Lucky 15: Four JP McManus horses with massive chances at Aintree this week
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VAAL 25 March 2025
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Runner
Best Odds
Without a win in four attempts although has finished second; not far behind Dylan's Champ when third in December; leading claims.
3223-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 83
Days: 103
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-4 b | 3/11 | Gamer (1L) | 6/4 | 85 | 37 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-2 | 2/9 | One More Star (nk) | 6/4 | - | 37 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-2 | 2/9 | Potberrie (3L) | 8/1 | - | 69 |
| 1 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 3/8 | Zafar (3¾L) | 5/2 | - | 44 |
Brings good recent course form to the table and stepped up on his last two starts; minor honours when 5-2 at Turffontein two months ago; should not be far away if confirming promise shown last time and his nice draw is a bonus.
222-23
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 80
Days: 61
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-4 h,b | 3/13 | Immediate Edge (1½L) | 5/2 | 81 | 39 |
| 2 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 h,b | 2/8 | Gregarious (nk) | 6/4 | 81 | - |
| 12 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-4 h,b | 2/11 | Gamer (nk) | 4/1 | 81 | 39 |
| 28 Nov 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-3 h1 | 2/7 | Joost Droochsloot (hd) | 83/100 | 81 | 63 |
| 31 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-2 h1 | 2/10 | Robert Browning (shd) | 91/100 | 81 | 42 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-0 h1 | 4/9 | Ombudsman (3L) | 25/2 | - | 37 |
Comfortably beaten finishing third (14l) two weeks ago at Turffontein upped to 1m1f; could be in the mix.
59-433
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 74
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 b | 3/13 | Huehuetenango (14½L) | 7/1 | 74 | - |
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 b | 3/8 | Satyagraha (5¾L) | 20/1 | 67 | 33 |
| 30 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-4 | 4/7 | Chariot Of Fire (3¼L) | 20/1 | 63 | 71 |
| 31 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-2 | 9/10 | Robert Browning (9L) | 75/1 | 64 | 10 |
| 21 Sep 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 b | 5/7 | Jaham (15½L) | 25/1 | 66 | - |
| 7 Sep 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-0 b | 7/9 | The Cane Train (7¾L) | 16/1 | 68 | 4 |
From powerful yard; beaten 8l over 7f at Turffontein (maiden plate) two weeks ago.
0-05
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 68
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 5/9 | Pumpkin Pie (8L) | 33/1 | - | 40 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 16/16 | Jet Force (26L) | 20/1 | - | - |
| 22 Dec 24 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 12/15 | Heal And Soul (8½L) | 16/1 | - | 11 |
Still winless and defeats stacking up (nine on the bounce); first-time blinkers didn't work at Turffontein over 6f (maiden plate) when beaten 12l 12 days ago; he can be taken on in what appears to be a competitive contest.
75-896
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 60
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 6/9 | Espinoza (11½L) | 125/1 | 62 | 13 |
| 1 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 9/10 | Tokyo Medaglia (8L) | 66/1 | 67 | 20 |
| 2 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 8/8 | Gregarious (14½L) | 40/1 | 72 | - |
| 5 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-1 | 5/15 | Lloyd Wright (10L) | 16/1 | 74 | 28 |
| 12 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 8-10 | 7/11 | Choisaanada (17½L) | 25/2 | 78 | - |
| 24 Sep 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 8-8 | 5/11 | Good To Great (2L) | 16/1 | 74 | 26 |
Tailed off on debut running over this trip at Turffontein at 40-1 last month; could improve although needs to.
9
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 29
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 9/10 | Page Boy (32L) | 40/1 | - | - |
Trainer know the time of day; sole newcomer in the field; looks well drawn; already a gelding; related to 6f winner Mix The Magic.
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Held when fifth beaten 11l four months ago, behind Dylan's Champ; the only filly in the race; in with a shout.
95-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: 117
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 8-9 | 5/7 | Joost Droochsloot (10½L) | 33/1 | - | 20 |
| 5 Nov 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-2 | 9/15 | Sonic Jet (9L) | 75/1 | - | 10 |
Verdict
Royal Miracle lines up on the back of some good efforts while Dylan's Champ has a cracking draw. But PIONEER SQUARE is a firm selection. He is fancied to reverse the placings with Dylan's Champ from their last meeting.
Pioneer Square
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