Lucky 15: Four JP McManus horses with massive chances at Aintree this week
18 hours ago
VAAL 25 March 2025
For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Mr 85 Handicap(Open) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 7f 110y
- Runners
- 7
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
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Best Odds
Running consistently; finished third when 3-1 over 1m2f here (stakes race) in September; returns from an absence here; recent display was promising so expected to be in the thick of things.
36523-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 85
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 24 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | 8-7 | 3/12 | Royal Edition (2L) | 3/1 | 85 | 84 | |
| 5 Sep 24 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | Hc | 9-5 | 2/8 | Battleofbarberton (hd) | 5/2 | 81 | 63 |
| 27 Jul 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-6 | 5/10 | Laughing William (3L) | 2/1 | 82 | 57 |
| 7 Jul 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | 9-6 | 6/12 | La Moohal (5½L) | 100/1 | 82 | 89 | |
| 16 Jun 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 9-2 | 3/8 | Trois Trois Quatre (4L) | 7/1 | 82 | 73 |
| 4 May 24 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | Hc | 8-10 | 7/8 | Weather Wizard (16½L) | 2/1 | 82 | - |
Very smart in his prime and from a powerful stable; creditable fifth over 1m at Turffontein (handicap) 26 days ago.
26-745
Age: 7
Weight: 9-6
OR: 85
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-7 e/s | 5/12 | Kudzu (3L) | 14/1 | 85 | 60 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-6 e/s | 4/8 | Two Miles West (3L) | 15/2 | 85 | 57 |
| 11 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-9 e/s | 7/9 | Radicchio (4½L) | 33/1 | 86 | 45 |
| 5 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 8-7 e/s | 6/13 | Radicchio (5¾L) | 40/1 | 87 | - | |
| 19 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-6 e/s | 2/9 | Southern Blaze (hd) | 11/2 | 86 | 74 |
| 28 Sep 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-6 e/s | 1/8 | Dj Junior (¾L) | 33/10 | 80 | 76 |
Finished seventh but wasn't beaten too far (just under 5l) over 1m at Turffontein (handicap) in November; track has proven suitable before; can't be ruled out as the handicapper has given him a chance and shown he can win fairly recently.
33357-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-5
OR: 84
Days: 115
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-9 | 7/11 | Captainofthegreen (4½L) | 25/1 | 86 | 48 |
| 5 Nov 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 8-6 | 5/8 | Sugar Blast (2¾L) | 7/2 | 86 | 37 |
| 17 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-6 | 3/11 | Eiger Sanction (hd) | 8/1 | 86 | 47 |
| 5 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 9-4 | 3/6 | Atarime (4¾L) | 28/10 | 86 | 25 |
| 5 Sep 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 8-7 | 3/7 | Master Christmas (3L) | 4/1 | 86 | 65 |
| 4 Jul 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-2 | 1/7 | Royal Edition (2L) | 7/2 | 79 | 31 |
Has won here previously; producing consistent form; wasn't disgraced when third of ten two months ago; major player.
3241-3
Age: 3
Weight: 9-2
OR: 87
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-3 | 3/10 | Potberrie (3¼L) | 11/2 | 87 | - |
| 3 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-11 | 1/9 | Boom Boom (2L) | 9/2 | 82 | 62 |
| 15 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-10 | 4/10 | Coral Blaze (3L) | 7/2 | 83 | 65 |
| 22 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-12 | 2/7 | Oxalis Gold (4¾L) | 28/10 | 83 | 41 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-4 | 3/10 | Francilien (2¼L) | 11/2 | 83 | 50 |
| 12 Sep 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-2 | 1/6 | Black Hole Sun (3L) | 30/100 | - | 14 |
Could not manage better than eighth over 1m at Turffontein (handicap) last month; track has proven suitable before; has struggled to factor since winning a handicap at Vaal in August.
80-468
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 81
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 7-12 b | 8/9 | Zuzan (8½L) | 33/1 | 84 | 15 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-7 b | 6/7 | Confederate (10½L) | 17/2 | 86 | 44 |
| 11 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-9 b | 4/9 | Radicchio (2L) | 25/1 | 86 | 54 |
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-9 b | 10/11 | Captainofthegreen (14½L) | 7/1 | 86 | 12 |
| 31 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-4 b | 8/8 | Champion Warrior (14½L) | 3/1 | 86 | 40 |
| 29 Aug 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-3 b | 1/13 | Shinto Shrine (3L) | 5/2 | 78 | - |
Was ninth of 11, beaten 7l, when close behind Rattle Bag at Turffontein 47 days ago; has won here; is passed over.
644-19
Age: 5
Weight: 8-10
OR: 76
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-8 | 9/11 | After Hours (6¾L) | 10/1 | 76 | 15 |
| 21 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-0 | 1/7 | After Hours (2¼L) | 9/4 | 72 | - |
| 28 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-5 | 4/7 | King Of Numbers (8¾L) | 33/10 | 74 | 43 |
| 12 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-7 | 4/9 | Lets Play Poker (1¼L) | 5/1 | 75 | 76 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-7 | 6/10 | Heather's Boy (10½L) | 33/1 | 75 | 37 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-1 | 3/9 | Champion Warrior (2½L) | 20/1 | 75 | 60 |
Has won at this track; not disgraced when sixth of 11 at Turffontein last month; easy to oppose.
324-36
Age: 6
Weight: 8-9
OR: 75
Days: 47
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-8 b | 6/11 | After Hours (4L) | 20/1 | 76 | 26 |
| 2 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-6 b | 3/8 | Shampimpi (3½L) | 33/10 | 76 | - |
| 24 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-8 b | 4/8 | New Mexico (2½L) | 9/4 | 76 | - |
| 16 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-5 b | 2/8 | Busstopinhounslow (1L) | 33/10 | 76 | 62 |
| 7 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 8-12 b | 3/10 | Mk's Dreams (¾L) | 10/1 | 76 | 76 |
| 7 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-4 b | 1/11 | Destiny Of Fire () | 4/1 | 73 | 62 |
Verdict
Claw rates a serious danger to the tip, and Moola Man is capable of running well. However, PALACE DANCER looks the one to back. She has been holding her form well and has won once at this venue previously.
Palace Dancer
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