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VAAL 3 April 2025
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Finished last of six 53 days ago (Scottsville) in a conditions race; brings winning C&D form to the table; can be a player at this level; should be in the mix as he finished second two months ago and return to this trip is in his favour.
56-426
Age: 6
Weight: 9-6
OR: 100
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Feb 25 | Sco Scottsville | 10f | 8-12 b | 6/6 | Selukwe (11L) | 8/1 | 100 | 65 | |
| 26 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 8-3 b | 2/9 | Thunee Playa (nk) | 16/1 | 100 | 55 |
| 11 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-9 b | 4/10 | Pomodoro's Jet (4L) | 66/1 | 100 | 76 |
| 12 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-6 b | 6/10 | Savannah Storm (6L) | 8/1 | 101 | 62 | |
| 26 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-6 | 5/8 | Greeting My Master (8¼L) | 14/1 | 102 | 42 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 9-5 | 7/16 | Argo Alley (7L) | 15/2 | 103 | 76 |
Loves this track (four course wins); not fancied in the betting (16-1) when edging home by less than a length five weeks ago at Turffontein in a handicap.
843-51
Age: 6
Weight: 9-6
OR: 98
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-1 b | 1/9 | Artist's Model (¾L) | 16/1 | 94 | 57 |
| 16 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | 7-12 b | 5/6 | Melech (3¼L) | 33/1 | 94 | 59 | |
| 16 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 7-12 b | 3/5 | Main Defender (3¾L) | 40/1 | 94 | 47 | |
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 7-12 b | 4/8 | Fire 'n Flames (11½L) | 125/1 | 96 | 35 | |
| 5 Nov 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-6 b | 8/8 | Sugar Blast (9½L) | 33/1 | 98 | 27 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 9-6 b | 13/16 | Argo Alley (11L) | 80/1 | 98 | 59 |
Ran well from a problematic draw at Turffontein five weeks ago in a Listed race; boasts a creditable three from four record at this track; big run on the cards with lower class a definite positive.
12-154
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 101
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 8-11 | 4/15 | Gimmefabulous (2¾L) | 25/2 | 100 | 69 | |
| 8 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-2 | 5/8 | Ikigai (6L) | 17/10 | 100 | 65 | |
| 2 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-6 | 1/7 | Fastnet Filly (2L) | 18/10 | 94 | - |
| 7 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-7 | 2/9 | Calantha (2½L) | 5/2 | 94 | 64 |
| 5 Nov 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-2 | 1/12 | Calantha (1¼L) | 11/2 | 89 | 63 |
| 10 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-1 | 5/12 | Callmewhenuneedme (2¾L) | 13/2 | 89 | 63 |
Wins-runs record of 3-14 but shown all winning form at Turffontein (three successes); unable to land a blow when seventh of ten three months ago at Turffontein in a Listed race; this might be easier.
2341-7
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 95
Days: 82
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-5 | 7/10 | Pomodoro's Jet (6¼L) | 17/2 | 95 | 63 |
| 7 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 8-12 | 1/7 | Strewn Sky (2½L) | 14/10 | 89 | 74 |
| 11 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 8-3 e/s | 4/7 | Rule By Force (6L) | 77/100 | 89 | 37 |
| 26 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | 8-7 | 3/9 | Marauding Horde (1½L) | 6/1 | 89 | 57 | |
| 18 Aug 24 | Sco Scottsville | 8f | 9-6 | 2/9 | Officer In Command (¾L) | 28/10 | 89 | 56 | |
| 7 Aug 24 | Gre Greyville | 7f | Hc | 8-11 | 4/11 | Shampompo Shampizi (1¼L) | 3/1 | 89 | 67 |
Can boast winning form over this C&D; needs to improve on balance of recent form; finished behind Zuzan here over 7½f (stakes race) when finishing last of six in January; passed over.
8705-6
Age: 8
Weight: 9-2
OR: 94
Days: 77
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | 7-12 b | 6/6 | Melech (11L) | 40/1 | 99 | 29 | |
| 16 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 8-3 b | 5/5 | Main Defender (19½L) | 8/1 | 103 | - | |
| 11 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | 8-0 b | 13/14 | Greeting My Master (17½L) | 66/1 | 108 | 18 | |
| 12 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 8-7 b | 7/12 | Beating Wings (4¼L) | 50/1 | 108 | 56 | |
| 16 Mar 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 8-11 b | 8/12 | Texas Red (10L) | 33/1 | 111 | 65 | |
| 25 Mar 23 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | 9-4 b | 3/7 | Rain In Holland (5¾L) | 16/1 | 111 | 61 |
Useful in this grade; has won here; finished towards the rear of 15 (behind Francine) 33 days ago at Turffontein in a Listed race; this is a step down in class.
03-320
Age: 4
Weight: 8-11
OR: 97
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 8-7 | 13/15 | Gimmefabulous (16L) | 8/1 | 97 | 18 | |
| 8 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 8-8 | 2/8 | Ikigai (2½L) | 7/2 | 97 | 75 | |
| 28 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-9 | 3/8 | My Lady Soul (1¾L) | 8/1 | 97 | 75 |
| 19 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-11 | 3/9 | Care Forgot (2¼L) | 25/1 | 97 | 51 |
| 5 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | 8-11 | 13/13 | Radicchio (15L) | 16/1 | 97 | - | |
| 7 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-11 | 3/9 | Willy Meet Again (3¼L) | 17/2 | 97 | 42 |
Second of seven when sent off 25-1 over 1m1f at Turffontein (stakes race) last month; possesses winning form at this track; a while since his last success.
2-3682
Age: 4
Weight: 8-11
OR: 90
Days: 19
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | 7-12 | 2/7 | Tamarisk Tree (1L) | 25/1 | 90 | 48 | |
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 8-12 | 8/12 | King's Express (3¼L) | 16/1 | 90 | 47 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 8-3 | 6/9 | Thunee Playa (3¼L) | 33/1 | 85 | 43 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 8-7 | 3/10 | Forgiveness (2½L) | 10/1 | 85 | 47 |
| 21 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | 7-12 | 2/7 | Red Maple (1L) | 8/1 | 85 | 54 | |
| 23 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | 8-3 | 6/9 | Indian Ocean (11½L) | 8/1 | 85 | 36 |
Not beaten too far (just under 2l) at Turffontein over 1m1f (handicap) five weeks ago; track has proven suitable before; one to consider as shown he can get his head in front.
1444-6
Age: 4
Weight: 8-7
OR: 88
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 8-11 | 6/12 | King's Express (1¾L) | 9/2 | 89 | 51 |
| 3 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 9-6 | 4/6 | Birthright (3¾L) | 33/20 | 90 | 66 |
| 23 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | 8-8 | 4/9 | Indian Ocean (3¾L) | 8/1 | 90 | 69 | |
| 2 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 9-0 | 4/6 | Total Surrender (1½L) | 5/1 | 90 | 56 |
| 10 Aug 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | NvHc | 9-5 | 1/7 | Strewn Sky (1½L) | 3/1 | 85 | 41 |
| 23 Jul 24 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-6 | 7/10 | Thunee Playa (3¾L) | 20/1 | 88 | 50 |
Verdict
Silent War is expected to be in the thick of things while Mount Darwin should be looked at. But firm preference is for FRANCINE. She is chasing a fourth win at this course and she knows how to get her head in front.
Francine
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