Vaal Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 263 Races on across 31 meetings. There was 7 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 9 races at Beaudesert first race 03:02, 7 races at Bunbury first race 06:57, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 23:10, 3 races at Charles Town first race 00:00, 7 races at Churchill Downs first race 22:00, 8 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 8 races at Doncaster first race 13:50, 7 races at Epsom first race 14:00 Downs, 8 races at Hawkesbury first race 04:05, 9 races at Hawthorne first race 20:10, 18 races at Hipo Chile first race 16:45, 10 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 12 races at Kasamatsu first race 02:50, 8 races at La Teste De Buch first race 11:25, 7 races at Lismore first race 04:25, 8 races at Mauquenchy first race 16:08, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:25 Monbetsu, 5 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 7 races at Munich first race 10:10, 7 races at Mysore first race 09:30, 9 races at Newcastle first race 16:25, 12 races at Oi first race 06:15, 8 races at ParisLongchamp first race 12:55 Longchamp, 9 races at Remington Park first race 01:28, 12 races at Sonoda first race 02:40, 11 races at Taif first race 13:15, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 8 races at Vaal first race 11:35, 8 races at Warrnambool first race 04:30, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (3)  Black Hole Sun |  | | | | 6 | T Lukhele | C J Lensley | Long-term maiden (0-15); comfortably held in fourth last Thursday at Vaal Classic on her second outing for this trainer; easy enough to take on | ||
1st (11)  Palace Dancer | | | | | 3 | P Mongqawa | A P Peter | Solid debut performance at 33-1 over this trip; not much between her and Kit Kat Katie (fifth) on that result; has to be considered if building on initial performance | ||
(1)  Kit Kat Katie | | | | | 5 | A Feni | P P Labuschagne | Yet to win, defeats are stacking up; beaten 2½l last month when sent off 50-1 over C&D (fillies maiden plate); should go well if replicating most recent run | ||
(2)  Bilingual | | | | | 4 | G Dadamasi | S J Gray | Still searching for her first win after 11 attempts; held in sixth over C&D latest; solid option as yard in fine fettle | ||
(4)  Golden Argo | | | | | 4 | N Jobose | C I Jonker | Losing run totals 14; could not manage better than eighth in a fillies maiden plate last Thursday (Vaal Classic); is passed over | ||
(5)  Someday Maybe | | | | | 5 | I Lukhele | J S Roux | Finished fifth but wasn't beaten too far (just over 3l, fillies maiden plate, Vaal Classic) three weeks ago; ran well at this venue when second last April and posted a few good efforts here of late; she has a shout | ||
(6)  Villa Semaya | | | | | 4 | S Mkhumbuzi | P P Labuschagne | Still seeking a first success after 25 starts; could not manage better than seventh (over 1m here) last month; should figure | ||
(7)  Bellissivar | | | | | 3 | E Tivane | A P Peter | Came up a little short in a fillies maiden plate (Vaal Classic) last Thursday; had several of these rivals behind her; if stepping up from most recent effort by no means ruled out | ||
(8)  Jadese | | | | | 3 | X C Machaieie | F Bronkhorst | Finished towards the rear dropped to 5f (fillies maiden plate) at Vaal Classic last week when behind four of these rivals; hard to recommend | ||
(9)  Chasing The Crown | | | | | 3 | S Valjalo | G J Maroun | Beaten 5l when seventh of 13 but didn't run badly at 50-1 (fillies maiden plate) at Vaal Classic last Thursday; hard to fancy | ||
(10)  Cyber Spirit | | | | | 3 | C Mabaya | J A Visser | Not beaten that far (just under 5l, went off 125-1, fillies maiden plate, Vaal Classic) seven days ago; hard to fancy |
It could be worth forgiving Bilingual a poor run last time out, and Bellissivar competes off the back of some good runs. However, PALACE DANCER is a firm tip. She is running for just the second time with a few of her rivals looking more exposed.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (1)  His Lordship | | | | | 4 | T Mayhew | D N Stenger | Attempting to open his account at the fourth time of asking; comfortably beaten finishing sixth at Turffontein in April; returns from a layoff; shown signs of promise here and there and needs to be respected. | ||
