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Next Vaal Racemeeting Tuesday 29 April Mr 80 Handicap(Open) Racecard

Channel: SIS
Distance: 5f

Runners: 13
Type: Flat

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(2)

Rock Of Bismantova

J: G Samo-Burthia ⁹

T: C Spies

Knows this place inside out (three course wins); creditable effort to finish fourth, beaten 3l over 6f at Turffontein (handicap) five months ago; back from an absence here.

41094-

Age: 4

Weight: 9-12

OR: 85

Days: 145

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
23 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	8-9 h,b	4/11	Silver Tudor (3L)	33/1	85	64
24 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	6f		8-3 h,b	9/12	Bob's Your Uncle (5¼L)	25/2	85	43
10 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	7f		8-4 h,b	16/16	Argo Alley (15½L)	20/1	85	32
24 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	8-4 h,b	1/9	Black Egret (¾L)	25/2	81	77
29 Aug 24	Vaa Vaal	8f	Hc	9-6 h,b	4/13	Deception Pass (5L)	20/1	81	-
30 Jul 24	Vaa Vaal	7f		9-6 h,b	1/9	Micke's Bomb (¾L)	7/1	76	-

(8)

John Wick

J: P Strydom

T: F P Habib

Not far behind Qhawe Lami when last at Turffontein two months ago; season-ticket holder here with three wins; can't be ruled out.

1313-7

Age: 4

Weight: 9-11

OR: 84

Days: 61

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
15 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	8-7 b	7/7	Yamadori (5L)	7/1	84	-
5 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-11 b	3/10	Johnny Appleseed (5¾L)	28/10	84	52
10 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-7 b	1/8	Chieftain (¾L)	5/2	81	64
19 Sep 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-6 b	3/9	Dontshootthebarman (1L)	9/4	80	57
21 Aug 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-6 b	1/7	Captain Efficient (3¼L)	9/4	74	54
3 Aug 24	Tur Turffontein	5f		9-6 b	2/10	Secret Chord (hd)	7/2	74	70

(6)

Qhawe Lami

J: A Fortune

T: C Binda

Wasn't beaten that far when fifth (beaten 2½l) at Turffontein two months ago; this line-up contains some strong opposition so passed over.

5609-5

Age: 4

Weight: 9-11

OR: 84

Days: 61

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
15 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	8-9	5/7	Yamadori (2½L)	25/1	86	-
4 Dec 24	Ken Kenilworth	5f		9-3 b	9/10	Elusive Winter (11½L)	66/1	90	30
9 Nov 24	Ken Kenilworth	6f		9-6	13/13	Tenango (20L)	33/1	92	4
12 Oct 24	Dur Durbanville	5f		8-0	6/6	Seeking The Stars (6¾L)	33/1	92	60
23 Jan 24	Vaa Vaal	5f		8-11 b	5/8	Bard Of Avon (3¼L)	14/1	96	68
4 Jan 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	9-0	6/8	Ziyasha (9½L)	25/2	97	41

(11)

Virgin River

J: C Habib

T: A G Laird

She accounted for four of her rivals when in front by 1½l at Turffontein four weeks ago; slightly higher rating to contend with; strong claims.

32-221

Age: 5

Weight: 9-7

OR: 81

Days: 28

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
20 Mar 25	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	9-4	1/10	Phantom Express (1½L)	14/10	78	73
25 Feb 25	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	8-10	2/9	The Navy Lark (shd)	5/4	78	54
18 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	9-4	2/10	Dontshootthebarman (1¼L)	9/2	78	74
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	8-9	2/9	Night Vigil (½L)	7/2	77	-
23 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	7-8	3/10	Time Fo Orchids (2¼L)	6/1	80	71
18 Jan 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	9-2	5/8	Chrome Tourmaline (5¼L)	9/2	81	48

(9)

Tiger Storm

J: M Yeni

T: F P Habib

Produced a string of consistent efforts; finished fifth but only beaten 1½l last month; capable if in the mood so could go well.

