South Africa Horse Racing Previews: VAAL@2023.09.14
Vaal, 14.09.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R75.000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: BREATH OF MAGIC has been threatening to exit the maiden ranks and should have a bright chance this time. GUARDIA REGINE wasn’t fancied on debut but did not disgrace. Look for improvement with Sam Mosia aboard. Likewise, CREPUSCOLO and NKANDLA GOLD are others looking to improve on debut. PLAY WITH FIRE has been disappointing since her debut effort but could find it. PIKE PLACE and FIRE FIRE can do better. Watch newcomer ROCK OF BISMANTOVA.
Selections:
#3 Breath Of Magic, #8 Nkandla Gold, #6 Crepuscolo, #7 Guardia Regine
Vaal, 14.09.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R75.000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: POCKET WATCH found all kinds of problems last time and should be right there – respect. After finishing runner-up in his last two, KINSHIN SHA could get his just reward and record a deserved victory. BATTLE OF KURSK has a Trifecta chance while TO THE KING and CIRCLE OF GRACE could fight out Quartet money.
Selections:
#3 Pocket Watch, #2 Kinshin Sha, #4 Battle Of Kursk, #1 To The King
Vaal, 14.09.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R75.000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: STRIKING ANGEL hasn’t been far back in all three starts and should be thereabouts again. Similarly, JUMPING ANALIA was close up in both her starts and should challenge. SEBASTIAN’S ANGEL shouldn’t be far behind her on their recent meeting. CHILLI MARMALADE is better than her last two runs. BLUP BLUP was a well beaten second on debut but could come on. LIFE LESSON and FAIRY CIRCLE could place. Watch the 4 first-timers.
Selections:
#2 Striking Angel, #9 Jumping Analia, #4 Sebastian’s Angel, #10 Life Lesson
Vaal, 14.09.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R75.000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: TRIP TO STATES could take advantage of a moderate field. DUKE OF ROCK disappointed in his second run but has changed surroundings since and if ready could strike – watch the money. EIGER SANCTION made vast improvement in his second run and could go on – respect. BREGARDT could make the frame.
Selections:
#2 Duke Of Rock, #1 Trip To States, #5 Eiger Sanction, #7 Theres A Light
Vaal, 14.09.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R75.000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: THE WORK OF LIFE is maturing and should be right there. VILLA SEMAYA disappointed last time but is back over a preferred distance and could make amends. UNITED WE STAND is better than her last run – respect. BOOM BOOM, ARIEL’S JET and CRIMSON FOREST will relish the extra and must be considered for money. ANGEL OF MY HEART can improve on debut.
Selections:
#1 The Work Of Life, #4 Villa Semaya, #2 United We Stand, #6 Angel Of My Heart
Vaal, 14.09.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R70.000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: In a tricky race, COUNT YOUR CHANCES could prove the ‘safe’ bet. She is holding form and should give another decent showing. EIFFEL TOWER lacks betting support but looks to be above average – the distance should be in his favour. DIESEL’S SHADOW comes off a maiden win but has scope and could follow up. GODFATHER, WAQAAS and PARKER GETRIX are more for the short list.
Selections:
#6 Count Your Chances, #3 Eiffel Tower, #2 Diesel’s Shadow, #1 Godfather
Vaal, 14.09.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R85.000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Small field but good race. OPERA GLASS nosed out APACHE FIGHTER (0.5kg better) last time and had PATON’S TEARS (3.5kg better) 3.5 lengths behind. Over the extra 200m it could get close all round. PRINCESS KESH, SPECIAL CHARM and PRETTY IN PEARLS could get into the Quartet.
Selections:
#2 Apache Fighter, #1 Opera Glass, #3 Paton’s Tears, #5 Princess Kesh
Vaal, 14.09.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R70.000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: COROMANDEL is threatening for his third victory and after two seconds could go one better. IDEAL FUTURE is having her peak run and should be right there. TREE FAIRY is better than her last run and could get back on track. It is wide open for minor money but if GO DREAM MACHINE puts it in she could get into the mix.
Selections:
#4 Coromandel, #7 Ideal Future, #5 Tree Fairy, #9 Go Dream Machine
Best Win: #1 THE WORK OF LIFE
Best Value Bet: #6 COUNT YOUR CHANCES
Best Longshot: #6 COUNT YOUR CHANCES