3rd (4)  Busstopinhounslow | | | | | 3 | D De Gouveia | G J Maroun | Career is progressing; finished runner-up three weeks ago (beaten 4½l, Turffontein) upped to 7f; has a chance. | ||
2nd (12)  Blizzard Snow | | | | | 3 | C Habib | A P Peter | Sent off 100-30 on her debut and achieved a fair standard when runner-up last month over C&D; every chance with that experience under her belt and has a pedigree which suggests there is more to come. | ||
| (2) Ringho | | | | | 4 | R Danielson | C I Jonker | Finished last of eight at Turffontein four weeks ago; poor form of late a cause for concern and still winless and defeats stacking up (ten on the bounce); others have more pressing claims. | ||
(3)  Good To Great | | | | | 4 | L Nhlapo | C Binda | Some way behind the eighth, Ringho, at Turffontein when beaten 15l on his debut at 66-1 in July; progress needed on this second career run. | ||
| (5) Global Zee | | | | | 3 | J Gates | P P Labuschagne | Held when fifth beaten 8l last month; he can be taken on. | ||
(6)  Gold Rush Kid | | | | | 3 | J R Syster | B Webber | Comfortably beaten finishing eighth in blinkers over 7f (maiden plate) at Scottsville last month; yet to get off the mark in five attempts (fifth his best finish). | ||
| (7) Blurred Vision | | | | | 3 | S Khumalo | S J Gray | Still looking to open his account after six runs; missed the frame (beaten 16l into ninth) over 1m here (maiden) last month. | ||
(8)  American Eagle | | | | | 3 | D Schwarz | J S Roux | His sire is a rich source of sprint winners; trainer not renowned for debutant winners and a watching brief the best policy. | ||
(9)  Parabellum | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | P F Matchett | Newcomers from this stable regularly hit the target; sire's stock can be smart performers; related to multiple race winner Marshall Foch (1m-1m2f); already a gelding; ought to be competitive with signs of encouragement in profile and could be a speedy type on breeding. | ||
(10)  Primal Quest | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | P F Matchett | Related to 7f winner Parallelogram; already gelded; sire capable of producing high class offspring; newcomers from this stable regularly hit the target; is a player with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire is a speed influence. | ||
(11)  Rise And Shine | | | | | 4 | K Matsunyane | C Binda | Comfortably beaten finishing tenth at Turffontein four months ago; back from an absence here. |
Blurred Vision and His Lordship must bounce back from below-par performances, and Busstopinhounslow is likely to be popular with punters. However, BLIZZARD SNOW rates a strong tip. She was well beaten on her debut but improvement can be expected.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (2)  Alone Time | | | | | 4 | D Schwarz | J S Roux | Beaten a fair way when fourth (this trip Vaal, maiden plate) last month | ||
2nd (5)  Antonio Gaudi | | | | | 3 | K Matsunyane | R Klaasen | Not disgraced when fifth here (5½f) 51 days ago; a likely player | ||
3rd (10)  Mizzen Sword | | | | | 3 | J Greyling | M Khan | Finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (just over 4l) 51 days ago, finished ahead of Antonio Gaudi (dropped to 5½f); may have to settle for supporting role | ||
| (1) Silver Seven | | | | | 4 | Wes Marwing | C I Jonker | Last of eight in a maiden plate last Thursday at Vaal Classic; yet to get his head in front after 12 starts and largely in poor form of late; far from solid | ||
| (3) Sommersilber | | | | | 4 | M V'Rensburg | C Binda | Last of 12 in a maiden plate (Vaal Classic) stepped up to 7½f last month; may have to settle for supporting role | ||
| (4) Spy Story | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | S J Gray | Last of seven in a maiden plate (Turffontein Inside) in June | ||
(6)  Gift Of Royal | | | | | 3 | J R Syster | B Webber | Stepped up to 1m3½f (maiden plate) when unable to land a blow in sixth at Greyville latest; makes debut for trainer; respected | ||
(7)  Bad Medicine | | | | | 3 | S Khumalo | J J Van Vuuren | Never landed a blow when seventh of eight (maiden plate, over this trip, Turffontein Inside) in April; back from a layoff; leading contender as stable in excellent health | ||
| (8) Divine Messenger | | | | | 3 | R Danielson | S J Gray | Well beaten when sixth (this distance, here, maiden juvenile plate) latest (wore blinkers); headgear removed; he can be taken on | ||
