VAAL

18 February 2025

Tuesday 18th February

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Distance: 6f

Runners: 10
Type: Flat

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(4)

Dantonfromsandton

J: P Strydom

T: S G Tarry

Held when ninth of 11 over 1m at Turffontein (Grade 2) two weeks ago; record shows he knows where the winning post is (wins-runs record of 3-12) and from respected yard; possibilities if reproducing his best back form and down in class.

297-39

Age: 3

Weight: 9-6

OR: 106

Days: 17

Date	Course	Race	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
1 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	8f	9-6 b	9/11	Parisian Walkway (13L)	20/1	106	32
11 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	6f	7-12 b	3/9	Barbaresco (¾L)	16/1	106	48
28 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	8-3 b	7/9	Pistol Pete (4¼L)	8/1	108	68
5 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	7-13 b	9/14	Back In Business (9¼L)	33/1	108	53
28 Jul 24	Gre Greyville	6f	9-6 b	2/10	Cats Pajamas (1L)	9/2	106	70
29 Jun 24	Gre Greyville	6f	9-6 b	1/9	Wild At War (¾L)	13/10	-	69

(10)

Joker Man

J: C Zackey

T: J J Van Vuuren

Not really built on success in a stakes race in July at Turffontein; suited by this C&D; last of ten at Turffontein 38 days ago in a Listed race; booking of Craig Zackey takes the eye; could have less on his plate in this.

0060-0

Age: 4

Weight: 9-6

OR: 101

Days: 38

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
11 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	8f	Hc	8-12	10/10	Pomodoro's Jet (16½L)	100/1	103	33
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	7f		9-6 b	17/18	Pomodoro's Jet (13L)	50/1	106	-
11 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	9f	Hc	9-5	6/7	Rule By Force (17½L)	13/2	106	12
5 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	7f		9-2	14/14	Back In Business (19L)	66/1	106	28
28 Jul 24	Gre Greyville	8f		9-2	10/12	Get Impressed (6¼L)	7/2	106	69
7 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	8f		8-8	1/7	William Iron Arm (nk)	5/2	100	72

(1)

Callmewhenuneedme

J: J R Syster

T: S T Pettigrew

Not beaten that far in sixth (4l) at Turffontein in November in a Grade 3; brings winning C&D form to the table; could have less on her plate in this.

16416-

Age: 4

Weight: 9-3

OR: 101

Days: 80

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
30 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	6f		9-3	6/16	Chasing Happiness (4L)	33/1	101	53
10 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-5	1/12	In The Beginning (¾L)	9/2	98	79
5 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	7f		8-11	4/5	Gimme A Shot (2½L)	5/1	98	-
20 Aug 24	Vaa Vaal	6f		9-2	6/9	Cian The Conqueror (2L)	7/2	98	54
4 Jul 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	8-12	1/12	Second Breath (4¼L)	20/1	90	62
6 Jun 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	Hc	9-4	8/9	Miss Hannigan (5¼L)	25/1	93	-

(7)

Tsar Bomba

J: M Yeni

T: J J Van Vuuren

Solid effort in a handicap when back to this trip last month; slumped a bit since winning a handicap at Vaal last June; has winning form at this track.

1500-4

Age: 5

Weight: 9-2

OR: 95

Days: 33

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
16 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-6	4/8	Rollwiththepunches (1¾L)	10/1	96	67
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	7f		8-11	10/18	Pomodoro's Jet (8½L)	66/1	98	-
10 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	7f		9-6	12/16	Argo Alley (11L)	25/1	98	59
12 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-6	5/8	Open Highway (4L)	6/1	98	60
4 Jun 24	Vaa Vaal	7f	Hc	9-4	1/10	Laguna Verde (1¼L)	25/2	94	75
28 Apr 24	Sco Scottsville	7f	Hc	9-6	8/11	The Shepherd (5¼L)	8/1	94	60

(2)

Presley

J: C Maujean

T: J J Van Vuuren

Achieved each of his three career wins at Turffontein; beaten 11l in ninth in November at Turffontein in a handicap.

42579-

Age: 4

Weight: 9-2

OR: 94

Days: 80

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
30 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	Hc	9-6 b	9/11	Captainofthegreen (11L)	7/1	96	36
5 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	9f	Hc	9-5	7/8	Sugar Blast (4¼L)	11/2	98	44
12 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	7f		9-8 b	5/9	Slinky Mapimpi (6¼L)	14/1	98	68
31 Aug 24	Tur Turffontein	8f		9-6	2/7	Atarime (1L)	7/2	98	63
7 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	9f		9-6	4/12	La Moohal (4¾L)	16/1	98	92
9 Jun 24	Tur Turffontein	8f		9-6	3/15	Mastership (½L)	9/4	98	59

(5)

Duenna

J: R Danielson

T: S T Pettigrew

Below par from a good draw in a handicap when beaten 7l at Turffontein in December; has won previously at this course; last two runs were below standard set by success three runs ago; in the mix.

