Vaal Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 253 Races on across 31 meetings. There was 8 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 9 races at Auteuil first race 10:15, 8 races at Ayr first race 13:42, 9 races at Belmont At The Big A first race 18:05, 4 races at Canterbury Park first race 23:10, 3 races at Charles Town first race 00:00, 9 races at Chelmsford City first race 16:20, 7 races at Churchill Downs first race 22:00, 8 races at Cranbourne first race 04:30, 8 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 9 races at Hawthorne first race 20:10, 11 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 8 races at Ipswich first race 03:37, 7 races at Kembla Grange first race 04:40, 7 races at Kempsey first race 04:25, 9 races at Le Croise-Laroche first race 15:35, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:50 Monbetsu, 5 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 6 races at Mysore first race 10:00, 7 races at Naas first race 14:25, 12 races at Nagoya first race 06:40, 7 races at Pontefract first race 14:03, 9 races at Remington Park first race 01:28, 12 races at Sonoda first race 02:40, 9 races at Taif first race 14:10, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 12 races at Urawa first race 05:30, 8 races at Vaal first race 11:30, 8 races at Vincennes first race 12:55, 7 races at Woodbine first race 21:50, 7 races at Yarmouth first race 14:20, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (9)  The Merciful |  | | | | 5 | P Mxoli | T Zackey | Failed to complete in a maiden plate in 2022 upped to 1m4f; still winless and defeats stacking up (13 on the bounce); been off the track a long time. | ||
2nd (4)  Hat Trick Or Treat | | | | | 3 | S Khumalo | P P Labuschagne | Signs of improvement 16 days ago when beaten 3l into second at 25-1 in a maiden plate; best form so far in last two starts and career moving upwards; assuming he steps up from most recent effort then is a very interesting runner. | ||
1st (1)  Red Legend | | | | | 3 | C Zackey | M N Houdalakis | Stepped up on his last two starts; not beaten far last month; edging up the ratings; easy to see him making an impression despite moving up in class and there is potential to save ground from stall two. | ||
(2)  Livebythesword | | | | | 4 | N Nastili | M/a Azzie | Five-race maiden though does have a third place to his name; beaten 10l when ninth of ten in March in a maiden plate; returns from a break today. | ||
(3)  Rastignac | | | | | 4 | C Habib | R Klaasen | Failed to finish last month when dropped in distance in a maiden plate; Calvin Habib a noteworthy booking; has posted some fair efforts in defeat and looks a contender. | ||
(5)  Gold De Grace | | | | | 4 | R Danielson | C I Jonker | Not beaten too far when fourth at Turffontein upped to 1m1f 19 days ago in a maiden plate; he has a shout. | ||
(6)  Pike Place | | | | | 5 | T Mayhew | D N Stenger | Held in eighth two months ago in a maiden plate; has shown glimpses of ability recently and looks interesting. | ||
| (7) Mishrah | | | | | 4 | D De Gouveia | M/a Azzie | Finished just behind Future Knight when eighth at Turffontein two weeks ago in a maiden plate. | ||
(8)  Future Knight | | | | | 5 | K Matsunyane | S G Tarry | Could not manage better than sixth at Turffontein on first outing for new trainer two weeks ago in a maiden plate; from a top trainer; not dismissed as might do better now handicapping. | ||
(10)  Varjury | | | | | 3 | C Maujean | F Bronkhorst | Was tailed off two months ago in a maiden juvenile plate; poor draw could make life difficult and looks opposable. | ||
(11)  Prince Of Miracles | | | | | 3 | J Penny | F Bronkhorst | Finished last of nine over 6f here (maiden plate) last month; been largely out of form in recent starts and yet to get off the mark and losing run stands at ten; now upped in trip and hard to recommend. | ||
(12)  Brightest Blaze | | | | | 4 | J R Syster | B Webber | Winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at nine; comfortably beaten finishing ninth over 6f here (maiden plate) four weeks ago. | ||
(13)  Destiny Fulfilled | | | | | 3 | M K Katjedi | F P Habib | Behind Red Legend three weeks ago when beaten 10l upped to this trip; runs for only the second time in a handicap; with more on his plate easy enough to take on. | ||
(14)  Under The Rainbow | | | | | 4 | L Nhlapo | B Webber | Beaten a long way when behind Hat Trick Or Treat, Brightest Blaze, and Prince Of Miracles last month in a maiden plate; hasn't had any luck with the draw and others have more pressing claims. |
Future Knight is capable of getting involved, and Red Legend is one to consider from the best draw. However, HAT TRICK OR TREAT looks a solid choice. He appeals based on the strength of his latest effort.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (7)  Bella Boop Boop | | | | | 3 | L Nhlapo | C J Lensley | No impression when eighth of 13 over 7f here (maiden plate) two weeks ago; largely found things tough going of late and yet to manage better than fifth in her seven races; others have more pressing claims with initial mark looking tough enough on evidence to date. | ||
2nd (4)  Tik Tok Addiction | | | | | 4 | P Mxoli | T Zackey | Not far behind Pass The Baton when sixth at Turffontein 12 days ago in a maiden plate. | ||
1st (2)  Future Date | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | S J Gray | Good runner-up at 33-1 at Turffontein over 7f (maiden plate) on Saturday; a leading contender. | ||
(1)  Ambitious Lady | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | C J Lensley | Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Turffontein (beaten 4½l) in a maiden plate last month; needs to be respected as shown she can be competitive fairly recently. | ||
(5)  Bella's Charm | | | | | 3 | C Habib | F Bronkhorst | Tenth attempt to lose maiden tag; split Pass The Baton and Bella Boop Boop when seventh two weeks ago in a maiden plate; has shown signs of promise here and there and could be of some interest. | ||
(6)  Enchanted Royal | | | | | 4 | J Gates | P P Labuschagne | Was tailed off behind Ambitious Lady, last month in a maiden plate; needs more for handicap debut; one to tread carefully with. | ||
(8)  Beverly Baby | | | | | 3 | N Klink | J Borman | First-time blinkers didn't work when tailed off last month (Turffontein) in a maiden plate; not had much racing - fifth outing here; hard to assess on handicap bow; she can be taken on. | ||
| (9) Berriesofthestraw | | | | | 4 | K Matsunyane | S J Gray | Attempting to open her account at the fifth time of asking; not far behind Pass The Baton when ninth over 6f here (maiden plate) despite first-time blinkers in June; others appeal more; needs to leave previous runs behind. |
FUTURE DATE is expected to get the job done. She can boast superior recent form to that of the main dangers. Pass The Baton could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival while Pass The Baton and Bella's Charm should be in the mix even if they have gone a while without winning, and Ambitious Lady must be considered.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (8)  Count Your Chances | | | | | 5 | S Khumalo | F Bronkhorst | Out of the frame when sixth in a handicap (just behind Gimme The Flame) two weeks ago; must be high on list as a winner off a similar mark and she has posted some fair efforts in defeat in the past. | ||
| 2nd (2) Free In Seattle | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | S J Gray | Split a number of these rivals when fifth of ten last month in a handicap; a leading player as has been given a chance by the handicapper and she has shown bits and pieces of promise. | ||
1st (3)  Annewithan E | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | W C Marwing | Generally struggled with a record of 1-15; went down by 1½l when second last month in a handicap; should be on the premises given there is limited recent form on offer in this race and her latest effort was promising. | ||
| (1) Solo Diva | | | | | 5 | P Mxoli | T Zackey | Not a frequent winner; failed to complete over 1m2f here (handicap) last week; on the shortlist from a draw which could make things easier and she's shown signs of promise here and there. | ||
(4)  Gimme The Flame | | | | | 5 | R Danielson | H E Adamson | An infrequent winner; beaten just over 5l in fourth in a handicap 16 days ago; might have a say as the handicapper has given her a chance and has shown some ability on occasion. | ||
(5)  Perini Palace | | | | | 4 | C Zackey | J A Visser | Tailed off a week ago behind Wilkies, in a handicap; passed over. | ||
(6)  Flying Broomstick | | | | | 5 | D Schwarz | B B Ruiters | Came home eighth, beaten 6l, (dropped a few pounds since) two weeks ago in a handicap; not made much of an impact recently in handicaps and recent form nothing to write home about; drops in class. | ||
(7)  Oh My Gucci Girl | | | | | 3 | K Matsunyane | F P Habib | Finished towards the rear of 15 here over 5½f (handicap) three weeks ago, behind Wilkies; not hard to turn elsewhere. | ||
| (9) Wilkies | | | | | 5 | C Habib | S J Gray | Beaten 10l into sixth upped to 7f last week in a handicap; needs to improve on balance of recent form and low strike-rate of 1-24; others appeal more. | ||
(10)  Angelofthemorning | | | | | 6 | J R Syster | H Van Der Westhuizen | Only once has she got into the winners' enclosure and generally been out of sorts of late; behind several of these last month when beaten 11l (seventh of ten) in a handicap; others more persuasive. |
Solo Diva has a good draw and is shortlisted, and Gimme The Flame looks a decent option. However, FREE IN SEATTLE gets the vote. She can be excused her most recent run and has won once at this venue previously.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (5)  Flag Bearer | | | | | 6 | G Samo-Burthia | F Bronkhorst | Running well at present and on a good mark based on best form; not beaten too far (2½l) when close behind Callaburn at Turffontein 12 days ago; latest effort was encouraging so is capable of making an impact. | ||
2nd (6)  Guy Alexander | | | | | 6 | G Lerena | C J Lensley | Runner-up, beaten 3½l, here over 1m (handicap) two weeks ago; doesn't win often; strong claims. | ||
3rd (2)  Callaburn | | | | | 4 | C Maujean | F Bronkhorst | Admirably consistent; ran encouragingly when 2l runner-up (Turffontein), finished ahead of Flag Bearer upped to this trip two weeks ago; capable of making an impact given he has enjoyed success off this rating in the past. | ||
(1)  Manz Knight | | | | | 6 | P Strydom | L Karriem | Ran well to finish runner-up (beaten just under 2l) at Turffontein over 1m2f (maiden plate) at the weekend; no surprise to see him go well from a beneficial draw and there was plenty to like about his latest performance. | ||
(3)  Whistledown | | | | | 4 | J Penny | M Khan | Running in a handicap for only the second time; a few rivals look in good form so others make more appeal. | ||
(4)  Full Go | | | | | 6 | M Yeni | B B Ruiters | Held in seventh over 1m here (handicap) last month; specialist here with three wins; Muzi Yeni a notable jockey booking; warrants respect. | ||
| (7) Cantfoolme | | | | | 5 | L Nhlapo | B Webber | Not made much of an impact recently in handicaps; behind Guy Alexander here over 1m (handicap) when last of eight off higher mark two weeks ago; easy to oppose despite this looking a little easier than last time. | ||
(8)  Azucar | | | | | 6 | J R Syster | W H Marwing | Last of eight last month; has struggled to factor since winning a handicap at Vaal in December; others more appealing with this looking like a hot contest. |
GUY ALEXANDER is a confident pick. Callaburn and Flag Bearer have won over C&D, and Flag Bearer has generally been running well.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (5)  Have A Party | | | | | 5 | M Yeni | P F Matchett | Beaten 6l in fifth over 1m4f here (handicap) 16 days ago; has won previously at this course; encouraging jockey booking; one to consider as shown some signs of promise and handicapper has cut her some slack. | ||
1st (4)  Ideal Future | | | | | 6 | T Mayhew | L Kruger | Had two of these rivals behind her in a handicap when involved in the finish two weeks ago; can boast winning form over this C&D; big run on the cards. | ||
(1)  Play With Fire | | | | | 4 | G Samo-Burthia | F Bronkhorst | Finished fifth seven days ago albeit only beaten 2½l in a handicap; should go close if confirming promise shown last time. | ||
| (2) Angel's Wish | | | | | 6 | D De Gouveia | W H Marwing | Split Ideal Future (runner-up) and Have A Party (fifth) two weeks ago in a handicap; has scored over C&D; shown some respite by handicapper and capable of going well. | ||
(3)  Silky Jet | | | | | 4 | K A Brewer | W H Marwing | Signs of improvement on last two runs; a good winner when off the mark in a maiden plate last month upped to this distance; despite that Vaal success, one to tread carefully with. | ||
