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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Seems to be improving based on last two runs; not beaten too far when third here over 1m½f (maiden plate) dropped back in distance three weeks ago; hard to ignore.
732-73
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 73
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-6 | 3/8 | Hat Furious (3¾L) | 5/1 | 76 | 46 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Md | 9-6 | 7/13 | The Merciful (7¼L) | 33/1 | 76 | - |
| 24 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-4 | 2/9 | Chabal (¾L) | 15/2 | 72 | - |
| 14 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-2 | 3/9 | Under The Rainbow (3L) | 33/1 | 66 | - |
| 5 Nov 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-2 | 7/15 | On Target (9½L) | 66/1 | 69 | - |
| 19 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-2 | 10/11 | Dance King (14L) | 100/1 | 69 | 11 |
Unable to land a blow in fourth at Turffontein over 1m1f (maiden plate) two weeks ago; can be in the mix as has been on the scene in the recent past.
265254
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 65
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 | 4/13 | Huehuetenango (15½L) | 10/1 | 65 | - |
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 5/8 | Satyagraha (7¾L) | 7/1 | 66 | 26 |
| 24 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 2/10 | Page Boy (6L) | 6/4 | 66 | 26 |
| 8 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 5/11 | Spy Story (1¾L) | 10/1 | 68 | 33 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 6/13 | Immediate Edge (3¾L) | 16/1 | 66 | 34 |
| 16 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-3 | 2/11 | Legendary (nk) | 11/2 | 66 | - |
Beaten just over 5l (fifth) in September failing to take advantage of a good draw in a handicap; seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; back from an absence here; likely to be a threat despite defeat last time as was second two runs back.
43725-
Age: 6
Weight: 9-6
OR: 65
Days: 187
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-6 b | 5/8 | Flag Bearer (5L) | 9/2 | 66 | - |
| 14 Sep 24 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Md | 9-6 | 2/9 | High Queue (1¾L) | 5/1 | 66 | 21 |
| 3 Aug 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 b | 7/7 | Dual Prophecy (6½L) | 8/1 | 66 | 22 |
| 23 Jul 24 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 9-6 | 3/10 | Douglas Dragon (3L) | 7/2 | 60 | - |
| 27 Jun 24 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | MdHc | 8-9 | 4/10 | Callaburn (1½L) | 14/1 | 60 | - |
| 19 Aug 23 | Tur Turffontein | 13f | Md | 9-6 | 6/8 | Desert Fox (7L) | 72/100 | 63 | - |
Finished tailed off at Turffontein over 1m5f (maiden plate) four months ago; returns from a break here; he can be taken on.
55096-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 62
Days: 131
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 13f | Md | 8-11 | 6/7 | Clear The Path (22L) | 16/1 | 65 | - |
| 22 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Md | 9-0 b | 9/9 | Panning Gold (16L) | 25/1 | 69 | - |
| 1 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-0 b | 10/11 | Roman's Revenge (13L) | 14/1 | 73 | - |
| 14 Sep 24 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Md | 8-11 b | 5/9 | High Queue (5¾L) | 20/1 | 76 | - |
| 7 Sep 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-0 | 5/9 | The Cane Train (5L) | 16/1 | 76 | 14 |
| 24 Aug 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 b | 4/5 | Far Reaching (14L) | 3/1 | 79 | - |
Finished towards the rear of 13 (Turffontein) upped to this trip when behind a number of the horses he faces here last month; shown signs of promise here and there and prospects.
468-70
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 62
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Md | 9-6 | 11/13 | The Merciful (20L) | 20/1 | 66 | - |
| 8 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 7/11 | Spy Story (4¾L) | 40/1 | 66 | 22 |
| 29 Sep 24 | Gre Greyville | 8f | Md | 8-11 b | 8/14 | Artist's Model (12L) | 25/1 | 70 | 23 |
| 8 Sep 24 | Sco Scottsville | 10f | Md | 9-6 | 6/11 | Bella's Pablo (11L) | 10/1 | 70 | 71 |
| 4 Aug 24 | Sco Scottsville | 7f | Md | 9-6 b | 4/10 | Night Rocker (3¼L) | 28/10 | 71 | 37 |
| 21 Apr 24 | Gre Greyville | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 5/12 | Buzz Bomb (4¾L) | 3/1 | 76 | 63 |
Beaten a long way at Turffontein over 6f (maiden plate) two weeks ago; stamina to prove at this trip so hard to recommend.
857-69
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 61
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 9/9 | Espinoza (23L) | 125/1 | 66 | - |
| 6 Mar 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 6/7 | It's Personal (10½L) | 66/1 | 66 | 19 |
| 16 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 b | 7/10 | Lonely As A Cloud (8L) | 40/1 | 66 | 23 |
| 7 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/9 | Can You Danse (3¼L) | 125/1 | 59 | 28 |
| 3 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 8/9 | Thunderbird (14½L) | 16/1 | 59 | 7 |
| 7 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 5/9 | Busstopinhounslow (7L) | 50/1 | 57 | 27 |
Form lately has been a mixed bag; has a lot of course experience; beaten 17l in fifth over 1m1f at Turffontein (maiden plate) two weeks ago.
