VAAL

18 February 2025

Tuesday 18th February

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Channel: SIS
Distance: 7f 55y

Runners: 11
Type: Flat

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(1)

Juniper Green ¹

J: G Lerena

T: F P Habib

Runner-up of eight when sent off 16-1 over 6f at Turffontein (handicap) 31 days ago; now competes off a higher mark but booking of G Lerena takes the eye; ought to be competitive as it's a positive she's stepping back up to 7f and has a ground-saving draw.

0809-2

Age: 4

Weight: 9-9

OR: 69

Days: 31

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
18 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	8-9 h¹	2/8	Green Sapphire (2L)	16/1	68	47
7 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	9-3	9/12	Fastnet Filly (7¾L)	33/1	72	37
13 Oct 24	Gre Greyville	6f	Hc	9-0	10/10	Shanta's Pride (9½L)	25/1	76	29
18 Sep 24	Gre Greyville	7f	Hc	9-7	8/10	Skytrix (4L)	25/2	80	54
25 Aug 24	Sco Scottsville	5f	Hc	9-8	10/14	Rugger Lover (5½L)	25/1	82	44
24 Jul 24	Sco Scottsville	6f	Hc	8-12	11/11	Stormy Choice (9¼L)	20/1	82	28

(7)

Force De Dieu

J: K A Brewer

T: R Klaasen

Achieved only a sole win; found life tough when 12l back in seventh at Turffontein 17 days ago; he can make a bold bid as finished second at Greyville three months ago and the handicapper has given him a chance.

5726-7

Age: 4

Weight: 9-8

OR: 68

Days: 17

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
1 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	7f	NvHc	8-7	7/9	Salute The Flag (12L)	20/1	71	36
10 Dec 24	Gre Greyville	8f	Hc	9-3	6/7	Bugalugs (9¾L)	7/1	71	31
20 Nov 24	Gre Greyville	8f	Hc	8-8	2/7	King's Island (2¼L)	5/1	71	49
7 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	8-12	7/9	Doitwithdiamonds (1¾L)	7/1	73	35
28 Sep 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	Hc	9-1	5/8	Willow Express (9L)	10/1	76	38
7 Sep 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	9-7	4/7	Moonlight Trader (6¾L)	5/1	76	28

(3)

Fast Duty

J: P Mxoli

T: S T Pettigrew

Successful twice in his career; was a shade disappointing when fifth (3-1, Turffontein) two weeks ago; a leading contender if able to find the same level as his last victory and he's been given a chance by the handicapper.

513-45

Age: 5

Weight: 9-7

OR: 67

Days: 12

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
6 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	9-0	5/11	After Hours (2½L)	3/1	68	25
16 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	7f		9-2	4/11	Oh My Gucci Girl (1¼L)	5/2	68	-
23 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	9-2	3/9	Just Var (1¾L)	6/1	68	54
19 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	9-5	1/10	Guerilla Warfare (¾L)	91/100	65	-
18 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	8-7	5/10	Thambi (2½L)	11/2	68	48
4 Jul 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	9-2	6/16	Grand Crescendo (7¾L)	8/1	69	50

(10)

Oklahoma Twister

J: J R Syster

T: H Van Der Westhuizen

Stepped up on his last two starts; shed maiden tag in a maiden plate back down to 6f three weeks ago.

494-31

Age: 4

Weight: 9-7

OR: 67

Days: 19

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
30 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6 h,b	1/11	Highveld Storm (1¼L)	11/2	66	35
16 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-6 h,b	3/11	Legendary (1L)	25/1	64	-
21 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	9-6 h¹	4/10	Vibe Sa (4¾L)	100/1	66	47
24 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-6 h¹	9/16	Solar Sail (6L)	20/1	68	18
24 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-6 h¹	4/11	Good To Great (1¾L)	16/1	62	31
3 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Md	9-6 h¹	5/9	Skittles Skies (11L)	125/1	65	11

(4)

Whispers Of War

J: K Matsunyane

T: C Spies

On a good mark based on best form and a winner six times from 47 runs (7½f-1m2f); comfortably beaten despite finishing third last month upped to 1m1f; could go close as mark is dropping.

6468-3

Age: 7

Weight: 9-7

OR: 67

Days: 21

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
28 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	9-5 b	3/8	Futurewolff (8L)	8/1	68	-
20 Dec 24	Gre Greyville	7f	Hc	9-2 b	8/9	Sweeper Keeper (6¾L)	17/2	70	29
12 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	10f	Hc	8-12	6/7	Towers Of Gold (6½L)	6/1	70	24
22 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	9f	Hc	8-11	4/9	Dj Junior (3L)	33/1	72	53
10 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	9-1	6/9	Champion Warrior (5L)	10/1	75	51
21 Sep 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	Hc	9-3	4/8	Hazlo Grande (6L)	10/1	76	42

(6)

Great Barrier

J: C Maujean

T: C Dawson

Finished last of nine over 1m1f here (handicap) last month; if replicating best previous efforts needs considering.

