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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Tailed off at Turffontein over 6f (maiden plate) a week ago; four-race maiden but has managed to finish second and from top stable; others more likely.
2608
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 72
Days: 7
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 8/8 | Rachel Wall (34L) | 33/1 | 72 | - |
| 15 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 8-6 | 11/12 | Kaalvoet (11½L) | 20/1 | - | 9 |
| 27 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 6/7 | Blind Ambition (19L) | 9/4 | - | - |
| 13 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 2/9 | Fully Committed (3¼L) | 20/1 | - | 51 |
Was thereabouts (runner-up of six, 14-1) in a maiden plate last month; has arguably shown improved form the last twice; rates a likely contender.
836652
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 66
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-1 b | 2/6 | Sylvan Warrior (4¼L) | 14/1 | 68 | 31 |
| 20 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 5/8 | Mist In Ireland (3L) | 25/2 | 68 | 17 |
| 6 Mar 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 6/10 | Omnipotent (5L) | 16/1 | 70 | 25 |
| 25 Feb 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 6/10 | Lady Of Arc (5¾L) | 5/1 | 72 | 11 |
| 13 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/9 | Fully Committed (4L) | 16/1 | - | 48 |
| 23 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 8/9 | Radiant Heat (7¾L) | 17/2 | - | 23 |
Without a win after ten runs but has raised her game the last twice; was on the premises (second, beaten just over 2l) last month in a maiden plate; encouragement to be gleaned from latest effort so has to be taken seriously.
-46392
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 65
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 b | 2/6 | Panthera Uncia (2L) | 33/20 | 68 | 41 |
| 17 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 9/16 | Red Amber (4½L) | 25/1 | 68 | 16 |
| 25 Mar 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-6 b | 3/9 | Tana Maree (4½L) | 25/1 | 67 | 33 |
| 24 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 b | 6/9 | Futurenaire (6L) | 33/1 | 69 | 31 |
| 21 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-3 | 4/8 | Hearts On Fire (6¼L) | 20/1 | 67 | - |
| 5 Dec 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-2 | 5/9 | Gloria Mundi (8½L) | 33/10 | 69 | - |
Didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 4½l, close behind Empress Wu) last month in a maiden plate; not discounted as has been on the scene in the recent past.
336274
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 61
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 4/6 | Panthera Uncia (4¼L) | 28/10 | 64 | 32 |
| 15 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 7/10 | Captain Selvie (9½L) | 25/1 | 64 | 21 |
| 20 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 2/8 | Mist In Ireland (1½L) | 7/2 | 64 | 22 |
| 13 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 6/9 | Heavyliesthecrown (9¾L) | 25/1 | 60 | 9 |
| 6 Mar 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/10 | Omnipotent (2¾L) | 8/1 | 60 | 32 |
| 25 Feb 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 3/10 | Lady Of Arc (3¾L) | 14/1 | 60 | 18 |
Attempting to open her account at the fifth time of asking; beaten 10l when eighth of ten last month in a maiden plate; new headgear needs to have a positive effect and others more persuasive.
9-798
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 53
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 8/10 | Like A Prayer (10L) | 25/1 | 59 | - |
| 13 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 9/9 | Heavyliesthecrown (25L) | 100/1 | - | - |
| 1 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 8-6 | 7/13 | Paul Revere (7¾L) | 125/1 | - | 22 |
| 3 Dec 24 | Tur Turffontein | 5f | Md | 8-11 | 9/13 | Take Your Place (8½L) | 50/1 | - | 16 |
First time on the track; hard to fancy unless market points the other way with newcomers from this trainer often needing the run.
Form:
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Three-race maiden but has managed to finish third; far from disgraced (beaten just over 2l) in a maiden plate four weeks ago; gets an age allowance; could go well.
636
Age: 2
Weight: 9-0
OR: -
Days: -
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-0 | 6/16 | Red Amber (2¼L) | 14/1 | - | 21 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-1 | 3/7 | Esteemed (6½L) | 16/1 | - | 22 |
| 6 Mar 25 | Vaa Vaal | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 6/9 | Clairwood Rose (6½L) | 25/1 | - | 26 |
Verdict
EMPRESS WU is a confident pick. She comes here off the back of a fair effort last time. Blindfire should be looked at while Bilingual has produced plenty of good efforts, and Act On Snow must be considered.
Empress Wu
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