Three Strands won her Maiden at her third attempt at the Vaal on Thursday, 12 January, running on well to win by 2.25-lengths from Memorial Day. 

There was a lot to like about the way Three Strands put her rivals away and while she didn't beat much, she had 15 others behind her and looks a filly that can go on to better.

Jockey Marco van Rensburg confirmed: "I was happy to lead but Memorial Day was too fast early so we settled just behind her.  They didn't go that hard after that, Three Strands stayed on well and she had more to come at the line."

Corne commented: "It's a special moment for me and my team as the dam of Three Strands, Triple Dart, was also trained by us.  Achieving a maiden victory is always a significant milestone for any horse and we are proud of the hard work and dedication of the entire team that led to this success. We are looking forward to seeing Three Strands' progress in the coming races."

Three Strands races for Dhesan Chetty, Suven Govender, Ronnie Naicker, Jannie De Lange's Waste Glass Recovery and Corne Spies Racing (Vikash Sobaren). She's a Philip Kahan-bred (Evergreen Stud) by Futura.