(9)  Khichdi | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | P F Matchett | Having first race; dam a winner; market could reveal prospects as he may come unstuck against more experienced rivals |
BAD MEDICINE is the pick of these. He can prove a below-par latest run was just a blip. Antonio Gaudi is likely to be popular in the betting.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (9)  Sneak Preview | | | | | 4 | K A Brewer | M N Houdalakis | Solid third last Tuesday in a handicap; the stable continues to be among winners recently; draw should be beneficial so in with a shout. | ||
1st (2)  I Am Regal | | | | | 5 | M Yeni | P F Matchett | Ran encouragingly when 2½l second in a handicap three weeks ago; she can make a bold bid. | ||
3rd (3)  Ariel's Jet | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | E Verdonese | Has winning form at this track; too good for several of these when winning by a head last month at Turffontein in a handicap; a rise in the ratings to contend with; not dismissed. | ||
(1)  Avoontoast | | | | | 5 | P Strydom | J A Soma | Held in fourth in a handicap (close behind I Am Regal) three weeks ago; has won at this track; on target twice in her last three outings; clear chance. | ||
(4)  Pretty In Pearls | | | | | 6 | C Zackey | P F Matchett | Tailed off in a handicap last week upped to 1m4f; struggled a bit since winning a handicap at Vaal five months ago; this C&D holds no fears; Craig Zackey a good booking. | ||
(5)  Play With Fire | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | F Bronkhorst | Has a couple of good recent course efforts to her name but form has been a bit up and down of late; not beaten that far in fifth (just under 4l) 19 days ago (Turffontein) in a handicap; tends to find at least one too good; others appeal more. | ||
(6)  Silver Flare | | | | | 4 | P Mxoli | T Zackey | Shown recent signs of improvement; landed a narrow success in a maiden plate at Turffontein when registering her first success at the fifth time of asking 33 days ago; others appeal more with stamina to prove at this new trip. | ||
| (7) Solo Diva | | | | | 5 | N Klink | T Zackey | On the premises when runner-up of nine 44 days ago in a handicap; producing fairly consistent form; has won here; competing off a higher mark. | ||
| (8) Party Punch | | | | | 3 | K Matsunyane | P P Labuschagne | Improved form the last twice; winning form over C&D; 2l third to Ariel's Jet (Turffontein) last month in a handicap. | ||
(10)  Eye Catching | | | | | 7 | M K Katjedi | J Borman | Not disgraced when eighth last month here over 7½f making debut for this handler; all career wins have come on all-weather; a while since she has been in the winners' enclosure; this is a step down in class although not taken to make a serious impact |
I Am Regal and Play With Fire may have their stamina stretched over this distance, and Avoontoast is likely to attract market support. However, ARIEL'S JET can be superior to her rivals. She arrives with the best recent form (won at Turffontein Inside last month) and can confirm superiority with Party Punch, Play With Fire and Pretty In Pearls who were behind her last time.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (4)  Golden Aspen | | | | | 6 | M V'Rensburg | C Spies | No impression when fifth of seven at the weekend at Turffontein in a handicap; five-time course winner; meeting some horses in good form and has questions to answer. | ||
1st (6)  Spirited Girl | | | | | 4 | J Penny | C Mayhew | Lightly raced (running for just the fifth time); can boast winning form over this C&D; held when sixth beaten 6l last month in a handicap; just second start in this company; one to consider if finding her best form and was a winner two starts ago. | ||
2nd (5)  Godspeed | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | F Bronkhorst | A while since she's been in the winners' enclosure (last win last September); has won here; outran 80-1 odds when a close runner-up last month in a handicap; now competes off a higher mark. | ||
(1)  Blue Horizon | | | | | 4 | D De Gouveia | W H Marwing | Good runner-up at 25-1 in a conditions race at Turffontein two weeks ago; all career wins have come over this trip; has to be considered as return to this trip is a plus. | ||
| (2) Hillary Step | | | | | 4 | T Mayhew | D N Stenger | Got home in front by three-quarters of a length in June in a handicap; has chalked up three wins from her last six; competing off a higher mark. | ||
(3)  Alabama Anna | | | | | 6 | C Zackey | M N Houdalakis | Solid effort (Turffontein) last month in a handicap; has won over C&D; Craig Zackey a good booking; very interesting. | ||
(7)  Que Ceu Azul | | | | | 5 | C Maujean | J A Soma | Has won here but yet to win over this distance; soundly beaten when fourth at Turffontein Inside last month running over this distance; easy enough to take on | ||
(8)  Willy Meet Again | | | | | 3 | K A Brewer | M N Houdalakis | Won in easy fashion in a maiden plate when opening her account at the second time of asking in July; cannot be ignored. | ||
(9)  Mary Read | | | | | 4 | M Yeni | J A Soma | Missed out by less than a length last month in a handicap; has raised her game the last twice; unexposed in handicaps with this her second start in this company; should not be ruled out. | ||
(10)  Cerulean Dancer | | | | | 5 | G Samo-Burthia | F Bronkhorst | Stepped up to 1m4f in a fillies handicap when beaten a fair way (23l) last Tuesday; has won previously at this course; is passed over |
Blue Horizon is capable of running well, and Willy Meet Again is entitled to be in the mix. However, ALABAMA ANNA is a firm choice. She has got a win to her name and has won over this C&D.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (3)  Willowild | | | | | 3 | C Maujean | M N Houdalakis | Landed a narrow success in a juvenile plate when opening her account at the fourth time of asking upped to 7½f 44 days ago; the trainer has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; she's a serious player. | ||
2nd (1)  One Religion | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | R R Magner | Fair effort when beaten just under 4l, finishing fifth of 11 dropped back in distance off higher mark in May in a handicap; achieved just the one win; deserves respect now dropping in class and she should benefit from return to this trip. | ||
| 1st (2) Risky Business | | | | | 6 | M Yeni | S J Gray | Bidding for a four-timer and course specialist (three wins from nine); gained a 1l success last month with Perini Palace and Can't Catch Me behind here; taken a rise in the weights; down in grade; likely to be in contention | ||
(4)  Mother City | | | | | 3 | M K Katjedi | C J Lensley | Off the mark at the seventh time of asking when winning by a short head back down to 5½f 51 days ago in a maiden juvenile plate. | ||
(5)  Northern Kitten | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | F P Habib | Out of the frame (beaten 3½l in fourth) over 1m here (handicap) three weeks ago; can't be ruled out as the handicapper has given her a chance and shown she can win fairly recently. | ||
(6)  Together Again | | | | | 5 | C Habib | J A Visser | Beaten just over 4l when ninth of 15 but didn't run badly at 25-2 on first outing for new trainer last month (over 5½f here) | ||
(7)  Perini Palace | | | | | 4 | P Mxoli | J A Visser | Creditable effort (went off 50-1) here stepped up to 7½f last month, behind the reopposing Risky Business | ||
(8)  Ashanti Sword | | | | | 5 | C Zackey | M Khan | Has won here before but managed only one win; finished 11th dropped to 5½f last month here when beaten 4½l; now drops in class but only limited appeal | ||
(9)  Tibetan Voyage | | | | | 4 | J Penny | M Khan | Not always shown an awful lot since winning a fillies maiden plate at Kenilworth in December; had a bunch of these behind her when eighth here on debut for new trainer two weeks ago; this just her second run in a handicap; now upped in trip and not hard to look elsewhere | ||
(10)  Can't Catch Me | | | | | 5 | L Nhlapo | B Webber | Only career win was on all-weather; held here last month by Risky Business when ninth of 13 (16-1); has been dropped in the weights | ||
| (11) Wilkies | | | | | 5 | K Matsunyane | S J Gray | Been a while since she achieved her only career win and generally been out of sorts of late; finished towards the rear of 15 when behind three of these last month in a handicap; this is competitive and hard enough to fancy. |
