Vaal Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 272 Races on across 33 meetings. There was 7 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 8 races at Beaumont-De-Lomagne first race 10:51, 8 races at Benalla first race 04:30, 8 races at Chantilly first race 12:55, 8 races at Chepstow first race 14:00, 8 races at Concepcion first race 20:05, 4 races at Del Mar first race 01:02, 9 races at Durbanville first race 11:25, 8 races at Fairmount Park first race 19:00, 8 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 8 races at Fort Erie first race 20:00, 7 races at Gatton first race 04:15, 9 races at Gavea first race 01:00, 7 races at Goodwood first race 13:45, 8 races at Gowran Park first race 13:35, 11 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 12 races at Kanazawa first race 03:30, 12 races at Kawasaki first race 07:00, 6 races at Kolkata first race 09:45, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:50 Monbetsu, 12 races at Morioka first race 03:50, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 12 races at Nagoya first race 04:15, 8 races at Newcastle first race 17:10, 7 races at Newcastle (Aus) first race 03:55 Newcastle, 8 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 9 races at Southwell first race 15:05, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 7 races at Vaal first race 10:35, 2 races at Valparaiso first race 01:00, 8 races at Vincennes first race 15:35, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (7)  Hat Trick Or Treat |  | | | | 3 | S Khumalo | P P Labuschagne | Third in course maiden plate, 6l off winner last month dropped down to 6f; needs considering | ||
1st (5)  Skittles Skies | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | P P Labuschagne | Beaten three-quarters of a length at 9-2 in a maiden plate 33 days ago (Vaal Classic); one to take seriously if reproducing most recent effort | ||
3rd (6)  Serrano | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | J A Soma | Near miss at Evs here upped to 1m½f in July; has been knocking on the door; every chance | ||
(1)  Oklahoma Twister | | | | | 4 | Wes Marwing | H Van Der Westhuizen | Long-term maiden (0-15); finished ninth of 12 beaten 11l in a maiden plate upped to 1m2f last month; easy enough to take on | ||
(2)  Under The Rainbow | | | | | 4 | L Nhlapo | B Webber | Finished towards the rear of 13 in a maiden plate here (6f) last month; has a bit to find with Hat Trick Or Treat (eighth) on that running; unlikely winner | ||
(3)  Stop The Traffic | | | | | 4 | K A Brewer | C J Lensley | Beaten 15l into ninth over C&D (maiden plate) latest; not easy to fancy | ||
(4)  Yukon | | | | | 4 | P Strydom | M/a Azzie | Was fifth of eight on his debut at 6-1 at Turffontein Standside, behind a next-time-out winner; considered | ||
(8)  Mickey Blue Eyes | | | | | 3 | D De Gouveia | W H Marwing | Beaten 8l into seventh in a maiden plate (Vaal Classic) when dropped to 7½f last month; should be on the premises with yard in good form | ||
(9)  Rawalpindi | | | | | 3 | N Klink | G J Maroun | Last of six in a maiden plate (Turffontein Standside) last month; makes no appeal as stamina to prove at this trip | ||
(10)  Prolific Star | | | | | 3 | G Lerena | M/a Azzie | Dam was a race winner; stable has a good record with newcomers; remains to be seen whether he'll be clued up enough to get off the mark at the first attempt - market could reveal prospects | ||
(11)  Pyro Edition | | | | | 3 | K Matsunyane | C J Lensley | Finished fifth latest on his debut, but beaten only 5l (25-1) at Turffontein Standside |
SERRANO is a strong pick. He has scope for improvement. Hat Trick Or Treat is one to consider while Skittles Skies looks a serious threat, and Yukon should be in the mix despite a bad run last time.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (10)  Instant Attraction | | | | | 3 | T Mayhew | C Mayhew | Held eighth of nine but was making her first appearance here at 20-1; should improve with a run under her belt although it was only a modest start | ||
2nd (1)  Cat O'Clock | | | | | 4 | C Habib | A P Peter | Has maintained her consistent level of form and has knocked on the door on occasions; ran encouragingly when 1½l third in a fillies maiden plate last month here (6f); had several of these rivals behind her; in with big shout if replicating most recent run | ||
1st (5)  Pearl In Her Crown | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | P F Matchett | Respectable fourth over this trip at Greyville in May; has to be respected | ||
