Vaal Race 2

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Stake: $8,189

CHRONICLE KING (3) produced a promising debut effort over 1450m on the Turffontein Inside course and resumes from a spell following that run. It must be noted that the winner of that run has come out and won again since. He will like the rise to 1600m and with the natural improvement that is expected, he should be the one to beat. FIRE STARTER (4) took time to find his feet on debut, but the manner in which he stayed on at the finish was encouraging. He would have come on from the run and should make the natural progression needed. GOLDEN WARRIOR (5) has run three fair races to date. He finished third of nine at Turffontein Standside and should be further improved, rates well as one of the chances. ALHAKIM (1) was in need of his debut effort over 1200m on this course. He will enjoy the rise to 1600m and can show improvement.

Distance: 1600m
Class: PLATE
Track: Good
Weather: Cloudy
Surface: Turf

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Alhakim (3) 5
Trainer: Fritz Roux ()
Jockey: R Danielson
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: FUTURA (SAF)

Dam: TRIP TO PARIS (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Trippi

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1200m

Gear Changes

Comments

Jumped at a huge quote at debut, 5th of 8 at this track on April 3 over 1200m, 11 len behind Tin Pan Alley carrying 60kg at $67. Satisfactory effort on debut but might need a little more time.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 8	3/4/25	Vaal	1200m	PLATE 2	3	Raymond Danielson	60kg	Good	1:12.89	59.3 km/h	11.9L	-	$67	-	$12,247	-	1. Tin Pan Alley 2. Lava County 3. Scarlett Heart

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5th of 8

3/4/25

Vaal

1200m

PLATE 2

Raymond Danielson

60kg

Good

1:12.89

59.3 km/h

11.9L

$67

$12,247

1. Tin Pan Alley

2. Lava County

3. Scarlett Heart

Captain Carnage (2) 88
Trainer: Weiho Marwing ()
Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: ERUPT (IRE)

Dam: CAPTAIN WHEELSON (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Captain Al

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1600m - 1700m

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Comments

Third race start today. At very big odds at debut, second last of 9 at Turffontein Standside on March 29 over 1600m, 39 len behind Whispering Death with 57kg at $101. Last start second last of 9 at this track on April 15 over 1700m, 15 len behind Ideal Summer carrying 60kg at $101. Favour others today.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
8th of 9	15/4/25	Vaal	1700m	PLATE 2	7	Andrew Fortune	60kg	Good	1:45.76	57.9 km/h	15.0L	-	$101	17	$12,247	-	1. Ideal Summer 2. Bold Action 3. Ethical
8th of 9	29/3/25	Turffontein	1600m	PLATE 2	9	R A Venniker	57kg	Good	1:44.31	55.2 km/h	39.8L	-	$101	-	$18,846	-	1. Whispering Death 2. Ideal Summer 3. Golden Warrior

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8th of 9

15/4/25

Vaal

1700m

PLATE 2

Andrew Fortune

60kg

Good

1:45.76

57.9 km/h

15.0L

$101

$12,247

1. Ideal Summer

2. Bold Action

3. Ethical

8th of 9

29/3/25

Turffontein

1600m

PLATE 2

R A Venniker

57kg

Good

1:44.31

55.2 km/h

39.8L

$101

$18,846

1. Whispering Death

2. Ideal Summer

3. Golden Warrior

Chronicle King (1) 2x
Trainer: C Dawson ()
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)

Dam: WRITTEN (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Western Winter

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1450m

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Comments

Resuming after a break; only one run when 2nd of 7 at Turffontein Inside on March 13 over 1450m, 2.25 len behind Whispering Death with 60kg at $13.50. Bold performance expected.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 7	13/3/25	Turffontein	1450m	PLATE 2	2	Ryan Munger	60kg	Good	1:31.93	56.8 km/h	2.3L	-	$14	-	$12,064	-	1. Whispering Death 2. Chronicle King 3. Mighty Eagle

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2nd of 7

13/3/25

Turffontein

1450m

PLATE 2

Ryan Munger

60kg

Good

1:31.93

56.8 km/h

2.3L

$14

$12,064

1. Whispering Death

2. Chronicle King

3. Mighty Eagle

Fire Starter (5) 3
Trainer: Mike & Mathew De Kock ()
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 100%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: FIRE AWAY (USA)

Dam: CASCADIA (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Sail From Seattle

100

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1400m

Gear Changes

Comments

At debut, 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on May 1 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ichacha carrying 56kg at $7.50. Improver who can get off the mark this time.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	1/5/25	Turffontein	1400m	MPLATE	1	Gavin Lerena	56kg	Good	1:26.91	58.0 km/h	3.0L	-	$7.50	-	$8,186	-	1. Ichacha 2. Ubermensch 3. Fire Starter