This looks an open event. One Religion and Willowild are shortlisted while Northern Kitten is considered although might not get the trip. However, RISKY BUSINESS gets the vote. She finished ahead of Perini Palace and Can't Catch Me last month and still looks to be on a reasonable mark, despite the most recent rise.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st (9) Open Highway | | | | | 4 | M Yeni | F Bronkhorst | Fair effort (beaten 3l) in a handicap last month (Turffontein Standside) | ||
3rd (6)  Passage Of Power | | | | | 6 | G Lerena | F P Habib | Soundly beaten when eighth (this distance, Turffontein Standside, stakes race) latest on his second outing for this trainer; a long time since his last win | ||
| 2nd (2) Black Egret | | | | | 5 | P Strydom | C Binda | On a long losing run; not beaten too far at 25-2 when fifth of 14 latest in a Listed handicap race at Greyville; drops in class; should not be far away | ||
(1)  Tsar Bomba | | | | | 5 | S Khumalo | J J Van Vuuren | Won a handicap by just over 1l three months ago here over 7f getting the better of Laguna Verde; trainer in good form and should be thereabouts | ||
| (3) Laguna Verde | | | | | 5 | C Zackey | M N Houdalakis | A course winner; unable to land a blow in sixth latest at Turffontein Standside | ||
(4)  Hawkbill | | | | | 4 | K A Brewer | M N Houdalakis | Has won here but hasn't won for a while; last of 11 in a handicap at Vaal Classic in April; has been dropped in the weights; back from a break; he's hard to fancy | ||
(5)  Esquevelle | | | | | 6 | R Danielson | C Binda | A number of wins on straight tracks; gained a 1½l success in a handicap latest (Turffontein Standside), form which has been nicely boosted; handicapper increases the burden; not hard to turn elsewhere as this is a tougher test | ||
(7)  Cian The Conqueror | | | | | 5 | M V'Rensburg | C Spies | Is a specialist at this trip; gained narrow success in a stakes race three weeks ago (Vaal Classic) | ||
(8)  Longsword | | | | | 4 | K Matsunyane | S G Tarry | Fourth, beaten just half a length, here (5f) last Tuesday; has won here in the past |
TSAR BOMBA is hard to look beyond. He is bidding for his third course success and has a healthy career strike-rate. Laguna Verde has winning form over C&D.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd (7) Vava Vegas | | | | | 5 | K Matsunyane | J Borman | Been generally quiet since successful in a handicap at Vaal Classic in May but has won here in the past; upped to 7½f (handicap) when not beaten too far 14 days ago here; the assessor relents a little | ||
2nd (3)  King Of Numbers | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | B Webber | Upped to 7½f in a handicap last month when beaten a fair way (11l); unexposed in handicaps with this his second start in this company; ought to be on the premises despite defeat on last two starts as he scored three runs back | ||
1st (6)  Prince Of Kildare | | | | | 4 | M Yeni | B B Ruiters | Achieved only a sole win; could not manage better than fourth at Turffontein Inside last month; is respected | ||
(1)  Purpleninjaturtle | | | | | 4 | Wes Marwing | W C Marwing | Not beaten far over C&D (handicap) latest; likely to be in contention | ||
(2)  Clarkson | | | | | 7 | J Penny | R R Sage | Upped to 1m1f in a handicap (Turffontein Inside) two months ago; has won here | ||
(4)  Phala Millions | | | | | 4 | P Mxoli | B Webber | Never landed a blow when ninth of ten (handicap) at Vaal Classic last month; a course winner; competes off a lower mark; others have more pressing claims | ||
| (5) Bregardt | | | | | 4 | G Samo-Burthia | F Bronkhorst | Out of the frame beaten 3l (went off 33-1, this distance Turffontein Standside, handicap) in July; easy enough to take on | ||
(8)  Written In Stone | | | | | 9 | L Nhlapo | B Webber | Claimed a second CD win 35 days ago when successful by just over 2l; competing off a higher rating | ||
(9)  Gal Gadot | | | | | 8 | N Nastili | S M Naidoo | Potentially well treated on her best form but a long time since her last win; finished well behind the ninth, Vava Vegas, in a handicap finishing towards the rear of 13 last month (over 7½f here); she is the only mare in this; passed over as faces a stiffer task |
Prince Of Kildare is lining up on the back of some good runs while C&D winners Prince Of Kildare, Purpleninjaturtle and King Of Numbers are respected. But CLARKSON has an obvious shout. He has got a win to his name.