RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: VAAL@2023.11.28
Vaal, 28.11.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80.000, 12:10GMT+2
Race Summary: JOHN WICK tackles a moderate lot in the Work Riders’ opener. He drops in trip but the addition of blinkers could sharpen him up. He is coupled with only newcomer HIGHVELD STORM – respect any money. BOB is improving and should be the main danger – respect. TO THE KING is capable but if puts it in, could challenge. Others are looking to improve.
Selections:
#3 John Wick, #5 Bob, #1 To The King, #7 Highveld Storm
Vaal, 28.11.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R95.000, 12:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Check the draws after the first race especially in big fields. Everything points to ALESIA’S LOVE and she rates the one to beat. However, she has been costly to follow. Drawn alongside on the outside is STORM SECRET. She was strongly fancied on debut but finished tied up and given a nine-month break – watch! SUGARY SWEET, REUNION HOTSPOT (problems last time), HIGGLEDY PIGGLEDY and newcomer LANCASTER RAIN could find money.
Selections:
#4 Alesia’s Love, #15 Storm Secret, #6 Sugary Sweet, #13 Lancaster Rain
Vaal, 28.11.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R140.000, 13:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Tricky. ROMEO’S MAGIC is holding form and off a handy weight could chalk up win No 7. AMERICAN BISCUIT must have a chance if settles early. TWIN TURBO turned it up last time but holds SUPREME DANCE and BOB’S YOUR UNCLE on recent form which could prove erratic. WILLOW’S WISH is capable of a lot better and cannot be ignored. TERRA TIME is also not out of it.
Selections:
#7 Romeo’s Magic, #3 Supreme Dance, #6 American Biscuit, #2 Twin Turbo
Vaal, 28.11.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R105.000, 13:55GMT+2
Race Summary: JUDGEMENT DAY found good support on debut but was narrowly beaten. He should get first run on TWENTY DRACHMA’S who had difficulty getting going last time and may be looking for further. The latter finished ahead of TAXHAVEN who is improving with racing. AL BAYREG finished just ahead of ANIMAL IMPACT and MASTER CHRISTMAS in a recent meeting and could hold form.
Selections:
#9 Judgement Day, #1 Twenty Drachma’s, #3 Al Bayreg, #2 Master Christmas
Vaal, 28.11.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1500m, Turf, R100.000, 14:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Highly competitive. BACK TO BASICS gives a run for money but stablemate ANGEL OF WAR could be the stable elect on riding engagements. FULLY LOADED is holding form but couplings LUTHULI and JP TWO THOUSAND could threaten. HOTARUBI, FALCON STRIKE, VESUVIO and FISH EAGLE are more for the shortlist.
Selections:
#2 Back To Basics, #5 Fully Loaded, #15 Fish Eagle, #9 Vesuvio
Vaal, 28.11.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R120.000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: They all have to beat RUNWAY BOMB – she is bang in form and should go close to scoring a hat-trick. On best form stable companions WHAT A HONEY and slow starter PATON’S TEARS (not striding out last time) should be involved in the finish. AVOONTOAST is better than recent form and the drop in distance could be what the doctor ordered. GIMMEALIGHT, LUCY IN THE SKY and HIGH ROLLER are looking for minor money.
Selections:
#6 Runway Bomb, #8 Paton’s Tears, #7 Avoontoast, #1 What A Honey
Vaal, 28.11.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R95.000, 15:30GMT+2
Race Summary: There should be nothing to choose between PERILLA and ALABAMA ANNA (1kg better off for short head) but the former could have the better draw. The latter’s rider appears to have jumped off in preference for LADY FALLON – watch. QUANTUM won well fresh and could go in again. GRAPE SHOT comes off a gutsy win on the 2nd time of asking and has most scope for improvement. BOOM BOOM comes off a maiden win and could go on. ROSE TINTED did well after a rest – include.
Selections:
#1 Perilla, #5 Alabama Anna, #3 Quantum, #11 Grape Shot
Vaal, 28.11.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R95.000, 16:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Good race. GOCEKWITHLOVE impressed when cantering in after a break and looks to have lots more to come. SHAMPIMPI won easier than the margin suggested and could go on with it. NEERAH needed her last run badly – respect. WHITE HILLS meets stronger now but could get into the Quartet. Look for a better effort from WAR QUEEN – she pulled up fatigued last time. INVENTRIX cannot be ignored for money.
Selections:
#7 Shampimpi, #3 Gocekwithlove, #9 Neerah, #4 White Hills
Vaal, 28.11.2023, Race 9, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R85.000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: EMPRESS GAME seems to be maturing nicely and could chalk up a deserved 2nd win. WHAT A TIGER is running consistently close up and should be thereabouts again. He could turn it around with LIFE GOES ON who is in top form and could complete a hat-trick. BEADED GOWN shouldn’t be far behind him on collateral form. It is difficult for minor money but DARK TIDE and RISKY BUSINESS warrant inclusion.
Selections:
#4 Empress Game, #7 What A Tiger, #11 Life Goes On, #8 Beaded Gown
Best Win: #3 JOHN WICK
Best Value Bet: #7 SHAMPIMPI
Best Longshot: #7 SHAMPIMPI