356-59

Age: 4

Weight: 9-3

OR: 63

Days: 19

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
30 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	8-10 b	9/9	Ancient Wisdom (16L)	10/1	63	-
16 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	9-5 b	5/12	Perini Palace (6¼L)	9/4	65	-
19 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	8f	Hc	8-10 b	6/10	Sensoria (2¾L)	14/1	67	29
3 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	8-8 b	5/9	Palace Dancer (3¾L)	14/1	69	46
22 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	9-2	3/7	Oxalis Gold (6½L)	50/1	71	37
7 Sep 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	9-3	7/7	Salenio Peninsula (7½L)	14/1	71	41

(8)

Perini Palace

J: M K Katjedi

T: J A Visser

Far from disgraced (beaten a head, draw was no help) at Turffontein two weeks ago.

95-154

Age: 4

Weight: 9-0

OR: 60

Days: 12

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
6 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	7-10 b	4/12	Last Ginger (¼L)	25/1	60	50
28 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	8f	Hc	8-3 b	5/12	Secret Recipe (2½L)	33/1	60	44
16 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	8-5 b	1/12	Sahara Dawn (3¼L)	75/1	52	-
21 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Md	8-12 b	5/6	Sorceress Supreme (13½L)	150/1	52	17
28 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	7-12 b	9/12	Together Again (4¾L)	33/1	54	31
21 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	8-9	7/8	Guy Alexander (27L)	25/1	55	-

(5)

Kylie's Angel

J: C Zackey

T: A P Peter

Finished eighth, beaten a fair way when well behind Perini Palace here upped to this distance last month (been dropped a bit); Craig Zackey a good booking; is not ruled out with drop in class a positive and she has posted some fair efforts in defeat in the past.

4608-8

Age: 4

Weight: 8-12

OR: 59

Days: 33

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
16 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	8-9	8/12	Perini Palace (9¾L)	10/1	64	-
12 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-1	8/9	Pendragon (5¾L)	14/1	67	38
17 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	9-6	10/14	Tried And True (12L)	14/1	67	20
1 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-11	6/8	Smelting (4L)	9/2	68	-
3 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-0	4/10	Raining Rubies (3½L)	16/1	70	55
15 Aug 24	Tur Turffontein	6f		8-12	5/8	Coming In Hot (14½L)	7/1	70	3

(11)

Bob Lee Swagger ¹

J: R Munger

T: C Mayhew

Unable to land a blow in fourth when well behind Perini Palace here last month; no luck with gate position again so unlikely to trouble the principals.

9057-4

Age: 4

Weight: 8-11

OR: 58

Days: 33

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
16 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	8-9 h¹	4/12	Perini Palace (6¼L)	20/1	59	-
16 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	8-5 h¹	7/8	Busstopinhounslow (9½L)	66/1	60	21
19 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	8-9 h¹	5/10	Fast Duty (2L)	33/1	62	-
25 Jul 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	9-0 h¹	11/12	Risky Business (5½L)	66/1	67	-
4 Jul 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	8-7 h¹	9/16	Grand Crescendo (11L)	75/1	67	36
12 Apr 24	Fvw Fairview	10f		9-2 h¹	8/10	Woman's World (21L)	66/1	69	14

(2)

Captain Jim

J: Wes Marwing

T: F P Habib

Finished sixth, beaten 12l, in a stakes race upped to this trip at Turffontein two weeks ago; struggled a bit in handicaps recently and hasn't really fired since his success in a maiden at Vaal six months ago; a lot on his plate here and not hard to turn elsewhere.

7090-6

Age: 4

Weight: 8-7

OR: 54

Days: 17

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
1 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	7f		8-3 h,b	6/8	Just Var (11½L)	50/1	58	15
16 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	9-1 h,b	10/14	Micke's Bomb (11L)	75/1	63	9
7 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	9-6 h¹	9/9	After Hours (32L)	25/2	66	-
17 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	9-0 h,b	14/14	Tried And True (20L)	25/1	66	-
19 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	9-5 h,b	7/10	Fast Duty (3¾L)	15/2	66	-
29 Aug 24	Vaa Vaal	8f	MdHc	9-0 h,b	1/10	Red Legend (shd)	17/10	61	36

(9)

Count Your Chances

J: J Penny

T: F Bronkhorst

Unable to land a blow in seventh in a stakes race (Turffontein) two weeks ago; generally modest form since handicap success at Vaal last April; this is competitive and others more likely.

556-97

Age: 5

Weight: 8-5

OR: 52

Days: 17

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
1 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	7f		7-12 b	7/8	Just Var (13½L)	66/1	52	5
16 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	8-5 b	9/12	Perini Palace (10½L)	10/1	52	-
16 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	8-3 b	6/8	Busstopinhounslow (5¾L)	66/1	52	33
23 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	Hc	8-4 b	5/9	Tried And True (7L)	20/1	52	-
17 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	8-8 b	5/14	Tried And True (6¼L)	25/2	53	33
19 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	8f	Hc	8-8 b	3/9	Annewithan E (4L)	7/2	52	31

The well drawn Juniper Green has claims while Juniper Green, Whispers Of War and Kylie's Angel have won over C&D. But it is hard to get away from FAST DUTY. He can enhance his C&D record.