Of War carrying 55kg at $81. The start before that 5th of 8 at Turffontein Standside on January 3 over 1600m, 8 len behind Radio Star with 58.5kg at $34. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
11th of 1315/1/26Vaal2000mHCP9Jeffery Syster55kgGood1:59.9360.0 km/h4.5L-$8112$10,531-

1. Titans Of War

2. Littlemisssplendid

3. Flashy Apache

5th of 83/1/26Turffontein1600mHCP5Raymond Danielson58.5kgGood1:37.9658.8 km/h8.6L-$3435$10,110$240

1. Radio Star

2. Guerilla Warfare

3. Eiffel Tower

35 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 929/11/25Turffontein1600mHCP2Trent Mayhew56.5kgY1:40.8357.1 km/h7.7L-$3418$14,743-

1. Harun Al Rashid

2. Open Highway

3. Sky Pillar Rock

5th of 911/11/25Vaal1800mHCP1Girish Samo-Burthia58.5kgSoft1:52.5257.6 km/h3.0L-$1140$8,425$200

1. Artic Silver

2. Peace Treaty

3. Take No Prisoners

40 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 102/10/25Vaal1800mHCP1Callan Murray58kgGood1:48.6559.6 km/h10.1L-$9.0030$9,688-

1. Robert Browning

2. Peace Treaty

3. Sky Pillar Rock

3rd of 72/9/25Vaal1800mRBH783Raymond Danielson59kgGood1:50.6458.6 km/h3.3L-$3.80f26$8,420$800

1. Robert Browning

2. Santiago's Pride

3. Futurewolff

4Fanie Bronkhorst
  • World Order (6) 2325x58311
  • Trainer: Fanie Bronkhorst()
  • Jockey: Iannish Taka
  • Weight: 60kg
  • Prize Money: $17,017
  • Win / Place: 13% / 40%
Quick Back Up
Going for the Hat-Trick

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ONE WORLD (SAF)

Dam: DISTINTA WELLS (ARG)

Dam's Sire: Poliglote (Gb)

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years100

Rating

Stats
Career
15: 2-2-2
Distance
5: 1-0-1
Trk/Dst
3: 0-0-1
Track
7: 1-2-1
Season
8: 2-1-2
1st Up
2: 0-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-1
4th Up
2: 1-0-0
Metro
8: 1-0-1
Non-Metro
7: 1-2-1
Turf
15: 2-2-2
Good
14: 2-2-2
Soft
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
15: 2-2-2
Handicap Rating
84
Jockey Stats
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 1800m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 1.4 len at Turffontein Standside February 1 over 1800m defeating Full Go with 62kg at $7. Before that won by 1.4 len at this track January 22 over 1600m defeating Gimmethespotlight with 59kg at $3.80. Genuine contender under these conditions.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
1st of 111/2/26Turffontein1800mHCP4Muzi Yeni62kgGood1:53.5757.1 km/h1.4L-$7.0010$7,582$4,502

1. World Order

2. Full Go

3. Fushimi Inari

1st of 822/1/26Vaal1600mMPLTE5Muzi Yeni59kgGood1:37.2859.2 km/h1.4L-$3.8014$10,110$6,003

1. World Order

2. Gimmethespotlight

3. Knowmore

3rd of 148/1/26Vaal1800mMPLTE9Muzi Yeni58kgGood1:48.9759.5 km/h3.0L-$1135$10,110$960

1. Naretoi

2. War Talk

3. World Order

35 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 134/12/25Vaal1800mMPLATE7Calvin Habib58kgGood1:52.4557.6 km/h15.7L-$1514$10,110-

1. Real Stunner

2. Naretoi

3. Heroic Act

5th of 1320/11/25Vaal1400mMPLTE9Serino Moodley58kgY1:23.7760.2 km/h5.3L-$4.5075$10,110$240

