RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: VAAL@2024.11.05
Vaal, 05.11.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R105.000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: SONIC JET showed fair potential as a juvenile and led in her run after a rest. She should go close stripping fitter. SAUDI SWEEP had things go wrong and yet was beaten less than a length in her comeback outing. She has drawn alongside SONIC JET and could take it to the wire again. ASIAH’S TIARA was only 1.50 lengths behind SAUDI SWEEP when making her debut and has room for good improvement. ZALTA STAR looks a bit better than her last try and could benefit from an outside gate. Watch out for first-timer RED SPARROW who is bred to be speedy.
Selections:
#4 Sonic Jet, #5 Saudi Sweep, #11 Asiah’s Tiara, #6 Zalta Star
Vaal, 05.11.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R120.000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: HIGHVELD STORM was a bit unlucky when beaten 0.50 lengths before a rest. He had excuses but could open his account if ready after a rest. MIZZEN SWORD has been staying on in his races and could prefer the extra. He has drawn toward the outside. PYRO EDITION ran a fair race on debut but didn’t confirm when dropped in distance last time. He deserves another chance. ON TARGET is bred for ground so is expected to show more after a decent debut over shorter. DANUBE was supported on local debut and could be another with big improvement to come. More in it.
Selections:
#13 On Target, #7 Mizzen Sword, #1 Highveld Storm, #14 Pyro Edition
Vaal, 05.11.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1700m, Turf, R150.000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: MOOLA MAN is knocking at the door. He enjoys this track and should run go close again. PRESLEY met a strong field when dropping in distance and didn’t disgrace himself. It could be the right race for him. Watch out for rested SUPREME DANCE who showed signs of life last time. He is another who goes well at this venue and has raced fresh. WE ARE THE LOGANS is holding form and if getting the timing right should be right there. Three-year-old filly FROZEN FANTASY had a task after a rest when taking her chances in a feature. She can improve in this. ZUZAN is capable and could suddenly pop up.
Selections:
#2 Presley, #6 Moola Man, #5 Frozen Fantasy, #4 We Are The Logans
Vaal, 05.11.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1700m, Turf, R120.000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Gimmethegreenlight gelding WILD INTENT has run two fair races after winning his maiden in style. He should have no problem with the distance and can add to his tally. SAFE SPACE wasn’t disgraced behind some high-class youngsters in the making. He could show the strength of that form. LUTHULI had things his way last time but had his confidence boosted and could fight it out again. GUY ALEXANDER has been enjoying himself in front and will be looking to make it three in a row. He is rising in class and will need to find more. JAPANESE MAPLE seems capable of better. FUTUREWOLFF has a say as well.
Selections:
#2 Wild Intent, #4 Safe Space, #1 Luthuli, #8 Guy Alexander
Vaal, 05.11.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R120.000, 14:43GMT+2
Race Summary: FUSHIMI INARI has run well over staying distances. He has dropped in ratings and it could be the right race for him. MAMBO COME TESIO’s merit rating has dropped a few points and the consistent sort could threaten again. TO THE RESCUE is taking his time but could suddenly spark up one of these days. He should be at his peak in his third run after a rest. FLAG BEARER wasn’t far off some decent individuals last time and can earn again. AFRAAD, BANHA BRIDGE and NUCLEAR FORCE are capable and any of these could upset the favourites.
Selections:
#2 Mambo Come Tesio, #6 Fushimi Inari, #4 To The Rescue, #9 Flag Bearer
Vaal, 05.11.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R105.000, 15:20GMT+2
Race Summary: JOHNNY APPLESEED showed good pace but tired late and was found to be fatigued. He can step up on that performance. SEA SHANTY was making up the ground nicely just behind him when he was eased and looked unlucky. He could get rewarded. ADDRESS THE NATION ran a decent race in what looked a strong field last time and is set to improve with the drop in class. VAR PARK was the fastest finisher in his last start when coming back to form. He can build on that and challenge for the win.
Selections:
#1 Address The Nation, #4 Sea Shanty, #2 Johnny Appleseed, #3 Var Park
Vaal, 05.11.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R135.000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: What A Winter filly FRANCILIEN scored a form win last time. She is up in class but could also be on the upgrade and can win again. A 4kg apprentice claim should boost her chances. WHERE’S THE PARTY didn’t run to her best and that run is best ignored. She could be dangerous back down the straight. SO SEDUCTIVE won in convincing fashion at this venue and is another that cannot be taken lightly. She has drawn towards the outside. Watch out for BASKED IN GLORY who came from far back to win her maiden. CALANTHA and GODSPEED have earning potential.
Selections:
#5 Francilien, #9 Basked In Glory, #3 So Seductive, #1 Where’s The Party
Vaal, 05.11.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R105.000, 16:28GMT+2
Race Summary: BLIZZARD SNOW did well to catch the front runner and won well even though coughing. She could make a successful handicap debut. STRIKING ANGEL suffered an injury in her last start and yet finished second behind an up-and-coming sort. WE WILL ROCK YOU wasn’t far off STRIKING ANGEL in her seasonal return and could be one with big improvement in the tank. RAINING RUBIES always shows good pace and could take home prize money along with easy winners LADY ELI MO, EXECUTRIX as well as hard knockers DANCING DORA and GLAWARI.
Selections:
#1 Blizzard Snow, #4 Striking Angel, #5 We Will Rock You, #8 Raining Rubies
Best Win: #2 WILD INTENT
Best Value Bet: #1 ADDRESS THE NATION
Best Longshot: #1 ADDRESS THE NATION
