Vaal Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 295 Races on across 36 meetings. There was 7 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 23:10, 7 races at Clonmel first race 16:10, 7 races at Coffs Harbour first race 04:15, 12 races at Colonial Downs first race 16:45, 6 races at Concepcion first race 19:15, 9 races at Cranbourne first race 04:00, 7 races at Del Mar first race 21:30, 8 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 9 races at Hawthorne first race 20:10, 7 races at Haydock first race 14:10, 10 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 12 races at Kawasaki first race 06:45, 10 races at Kentucky Downs first race 18:25, 8 races at Lingfield first race 14:00, 8 races at Lyon Parilly first race 10:45 Lyon-Parilly, 9 races at Mackay first race 03:27, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:30 Monbetsu, 5 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 7 races at Mysore first race 09:30, 12 races at Nagoya first race 04:20, 7 races at Newbury first race 16:05, 8 races at Northam first race 06:17, 9 races at ParisLongchamp first race 14:33, 8 races at Remington Park first race 01:28, 7 races at Salisbury first race 14:20, 12 races at Sonoda first race 02:40, 11 races at Taif first race 13:00, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 7 races at Toulouse first race 10:28, 8 races at Vaal first race 11:35, 2 races at Valparaiso first race 01:00, 8 races at Vincennes first race 15:25, 8 races at Wagga first race 03:55, 9 races at Wolverhampton first race 16:55, 7 races at Woodbine first race 21:50, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (7)  Johnny Appleseed |  | | | | 3 | P Mongqawa | A P Peter | Disappointing fifth after going off at 5-4 for his debut four months ago at Turffontein Standside; could go close | ||
2nd (8)  Tiger Storm | | | | | 3 | T Matsoele | F P Habib | Second favourite but unable to make the frame in a maiden plate two months ago at Turffontein Standside | ||
3rd (1)  Remains Of The Day | | | | | 4 | T Ncume | P F Matchett | Creditable second over C&D (maiden plate) last month; in with a shout if building on last performance | ||
(2)  Summer Shade | | | | | 4 | T J Nhlapo | B Webber | Ran well enough to finish third at 25-1 (this trip Vaal Classic, maiden plate) with the blinkers back on two weeks ago; 15th attempt to lose maiden tag; one to consider | ||
(3)  The Real Deal | | | | | 4 | D Botha | S M Naidoo | Safely held in sixth over C&D (maiden plate) two weeks ago; others more likely | ||
(4)  Silver Seven | | | | | 4 | N Jobose | C I Jonker | He has struggled to find his best form recently and yet to win, defeats are stacking up; finished last of seven latest at Vaal; very difficult to fancy | ||
(5)  Lake Kivu | | | | | 4 | A Feni | J A Visser | Finished last dropped back to 1m2f (maiden plate) 15 days ago (Vaal); not a betting proposition | ||
(6)  Pursuit Of Fame | | | | | 3 | C Mabaya | J A Visser | Wasn't disgraced when second of nine (maiden plate) last Thursday at Vaal; a leading player | ||
(9)  Black Hole Sun | | | | | 6 | T Lukhele | C J Lensley | Respectable effort to finish fourth with blinkers reapplied over C&D 16 days ago on first run for current trainer; still seeking a first success after 14 starts; the only mare in the race; easy enough to take on |
Remains Of The Day has been stacking up the good efforts but PURSUIT OF FAME is a strong fancy. Summer Shade has seen his limitations exposed, and Johnny Appleseed holds claims if his latest performance can be forgiven.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (7)  Basingstoke | | | | | 3 | C Maujean | A P Peter | Finished sixth dropped back to this distance in a fillies maiden plate last month; something to find with Bellissivar (second) on that performance; might have a say | ||
1st (1)  Royal Horizon | | | | | 4 | J R Syster | H Van Der Westhuizen | Could not manage better than fourth (fillies maiden plate) in July at Vaal; should give it a good shot | ||