42165-

Age: 4

Weight: 8-12

OR: 97

Days: 77

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
3 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	9-6	5/8	Blue Horizon (6½L)	7/2	97	58
22 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	9-3	6/10	Andi's Girl (4¼L)	25/2	97	61
15 Aug 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	9-2	1/8	Alesia's Love (nk)	18/10	94	65
11 Jul 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	9-6	2/10	Hierkommiebokkie (2¾L)	7/1	92	78
6 Jun 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	Hc	9-3	4/9	Miss Hannigan (1¾L)	14/1	92	-
13 Apr 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	9-3	8/10	On The Horizon (3L)	10/1	92	59

(3)

French Bolt

J: P Mxoli

T: S T Pettigrew

Finished last of four in a graduation plate at Turffontein in December; has won here; makes limited appeal.

41464-

Age: 3

Weight: 8-11

OR: 96

Days: 73

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
7 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Md	8-12	4/4	Cosmic Speed (13½L)	14/1	101	27
23 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Md	8-12	6/6	Karate Kid (11L)	25/2	101	41
8 Jun 24	Gre Greyville	7f		9-6	4/12	Great Plains (2L)	16/1	-	48
16 May 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Md	9-6	1/7	Wolf Mountain (½L)	3/1	-	44
23 Apr 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Md	9-6	4/9	Chocolate Soldier (5½L)	25/2	-	19

(9)

The Africa House

J: G Lerena

T: S G Tarry

Has winning track form; from respected stable; wasn't disgraced when runner-up of eight over 7f at Turffontein (stakes race) 23 days ago; recent display was promising so looks a contender.

229-92

Age: 4

Weight: 8-11

OR: 93

Days: 23

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
26 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	7f		8-11 b	2/8	Truth (1½L)	20/1	93	87
11 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	7f	Hc	9-0 b	9/9	Radicchio (11½L)	10/1	93	26
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	7f		8-7 b	9/18	Pomodoro's Jet (8½L)	11/2	93	-
5 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	7f		8-11 b	2/13	Radicchio (hd)	15/2	93	-
12 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	7f		8-11 b	2/10	Savannah Storm (hd)	8/1	93	77
26 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	Hc	9-0 b	6/8	Greeting My Master (8½L)	33/1	97	34

(6)

Night Bomber

J: R Munger

T: B D Botes

Has managed four wins from 18 career runs; scored narrowly in a handicap 19 days ago; much respected.

1435-1

Age: 4

Weight: 8-11

OR: 91

Days: 19

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
30 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	8-10	1/12	Fastnet Filly (¾L)	33/10	87	83
9 Nov 24	Ken Kenilworth	6f		9-1	5/13	Tenango (5L)	7/2	87	53
26 Oct 24	Dur Durbanville	6f		8-9	3/7	Dumbledore (1¾L)	6/4	87	-
28 Sep 24	Dur Durbanville	6f		9-3	4/12	War Chariot (1¾L)	7/2	87	-
3 Sep 24	Dur Durbanville	6f		8-8	1/11	Speed Racer (shd)	25/2	83	-
3 Aug 24	Ken Kenilworth	6f		9-3	1/13	Lunch Money (2¾L)	6/1	79	73

(8)

Open Highway

J: K Matsunyane

T: F Bronkhorst

Not beaten too far when sixth of nine at Turffontein 17 days ago; hasn't really fired since his success in a handicap at Vaal five months ago and has usually offered little in recent outings; passed over.

000-66

Age: 4

Weight: 8-3

OR: 82

Days: 17

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
1 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	6f		8-3	6/9	Mercantour (3L)	33/1	84	46
16 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	8-9	6/8	Rollwiththepunches (4L)	33/1	86	52
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	7f		8-3	13/18	Pomodoro's Jet (11L)	100/1	87	-
5 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	7f		8-7	11/13	Radicchio (12L)	50/1	88	-
24 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-6 b	10/10	Count Invicto (11L)	25/2	88	36
10 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	7f		8-7	9/16	Argo Alley (9¾L)	20/1	88	55

NIGHT BOMBER can prove superior to his rivals. He has an encouraging career strike-rate and has won once over this C&D. The Africa House has winning form over C&D.