VaalWed, August 19, 2026

QUIET WINTER (4) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 14 starts. Again tasted defeat last start when sixth over 5¾f at Turffontein Standside, beaten 3. 5 lengths. The engagement of Craig Zackey is a positive move. Likely contender with strong prospects. VALIEVA (5) gets out over more ground. On the back of some solid form of late, the most recent effort a fourth over 5f at this track. Another big run is likely. BLINDFIRE (3) finished 5 lengths from the winner in fourth last start after being prominent at the corner over 6f at Turffontein Inside, an improvement on her sixth at this track the run before. Finds a nice race and can figure in the finish. NKANDLA GOLD (12) is ready to win after he just missed last time, beaten a head into second over 6f at Turffontein Inside. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways.