Lucky 15: Four JP McManus horses with massive chances at Aintree this week
1 day ago
VAAL 25 March 2025
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Unable to land a blow in seventh in a handicap (Turffontein) in January; brings winning C&D form to the table; a while since his last success.
3095-7
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 75
Days: 66
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-3 | 7/9 | Spumante Dolce (10L) | 14/1 | 77 | 46 |
| 31 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 8-3 | 5/9 | Ampersand (4¾L) | 10/1 | 80 | 59 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-3 | 9/14 | Bacchus (7½L) | 20/1 | 82 | 44 |
| 17 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-3 | 10/11 | Eiger Sanction (10L) | 25/2 | 83 | 8 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-9 | 3/8 | Willow Express (4½L) | 6/1 | 84 | 63 |
| 5 Sep 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 8-8 | 4/7 | Master Christmas (4¾L) | 7/1 | 87 | 60 |
Has won here previously; tailed off (Turffontein) four weeks ago in a handicap; others are preferred given this looks a decent race.
74-850
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 74
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-9 | 12/12 | Kudzu (28L) | 33/1 | 74 | - |
| 28 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-2 | 5/10 | Potberrie (4¾L) | 50/1 | 76 | - |
| 11 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-4 b | 8/11 | Vibe Sa (7½L) | 33/1 | 78 | 24 |
| 3 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 8-12 b | 4/8 | Secret Chord (3¼L) | 14/1 | 79 | 46 |
| 14 Sep 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-4 | 7/9 | Run For Cover (4¾L) | 20/1 | 79 | 35 |
| 29 Aug 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-3 | 3/11 | The Navy Lark (1½L) | 8/1 | 77 | - |
Best form so far in last two starts; somewhat disappointing when finishing fifth (13-8) over 7f at Turffontein (handicap) ten days ago; more than capable if on song so has a decent shout.
323-15
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 80
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-10 | 5/10 | Princess Ilaria (2L) | 33/20 | 80 | 52 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 1/8 | Messalina (nk) | 1/2 | 80 | 37 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 3/15 | Hong Kong (3¼L) | 4/1 | 80 | 41 |
| 2 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-4 | 2/8 | Fastnet Filly (2¼L) | 13/10 | - | 48 |
| 9 Jun 24 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 3/10 | Poblano (2½L) | 56/100 | - | - |
| 30 May 24 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | 8-9 | 3/7 | Dantonfromsandton (2L) | 11/2 | - | 58 |
C&D has proven suitable before; beaten 6l in seventh last month at Turffontein in a handicap; a big player as has been on the scene in the recent past and draw should be beneficial.
647-47
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: 75
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-4 | 7/12 | Juniper Green (6L) | 16/1 | 77 | 36 |
| 28 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-4 | 4/10 | Potberrie (3½L) | 16/1 | 78 | - |
| 28 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-11 | 7/7 | Ceuta (6L) | 10/1 | 80 | 45 |
| 19 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 8-6 | 4/9 | Care Forgot (2½L) | 40/1 | 80 | 31 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-1 | 6/11 | Happy Mo (5¾L) | 20/1 | 81 | 39 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-7 | 7/10 | Coral Blaze (5½L) | 10/1 | 81 | 64 |
Was held in fifth in a handicap at Turffontein last month; a C&D winner; should not be far away.
18-345
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: 68
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-1 | 5/8 | Carnelo (9¾L) | 10/1 | 69 | 30 |
| 28 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-6 | 4/8 | Futurewolff (8¼L) | 25/2 | 69 | - |
| 16 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-9 | 3/12 | Perini Palace (5½L) | 15/2 | 69 | - |
| 24 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 8-3 | 8/11 | Count Invicto (9L) | 66/1 | 69 | - | |
| 5 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-5 | 1/10 | Black Lightning (hd) | 28/10 | 65 | 43 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 7-10 | 4/14 | Bacchus (3¼L) | 25/1 | 66 | 42 |
A course winner; has a couple of good recent course runs to her name; got the job done by 1½l at Turffontein ten days ago in a handicap; could go well from a positive draw.
