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Surely a tip in itself? Ryan Moore has one Newmarket ride on Tuesday and it's in a handicap
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VAAL 14 April 2026
Racing240 Graduation Plate(For Maidens, 1 & 2 Time Winners) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 7f
- Runners
- 6
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Best Odds
Out of the frame when fourth over 1m½f here (progress plate) two weeks ago; despite defeat last time, won a graduation plate on penultimate start; one to take seriously.
7-2814
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 102
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 8-10 | 4/7 | Chronicle King (7¾L) | 18/10 | 102 | 12 |
| 26 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-0 | 1/7 | Bristol Hercules (1¾L) | 17/10 | 102 | 55 |
| 7 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-6 | 8/13 | Splittheeights (7¾L) | 125/1 | 102 | 62 | |
| 15 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 8-10 | 2/6 | I'm A Fireball (3¼L) | 9/4 | 106 | - |
| 7 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-0 e/s | 7/7 | One Fine Winter (9½L) | 28/10 | 109 | 14 |
| 28 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 8-12 e/s | 3/6 | Yippee Kiyay (1L) | 18/10 | 109 | - |
From a powerful trainer and unbeaten at this course after two runs; won a handicap by 2½l 12 days ago; has to be respected.
31-531
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 93
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr 26 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-6 b | 1/6 | Oklahoma Smokeshow (2½L) | 2/1 | 87 | - |
| 26 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 8-12 | 3/7 | King Harald (1¾L) | 11/2 | 87 | 47 |
| 12 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-0 | 5/7 | Speedman (3¼L) | 8/1 | 87 | 61 |
| 14 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Md | 9-4 | 1/9 | Major Arcana (¾L) | 77/100 | - | 54 |
| 23 Jun 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 3/10 | Copper Eagle (2¼L) | 1/4 | - | 49 |
| 24 May 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 2/12 | Soldier Boy (hd) | 11/10 | - | 51 |
Finished sixth in the Summer Cup at Turffontein in November; track has proven suitable before; returns from a layoff; might find this easier.
20776-
Age: 4
Weight: 9-5
OR: 110
Days: 136
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 8-7 | 6/20 | Mocha Blend (5¼L) | 100/1 | 110 | 41 |
| 9 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | 9-0 | 7/12 | The Ultimate King (5½L) | 40/1 | 116 | 73 | |
| 6 Sep 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 9-2 | 7/7 | Argo Alley (7¼L) | 25/1 | 116 | 54 | |
| 7 Jun 25 | Gre Greyville | 9f | Hc | 9-4 | 11/12 | Madison Valley (7½L) | 25/2 | 116 | - |
| 29 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 9-6 | 2/13 | Legend Of Arthur (hd) | 6/1 | 99 | 88 | |
| 8 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | 9-6 | 2/11 | Immediate Edge (shd) | 9/2 | 96 | 82 |
Last of 13 last month when dropped back to 6f in a stakes race; brings winning C&D form to the table; definitely of interest based on the pick of his form.
1340-0
Age: 3
Weight: 9-5
OR: 98
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | 8-6 | 13/13 | The Specialist (14L) | 11/2 | 98 | 27 | |
| 29 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-6 | 13/13 | Trust (25L) | 25/1 | 98 | - | |
| 11 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 8-11 | 4/12 | Silver Tudor (3L) | 11/10 | 98 | 69 |
| 11 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Md | 9-0 | 3/9 | Chronicle King (½L) | 18/10 | 98 | 64 |
| 18 Sep 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | NvHc | 9-0 | 1/13 | Palace Attack (hd) | 14/10 | 92 | 74 |
| 12 Jul 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Md | 9-0 | 1/10 | Monkey Puzzle (4L) | 5/1 | - | 59 |
From top stable; finished behind King Harald here over 1m½f (progress plate) when last of seven two weeks ago.
9074-7
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 93
Days: 17
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Md | 9-2 | 7/7 | Chronicle King (18L) | 20/1 | 93 | - |
| 26 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-4 | 4/5 | The Equator (4¼L) | 33/1 | 93 | 69 |
| 22 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-5 b | 7/7 | Kamensky (63L) | 16/1 | 96 | - |
| 8 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | Hc | 8-8 | 12/13 | Breeze Over (15½L) | 25/1 | 96 | - |
| 24 Feb 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-6 | 9/9 | Zuzan (9L) | 8/1 | 99 | 29 |
| 26 Jan 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 8-3 | 8/9 | Thunee Playa (4¾L) | 7/2 | 99 | 37 |
Has proven competitive in a race of this nature and from a respected yard; missed the frame (beaten 6l into seventh) 40 days ago in a handicap.
7-8457
Age: 4
Weight: 8-5
OR: 80
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 8-9 b | 7/8 | Duchess Of Paloma (5½L) | 8/1 | 82 | - |
| 19 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | Hc | 8-9 e/s | 5/7 | Kissing Machine (4¾L) | 4/1 | 84 | 24 |
| 5 Feb 26 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 8-10 e/s | 4/8 | Dimako's Jet (2L) | 6/1 | 85 | - |
| 24 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 12f | 8-11 e/s | 8/9 | Royal Invitation (5L) | 17/2 | 87 | 24 | |
| 27 Dec 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 8-6 e/s | 7/10 | Charge It (4¼L) | 50/1 | 91 | 57 |
| 11 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-1 e/s | 6/8 | Warm Reception (5½L) | 66/1 | 93 | 63 |
Verdict
There is not much between these on figures. Echo Check could give the main tip a headache while King Harald certainly isn't out of it. However, the selection is GOLDEN OPERATOR. He is a leading player from a recent form standpoint (scored two weeks ago) and is a two-time course winner.
Golden Operator
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