(7)  Summerland | | | | | 5 | N Klink | C Spies | Last of ten over 1m here (handicap) four weeks ago; been generally quiet since successful in a handicap at Greyville in February and recent form hardly the most inspiring; makes limited appeal. |
IDEAL FUTURE is a firm choice. She will go well if repeating the sort of form she showed when placed last time out and can confirm placings with Angel's Wish and Have A Party, who were behind her when last seen. Angel's Wish has winning C&D form.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd (1) Guerilla Warfare | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | S J Gray | Beaten a long way over 1m1f at Turffontein (handicap) 12 days ago; encouraging jockey booking; likely to go well from this advantageous starting berth and shown he can get his head in front. | ||
3rd (10)  Green Sceptre | | | | | 5 | K Matsunyane | S G Tarry | No impression when fifth of eight here over 1m (handicap) two weeks ago; from powerful trainer and he can be competitive at this level; potential to save ground from this stall so should be thereabouts. | ||
1st (4)  Fast Duty | | | | | 5 | G Lerena | S T Pettigrew | Fair effort (beaten 2½l, Turffontein) two months ago; much respected if building on most recent effort and he is running off a lower mark. | ||
| (2) Breath Of Magic | | | | | 4 | G Samo-Burthia | F Bronkhorst | Eighth of 13 beaten 11l (dropped a few pounds since) three weeks ago; has won here before; useful at this level; needs considering in this lower-class event and shown he can win fairly recently. | ||
(3)  Captain Jim | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | F P Habib | Scored narrowly in a maiden, breaking his duck at the seventh time of asking upped to 1m last month; competing off a higher mark; this represents a step up in class but one to be interested in. | ||
| (5) Sail The Sky | | | | | 4 | D Schwarz | C I Jonker | Not been able to make much of an impact in handicaps recently; towards the rear of 13 last month upped to this trip; has a bad draw to overcome and others more likely. | ||
(6)  Bob Lee Swagger | | | | | 4 | T Mayhew | C Mayhew | Finished behind several of these rivals when 11th of 12 two months ago for which dropped a few pounds; largely disappointing since successful in a maiden plate at Fairview in November and failed to make much of an impact in handicaps recently; easy enough to take on despite this looking a little easier than last time. | ||
(8)  Kittyboys Girl | | | | | 5 | C Zackey | M Khan | Poor strike-rate; came home fifth, beaten 6l, over 1m1f here (handicap) last month; Craig Zackey booked; she's an attractive contender as now running off a lower mark and has been on the scene in the recent past. | ||
(9)  Written In Stone | | | | | 9 | L Nhlapo | B Webber | One-time useful performer; has winning form at this track; found life tough when 6l back in fourth here over 6f (handicap) last week. | ||
(11)  Miraculous Man | | | | | 5 | P Mxoli | G J Maroun | Been generally quiet since successful in a maiden plate at Fairview in January; finished last of 15 over 5½f here (handicap) 21 days ago; passed over. |
FAST DUTY is a firm selection, based on his most recent performance he is a strong form pick. Guerilla Warfare looks well drawn while Kittyboys Girl could be vulnerable to a less exposed rival, and Breath Of Magic might have a say.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (4)  Tchaikovsky | | | | | 6 | J Penny | J S Roux | Caused a 33-1 surprise when landing Vaal stakes race two weeks ago; can't be ruled out. | ||
1st (1)  Dontshootthebarman | | | | | 5 | P Strydom | C Binda | Had a couple of these behind 14 days ago, getting the job done by 1½l; all four wins have been at around this trip; slightly higher rating to contend with; can be in the mix despite moving up in class. | ||
3rd (5)  John Wick | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | F P Habib | Had a couple of these behind when winning with a bit in hand last month; could go well despite moving up in class and may be capable of overcoming hike in the ratings. | ||
(2)  Nkandla Gold | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | B Webber | Three wins over C&D; third behind Dontshootthebarman 14 days ago. | ||
