Lucky 15: Four JP McManus horses with massive chances at Aintree this week
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VAAL 25 March 2025
Book For Champions Day 29 March Maiden Plate(For all Maidens. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Won a maiden plate by 2½l at Turffontein on Saturday; prospects.
5332-1
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 79
Days: 3
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 1/7 | Saudi Sweep (2½L) | 6/4 | 79 | - |
| 7 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-2 | 2/9 | Serrano (shd) | 16/1 | 74 | 33 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-2 | 3/9 | One More Star (6L) | 16/1 | - | 17 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-2 | 3/5 | The Octagon (4¾L) | 9/4 | - | 27 |
| 27 Jul 24 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | 9-0 | 5/6 | Taxi To The Moon (8L) | 25/1 | - | 33 |
Close up runner-up at Turffontein last month; yet to win after ten starts; recent effort was creditable so should make a bold bid.
4-7442
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 78
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 2/9 | Futurenaire (shd) | 3/1 | 74 | 56 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 4/9 | Harry Nyquist (11L) | 20/1 | 74 | - |
| 30 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 4/11 | Oklahoma Twister (3½L) | 20/1 | 75 | 22 |
| 2 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 b | 7/8 | Gregarious (12L) | 33/1 | 76 | - |
| 7 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 4/9 | Can You Danse (3L) | 16/1 | 73 | 29 |
| 5 Nov 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-2 | 10/15 | On Target (14½L) | 25/2 | 73 | - |
Not beaten far when third where just ahead of Gimme A Storm at Turffontein three weeks ago; yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at 19 and proving a little expensive to follow.
34-453
Age: 5
Weight: 9-6
OR: 64
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 3/10 | Tokyo Medaglia (1L) | 16/1 | 60 | 45 |
| 24 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/9 | Futurenaire (5¾L) | 7/1 | 60 | 35 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 4/13 | Paul Revere (5L) | 125/1 | 54 | 36 |
| 16 May 24 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 4/8 | The Navy Lark (6¾L) | 6/1 | 57 | 18 |
| 4 May 24 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 3/9 | Wild At War (7¼L) | 16/1 | 57 | 39 |
| 17 Apr 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 4/12 | Gorgeous Klein (6¼L) | 50/1 | 60 | 45 |
Was tailed off over 7f at Turffontein (maiden plate) two weeks ago; attempting to get off the mark at the fourth time of asking (seventh his best finish so far); needs to leave most recent form behind him in new headgear and others are preferred.
70-9
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 58
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 9/9 | Pumpkin Pie (24L) | 100/1 | - | - |
| 24 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-2 | 15/16 | Solar Sail (12L) | 8/1 | - | - |
| 3 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-2 | 7/10 | Hat Trick Or Treat (10½L) | 17/2 | - | - |
Could not manage better than seventh over 1m½f here (maiden plate) 19 days ago; yet to finish better than sixth in his seven races; this looks a decent race so others more appealing.
60-087
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 50
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-6 b | 7/8 | Hat Furious (9¾L) | 50/1 | 50 | 24 |
| 15 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 | 8/10 | Count Huhtikuu (38L) | 100/1 | 53 | - |
| 18 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 10/10 | Winds Of Change (24L) | 125/1 | 62 | - |
| 3 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-2 | 10/10 | Hat Trick Or Treat (13½L) | 100/1 | - | - |
| 1 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 6/8 | Zafar (7½L) | 125/1 | - | 30 |
| 7 Sep 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 8-8 b | 9/9 | The Cane Train (61L) | 50/1 | - | - |
Looks the part on breeding (by Lancaster Bomber); warrants respect as some good aspects to his profile and could be a speedy type on breeding.
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Racing education begins here for this son of Master Of My Fate; sire gets his share of decent sorts; likely best watched for now given his lack of experience.
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Best she's managed so far is fourth from six career starts; beaten 10l (seventh) at Turffontein two weeks ago; first-time blinkers now tried; only female in race; ought to be competitive based on the pick of her form.
4-4657
Age: 3
Weight: 9-1
OR: 72
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 7/9 | Heavyliesthecrown (10L) | 8/1 | 75 | 8 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 5/10 | Tokyo Medaglia (1¾L) | 9/2 | 78 | 38 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 8-11 | 6/7 | Great Notion (12L) | 18/10 | 78 | 14 |
| 6 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 4/8 | Pretty Precious (1½L) | 33/10 | - | 27 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 4/15 | Ilha Da Orange (1¾L) | 7/1 | - | 36 |
| 28 Nov 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 4/8 | Abbey's View (6L) | 11/2 | - | 31 |
Verdict
Curtiss Condor needs to be considered while Gimme A Storm looks an obvious danger to the tip. But MIZZEN SWORD is a firm choice. He makes appeal on the strength of his most recent run.
Mizzen Sword
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