1. Amandla Ngawethu

2. Javelin Warrior

3. Red Sunrise

75 Day Spell
5th of 66/9/25Turffontein1800mMPLATE6Raymond Danielson56kgGood1:51.2658.2 km/h23.3L-$2.709$8,850$210

1. Follow The Master

2. Best Candidate

3. On An Impulse

5Sean Tarry
  • Peace Treaty (5) 6902257240
  • Trainer: Sean Tarry()
  • Jockey: Damyan Pillay (a2.5)
  • Weight: 57.5kg
  • Prize Money: $13,483
  • Win / Place: 4.55% / 27%
Quick Back Up

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ACT OF WAR (SAF)

Dam: LOVE OF MY LIFE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Gimmethegreenlight (Aus)

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years92

Rating

Stats
Career
22: 1-4-1
Distance
5: 0-3-0
Trk/Dst
2: 0-2-0
Track
11: 0-3-1
Season
9: 0-3-0
1st Up
4: 1-0-0
2nd Up
3: 0-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-1-0
4th Up
2: 0-0-1
Metro
11: 1-1-0
Non-Metro
11: 0-3-1
Turf
21: 1-4-1
Good
19: 1-3-1
Soft
2: 0-1-0
Synthetic
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
22: 1-4-1
Handicap Rating
69
Jockey Stats
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m - 2000m

Gear Changes

A T

Comments
Last start second last of 11 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1800m, 11 len behind World Order with 61.5kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 3 len behind Agoge carrying 57.5kg at $6.50. Deserves another chance.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
10th of 111/2/26Turffontein1800mHCP6Craig Zackey61.5kgGood1:53.5757.1 km/h11.8L-$5.00f3$7,582-

1. World Order

2. Full Go

3. Fushimi Inari

4th of 829/1/26Vaal1600mHCP4Ryan Munger57.5kgGood1:36.5859.6 km/h3.0L-$6.5028$8,425$300

1. Agoge

2. Carnelo

3. Express Yourself

2nd of 121/1/26Turffontein1800mRBH664Craig Zackey61kgGood1:53.9956.8 km/h1.3L-$4.3014$7,580$1,441

1. Crepuscolo

2. Peace Treaty

3. Red Sparrow

7th of 918/12/25Vaal1700mNOV5Malesela Katjedi57.5kgGood1:44.2458.7 km/h5.0L-$8.0016$8,425-

1. Drumnadrochit

2. Mocha Frappe

3. Palace Attack

5th of 142/12/25Turffontein2000mHCP10Gavin Lerena59kgSoft2:09.9155.4 km/h5.7L-$4.3021$8,425$200

1. Arlington Action

2. Mount Etna

3. Casus Belli

2nd of 911/11/25Vaal1800mHCP9S'manga Khumalo58kgSoft1:52.5257.6 km/h1.3L-$5.0040$8,425$1,601

1. Artic Silver

2. Peace Treaty

3. Take No Prisoners

40 Day Freshen-Up
6Lucky Houdalakis
  • Falconfly (3) 8954x13
  • Trainer: Lucky Houdalakis()
  • Jockey: Trent Mayhew
  • Weight: 55.5kg
  • Prize Money: $6,542
  • Win / Place: 16% / 33%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: FUTURA (SAF)

Dam: TIPTOL (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Silvano (Ger)

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years94

Rating

Stats
Career
6: 1-0-1
Distance
1: 0-0-0
Track
3: 1-0-1
Season
2: 1-0-1
1st Up
2: 1-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-0-1
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Metro
3: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
3: 1-0-1
Turf
6: 1-0-1
Good
6: 1-0-1
Clockwise
6: 1-0-1
Handicap Rating
65
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1450m - 1600m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Third-up today. Resuming won by a neck at this track January 8 over 1450m defeating Brigitte Anne with 60kg at $9.50. Second-up 3rd of 10 at this track on January 27 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Libeccio carrying 59.5kg at $7. Rates highly. Big chance.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 1027/1/26Vaal1600mHCP6Craig Zackey59.5kgGood1:36.4159.7 km/h2.2L-$7.0019$7,582$720

