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Next Vaal Racemeeting Thursday 27 August Classified Stakes(For All Horses) Racecard

  • Channel: SIS
  • Distance: 6f
Runners
13

Type
Flat

Selection

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Racecard

No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
1
(3)
One Tiger silk
One Tiger
J: B Marx-Jacobson 3
T: F P Habib
Managed just one success in his career to date; far from disgraced (beaten 2½l) in a handicap at Turffontein two weeks ago; others are preferred.
927423
Age: 4
Weight: 9-8
OR: 77
Days: 18
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 Aug 26 Tur Turffontein 6f NvHc 9-0 3/6 Sakura Hanami (2½L) 7/2 77 54
21 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-7 2/12 Whatsdamatterwithu (shd) 33/10 77 63
29 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-7 4/11 Antonio Gaudi (2¼L) 6/1 77 40
28 May 26 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 9-2 7/15 Cold Shine (8¾L) 15/2 79 53
30 Apr 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-1 2/12 Sosoru (4¾L) 33/1 79 64
4 Apr 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-11 9/11 Rock Of Bismantova (4¾L) 14/1 80 46
2
(12)
Laughing William silk
Laughing William
J: K Strydom
T: C/T Dawson
Last of 11 over 7f at Turffontein (handicap) 51 days ago; has won here.
3-8790
Age: 7
Weight: 9-6
OR: 74
Days: 51
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
29 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-5 b 11/11 Winding Power (8½L) 66/1 75 29
7 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 8-6 b 9/9 Tintin (20L) 66/1 75 -
4 Apr 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-10 b 7/11 Rock Of Bismantova (5L) 66/1 75 48
27 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 8-10 b 8/8 Quickfreeze (15½L) 25/2 75 -
16 Dec 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-5 b 3/13 Storm Ahead (1½L) 16/1 75 70
28 Sep 25 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-10 b 10/10 Super Awesome (22L) 20/1 75 -
3
(10)
Blindfire silk
Blindfire
J: K Matsunyane
T: A P Peter
She meets the required standard ability wise; has won previously at this course; not beaten too far when fourth of ten at Turffontein last month in a handicap.
064464
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 74
Days: 34
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
16 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-4 b 4/10 Trip Of Faith (4¾L) 14/1 75 -
25 Jun 26 Vaa Vaal 5f Hc 9-0 b 6/9 Catfish (5½L) 16/1 76 -
11 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 5f Hc 9-3 b 4/10 Kia Kaha (4L) 17/2 77 46
26 May 26 Vaa Vaal 5f Hc 9-7 b 4/13 Catfish (5L) 20/1 78 46
14 May 26 Vaa Vaal 5f Hc 9-6 b 6/13 Lovable (4L) 8/1 79 53
30 Apr 26 Tur Turffontein 5f Hc 9-2 b 10/14 Angel's Oasis (6¼L) 11/2 81 50
4
(11)
Quiet Winter silk
Quiet Winter
J: C Zackey
T: M N Houdalakis
Had three of these ahead of her at Turffontein when not beaten that far last month; can be a player at this level; Craig Zackey a noteworthy booking; not ruled out.
046336
Age: 4
Weight: 9-2
OR: 73
Days: 29
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
21 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-2 6/12 Whatsdamatterwithu (3½L) 7/2 75 48
9 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 5f Hc 9-6 3/8 Power Of Pearls (4L) 4/1 75 58
27 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-11 3/14 Kia Kaha (¾L) 5/1 75 47
28 May 26 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 9-1 6/10 She's All Mine (4¾L) 33/10 78 47
14 May 26 Vaa Vaal 5f Hc 9-6 4/13 Lovable (2½L) 10/1 79 55
7 Mar 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-0 10/11 Cape Saffron (6½L) 33/10 79 28
5
(5)
Valieva silk
Valieva 1
J: G Samo-Burthia 6
T: F Bronkhorst
Has proven competitive in a race of this nature and has been fairly consistent lately; solid effort when beaten just under 2l to finish fourth 13 days ago in a handicap.