2nd (13)  Endizayo | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | P F Matchett | Out of a winning dam | ||
| (2) Golden Argo | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | C I Jonker | Still searching for her first win after 13 attempts; didn't offer much when seventh of eight in a fillies maiden plate latest at Turffontein Inside; looks likely to go well | ||
(3)  Scarlet | | | | | 4 | L Nhlapo | G J Maroun | 12th attempt to break her duck; beaten a fair way when sixth (fillies maiden plate) last month (Turffontein Inside) | ||
(4)  Lychee | | | | | 4 | D De Gouveia | C Mayhew | Towards the rear of 14 in a fillies maiden plate at Vaal last October; back from a break; first run for trainer; this looks a tough ask | ||
(5)  Bellissivar | | | | | 3 | C Habib | A P Peter | Beaten a neck at 28-10 over C&D (fillies maiden plate) last month; a major contender if building on last performance | ||
(6)  Future Date | | | | | 3 | K Matsunyane | S J Gray | Finished last of seven latest (Vaal); should go close | ||
(8)  Jadese | | | | | 3 | N Nastili | F Bronkhorst | Stepped up to 7f in a fillies maiden plate at Turffontein Inside last month when last of eight | ||
| (9) Chasing Shadows | | | | | 3 | C Zackey | P F Matchett | Seemed to find life tough on her debut two weeks ago over C&D (14-1); stable form an obvious plus and no surprise to see her go well | ||
(10)  Chasing The Crown | | | | | 3 | M K Katjedi | G J Maroun | Held on her debut (Turffontein Standside, this distance, 66-1); might be better for the experience although not hard to turn elsewhere | ||
(11)  Cyber Spirit | | | | | 3 | N Klink | J A Visser | Held on her debut at 150-1 at Vaal in blinkers; possible improver with that outing under her belt although has plenty to find | ||
(12)  Denim Blue | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | P P Labuschagne | Dam was a race winner; first competitive racecourse experience; the lack of experience may hold her back so the advice is to watch the betting |
BELLISSIVAR is hard to look beyond. Golden Argo has seen her limitations exposed, and Chasing Shadows has run just once previously and should have more to offer.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (8)  The Navy Lark | | | | | 4 | T Mayhew | J A Visser | Caused a 25-1 surprise when landing Vaal handicap last week off career-high rating; her victims included Rattle Bag, Nkandla Gold and Oriental Bouquet; definitely of interest | ||
1st (3)  Dontshootthebarman | | | | | 5 | P Strydom | C Binda | Not really built on success in a handicap in December at Scottsville; not disgraced in fourth at 20-1 in a handicap over C&D last month; competes off a lower mark | ||
| (1) Nkandla Gold | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | B Webber | Behind The Navy Lark at Vaal in a handicap last Thursday finishing 7l behind the winner; fully effective over this distance with all three wins over this trip; won at Vaal in June and has to be respected | ||
| (2) Var Park | | | | | 5 | M Yeni | G J Maroun | Held in sixth over C&D last month (handicap); has scored over course and distance; the assessor relents a little; won at Turffontein Inside in January and easy to see him making an impression | ||
(4)  What A Tiger | | | | | 5 | S Khumalo | F P Habib | Well suited to a straight track and boasts winning form over course and distance; finished last of ten over C&D (handicap) last month; deserves respect despite defeat last time as was second in Turffontein Standside handicap two runs back | ||
| (5) Rattle Bag | | | | | 6 | R Danielson | G J Maroun | A course winner but a long time since her last success; comfortably held in seventh in a handicap (dropped back to 5½f) last Thursday at Vaal, 6l behind The Navy Lark | ||
| (6) Oriental Bouquet | | | | | 4 | L Nhlapo | G J Maroun | Safely held at Vaal last Thursday behind The Navy Lark (handicap) when beaten 11l into last; achieved only a sole win; uphill struggle | ||
