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VAAL 22/01/2026

14h45

SA Derby 04/04 Pinnacle Stakes

Flat racing - 1400m - 200000 Rand - 10 Runners

Ground : Standard - Turf

Turf

Right

For 2 years old and above

Class A

2 3 7 1 4

Best-weighted MISS SCALETTA didn't go unnoticed on her reappearance over 1000m and this trip will be more to her liking. However, she has to raise her game to be competitive against male opposition. TIN PAN ALLEY had legitimate excuses for his no-show in a Grade 2 last time. He should fare better in these calmer waters and is unbeaten over track and trip. Last-start scorer PRESSONREGARDLESS is at the top of his game and should remain competitive under a 5-point penalty. GREATERIX would have benefitted from a much-needed comeback outing and could improve to make his presence felt.

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			S/A	Weight	Musique	Lane
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	1	GREATERIX C Murray - M/M de Kock Box: 10 - H/4 - 60 kg 7p (25) 4p 7p 6p 4p 2p	H/4	60 kg	7p (25) 4p 7p 6p 4p 2p	10		Never dangerous when 25/2 and 7th of 13 runners, 5.25 lengths behind ALMOND SEA over 1160m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 11 January 26. Tightened up, can improve.
	2	TIN PAN ALLEY K de Melo - S G Tarry Box: 8 - H/3 - 58 kg 9p 1p 1p 2p 3p 1p	H/3	58 kg	9p 1p 1p 2p 3p 1p	8		Not striding out when 9/4 and 9th of 13 runners, 8.65 lengths behind TRUST over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 29 November 25. 1450 suits, TT on, follow.
	3	PRESSONREGARDLESS C Zackey - D Nieuwenhuizen Box: 6 - H/5 - 58 kg 1p (25) 17p 3p 1p 7p 1p	H/5	58 kg	1p (25) 17p 3p 1p 7p 1p	6		Fought on gamely when 10/1 and 1st of 10 runners, 0.80 lengths ahead PRESSONREGARDLESS over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 11 January 26. Top of his game - respect.
	4	MONEY HEIST C Habib - A P Peter Box: 3 - H/6 - 58 kg 7p (25) 6p 4p 2p 1p 4p	H/6	58 kg	7p (25) 6p 4p 2p 1p 4p	3		Never a threat when 16/1 and 7th of 10 runners, 3.80 lengths behind PRESSONREGARDLESS over 1600m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 11 January 26. Can get into the picture.
	5	FIRE 'N FLAMES D Schwarz - J S Roux Box: 7 - H/5 - 56 kg 19p 13p 3p 5p 5p 2p	H/5	56 kg	19p 13p 3p 5p 5p 2p	7		Not strid-fatigued when 33/1 and 19th of 21 runners, 9.20 lengths behind MASTERSHIP over 1475m at VAAL on 20 December 25. Out of sorts - minor role.
	6	MOVER AND SHAKER R A Venniker - F P Habib Box: 5 - H/6 - 56 kg 11p 7p 10p 9p 2p 9p	H/6	56 kg	11p 7p 10p 9p 2p 9p	5		Pace - no more when 40/1 and 11th of 13 runners, 9.00 lengths behind TAXI TO THE MOON over 1000m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 27 December 25. Lost form - watch for now.
	7	BOB'S YOUR UNCLE M Michel - M N Houdalakis Box: 2 - H/6 - 54 kg 3p 5p 1p 10p 12p 7p	H/6	54 kg	3p 5p 1p 10p 12p 7p	2		No extra late when 33/1 and 3rd of 21 runners, 1.10 lengths behind MASTERSHIP over 1475m at VAAL on 20 December 25. Has form to be competitve.
	8	HOTARUBI B Marx-Jacobson - C I Jonker Box: 1 - H/5 - 54 kg 18p 6p 12p 6p 10p 6p	H/5	54 kg	18p 6p 12p 6p 10p 6p	1		Steadied 1200m when 33/1 and 18th of 21 runners, 8.95 lengths behind MASTERSHIP over 1475m at VAAL on 20 December 25. Ran R3 Vaal 17 Jan.
	9	RADICCHIO J R Syster - R R Sage Box: 9 - H/6 - 54 kg 6p (25) 6p 4p 5p 5p 2p	H/6	54 kg	6p (25) 6p 4p 5p 5p 2p	9		Never a threat when 25/1 and 6th of 13 runners, 4.95 lengths behind ALMOND SEA over 1160m at TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE on 11 January 26. Peak run, could do better.
	10	MISS SCALETTA P Mxoli - P F Matchett Box: 4 - F/4 - 52 kg 7p 5p 5p 1p 7p 2p	F/4	52 kg	7p 5p 5p 1p 7p 2p	4		Bumped gate start when 33/1 and 7th of 10 runners, 3.85 lengths behind BOSUM BUDDY over 1000m at VAAL CLASSIC on 23 December 25. Pleasing comeback, fitter.