376544
Age: 5
Weight: 9-2
OR: 73
Days: 13
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
6 Aug 26 Vaa Vaal 5f Hc 7-12 h1 4/7 Tempranillo (1¾L) 25/2 73 47
21 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-2 h1 4/12 Whatsdamatterwithu (1½L) 25/2 74 55
11 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-6 5/10 Winter In Auckland (5L) 33/1 74 45
27 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-11 6/14 Kia Kaha (4L) 20/1 76 40
11 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-0 7/10 Blushing Bloom (8L) 66/1 76 45
28 May 26 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 9-2 3/10 Crystal Grove (1½L) 50/1 76 49
6
(4)
Ada Lovelace silk
Ada Lovelace
J: T Mayhew
T: B Webber
Brings winning C&D form to the table; could not manage better than sixth over 5f here (handicap) when not far behind Royal Horizon 13 days ago; shown she can be competitive fairly recently and should not be ruled out.
420076
Age: 4
Weight: 8-11
OR: 69
Days: 13
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
6 Aug 26 Vaa Vaal 5f Hc 9-4 6/7 Magic Carpet Ride (7L) 25/1 70 36
16 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-1 7/10 Trip Of Faith (6½L) 66/1 72 -
27 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-10 12/14 Kia Kaha (8L) 25/1 74 20
7 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-4 10/14 Cold Shine (11L) 25/2 74 20
28 May 26 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 8-10 2/10 Crystal Grove (hd) 10/1 74 50
7 May 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-6 4/9 Arizona Magic (4¼L) 25/1 75 50
7
(9)
Southampton silk
Southampton
J: C Habib
T: F Bronkhorst
Was seventh of 11, beaten 8l, at Turffontein two weeks ago in a handicap; has won here; she can be competitive at this level; tame effort last time but second two starts back, albeit a fair way off the winner, two months ago; is a player.
833527
Age: 5
Weight: 8-11
OR: 69
Days: 18
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
1 Aug 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-4 7/11 Spirit Of Gabz (9L) 8/1 70 43
25 Jun 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 8-8 2/10 Reece's Wish (1¼L) 25/2 69 -
11 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-8 5/10 Blushing Bloom (6½L) 7/1 71 43
23 Apr 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 8-12 3/13 Kensal Green (3¼L) 6/1 71 36
12 Apr 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-7 3/10 Michael Faraday (2¼L) 25/1 72 64
19 Mar 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 9-8 8/10 Kambati (3½L) 8/1 72 36
8
(6)
Phala Millions silk
Phala Millions
J: P Mxoli
T: B Webber
Finished behind Nkandla Gold in a handicap (Turffontein) when not beaten that far on Sunday; brings winning C&D form to the table; he can make a bold bid; was entered at Turffontein Sunday.
4-0065
Age: 6
Weight: 8-11
OR: 66
Days: 3
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
16 Aug 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 9-6 5/10 Iconic Winter (3½L) 50/1 66 -
6 Aug 26 Vaa Vaal 5f Hc 9-6 6/6 Bell Of Angelus (10½L) 25/2 66 7
24 Jan 26 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 8-11 14/16 Hathighwaytothesky (11½L) 8/1 66 18
11 Jan 26 Tur Turffontein 5f Hc 8-12 12/17 There She Goes (5½L) 20/1 67 50
20 Dec 25 Vaa Vaal 5f Hc 9-7 4/12 There She Goes (2¼L) 8/1 67 37
28 Oct 25 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 9-4 2/13 Peregrine Falcon (½L) 9/2 66 -
9
(2)
Platinum Shay silk
Platinum Shay
J: K A Brewer
T: P P Labuschagne
Seems to be improving based on last two runs but winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at nine; not beaten too far when seventh of ten at Turffontein over 5f (maiden plate) 11 days ago; others appeal more as a few rivals look in good form.
400727
Age: 3
Weight: 8-7
OR: 78
Days: 11
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
8 Aug 26 Tur Turffontein 5f Md 9-2 b 7/10 Master's Lady (5L) 20/1 78 23
