South Africa Horse Racing Previews: VAAL CLASSIC@2023.07.20
Vaal Classic, 20.07.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R75.000, 11:45GMT+2
Race Summary: AUNT PITTYPAT doesn’t take on a strong Work Rider’s maiden opener and could open her account under Sam Mosia. She, however, finished behind ANTANANARIVO before but recently ran downfield after having issues – respect. DUSKY ROSE shouldn’t be far behind them on collateral form and could improve more. IMPRESSION ran below form last time and with COFFEE IN BRAZIL are looking for Trifecta money
Selections:
#3 Antananarivo, #1 Aunt Pittypat, #4 Dusky Rose, #2 Impression
Vaal Classic, 20.07.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R75.000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Half the field of 10 are first-timers, so watch the betting, especially stablemates MISTER WHISTLE and FLYING DIAMOND (appears stable preference on riding engagements). If none are strongly fancied then SUPER AWESOME looks difficult to beat. TRIP TO STATES could improve more.
Selections:
#7 Super Awesome, #9 Flying Diamond, #6 Mister Whistle, #1 Trip To States
Vaal Classic, 20.07.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1450m, Turf, R75.000, 12:45GMT+2
Race Summary: VIVA DE JANEIRO has been costly to follow but should be given another chance. Stable companion KUDZU, a newcomer, also needs attention. GOLDEN PAVILION finished on top of VIVA DE JANEIRO and having loved the extra, could have more to come. He could turn it around. Both were hampered last time. SCARLETT PIMPERNEL had his heels clipped last time and could make the Trifecta. SHINY SILVA, PIKE PLACE and CIRCLE OF GRACE are looking for minor money.
Selections:
#6 Golden Pavilion, #1 Viva De Janeiro, #8 Scarlett Pimpernel, #2 Pike Place
Vaal Classic, 20.07.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1450m, Turf, R75.000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: ZOOM LADY and COUNT YOUR CHANCES (not striding out last time) have been costly to follow but either could escape the maiden ranks. GREEN BUBBLES disappointed last time but could get into the action. THE WORK OF LIFE can get into the reckoning if confirming her last effort. VILLA SEMAYA is improving and could run into the money. Stablemate PASS THE BATON is worth watching but VILLA SEMAYA appears the stable elect on riding engagements.
Selections:
#3 Count Your Chances, #1 Green Bubbles, #2 Zoom Lady, #4 The Work Of Life
Vaal Classic, 20.07.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R75.000, 13:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Four-year-old MANZ KNIGHT deserves a win but may have to play second fiddle again as two-year-old LEAO ALADO, who receives 5kg, is improving with racing and could have his measure. TIME TO MEDITATE stays best and could challenge. DESERT FOX and stable companion PALINDROME deserve respect. Others need to improve.
Selections:
#8 Leao Alado, #3 Manz Knight, #1 Time To Meditate, #2 Desert Fox
Vaal Classic, 20.07.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R85.000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: ELEMBEE won well fresh last time and could go in again. SAY YES won well last time but meets LADY CALAVERA on 4kg worse terms when they met in April and on paper should be held. CAPE LIGHTS is running well and should be thereabouts at the finish. ADMIRE ME is having her 3rd run after a rest and could get into the picture.
Selections:
#6 Elembee, #7 Lady Calavera, #1 Cape Lights, #5 Say Yes
Vaal Classic, 20.07.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1450m, Turf, R80.000, 15:10GMT+2
Race Summary: SURYAVARMAN won well last time and if relaxed in front before going for the judge could go all the way again. LORD VARYS does well over this course and distance and could challenge. CAPTAIN OF GRIT will be having his peak run and could get involved. KAYLA’S CHAMP will prefer Turffontein Standside track but will be catching late. JOHNNY DOGS and GLOBAL IMPACT could pull it off.
Selections:
#5 Suryavarman, #7 Lord Varys, #4 Captain Of Grit, #2 Kayla’s Champ
Vaal Classic, 20.07.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90.000, 15:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Good race. A blanket should cover seven runners on recent collateral form. The weights are similar and luck in running could determine the winner. In order of preference – MOONSHININGTHROUGH, THUNDERSTONE, TSAR BOMBA, FOSTINOVO, AUSSENKEHR, CAPTAIN HINDSIGHT and SMITH AND WESSON.
Selections:
#2 Moonshiningthrough, #5 Thunderstone, #7 Tsar Bomba, #10 Fostinovo
Vaal Classic, 20.07.2023, Race 9, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R70.000, 16:20GMT+2
Race Summary: BROSNAN won on debut for his new yard and followed up with a good second. He could resume winning ways. AFTER HOURS and FORT LAUDERDALE could get close again and either could take it. LULU’S BOY took a bump at the start last time and could turn it around with FULLY LOADED. RUN FOR ISLA drops in trip but could flash up late. WRITTEN IN STONE is battling for his next win but could place.
Selections:
#3 Brosnan, #4 After Hours, #1 Fort Lauderdale, #5 Lulu’s Boy
Best Win: #7 SUPER AWESOME
Best Value Bet: #3 BROSNAN
Best Longshot: #3 BROSNAN