(3)  Hokaai My Meisie | | | | | 4 | C Maujean | A P Peter | Beaten 4½l when sixth of 13 but didn't run badly at 33-1 in a fillies maiden plate here (6f) two weeks ago on her second outing for this trainer; definite chance | ||
(4)  Pass The Baton | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | C I Jonker | Yet to get her head in front after 14 starts; finished seventh dropped to 6f two weeks ago finishing 14l behind the winner; was an encouraging third three races ago and if in the same mood should get involved | ||
(6)  Bella's Charm | | | | | 3 | M V'Rensburg | F Bronkhorst | Fourth, not beaten that far (14-1, this distance, Turffontein Inside, fillies maiden plate) last month; the third won since; was an encouraging third four races ago and if in the same mood one to watch out for | ||
(7)  Bella Boop Boop | | | | | 3 | L Nhlapo | C J Lensley | Behind a bunch of these in a fillies maiden plate last month here over 6f when finishing towards the rear of 13 on her second outing for this trainer; blinkers been left off; not likely to get competitive | ||
(8)  Empress Wu | | | | | 3 | D Schwarz | J S Roux | Held on her debut at 125-1 running here over 6f; possible improver with that outing under her belt although has plenty to find | ||
(9)  Flight Time | | | | | 3 | N Klink | J A Soma | 20-1 chance when finishing sixth of eight in a fillies maiden plate (Turffontein Inside) last month; unlikely to trouble the principals | ||
(11)  Lady Camellia | | | | | 3 | K Matsunyane | M N Houdalakis | Beaten 15l when seventh on her debut at Vaal Classic in April at 25-2; could improve from first run although a leap forward required to win this | ||
(12)  Ruby Rebel | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | P F Matchett | Beaten on her debut at Vaal Classic at 40-1; could improve although needs to | ||
(13)  To Be Free | | | | | 3 | J Gates | A P Peter | Held on her debut at Turffontein Standside in June at 14-1; must step up | ||
(2)  Line In The Sky | | | | | 4 | K A Brewer | L Karriem | Fair effort in a fillies maiden plate two weeks ago here (6f); she should give it a bold bid |
Pearl In Her Crown is likely to attract market support, and Bella's Charm could have a say. However, CAT O'CLOCK is a firm choice. She has been running to a consistent level lately and remains unexposed with potential for more to come.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (2)  Love Tap | | | | | 4 | J Penny | P F Matchett | Unable to land a blow when sixth of eight stepped up to this trip 13 days ago; not always shown an awful lot since winning a maiden plate at Turffontein Standside in December; unlikely to trouble the principals as tougher task in this company | ||
2nd (6)  Guy Alexander | | | | | 6 | G Lerena | C J Lensley | Posted respectable effort when beaten 2l in a handicap and dropped down to 1m2f (Greyville) last month; a long time since his last win and yet to win over this distance; now competes off a higher mark; chance as has shown signs of promise | ||
3rd (1)  Sneak Preview | | | | | 4 | K A Brewer | M N Houdalakis | Ran a solid race finishing third (this distance Vaal, fillies handicap) last month; dropping in the ratings; more on her plate this time but looks like a player | ||
(3)  Zoombomber | | | | | 4 | M V'Rensburg | C Spies | Displayed a fair level of form when just under 4l third (handicap, Greyville Polytrack) last month; managed only one success | ||
(4)  Cantfoolme | | | | | 5 | J R Syster | B Webber | Upped to 1m1f (Turffontein Inside) finishing 18l behind the winner last month; this represents a step up in class so not taken to make a serious impact | ||
(5)  Gimme The Flame | | | | | 5 | R Danielson | H E Adamson | Far from disgraced (beaten just over 2l) in a handicap latest at Vaal Classic, form of that received boost with the first, sixth and seventh obliging since; no winning form at this trip and infrequent winner; handicapper has eased the burden | ||
(7)  Count Your Chances | | | | | 5 | C Maujean | F Bronkhorst | Yet to win over 1m and not really built on success in a fillies handicap five months ago at Vaal Classic; not beaten too far at 7-1 when fourth of ten over C&D last month; now competing off a lower mark | ||
(8)  Green Sceptre | | | | | 5 | K Matsunyane | S G Tarry | Managed only one success; not disgraced when fifth in a handicap four weeks ago here over 1m½f; form franked by a next-time-out winner; handicapper has eased the burden |