23 Jul 26 Vaa Vaal 5f Md 9-0 b 2/9 Caladrius (¾L) 10/1 - 29
18 Jun 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Md 9-6 7/12 Impressive (9¼L) 50/1 - 15
21 May 26 Vaa Vaal 6f Md 8-8 14/15 Miss Fantastic (12½L) 33/1 - -
10 May 26 Tur Turffontein 6f 9-6 b 10/10 Flower Island (18½L) 75/1 - -
21 Apr 26 Vaa Vaal 6f Md 9-1 4/6 Alice B Toklas (5½L) 8/1 - 25
10
(8)
Concordia silk
Concordia
J: C Maujean
T: F Bronkhorst
Fair runner-up of eight at Turffontein 11 days ago in a handicap; can boast winning form over this C&D.
007312
Age: 4
Weight: 8-7
OR: 67
Days: 11
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
8 Aug 26 Tur Turffontein 8f Hc 9-2 2/8 Eight Hats (3¾L) 11/2 67 20
25 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-5 1/10 Secret Life (1½L) 20/1 63 52
16 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-6 3/10 Trip Of Faith (4½L) 100/1 64 -
2 Jul 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-4 7/15 Can't Catch Me (7¼L) 33/1 66 -
25 Jun 26 Vaa Vaal 8f Hc 9-3 12/12 King Bluetooth (13L) 50/1 66 -
4 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 7f Hc 8-1 10/14 Winds Of Grace (6½L) 100/1 69 12
11
(13)
Royal Horizon silk
Royal Horizon
J: J Penny
T: H Van Der Westhuizen
Out of the frame (beaten 4½l in fifth) 13 days ago in a handicap; likes this combination of C&D.
060505
Age: 6
Weight: 8-3
OR: 63
Days: 13
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
6 Aug 26 Vaa Vaal 5f Hc 8-11 h, cp 5/7 Magic Carpet Ride (4½L) 16/1 64 38
29 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-3 h1 10/11 Antonio Gaudi (10½L) 50/1 66 5
7 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-12 h1 5/14 Cold Shine (5¼L) 66/1 67 34
21 May 26 Vaa Vaal 7f Hc 9-7 h1 11/16 Legendary (8L) 8/1 67 35
23 Apr 26 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 9-8 h1 6/11 Plumbago Park (5¼L) 16/1 68 42
14 Mar 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-9 h1 14/15 Captain Selvie (13½L) 8/1 68 13
12
(1)
Nkandla Gold silk
Nkandla Gold
J: J R Syster
T: B Webber
Mostly consistent recently and three wins from 34 here; went close when second on Sunday (Turffontein) in a handicap; held an entry at Turffontein Sunday.
423432
Age: 6
Weight: 8-3
OR: 59
Days: 3
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
16 Aug 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-12 h,b 2/10 Iconic Winter (hd) 3/1 59 -
21 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 6f 8-3 h,b 3/12 Whatsdamatterwithu (1¼L) 13/2 59 47
11 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-4 h,b 4/10 Winter In Auckland (5L) 10/1 59 34
2 Jul 26 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 8-12 h,b 3/12 Ready Set Fire (3¾L) 4/1 59 52
27 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 6f 8-3 h,b 2/9 Set To Music (2L) 16/1 59 49
7 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-3 h,b 4/14 Cold Shine (3L) 25/1 60 39
13
(7)
Bell Of Angelus silk
Bell Of Angelus
J: J Botes 6
T: B Webber
Narrow 14-1 Vaal handicap winner 13 days ago; a winner over C&D; respected.
000401
Age: 4
Weight: 7-12
OR: 58
Days: 13
Date Course Race Type Weight Pos 1st/2nd SP OR RPR
6 Aug 26 Vaa Vaal 5f Hc 8-7 1/6 Sergeant Soqrat (shd) 14/1 54 39
16 Jul 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-7 10/10 Trip Of Faith (15½L) 33/1 54 -
2 Jul 26 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 8-7 4/12 Ready Set Fire (5L) 66/1 55 48
27 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-3 11/14 Kia Kaha (6½L) 66/1 55 20
7 Jun 26 Tur Turffontein 6f Hc 8-3 12/14 Cold Shine (11½L) 100/1 60 5
26 May 26 Vaa Vaal 6f Hc 9-3 11/12 Dads Dream (13½L) 100/1 65 -
Verdict

Firm preference is for BELL OF ANGELUS. She has winning C&D form to her name and takes the eye from a recent form perspective. Quiet Winter has winning form over C&D.

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Bell Of Angelus

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