421-25

Age: 3

Weight: 9-5

OR: 83

Days: 42

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
6 Mar 25	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-4 h,b	5/13	Var Park (1¼L)	8/1	83	53
30 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-7 h,b	2/9	Var Park (1¾L)	10/1	80	63
31 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Md	9-6 h,b	1/7	Ringho (¾L)	67/100	80	49
21 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Md	9-4 h,b	2/5	Bourbon Reserve (3¾L)	3/1	81	41
31 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Md	9-4 h,b	4/12	Quasikat (1¼L)	28/10	81	45
3 Oct 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Md	9-4 h¹	3/7	Remains Of The Day (2L)	67/100	84	37

(13)

Covert Operator

J: S Khumalo

T: J J Van Vuuren

Finished towards the rear of 13 when he was behind several of these rivals 42 days ago; potentially well treated on his best form and all five career wins over this trip.

5/34-0

Age: 6

Weight: 9-5

OR: 79

Days: 42

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
6 Mar 25	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-5 b	12/13	Var Park (11L)	25/2	79	18
4 May 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	9-9 b	4/11	Quick Trip (2½L)	14/1	83	53
16 Mar 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	9-9 b	3/13	Stormy Seas (1L)	7/1	83	68
26 Oct 23	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-9 b	5/11	Esquevelle (3½L)	9/2	83	60
7 Sep 23	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-6 b	1/8	Siberian Steel (½L)	4/1	80	57
5 Aug 23	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	9-4 b	7/10	Power Broker (4¼L)	11/2	80	-

(10)

Kinshin Sha

J: C Zackey

T: M N Houdalakis

Wins infrequently but useful at this level; was a shade disappointing when sixth (100-30) six weeks ago; warrants respect as has been given a chance by the handicapper.

-75236

Age: 4

Weight: 9-5

OR: 79

Days: 42

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
6 Mar 25	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-6 b	6/13	Var Park (1½L)	33/10	80	53
25 Feb 25	Vaa Vaal	6f	Hc	9-6	3/10	Secret Chord (½L)	6/1	80	69
6 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	9-0 b	2/9	Address The Nation (shd)	9/2	78	62
26 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	9-6	5/7	Longsword (2L)	33/1	80	55
11 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	9-5	7/11	Vibe Sa (7L)	33/1	82	28
5 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-9 b	8/10	Johnny Appleseed (8¼L)	16/1	83	42

(5)

Nkandla Gold ¹

J: M K Katjedi

T: B Webber

Not threatened the judge of late and been generally quiet since successful in a handicap at Vaal last June; beaten a fair way when sixth over 6f at Turffontein (handicap) last month; this is competitive and has some questions to answer.

6-8946

Age: 4

Weight: 9-4

OR: 78

Days: 21

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
27 Mar 25	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	8-8 h¹	6/8	Kindred Heart (6¼L)	16/1	79	29
6 Mar 25	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-5 h¹	4/13	Var Park (1¼L)	25/1	79	53
18 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	9-8 h¹	9/10	Dontshootthebarman (8¼L)	40/1	82	50
11 Jan 25	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	8-5 h¹	8/8	Just The Two Of Us (3¾L)	66/1	82	72
21 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	6f		8-3 h¹	6/9	Passage Of Power (4½L)	25/1	84	-
5 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	8-7 h¹	7/7	Raven Black (14L)	17/2	84	15

(4)

Phantom Express

J: P Mxoli

T: P F Matchett

Behind Virgin River at Turffontein when on the premises, finishing second 28 days ago.

3-2172

Age: 4

Weight: 9-2

OR: 76

Days: 28

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
20 Mar 25	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	9-2	2/10	Virgin River (1½L)	10/1	76	66
25 Feb 25	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	8-9	7/9	The Navy Lark (6¼L)	6/1	77	32
28 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-1	1/13	Arilena (nk)	2/1	72	52
16 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	5f		9-3	2/13	Neerah (1½L)	14/1	72	52
16 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	NvHc	8-3	3/6	Big Boy Bruce (1L)	13/2	70	56
26 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	Hc	9-1	9/10	Heather's Boy (14½L)	66/1	70	16

(3)

Lady Of Memphis

J: C Maujean

T: M N Houdalakis

Was behind Virgin River at Turffontein 28 days ago when beaten 7l (fourth of ten); not won for some time now and not the most consistent of horses lately.