This looks a tight race but GUY ALEXANDER gets the nod. The otherwise interesting Sneak Preview has a stamina query to answer at this trip, and Zoombomber could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (5)  Teo Torriatte | | | | | 4 | D Schwarz | C I Jonker | Not beaten too far at 40-1 when fourth of nine in a fillies handicap with Pretty In Pearls just behind (Turffontein Inside) last month; handicapper has eased the burden | ||
2nd (6)  Ideal Future | | | | | 6 | T Mayhew | L Kruger | Stepped up to this trip when she had Angel's Wish behind latest (Vaal Classic), getting the job done by 1½l; now competes off a higher mark; now down in grade and she's an attractive contender | ||
1st (7)  Damova | | | | | 6 | M Yeni | J A Soma | Achieved only a sole win; ran a solid race finishing runner-up in a fillies handicap four weeks ago here over 1m1f; in the mix | ||
(1)  Cerulean Dancer | | | | | 5 | C Habib | F Bronkhorst | Scored narrowly in a fillies handicap (Turffontein Inside) three weeks ago; been raised a little in the ratings; should not be far away | ||
(2)  Pretty In Pearls | | | | | 6 | K Matsunyane | P F Matchett | Not beaten that far (just under 4l, went off 16-1, fillies handicap) last month at Turffontein Inside; has been dropped by the handicapper | ||
(3)  Crimson Forest | | | | | 4 | P Mxoli | P F Matchett | Not always shown an awful lot since winning a fillies maiden plate at Turffontein Standside in January; finished last of ten at Turffontein Standside six weeks ago; others appeal more despite this looking a little easier than last time | ||
(4)  Angel's Wish | | | | | 6 | K A Brewer | W H Marwing | Didn't offer much when fourth of eight three weeks ago at Turffontein Inside; makes little appeal | ||
(8)  Have A Party | | | | | 5 | M K Katjedi | P F Matchett | Just a sole success to her name and hardly a model of consistency; well beaten when ninth latest (Vaal Classic); slightly higher rating to contend with; others appeal more with stamina to prove over this distance |
This is a difficult race to call; Damova is beginning to look exposed but IDEAL FUTURE may prove the pick. She has won once over this CD. Cerulean Dancer may have her stamina stretched over this trip.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st (5) Arilena | | | | | 6 | T Mayhew | L Karriem | Fifth, not beaten that far (25-1) in November (Turffontein Standside) on her second outing for this trainer; first start for new trainer; returns from break; facing a tougher assignment than in November, hard to recommend | ||
2nd (3)  Axel Collins | | | | | 5 | C Habib | A P Peter | On a lengthy losing run; was held in eighth (handicap, over this distance, Vaal Classic) 14 days ago; drops in class and needs considering | ||
3rd (2)  In The Ether | | | | | 6 | M Yeni | G J Maroun | Been generally quiet since successful in a fillies handicap at Turffontein Inside in February but has won here; finished towards the rear of 13 beaten 8l (Vaal Classic) last month; has been eased in the weights | ||
(1)  Circus Lights | | | | | 5 | N Klink | G J Maroun | 7-2 chance when finishing fourth of five in a handicap at Turffontein Standside latest | ||
(4)  Smashing | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | C Binda | Things finally dropped right (this trip Vaal Classic, maiden plate) last month, getting the job done by just under 2l; holds major claims | ||
(6)  Twice As Wild | | | | | 6 | M K Katjedi | G J Maroun | Just over 1l third to the reopposing Inafix (handicap) on Thursday here (5½f) | ||
(7)  Inafix | | | | | 4 | K A Brewer | C Binda | Scored by a slim margin in a handicap when beating Twice As Wild (third) and Miraculous Man (last) on Thursday here; likely to be involved | ||
(8)  Miraculous Man | | | | | 5 | P Mxoli | G J Maroun | Not really built on success in a maiden plate in January at Fairview; finished last of 15 in a handicap (over 5½f here) last week 17l behind Inafix; difficult to build a solid case for him | ||
(9)  Smelting | | | | | 7 | J Gates | B H Stidolph | Well beaten when ninth (this trip Vaal Classic, fillies handicap) last month; managed only one win; far from solid as faces a stiffer task |
Twice As Wild should be on the shortlist while Inafix is capable of running well but the losing run is disheartening. But SMASHING looks a solid choice. She is going for a second success at this trip.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (7)  Tchaikovsky | | | | | 6 | J Penny | J S Roux | A number of wins on straight tracks but a long time since he saw any reward for his efforts; soundly beaten when eighth in a stakes race (Vaal Classic) last month; faces a stiff task | ||