| (7) Sakhala Is'Cathulo | | | | | 4 | J Gates | C Binda | Solid run when fourth (this distance, Turffontein Standside, stakes race) 33 days ago, form franked by the second, third and seventh | ||
| (9) In The Ether | | | | | 6 | P Mxoli | G J Maroun | On a losing run but a course winner; fair effort when beaten 2½l over this trip at Vaal (handicap) on Tuesday; she can make a bold bid if replicating best efforts | ||
| (10) Miraculous Man | | | | | 5 | N Klink | G J Maroun | Last of 15 in a handicap (Vaal) last Thursday; not really built on success in a maiden plate in January at Fairview; not easy to fancy as tougher task in this company |
This looks a competitive affair - Nkandla Gold and Var Park must bounce back from below-par performances while What A Tiger has claims even though he is on a long losing run. However, THE NAVY LARK gets the nod. She has shown a liking for this course and distance and can confirm placings with Rattle Bag, Nkandla Gold and Oriental Bouquet, who were behind last Thursday.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (1)  Gimme A Shot | | | | | 5 | G Lerena | M/a Azzie | Fair effort when beaten just under 3l in a stakes race (Turffontein Standside) five weeks ago; form given substance by next-time-out winner; no winning form at this trip but has won here in the past; no surprise to see her go well if in the same mood as when she won at Turffontein Inside six months ago | ||
2nd (5)  Miss Hannigan | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | F P Habib | Won by just under 2l in a stakes race latest at Turffontein Standside, form boosted by Key Element winning since; hails from stable in excellent health and should get involved | ||
(2)  Callmewhenuneedme | | | | | 4 | C Habib | S T Pettigrew | Solid run when sixth (stakes race) last month here; a course winner | ||
(3)  Chrome Tourmaline | | | | | 4 | M Yeni | F P Habib | Didn't run badly when 20-1 second (Turffontein Standside) in May; has won previously at this course; back from a layoff | ||
(4)  Soldier's Eye | | | | | 4 | D De Gouveia | W H Marwing | Close third sent off 15-2 at Turffontein Inside last month | ||
(6)  Betula | | | | | 4 | J R Syster | S T Pettigrew | Has won previously at this course; not beaten that far (just over 3l, went off 5-1) last month at Turffontein Inside; makes little appeal | ||
(7)  Wings Within Me | | | | | 4 | M K Katjedi | F P Habib | Has won here; well beaten when tenth in a stakes race at Turffontein Inside last week; stepping up in trip and not easy to fancy |
The suggestion is GIMME A SHOT who didn't do much wrong last time (form has been boosted since) and although finding Miss Hannigan and Soldier's Eye too good latest, she can reverse the form. However, there are a few potential winners; Miss Hannigan has winning form over course and distance, and this trip could be a bit far for Callmewhenuneedme.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (7)  American Rebel | | | | | 4 | C Habib | W C Marwing | Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Vaal (beaten 3½l at 16-1, handicap) latest; can be taken on as stamina to prove at this trip | ||
1st (2)  Battleofbarberton | | | | | 4 | P Strydom | M/a Azzie | Upped to 1m5f (Turffontein Inside) three months ago when beaten just under 2l to finish runner-up in what looked an up-to-scratch handicap; edging up the ratings but just second start in this company; likely to be involved despite having more on his plate | ||
2nd (3)  Claw | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | M/a Azzie | Produced a rather disappointing result when fifth (went off favourite) in a handicap 40 days ago at Turffontein Standside, form franked by the seventh; lower mark this time | ||
(1)  Banha Bridge | | | | | 8 | R Danielson | C Dawson | Impressive record of three wins from ten runs here; unable to land a blow when eighth of nine in a handicap (Vaal) 28 days ago; dropping in the weights; others perhaps more persuasive | ||
(4)  Tax Haven | | | | | 4 | C Zackey | P F Matchett | Had plenty to spare at the line when winning six weeks ago dropped down to 1m4f to get off the mark; first go in a handicap | ||