5-3635
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 60
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 b | 5/13 | Huehuetenango (17L) | 20/1 | 60 | - |
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Md | 9-6 b | 3/13 | The Merciful (1¾L) | 40/1 | 60 | - |
| 15 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 b | 6/10 | Count Huhtikuu (28L) | 25/1 | 60 | - |
| 21 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-6 b | 3/11 | Beynac (8¼L) | 125/1 | 56 | - |
| 24 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-6 b | 5/9 | Chabal (6L) | 33/1 | 57 | - |
| 11 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 b | 9/9 | One More Star (18½L) | 125/1 | 57 | - |
Generally been out of sorts of late; failed to finish at Turffontein over 1m1f (maiden plate) two weeks ago; unlikely to achieve more than just a supporting role.
9-8500
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 55
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 10/13 | Huehuetenango (78L) | 125/1 | 55 | - |
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 10/13 | The Merciful (11½L) | 66/1 | 57 | - |
| 28 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 5/8 | Casus Belli (7L) | 40/1 | 51 | 11 |
| 16 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 8/11 | Legendary (9¼L) | 100/1 | 52 | - |
| 31 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 9/12 | Quasikat (11L) | 100/1 | 52 | 11 |
| 3 Sep 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 6/9 | Skittles Skies (15L) | 150/1 | - | - |
Not far behind Manz Knight when seventh upped to this trip in July; just his third outing so still early days; returns from a break today; he's an attractive contender.
77-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 245
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 24 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 9-6 | 7/10 | Douglas Dragon (4¾L) | 25/1 | - | - |
| 30 Jun 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 7/13 | Theres A Light (10½L) | 16/1 | - | 7 |
Consistent performer and has recently run well at this venue; finished ahead of four of these over 1m1f at Turffontein (maiden plate) when second (sent off 7-2) 12 days ago; assuming she steps up from most recent effort then must be considered.
24-332
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: 72
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 8-12 h1 | 2/13 | Huehuetenango (2¼L) | 7/2 | 73 | - |
| 30 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 9-2 h1 | 3/6 | Shes Everything (2¼L) | Evs | 74 | 39 |
| 21 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 8-12 h1 | 3/8 | Hearts On Fire (5L) | 4/1 | 74 | - |
| 24 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Md | 9-1 h1 | 4/8 | Todoque (4¾L) | 33/10 | 75 | - |
| 21 Nov 24 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 8-8 h1 | 2/8 | Ruby Rebel (1½L) | 77/100 | 75 | 2 |
| 31 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 8-7 h1 | 3/10 | Robert Browning (snk) | 16/1 | 75 | 38 |
Regular fixture at this venue; finished out the back at Turffontein over 1m1f (maiden plate) 12 days ago.
9-4726
Age: 4
Weight: 8-12
OR: 62
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 8-12 | 6/13 | Huehuetenango (22L) | 25/2 | 62 | - |
| 15 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Md | 9-6 | 2/5 | Spirit In The Wind (½L) | 25/2 | 53 | - |
| 8 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 7/10 | Mountain High (16L) | 100/1 | 53 | 2 |
| 30 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 9-6 | 4/6 | Shes Everything (4½L) | 40/1 | 48 | 35 |
| 31 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 b | 9/10 | Warning Sound (12L) | 100/1 | 53 | 20 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 15/15 | Ilha Da Orange (18L) | 125/1 | 53 | - |
No impression when ninth of 13 at Turffontein four weeks ago; generally been out of sorts of late; easy enough to take on.
76-659
Age: 3
Weight: 8-12
OR: 56
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Md | 8-12 b | 9/13 | The Merciful (10½L) | 100/1 | 59 | - |
| 30 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 9-2 b | 5/6 | Shes Everything (7¾L) | 100/1 | 59 | 19 |
| 21 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-2 b | 6/8 | Hearts On Fire (9L) | 100/1 | 50 | - |
| 21 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 12f | Md | 8-6 b | 6/7 | Mo Ment (29L) | 125/1 | 50 | - |
| 14 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-2 b | 7/9 | Under The Rainbow (13½L) | 125/1 | 51 | - |
| 17 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-2 b | 8/9 | Ambitious Lady (17L) | 125/1 | 53 | - |
Verdict
Manz Knight might have a say while Chieftain's Shield has been knocking on the door of late. But it is hard to get away from INSTANT ATTRACTION. She is taken to confirm placings with Chieftain's Shield, Gold de Grace and Pass The Baton and put in an eyecatching run last time out.
Instant Attraction
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