12:30 vaal Thursday 3rd April 2025

12:30 VAAL

Winner ZAR R100,000 - 8 runners

1m

Going: Good

Surface: T

Race Analysis

COMMAND PILOT (4) returns after a lay-off of 12 weeks. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1m1f at Turffontein Standside. Has found a suitable race. FRANCINE (3) finished 3 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1m at Turffontein Standside, an improvement on her fifth at Turffontein Standside the run before. This is a nice drop in grade so she is sure to be prominent. MISS HANNIGAN (6) ran below expectations last time at Turffontein Standside, finishing 13th and beaten 15 lengths starting at 8/1. Beautifully placed and is sure to give this a mighty shake. MOUNT DARWIN (8) resumed five weeks ago over 1m1f at Turffontein Inside and was only beaten 1.75 lengths into sixth. Fitter so watch for a better performance.

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

56426

Silent War
(53)b, gb, g
6
9-6
100
T A P PeterJ K Matsunyane
  • 6
  • 9-6
  • 100
  • K Matsunyane
  • A P Peter
2

84351

Zuzan
(38)b, gb, g
6
9-6
98
T Paul MatchettJ Craig Zackey
  • 6
  • 9-6
  • 98
  • Craig Zackey
  • Paul Matchett
3

12154

Francine
(33)b, fb, f
4
9-2
101
T Mike AzzieJ Gavin Lerena
  • 4
  • 9-2
  • 101
  • Gavin Lerena
  • Mike Azzie
4

3417

Command Pilot
(82)b, gb, g
4
9-2
95
T Alec LairdJ Calvin Habib
  • 4
  • 9-2
  • 95
  • Calvin Habib
  • Alec Laird
5

7056

Johnny Hero
(77)b, gb, g
8
9-2
94
T Tyrone ZackeyJ N Nastili
  • 8
  • 9-2
  • 94
  • N Nastili
  • Tyrone Zackey
6

03320

Miss Hannigan
(33)b, fb, f
4
8-11
97
T F P HabibJ S'manga Khumalo
  • 4
  • 8-11
  • 97
  • S'manga Khumalo
  • F P Habib
7

23682

Royal Edition
(19)b, gb, g
4
8-11
90
T P P LabuschagneJ Muzi Yeni
  • 4
  • 8-11
  • 90
  • Muzi Yeni
  • P P Labuschagne
8

4446

Mount Darwin
(35)b, gb, g
4
8-7
88
T Stuart PettigrewJ K J Lihaba
  • 4
  • 8-7
  • 88
  • K J Lihaba
  • Stuart Pettigrew

Non-Runners