(5)  Celtic Rush | | | | | 5 | K Matsunyane | D Nieuwenhuizen | Fair effort (beaten just over 2l) in a handicap at Vaal last month with two of these rivals behind; lower mark this time | ||
(6)  Diesel's Shadow | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | E Verdonese | Narrow verdict by three-quarters of a length when he had Romeo's Magic behind two weeks ago here (1m1f) in what looked a strong handicap; now off a higher mark; has to be taken seriously | ||
(8)  Fifth Of July | | | | | 8 | M V'Rensburg | D Nieuwenhuizen | Successful by 2l in a handicap last month at Turffontein Standside, the third franked form since; was a close fourth here six weeks ago but yet to win over 1m2f; raised a fair amount in the weights | ||
(9)  Master Tik Tok | | | | | 5 | M Yeni | P F Matchett | Came out on top by just under 2l when off the mark last month (at Vaal over this trip) in what looked a warm maiden plate; running consistently | ||
(10)  Romeo's Magic | | | | | 7 | N Klink | B Warren | Has won here before; finished fourth beaten 2l in a handicap (over 1m1f here) last month, behind the reopposing Diesel's Shadow; looks vulnerable |
DIESEL'S SHADOW is the most likely winner here. He bids for a second course success and is expected to confirm authority with Romeo's Magic after they met last month. However, this is a tight race on the figures; Battleofbarberton may have his stamina stretched over this trip, while Tax Haven is respected.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (4)  Willow Express | | | | | 7 | C Zackey | S G Tarry | Yet to win over this distance; finished eighth, beaten a fair way in a handicap (Turffontein Standside) 40 days ago; hard enough to fancy | ||
2nd (2)  Quatermain | | | | | 5 | K Matsunyane | R Klaasen | Three wins have been gained over this distance and in good form before making a backwards step last time; towards the rear of 13 when favourite (at Kenilworth over this distance) three months ago; enters handicaps off the back of some mixed runs; first run for yard; others more likely | ||
| (1) Royal Edition | | | | | 4 | P Mxoli | P P Labuschagne | Ran well to finish third (beaten 1½l, was done no favours by the draw, handicap, Turffontein Inside) two weeks ago; a while since he has been in the winners' enclosure but a course winner; cannot be ignored if building on most recent effort | ||
(3)  Gimmeachoice | | | | | 4 | C Habib | A P Peter | Behind Archimides (Vaal, this distance, handicap) when only just held (3-1) last month; is a player despite moving up in class | ||
(5)  Chestnut Bomber | | | | | 3 | J Greyling | J J Van Vuuren | He was a creditable third at this course last month; was on the premises (runner-up, beaten 1l) at Turffontein Inside at the weekend; should figure | ||
(6)  Circle Of Grace | | | | | 4 | M V'Rensburg | C Spies | Not always shown an awful lot since winning a handicap at Greyville Polytrack in April; well beaten eighth in a handicap (over 1m1f here) last month; lower mark this time; hard enough to fancy | ||
(7)  Black Lightning | | | | | 5 | S Khumalo | F P Habib | Not beaten that far (just under 4l, went off 33-1) in a handicap five weeks ago at Turffontein Standside; that form has substance (produced a next-time-out winner); has won here before but not always shown an awful lot since winning a handicap at Turffontein Inside a year ago; good record with S Khumalo, who is restored to the saddle here; has been eased in the weights | ||
| (8) Archimides | | | | | 5 | J Gates | P P Labuschagne | Narrow verdict by half a length (this trip, Vaal, handicap) 15 days ago seeing off Gimmeachoice; slightly higher rating to contend with |
This looks like a trappy affair. Chestnut Bomber will attract market support while Gimmeachoice looks a big threat, but ROYAL EDITION is up to landing this. He bids for a second course success.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (8)  Total Surrender | | | | | 5 | M V'Rensburg | M N Houdalakis | Has winning form at this course; not disgraced when fourth of eight (handicap) in May at Turffontein Standside | ||