1. Libeccio

2. Commander Of All

3. Falconfly

1st of 108/1/26Vaal1450mMPLTE FM9Craig Zackey60kgGood1:28.5858.9 km/h0.3L-$9.50161$8,846$5,252

1. Falconfly

2. Brigitte Anne

3. Come Together

161 Day Spell
4th of 931/7/25Vaal1600mMPLATE FM2J Gates60kgGood1:38.9358.2 km/h1.3L-$15114$8,000$380

1. Mattiazo

2. Witching Hour

3. Babette's Feast

5th of 917/7/25Turffontein1800mMPLATE FM5Trent Mayhew58.5kgGood1:52.1657.8 km/h11.3L-$10132$8,000$190

1. Hopscotch

2. Pepper Tree

3. Mattiazo

32 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 1315/6/25Turffontein1400mMPLATE FM4D W Schwarz60kgGood1:26.5358.2 km/h12.8L-$10138$8,000-

1. Schipole

2. Daisy Jones

3. Paris Fun

38 Day Freshen-Up
8th of 88/5/25Turffontein1600mMPLATE FM1Raymond Danielson60kgGood1:42.6756.1 km/h9.2L-$67-$7,580-

1. Reflective

2. Ethical

3. Nkwenkwezi

7Corrie Lensley
  • Stop The Traffic (2) 521300x006
  • Trainer: Corrie Lensley()
  • Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto (a2.5)
  • Weight: 55.5kg
  • Prize Money: $13,253
  • Win / Place: 8.70% / 17%

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: WILLOW MAGIC (AUS)

Dam: TRAFFIC JAM (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Traffic Guard (Usa)

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years92

Rating

Stats
Career
23: 2-1-1
Distance
5: 1-0-0
Trk/Dst
3: 1-0-0
Track
17: 2-1-1
Season
7: 1-0-1
1st Up
3: 0-0-0
2nd Up
3: 0-0-0
3rd Up
3: 0-0-0
4th Up
2: 0-0-0
Metro
6: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
17: 2-1-1
Turf
23: 2-1-1
Good
23: 2-1-1
Clockwise
23: 2-1-1
Handicap Rating
65
Jockey Stats
Horse
2: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m - 2400m

Gear Changes

A

Comments
Most recently 6th of 11 at this track on January 15 over 2400m, 4.5 len behind Cartagena carrying 56kg at $67. Before that ran last of 12 at Turffontein Standside on January 1 over 1800m, 18 len behind Crepuscolo with 60kg at $81. Not doing enough to threaten the top few today.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
6th of 1115/1/26Vaal2400mOPEN5Chase Maujean56kgGood2:30.6057.4 km/h4.4L-$6714$9,267-

1. Cartagena

2. Copper Plate

3. Arlington Action

12th of 121/1/26Turffontein1800mRBH668Philasande Mxoli60kgGood1:53.9956.8 km/h18.5L-$8121$7,580-

1. Crepuscolo

2. Peace Treaty

3. Red Sparrow

10th of 1011/12/25Vaal1600mHCP8Philasande Mxoli58kgGood1:37.6759.0 km/h8.8L-$6770$7,582-

1. Johnny Drama

2. Guerilla Warfare

3. Vava Vegas

70 Day Spell
10th of 102/10/25Vaal1800mHCP5Jeffery Syster53kgGood1:48.6559.6 km/h15.7L-$3430$9,688-

1. Robert Browning

2. Peace Treaty

3. Sky Pillar Rock

10th of 112/9/25Vaal2000mRBH668P Mxoli60kgGood2:04.9157.6 km/h8.1L-$6.007$6,740-

1. Red Sparrow

2. Full Go

3. Pomozelous

3rd of 1026/8/25Vaal2000mRBH767P Mxoli55kgGood2:05.2357.5 km/h3.6L-$1419$8,420$800

1. Gimmeachoice

2. Volte Face

3. Stop The Traffic

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

Racing and Sports - Trusted form provider for 20+ years

Racing and Sports™ Trusted form provider for 20+ years