RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: VAAL@2023.11.23
Vaal, 23.11.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R95.000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Difficult to assess. Watch if any of the 7 first-timers attract money – if so, respect. SPIRITED GIRL wasn’t far off in both her starts and could get off the mark. SHINE IN MEMPHIS is threatening and is another that could get into the fight for honours. ARCTIC COMMANDER could do enough for Quartets. EMPRESSOFNORMANDY, SHE’S A KLAWER and VILLA SEMAYA could find a place.
Selections:
#12 Like A Butterfly, #9 Beating Wings, #16 Spirited Girl, #4 Shine In Memphis
Vaal, 23.11.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R105.000, 13:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Watch the 5 first-timers. ROCK OF BISMANTOVA found no support on debut and wasn’t disgraced – he will know more about it. POLICY OF TRUTH hasn’t been far off and the extra will suit, however, he appears to have a problem breathing. LA MOOHAL attracted some money on debut, and WARHAWK BOMBER was also well backed last time, however, both disappointed. – respect money for either.
Selections:
#2 Policy Of Truth, #16 Whittingham, #3 Warhawk Bomber, #1 Noble Metal
Vaal, 23.11.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R105.000, 13:35GMT+2
Race Summary: JUST NUISANCE holds both JAPANESE STAR and TRIP TO STATES on a recent meeting and from an outside draw could be hard to catch racing up the straight. REMAINS OF THE DAY should relish the extra but has drawn on the inside fence – watch the first 2 races to gauge the going. TROPICAL STORM found support on debut but never showed – he could improve. Watch the 5 newcomers, especially TAEGAN’S CHAMP.
Selections:
#3 Just Nuisance, #15 Taegan’s Champ, #11 Japanese Star, #1 Trip To States
Vaal, 23.11.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R110.000, 14:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Competitive. Lightly raced NYALI BEACH returned from a lengthy lay-off and performed well. She had MAGICAL FLIGHT (2.5kg better off) 1.50 lengths behind her. ON THE HORIZON has won both and is on a hat-trick – she will be tested. I AM REGAL is holding form and shouldn’t be far off while stablemate GIMMEALIGHT could still need the outing.
Selections:
#10 Nyali Beach, #5 I Am Regal, #4 On The Horizon, #3 Magical Flight
Vaal, 23.11.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R85.000, 14:45GMT+2
Race Summary: This is not a strong field and if recent maiden winner MARY’S GREENLIGHT leads the pack under a relaxed ride, she should keep them all at bay. If she disappoints then anything could win. Either banker her in exotics or include as many as possible.
Selections:
#2 Mary’s Greenlight, #6 Queen Bomi, #11 Fasinada, #3 Striking Angel
Vaal, 23.11.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R85.000, 15:20GMT+2
Race Summary: ABSOLUTE VALUE is as honest as they come and can chalk up deserved 5th victory. He is coupled with LITTLE PRINCE who is doing well but races before this. GREENLIGHT MAGIC found solid support last time but was narrowly beaten – he could make amends. Stablemate BROTHERHOODOFMAGIC could take home a cheque. IDEAL FUTURE enjoys this track and trip and should make the Trifecta.
Selections:
#1 Absolute Value, #3 Greenlight Magic, #7 Ideal Future, #5 Little Prince
Vaal, 23.11.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R85.000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: BEADED GOWN, HAPPY ANALIA and IN THE ETHER should be on top of each other on collateral form but HAPPY ANALIA claims 4kg and should have the upper hand. MIDNIGHT FUSION showed a form return after a long break and must be considered for honours. STORMY CHOICE could prove best of the rest.
Selections:
#7 Happy Analia, #8 In The Ether, #5 Beaded Gown, #2 Midnight Fusion
Vaal, 23.11.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R150.000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: BLACK EGRET is holding form and should be right there at the finish, however, stable companions AUSSENKEHR, VAL D’ORCIA and POWER BROKER could challenge on collateral form. The last two mentioned meet up before this and the form must be updated. PAISLEY PARK, BOLD ACT and ARGO ALLEY are looking to upset calculations.
Selections:
#6 Black Egret, #9 Power Broker, #1 Aussenkehr, #2 Val D’Orcia
Vaal, 23.11.2023, Race 9, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100.000, 17:05GMT+2
Race Summary: LULU’S BOY is running well and if the draws have no bias up the straight, he should be involved in the finish. AFTER HOURS has his good periods so could go in again. AMPERSAND got done in at the start and shouldn’t be far off. PENDRAGON, HALBERDIER, MESCAL, HERE WITH ME and JET CAT need to be included in exotics.
Selections:
#5 Lulu’s Boy, #7 After Hours, #1 Ampersand, #6 Pendragon
Best Win: #1 ABSOLUTE VALUE
Best Value Bet: #5 LULU’S BOY
Best Longshot: #5 LULU’S BOY