3rd (6)  Moola Man | | | | | 4 | P Mxoli | S T Pettigrew | Scored by 2l (handicap, Vaal) two months ago; raised a fair amount in the weights; has to be taken seriously despite this step up in class | ||
| 1st (2) Master Christmas | | | | | 4 | C Zackey | M N Houdalakis | Gained a 1l success in a handicap 37 days ago (at Vaal over this distance) off career-high rating (had Eiffel Tower back in seventh); capable of making an impact | ||
(1)  Presley | | | | | 4 | J Greyling | J J Van Vuuren | Good career strike-rate; not beaten far when runner-up over this trip at Turffontein Inside (stakes race) at the weekend; warrants respect | ||
(3)  Viva Spirit | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | J J Van Vuuren | Safely held in third (over this trip, Turffontein Inside) latest; a course winner | ||
| (4) Eiffel Tower | | | | | 4 | M Yeni | S J Gray | A good career strike-rate but been generally quiet since successful in a handicap at Turffontein Standside in November; comfortably held in seventh in a handicap at Vaal five weeks ago 8l behind Master Christmas; others more appealing | ||
| (5) House Of Romanov | | | | | 4 | C Habib | A P Peter | Not really built on success in a handicap last October at Turffontein Inside; beaten 14l into sixth (handicap) at Turffontein Standside last month; this demands more than last time so one to oppose | ||
(7)  Professor Snape | | | | | 5 | D De Gouveia | J J Van Vuuren | Last of nine here 35 days ago; far from solid | ||
| (9) King's Ransom | | | | | 4 | K Matsunyane | C Dawson | Went down by less than a length sent off 6-1 in a handicap at Turffontein Standside last month; has won here in the past |
This is an open event but MASTER CHRISTMAS sets the standard. He has been a winner at this track and is taken to confirm the placings after he had Eiffel Tower behind five weeks ago. Presley is likely to be popular with punters, Moola Man is respected although is off a much higher mark than last time, and Total Surrender is capable of running well.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd (6) Twostep Queen | | | | | 3 | R Danielson | S J Gray | Gained a 1½l success in a fillies handicap (Vaal) last month; just second start in this company but handicapper has had his say | ||
2nd (3)  Doitwithdiamonds | | | | | 4 | C Habib | A P Peter | Only finished fifth of nine despite odds of 2-1 in a fillies handicap at Turffontein Inside last month; competes off a lower mark | ||
| 1st (5) Across The Pond | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | S J Gray | Defied career-high rating in a fillies handicap running over this distance last month (Vaal), getting the job done by 1l; competitive shout | ||
(1)  Darling Harbour | | | | | 4 | C Zackey | C Dawson | Far from disgraced (beaten 2½l, fillies handicap) in June (Turffontein Inside); has eased in the weights | ||
(2)  Princess Ilaria | | | | | 5 | S Khumalo | F Bronkhorst | Finished ahead of two of these rivals (fillies handicap) last month at Turffontein Inside when beaten just over 1l to finish third; a while since she has been in the winners' enclosure but a course winner | ||
| (4) Mighty Goddess | | | | | 5 | G Lerena | W C Marwing | Has winning form at this course; beaten narrowly at 6-1 in a fillies handicap 12 days ago at Turffontein Inside stepped up to 1m1f; must go on the shortlist | ||
(7)  Hat's Queen | | | | | 3 | C Maujean | A P Peter | Easy winner (3½l) when opening her account at Vaal two months ago; makes handicap debut | ||
(8)  Grecian Palace | | | | | 4 | K A Brewer | W H Marwing | Well held seventh of nine in a fillies handicap last month (Turffontein Inside); recorded sole career win when competing on all-weather; not an obvious one |
This is a difficult race to call but preference is for ACROSS THE POND who will be suited by this distance. Mighty Goddess should appreciate this course.