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3rd of 8

1/5/25

Turffontein

1400m

MPLATE

Gavin Lerena

56kg

Good

1:26.91

58.0 km/h

3.0L

$7.50

$8,186

1. Ichacha

2. Ubermensch

3. Fire Starter

Golden Warrior (6) 343
Trainer: Alson Ndzilana ()
Jockey: S Khumalo
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 66%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: HEAVENLY BLUE (AUS)

Dam: FORSYTHIA (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Strike Smartly

100

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1160m - 1600m

Gear Changes

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Comments

Racing well. Comes off a 47 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on March 29 over 1600m, 9 len behind Whispering Death with 57kg at $13.50. Before that 4th of 7 at Turffontein Inside on March 13 over 1450m, 5.5 len behind Whispering Death with 60kg at $15. Capable of a strong showing.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 9	29/3/25	Turffontein	1600m	PLATE 2	6	Muzi Yeni	57kg	Good	1:44.31	55.2 km/h	9.7L	-	$14	16	$18,846	-	1. Whispering Death 2. Ideal Summer 3. Golden Warrior
4th of 7	13/3/25	Turffontein	1450m	PLATE 2	6	Muzi Yeni	60kg	Good	1:31.93	56.8 km/h	5.7L	-	$15	17	$12,064	-	1. Whispering Death 2. Chronicle King 3. Mighty Eagle
3rd of 9	24/2/25	Turffontein	1160m	PLATE 2	5	Muzi Yeni	60kg	Good	1:07.78	61.6 km/h	4.9L	-	$17	-	$11,902	-	1. Arashi 2. Back From War 3. Golden Warrior

Sergeant Soqrat (4) 87
Trainer: Corne Spies ()
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: SOQRAT (AUS)

Dam: MOHALLELA (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Exceed And Excel

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1400m

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Comments

Having third race start. At long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on April 19 over 1000m, 8 len behind Spiritrix with 60kg at $34. Second-up 7th of 11 at Scottsville on April 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Danube carrying 56kg at $9. Forward showing expected.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 11	27/4/25	Scottsville	1400m	MPLATE	6	Gavin Lerena	56kg	Good	1:25.56	58.9 km/h	8.3L	-	$9.00	8	$11,783	-	1. Danube 2. Tee Dog 3. Phil The Fluter
8th of 8	19/4/25	Turffontein	1000m	PLATE 2	4	K Matsunyane	60kg	Good	0:57.72	62.4 km/h	8.8L	-	$34	-	$12,247	-	1. Spiritrix 2. Simbine 3. Sunset Warrior

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7th of 11

27/4/25

Scottsville

1400m

MPLATE

Gavin Lerena

56kg

Good

1:25.56

58.9 km/h

8.3L

$9.00

$11,783

1. Danube

2. Tee Dog

3. Phil The Fluter

8th of 8

19/4/25

Turffontein

1000m

PLATE 2

K Matsunyane

60kg

Good

0:57.72

62.4 km/h

8.8L

$34

$12,247

1. Spiritrix

2. Simbine

3. Sunset Warrior

Westward Girl (7) 877
Trainer: Fritz Roux ()
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Weight: 57kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: DANON PLATINA (JPN)

Dam: TO GO WEST (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Greys Inn

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m - 1600m

Gear Changes

Comments

Comes here off a 47-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 9 at Turffontein Standside on March 29 over 1600m, 32 len behind Whispering Death carrying 54kg at $126. Before that second last of 8 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1160m, 15 len behind Elegantrix carrying 57.5kg at $126. Prefer to watch at this stage.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 9	29/3/25	Turffontein	1600m	PLATE 2	7	Serino Moodley	54kg	Good	1:44.31	55.2 km/h	32.0L	-	$126	56	$18,846	-	1. Whispering Death 2. Ideal Summer 3. Golden Warrior
56 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 8	1/2/25	Turffontein	1160m	PLATE 2	4	Dennis Schwarz	57.5kg	Good	1:09.07	60.5 km/h	15.5L	-	$126	21	$12,010	-	1. Elegantrix 2. Tenjiku 3. Vipingo
8th of 9	11/1/25	Turffontein	1000m	PLATE 2	3	Dennis Schwarz	57.5kg	Good	0:59.31	60.7 km/h	14.8L	-	$67	-	$12,010	-	1. Easy Tiger 2. Zacatoo 3. Tenjiku

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