SAF - VAAL   23 Feb 2021
 
GOING: G

WELCOME TO THE VAAL MAIDEN PLATE 1000m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 25)    

Rock The Kazvar has enough the pace to lead - just a moderate tempo is likely. 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.
1 76462 LAZY GUY
STEPHEN MOFFATT
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
MR A R RAPP
Latest outing 2nd of 10 at Turffontein Standside on February 13 over 1160m, 0.6 len behind Blue Eyes carrying 60kg at $21. Before that 6th of 11 at this track on January 21 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Arran with 60kg at $13. Will be doing best work late.
5
RYAN MUNGER
BROWN, TAN FOUR LEAF CLOVER, CAP
2 2665x QUNETRA
ROY MAGNER
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs T J Barnard & R R Magner
Resuming today after a three months break. Finished off last preparation fifth of 11 at Turffontein Standside November 28 over 1160m, 4.5 len behind Bartholdi carrying 59kg at $41. First up last campaign third of 13 at Turffontein Standside August 2 over 1000m, 6 len behind Vars Vicky with 60kg at $101. Conditions favour.
8
RANDALL SIMONS
Green, purple sleeves, green stars, green cap
3 29x73 ROCK THE KAZVAR
MIKE AZZIE
9YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs Andre Van Schaik & J P Nel
Third-up today. Resuming 7th of 14 at this track on January 14 over 1200m, slow going 10 len behind Harrys Secret carrying 60kg at $5. Second run from a spell 3rd of 11 at this track on February 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Al Sakeet with 60kg at $6. Has the ability to take this out.
6
S'MANGA KHUMALO
Orange, yellow sleeves, grey stars, orange cap
4 3x850 RACING MAN
CHRIS JONKER
10YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr & Mrs C Jonker
Latest outing second last of 11 at this track on February 4 over 1000m, 12 len behind Al Sakeet carrying 58.5kg at $34. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track on January 21 over 1000m, 2 len behind Arran carrying 60kg at $26. Still likely to struggle after 1.5kg claim.
7
COLE DICKEN
White, red chevrons, striped sleeves, white cap
5 00x AL QAASIM
MIKE DE KOCK
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr Z Oosthuizen
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 12th of 15 at Turffontein Standside November 7 over 1160m, 13 len behind Magic Blaze carrying 59kg at $14. First ever race start tenth of 15 at Turffontein Standside October 31 over 1160m, 13 len behind Paisley Park carrying 60kg at $5.30. Will improve but stays under notice.
2
NATHAN KLINK
lime,,red diamond,lime sleeves,red stripes
6 8x2 GRAPPLER
SEAN TARRY
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Hollywood Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Having third race start. First race start 8th of 12 at Turffontein Standside on June 18 over 1160m, 12 len behind Al Muthana with 60kg at $21. Went for a spell before returning 2nd of 11 at this track on January 21 over 1000m, head behind Arran with 60kg at $4.80. Looks among the leading chances here.
4
LYLE HEWITSON
YELLOW, PURPLE STARS BODY & SLVS, YELLOW CAP, PURPLE STAR
7 LULU'S BOY
KOBUS ROUX
9YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs A J Swanepoel, P J Louwrens & P L Olivier
Four-year-old gelding by Byword out of Lulu Belle has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having his first start today. Market best guide to his chances.
1
DENIS SCHWARZ
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE BAND, PURPLE SLEEVES AND CAP
8 MAVERICK'S MAGIC
CLINTON BINDA
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Dreamstar Racing (Nom: Dylan Binda)
First race starter by Elusive Fort out of Mystical Jet. Likely to need the run.
3
CRAIG BANTAM
Orange, blue star, orange sleeves, blue stars, orange cap, blue star
9 SOUTH BOY
J A JANSE VAN VUUREN
8YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs J F & L M F Wernars & Mrs T J Wernars
Three-year-old colt (Equal Stripes - South Sea) making his debut. On profile he could come into this if there is a move for him.
9
GAVIN LERENA
White, black fleur de lys, red sleeves, black collar and cuffs, black and white striped cap