| (6) Var Park | | | | | 5 | M K Katjedi | G J Maroun | C&D has proven suitable before; finished last, beaten 8l by Dontshootthebarman 14 days ago; probably unlikely to trouble the principals as meeting a number of horses who are in good form. | ||
(7)  Munchkin | | | | | 5 | C Zackey | M N Houdalakis | Beaten 5l (fifth) four weeks ago; a while since his last success; likes this combination of C&D. | ||
| (8) Sakhala Is'Cathulo | | | | | 4 | R Danielson | C Binda | Finished just behind John Wick when fourth in a stakes race at Turffontein last month; form has an uneven look to it and sole victory becoming a distant memory; this looks a decent race so looks opposable. | ||
(9)  Pendragon | | | | | 5 | C Maujean | F Bronkhorst | Last of seven when behind John Wick here last month; this looks a decent race so easy enough to take on. | ||
| (10) Axel Collins | | | | | 5 | C Habib | A P Peter | Good effort when just over 2l second two weeks ago; last C&D win was nine attempts back and a while since he's been in the winners' enclosure (last win last April). |
Dontshootthebarman is respected albeit he is up in the weights while Dontshootthebarman, John Wick and Tchaikovsky have won over C&D. But firm preference is for ON CUE. She is expected to confirm placings after she got the better of Dontshootthebarman, Nkandla Gold and Var Park when last seen.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (9)  Twice As Wild | | | | | 6 | P Mxoli | G J Maroun | Creditable effort behind Inafix over 5½f here (handicap) when beaten just over 1l to finish third last month; an infrequent winner; should get involved as recent display was promising. | ||
| 2nd (10) Dark Tide | | | | | 8 | M K Katjedi | F Bronkhorst | On a good mark based on best form and better than this level in his pomp; respectable sixth when behind the reopposing Inafix over 5½f (handicap) 21 days ago; he can make a bold bid if replicating most recent run and handicapper has cut him some slack. | ||
1st (8)  Inafix | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | C Binda | This is his level; fair effort when beaten 3½l, finishing fifth of six over 5f here (handicap) 16 days ago; can figure if finding his best form. | ||
(1)  Commander Of All | | | | | 4 | K Matsunyane | F P Habib | Useful at this level; didn't run too badly when out of the frame here (beaten 5l) over 5f (handicap) four weeks ago; can't be ruled out operating off a reduced mark and has proved he knows how to win. | ||
(3)  Together Again | | | | | 5 | T Mayhew | J A Visser | Finished tailed off over 7f here (handicap, behind Can't Catch Me) a week ago; meeting some horses in good form and only limited appeal. | ||
(4)  Dancing Dora | | | | | 6 | C Maujean | F Bronkhorst | Boasts a creditable four from 19 record at this track; fair effort when beaten 2l at Turffontein two weeks ago; one to note if backing up last run. | ||
| (5) Mariachi Madness | | | | | 4 | J Gates | C Binda | Beaten 19l (ninth) over 1m1f at Greyville (handicap) in June; recent form hardly the most inspiring and been a while since he achieved his only career win; this line-up contains some strong opposition so is passed over. | ||
| (6) Prized Platinum | | | | | 4 | R Danielson | C Binda | Not always shown an awful lot since winning a maiden plate at Vaal in March and failed to make much of an impact in handicaps recently; not beaten too far when tenth here (dropped a few pounds since) over 5½f (handicap) last month; now drops in class but makes little appeal. | ||
| (7) Vava Vegas | | | | | 5 | M V'Rensburg | J Borman | Well held when third seven days ago; has won off this mark in the last 12 months and is a very interesting runner. | ||
(11)  Can't Catch Me | | | | | 5 | L Nhlapo | B Webber | Beaten fifth of ten here over 7f (handicap) last week; not the most consistent of horses lately but she can be competitive at this level. | ||
(12)  Bad Hair Day | | | | | 5 | J R Syster | H Van Der Westhuizen | Been a while since she achieved her only career win and largely not been running well; close up behind Can't Catch Me when eighth here over 1m (handicap) last month; this is competitive and makes little appeal. |
VAVA VEGAS is top of the list. He is bidding for his third course success and could be well treated. Dancing Dora has produced plenty of good efforts while Commander Of All isn't out of it, and Inafix must be considered.