33-671
Age: 5
Weight: 8-11
OR: 70
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-3 | 1/10 | Mocha Macaroon (1½L) | 7/1 | 67 | 54 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-3 | 7/13 | Plus Four (4½L) | 7/1 | 69 | 37 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-4 | 6/8 | Destiny Of Fire (7½L) | 11/2 | 71 | 40 |
| 12 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-3 | 3/9 | Lets Play Poker (¾L) | 6/1 | 71 | 75 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-10 | 3/10 | Coral Blaze (3L) | 16/1 | 71 | 65 |
| 7 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-4 | 6/11 | Rattle Bag (3¾L) | 16/1 | 73 | 48 |
Produced a string of consistent efforts; favourite and just came up short four weeks ago in a handicap; assuming he steps up from most recent effort then prospects.
-23322
Age: 4
Weight: 8-11
OR: 65
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-5 | 2/10 | Phala Millions (nk) | 28/10 | 65 | 76 |
| 1 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 8-11 | 2/8 | Just Var (1¼L) | 6/1 | 65 | 58 | |
| 21 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-6 | 3/11 | Written In Stone (3L) | 4/1 | 65 | 48 |
| 16 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | 9-1 | 3/9 | Boom Boom (¾L) | 13/2 | 65 | 56 | |
| 2 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-2 | 2/7 | Call Me Master (½L) | 16/1 | 64 | - |
| 12 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 8-11 | 9/9 | Pendragon (11½L) | 9/2 | 64 | 16 |
Out of the frame (beaten just over 4l in sixth) last month (Turffontein) in a handicap; has won at this track.
054-16
Age: 3
Weight: 8-7
OR: 71
Days: 26
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-10 h1 | 6/13 | Plus Four (4L) | 25/2 | 71 | 35 |
| 16 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 7-12 h1 | 1/11 | Todoque (1L) | 17/2 | 69 | - | |
| 7 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-3 h1 | 4/11 | Rattle Bag (2¾L) | 40/1 | 70 | 42 |
| 19 Sep 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 8-10 h1 | 5/9 | Annewithan E (5¼L) | 33/1 | 72 | 29 |
| 29 Aug 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-3 h1 | 14/15 | Inafix (9L) | 16/1 | 74 | - |
| 25 Jul 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 8-9 h1 | 9/12 | Risky Business (4L) | 5/1 | 75 | - |
Failed to finish at Turffontein over 1m2f (handicap) four months ago; has found improvement of late; track has proven suitable before; back from an absence here; this is competitive and looks risky.
57310-
Age: 4
Weight: 8-7
OR: 66
Days: 133
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 9-4 b | 11/11 | Fetching Flyer (82L) | 33/1 | 66 | - |
| 1 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-6 b | 1/10 | Ambitious Lady (1L) | 10/1 | 56 | - |
| 21 Aug 24 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 3/8 | Silky Jet (8½L) | 25/2 | 58 | - |
| 31 Jul 24 | Gre Greyville | 9f | Md | 9-0 e/s | 7/7 | Lady Is A Champ (13L) | 17/2 | 60 | - |
| 21 Jul 24 | Sco Scottsville | 10f | Md | 9-6 b | 5/12 | Facile (4¾L) | 25/1 | 62 | 52 |
| 10 Jul 24 | Sco Scottsville | 7f | Md | 8-11 b | 7/13 | State Secret (5¼L) | 66/1 | 43 | 28 |
Got the job done by 1l over 1m2f at Turffontein (maiden plate), breaking her duck at the sixth time of asking last May; returns from a break today; may have to settle for supporting role despite the last time out success.
83821-
Age: 5
Weight: 8-7
OR: 65
Days: 311
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 May 24 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Md | 9-6 | 1/7 | Teo Torriatte (1L) | 2/1 | 61 | 1 |
| 20 Apr 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 2/9 | Volare E Mambo (5¾L) | 50/1 | 58 | 23 |
| 4 Apr 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 8/9 | Free In Seattle (5L) | 25/2 | 61 | - |
| 14 Mar 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 3/10 | Superskitt (4½L) | 20/1 | - | 3 |
| 28 Jan 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 8/9 | Dimako's Jet (7L) | 80/1 | - | 31 |
| 23 Nov 23 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 8-11 | 11/15 | Spirited Girl (18L) | 80/1 | - | - |
Verdict
QUANTUM is a strong pick. She is a frequent winner over this distance. Sail The Sky poses a threat while this distance may be a bit longer than Roaming Spirit wants, and Princess Ilaria is one to consider.
Quantum
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