2nd (3)  Rollwiththepunches | | | | | 6 | T Mayhew | R R Magner | Boasts a creditable three from seven record at this track but on a lengthy losing run; not disgraced when fourth of six over this distance at Turffontein Standside (handicap) six weeks ago; others have more pressing claims | ||
(1)  Karangetang | | | | | 5 | S Khumalo | J J Van Vuuren | Respectable effort over this trip at Turffontein Standside (handicap) 38 days ago; hasn't won for a while; expected to be in the thick of things if building on last performance | ||
(2)  Chasing Happiness | | | | | 4 | K Matsunyane | J J Van Vuuren | Won by just over 1l (Turffontein Inside) two weeks ago; the only filly in the race; ought to be on the premises | ||
| (4) Longsword | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | S G Tarry | Third of ten (this distance, Turffontein Standside, handicap) six weeks ago, form franked by next-time-out winner Kinshin Sha; a course winner | ||
(5)  Kinshin Sha | | | | | 4 | M V'Rensburg | M N Houdalakis | Won by just under 3l (this trip, Vaal Classic, handicap) last month; has run well here recently; comes from a stable in form and cannot be ignored | ||
(6)  Smith And Wesson | | | | | 5 | M Yeni | P F Matchett | A long time since he saw any reward for his efforts; was fifth of six, beaten just over 5l, in a stakes race over C&D latest; others are preferred |
This is a competitive race but CHASING HAPPINESS is the most likely winner here. She will be suited by this distance. Karangetang rates a serious danger.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (5)  Crimson Cloud | | | | | 4 | C Habib | A P Peter | Registered first success (this trip, Turffontein Standside, fillies maiden plate) latest, form boosted by Saigon Suzie and Together Again; first attempt at a handicap; has to be considered | ||
3rd (11)  Mix The Magic | | | | | 6 | P Mxoli | P P Labuschagne | Finished third but wasn't beaten too far (just over 3l) in a fillies handicap four weeks ago here (7f); has claims | ||
1st (8)  Raining Rubies | | | | | 5 | J R Syster | H Van Der Westhuizen | Has won here before; runner-up of eight in a fillies handicap over this trip at Turffontein Standside five weeks ago; form is given substance by race throwing up a next-time-out winner | ||
(1)  Glawari | | | | | 4 | J Penny | P F Matchett | Well beaten sixth in a fillies handicap at Vaal Classic last month | ||
(2)  Shampimpi | | | | | 4 | D Schwarz | C Dawson | Has won here before; well beaten behind the second, Raining Rubies, (fillies handicap) latest at Turffontein Standside when beaten 8l | ||
(3)  Princess Lola | | | | | 4 | R Danielson | R R Magner | Solid performance to finish second at 14-1 (over this trip, Turffontein Inside) last month | ||
(4)  Micke's Bomb | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | F Bronkhorst | Hasn't won for a while and no winning form at this trip; upped to 1m (fillies handicap) last month here when beaten a fair way (6l); finished second at Vaal five weeks ago and too soon to write her off - should go well | ||
(6)  Inventrix | | | | | 5 | S Khumalo | F Bronkhorst | Not beaten too far at 20-1 when fourth of 13 in a fillies handicap last month at Vaal Classic; form boosted with the third winning since; not always shown an awful lot since winning a fillies handicap at Vaal in November but a course winner; dropping in the weights; definitely of interest | ||
(7)  Kylie's Angel | | | | | 4 | M Yeni | A P Peter | Some way behind the runner-up, Princess Lola, (this trip Turffontein Inside, stakes race) three weeks ago when beaten a fair way (15l); has won here in the past; first attempt at a handicap; deserves respect despite defeat last time as she was successful two runs back | ||
(9)  Time To The Moon | | | | | 5 | M K Katjedi | C Dawson | Last of nine (fillies handicap) at Vaal Classic in April; returns from break; starts out for new yard; this looks a tough ask | ||
(10)  Flying Broomstick | | | | | 5 | N Klink | B B Ruiters | You have to go back a long way to find her only win; safely held in seventh (fillies handicap, Vaal Classic) last month; blinkers now left off; hard to entertain |
This tight-looking race poses an interesting puzzle but it's hard to get away from CRIMSON CLOUD who scored last time making her a leading player from a form perspective and has been a winner over the trip. Mix The Magic should give a good account of herself even though she has gone a while without winning, this trip could be a bit far for Micke's Bomb, and Kylie's Angel has winning CD form.