39-644

Age: 3

Weight: 9-1

OR: 79

Days: 28

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
20 Mar 25	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	9-3	4/10	Virgin River (7L)	10/1	82	47
8 Mar 25	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	8-7	4/9	Green Sapphire (3L)	8/1	84	62
28 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	8-3	6/10	Foreverinmydreams (4¾L)	14/1	85	42
24 Dec 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	8-10	9/9	Night Vigil (10½L)	3/1	86	-
28 Nov 24	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	7-8	3/9	Nettleton (1½L)	2/1	84	56
14 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	6f	Hc	8-10	2/7	Ride On (2L)	13/2	81	58

(1)

Arilena

J: J Gates

T: M Pandaram

No impression when ninth of ten (Turffontein) last month 13l behind Virgin River; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-13; ought to give it a shot.

4-2639

Age: 6

Weight: 9-1

OR: 75

Days: 28

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
20 Mar 25	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	9-1 b	9/10	Virgin River (13L)	16/1	75	24
6 Mar 25	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-1 b	3/13	Var Park (1L)	16/1	75	52
24 Feb 25	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	8-4 b	6/7	Night Vigil (3L)	10/1	76	57
28 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	8-6 b	2/13	Phantom Express (nk)	5/1	72	50
11 Nov 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	8-7	4/7	King Of Venus (2¼L)	13/2	72	64
22 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	8-12	5/10	Kia Kaha (3¾L)	6/4	72	55

(12)

Impact Investor

J: K Matsunyane

T: R Klaasen

Favourite but unable to make the frame when seventh at Fairview in January; hasn't won for a while and recent form is unremarkable; running in a handicap for just the second time; facing a testing assignment and others more appealing.

8006-7

Age: 3

Weight: 8-11

OR: 76

Days: 76

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
31 Jan 25	Fai Fairview	5f	Hc	8-9	7/10	Bomber Girl (3¼L)	9/4	77	50
28 Dec 24	Ken Kenilworth	6f		8-12	6/13	Bluff On Bluff (6½L)	20/1	81	54
11 Dec 24	Ken Kenilworth	5f		9-9	10/11	Kelp Forest (5¾L)	20/1	86	46
9 Nov 24	Ken Kenilworth	6f		9-6	14/16	Arctic Wizard (13½L)	14/1	90	21
12 Oct 24	Dur Durbanville	5f		8-6	8/8	Dean Street (7¼L)	25/2	94	44
28 Jul 24	Gre Greyville	6f		9-6	7/10	Cats Pajamas (5L)	25/1	94	55

(7)

Lonely As A Cloud

J: R Danielson

T: C Dawson

Comfortably beaten finishing third (just over 5l) when well behind Virgin River at Turffontein last month.

61-573

Age: 3

Weight: 8-11

OR: 76

Days: 28

Date	Course	Race	Type	Weight	Pos	1st/2nd	SP	OR	RPR
20 Mar 25	Tur Turffontein	5f	Hc	8-12	3/10	Virgin River (5¼L)	20/1	78	51
30 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	5f	Hc	9-6	7/9	Var Park (5¼L)	7/2	79	49
16 Jan 25	Vaa Vaal	5f		9-6	5/13	Neerah (2¾L)	14/1	79	48
16 Dec 24	Tur Turffontein	5f	Md	9-6	1/10	Old Fashioned (1¼L)	17/2	70	52
26 Oct 24	Tur Turffontein	7f	Md	9-2	6/9	Potberrie (10½L)	66/1	73	42
28 Sep 24	Tur Turffontein	8f	Md	9-0	5/9	Ombudsman (5¾L)	66/1	70	27

VIRGIN RIVER looks a solid choice. She will be suited by this distance and can confirm placings with Phantom Express, Lonely As A Cloud and Lady Of Memphis, who were behind her when last seen. Kinshin Sha has winning C&D form.

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