RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: VAAL@2023.12.21
Vaal, 21.12.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R95.000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: SPRINGER was beaten when odds-on last time and could make amends in a moderate line-up. Big danger could be stable companion THE WORK OF LIFE who won’t lie down and a good battle is predicted. Expect improvement from KAKIEBOS who took a walk in the betting on debut and never got into it – she can only improve. The same applies to MISS PLATINA who will enjoy the extra. LIFE LESSON races before this – watch.
Selections:
#4 Springer, #1 The Work Of Life, #9 Kakiebos, #5 Life Lesson
Vaal, 21.12.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R105.000, 13:10GMT+2
Race Summary: MASTER CHRISTMAS is threatening to open his account and should go close. OFFICER IN COMMAND is coming right and more improvement is expected. EIGER SANCTION is improving with racing and could challenge, however, COMMANDER OF ALL showed vast improvement last time and should be on top of him. MAJESTIC PALACE and ROCK OF BISMANTOVA will relish the extra and have Quartet claims.
Selections:
#2 Master Christmas, #4 Officer In Command, #3 Eiger Sanction, #5 Commander Of All
Vaal, 21.12.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R95.000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: OUTER DIMENSION is maturing and should exit the maiden ranks. CRIMSON FOREST enjoyed this distance last time and further improvement is expected. PLAY WITH FIRE shouldn’t be too far behind her. DARLING HARBOUR can improve further while PERFORM could make the Quartet.
Selections:
#5 Outer Dimension, #4 Crimson Forest, #7 Play With Fire, #6 Darling Harbour
Vaal, 21.12.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R100.000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: CORAPI won his only try this course and distance and could double up. UNIVERSAL LOVE should enjoy the marathon distance and could challenge. She should confirm form with FIERY CLIFFS and THE INKOSANA. AL BAYREG is having his 3rd run after a rest and gelding and should see out the trip. BROTHERHOODOFMAGIC could upset.
Selections:
#1 Corapi, #5 Al Bayreg, #2 Universal Love, #8 Brotherhoodofmagic
Vaal, 21.12.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1700m, Turf, R105.000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Two fancied runners, LUTHULI and GODFATHER, meet up before this – It could have serious bearing in this event – watch and adjust. BRONZE SWORD is running close up and must be considered. PRINCESS ILARIA needed her last run and cannot be ignored for honours. Others could sneak into the Quartet.
Selections:
#4 Bronze Sword, #3 Princess Ilaria, #7 Godfather, #1 Luthuli
Vaal, 21.12.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100.000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Good race. LADY FALLON has found her form and should run a big race. THREE STRANDS deserved her 2nd victory and should get involved in the finish again. MARY’S GREENLIGHT is on a hat-trick after winning at this track and trip last time. Improvers in this race are GLOBAL CHOICE and HEART PEAKS who come off maiden wins but look above average – respect. MY LADY SOUL and RADU are not out of it either.
Selections:
#6 Lady Fallon, #8 Three Strands, #3 Global Choice, #9 Heart Peaks
Vaal, 21.12.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R100.000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: TAYOOBA looks the one to beat – she drifted in the betting in her comeback run and ruined her chances at the jump – she will come on heaps. Stablemate BEADED GOWN as well as VAR PARK and LIFE GOES ON should finish alongside on their last meeting. PENDRAGON and LANG’S POWER are more to include in Quartets.
Selections:
#2 Tayooba, #8 Beaded Gown, #10 Life Goes On, #9 Var Park
Vaal, 21.12.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R85.000, 16:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Tricky. DARK TIDE and WAQAAS have not run up to expectations recently but could get their confidence back in this field. Other older runners like NEVER TO CLEVER and WRITTEN IN STONE could come out trumps, however, their younger counterparts, KING RAHUL, HAVE A PARTY and ZOOMBOMBER could have their measure. ANYTIME CHAMP and FULLIAUTOMATIX could pop up.
Selections:
#8 Never To Clever, #2 King Rahul, #10 Dark Tide, #11 Have A Party
Best Win: #5 OUTER DIMENSION
Best Value Bet: #6 LADY FALLON
Best Longshot: #6 LADY FALLON
