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1
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12:35
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WELCOME TO THE VAAL MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
GRAPPLER (6) returned from a seven months break and finished in the money over this course and distance. Backmarker who gets home hard and is sure to go close if runs up to mark. SOUTH BOY (9) is a colt by Equal Stripes out of South Sea stepping out on debut for the J A Janse Van Vuuren stable. Bold showing expected at first outing. LAZY GUY (1) is on a turnaround after a solid run latest when second at Turffontein Standside 10 days ago. Close to a win on last run and has each way claims again. ROCK THE KAZVAR (3) recorded a minor placing last time over 1000m at this track, and has hit the frame two times now from four runs. Has a solid record at the journey despite never having won, finishing in the money two times. Sits handy in the run and looks to have solid claims on best form. |
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2
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01:05
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ALL TO COME MAIDEN PLATE 1000m
SKY KINGDOM (4) was in the money last start at this track over 1000m. Should be at peak now. Looks hard to beat. COUNTRY MILE (1) returns from a spell today after eight months, her previous run was a 11 length fifth over 1000m. Best figures read very well. MAGIC CHOICE (12) has been in the market at her recent starts but hasn't managed to break through, the latest running seventh at this track. Should be further improved and worth including. MY SUGAR BABY (2) has placed three of six starts, the latest finishing seventh over 1160m at Turffontein Standside. Yet to break through here but placed at both tries. Has good early pace and merits respect on best figures. |
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3
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01:35
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PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MR 76 HANDICAP 1000m
ICE EATER (1) continues to race well without a win, making it 3 straight minors after another last time at this track. Honest record at this distance including two wins and looks a top chance to break the place streak. LAGERTHA (6) hasn't been able to break through recently but looks close to a win on last start second at this track over 1200m. Form here sound including a win and three placings from six starts and should be in the finish. SAVIOUR (3) can make another winning return after scoring first-up last prep by 1.75 lengths at this track over 1000m. Has a strong winning strike rate at this distance with two wins from four runs and is expected to run well. STORMY SEAS (5) recorded a gutsy maiden success last time out over 1000m at Turffontein Standside, winning by a nose. Has good early pace and is not to be discounted. |
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4
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02:05
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TAB TELEBET 0861 000 822 FM 88 HANDICAP 1000m
MIND READER (5) closed off strongly last start running second and beaten a neck over 1000m at this track. Record here sound including two wins and four placings from 10 starts and rates a leading contender. ALL OF ME (1) was in the money last start at this track over 1000m. Honest record at this distance including three wins and four placings from 17 runs and best form puts her right in this. TOWARDS THE SUN (6) is expected to do better here fresh after finishing off last campaign at this track when seventh and beaten 6 lengths when in the market. Has a solid record here including two wins and four placings from eight tries and is expected to run well. SOUTHERN CHARM (3) was safely held two starts ago then bounced back with a third at this track most recently. Encouraging signs last start and looks ready to run well again. Should be involved on best form. |
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5
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02:40
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COMPUTAFORM ONLINE NOVICE HANDICAP 1200m
BELLA BLACK (3) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just one from 10 starts but has been in the money on three occasions. Fair record at this trip with a win and three minors and is sure to go close if runs up to mark. INFORMATIVE (5) finished in the middle of the pack last start at Turffontein Standside over 1000m. Steps up in distance today. Fair record at this trip with a win and three minors and should prove tough to beat. CORVETTE CAPTAIN (9) has a moderate winning strike-rate but performed well last time at this track, finishing fourth and only 2.5 lengths from the winner. Has a win and two placings at this journey from seven starts and shapes as a key player here. INHERIT THE RAIN (4) has a fair record at this trip with a win and two placings. Cannot be underestimated. |
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6
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03:15
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CLASSIC DAY 6 MARCH NOVICE HANDICAP 1200m
CHLORIS (2) hit the frame last time out when third over 1400m at Turffontein Standside and will drop in weight for this. Jockey Craig Zackey knows her well having been aboard her last four rides. Bold showing expected. BATTLE FORCE (4) won last time at this track, scoring by 1.75 lengths and races over the same trip here. Gets some weight relief this time. Has a win and two placings at this journey from four starts and a bold showing is expected. PUTINS PROMISE (3) doesn't win out of turn, scoring just one from 16 starts but has been in the money on eight occasions. Form here sound including a win and four placings from seven starts and rates one of the contenders. HARRYS SECRET (5) was fifth last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 2.75 lengths. One of the likely contenders. |
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7
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03:55
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SA DERBY 3 APRIL MR 104 HANDICAP 1400m
PUTONTHEREDLIGHT (3) is going well this prep, recording a win and three placings from six starts. Rates strongly and expected to feature. IN CAHOOTS (5) hit the frame last time out when second over 1450m at this track and will drop in weight for this. Yet to break through at this trip but has racked up two placings and is sure to go close if runs up to mark. NORDIC REBEL (7) was in the placings last time over 1450m at this track and gets some weight relief here. Jockey Warren Kennedy has been in the money at all three rides but yet to win while aboard. Should be involved here on best form. FULL MAST (2) has strong stats at this course and distance having won two of three tries. One of the better hopes. |
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8
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04:35
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CHAMPIONS DAY 1 MAY MR 88 HANDICAP 1400m
BOLD JAZZ (3) finished in the placings behind Mill Queen over this distance at this track latest. Has a very good record here including two wins from four starts. Rates strongly and expected to feature. STORMY WINTER (4) had been in sparkling form with a three start winning streak coming to an end last time finishing seventh over 1800m at this track. Drops back in journey for this. Has a strong record here including four wins and best figures should see him run well. ROCK OF AFRICA (2) has a solid record here including two wins and two placings from nine tries. Raced here late last week and wasn't disgraced in open class, finishing fifth and only a few lengths away. Has to be included if on the quick back up. AGAINST THE GRAIN (1) has fair form without striking for a few starts. Last start was fourth by 1.75 lengths at this track. Has a win and three places at this trip from five starts and is an each way hope again. |
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9
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05:15
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NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 25 FEBRUARY MAIDEN PLATE 1600m
LIGHT WITHOUT (2) is still a maiden after nine starts but was placed at this track two back before finishing fourth at Turffontein Standside last time. Can break through here. LIGHT WARRIOR (8) was in the money last start at this track over 1600m. Appeals as a leading player. PRINCE ALF (3) showed speed and held on well to finish third over 1600m at this track. Should be prominent throughout. NUSSPLY (5) is a 13 start maiden who has been in the money five times, but missed the frame last time out when fourth at this track. Yet to win at this course but has recorded four placings from nine tries. Looks well placed here and have to include among the hopes. |
