There were 230 Races on across 29 meetings. There was 8 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 8 races at Auteuil first race 12:55, 8 races at Beverley first race 13:40, 1 races at Club Hipico first race 01:00, 10 races at Concepcion first race 17:38, 7 races at Fairmount Park first race 19:00, 9 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 8 races at Fontwell first race 13:20, 7 races at Fort Erie first race 20:00, 12 races at Funabashi first race 06:45, 3 races at Gavea first race 01:00, 9 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 6 races at Kolkata first race 09:45, 7 races at Leeton first race 04:55, 7 races at Listowel first race 14:00, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 12 races at Mizusawa first race 03:50, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:35 Monbetsu, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 9 races at Newcastle first race 16:10, 9 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 8 races at Swan Hill first race 04:30, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 8 races at Vaal first race 11:30, 8 races at Vichy first race 10:51, 8 races at Vincennes first race 15:35, 8 races at Warwick first race 13:47, 7 races at Yeppoon first race 04:07, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.
Race 1: 11:30 Vaal Betway Welcomes You Work Riders Maiden Plate (f & M)(For Maiden F & M. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members SAF 7f
1st (4)  Last Car To Pass | | | | | 3 | T Matsoele | F P Habib | Related to 7f winner Golden Attitude; makes first racecourse appearance; interesting as some good aspects to her profile. |
2nd (1)  Cat O'Clock | | | | | 4 | P Mongqawa | A P Peter | Although yet to hit the target, she has shown ability and produced a string of consistent efforts; below par when beaten 5l in a maiden plate 21 days ago; major player. |
(2)  Black Hole Sun | | | | | 6 | T Lukhele | C J Lensley | Ran well to finish runner-up at 20-1 12 days ago in a maiden plate; has run 16 times without getting off the mark; should get involved as recent performance was encouraging. |
(3)  Plum Blossom | | | | | 4 | J Horing | J A Visser | Not disgraced in third over 1m1f at Turffontein (maiden plate) last month; gone 11 races without a win but stepped up on her last two starts; can be in the mix. |
(5)  On A Jet Plane | | | | | 3 | G Dadamasi | S J Gray | Was fifth of seven on her debut over 6f here despite blinkers at 33-1 26 days ago; must now step up. |
| (6) Paris Party | | | | | 3 | A Feni | S J Gray | Stable can ready one; related to Eiffel Tower (winner from 6f up to 1m); interesting to see if there's any confidence behind her. |
(7)  Pearly Ash | | | | | 3 | C Mabaya | A P Peter | Never landed a blow on her debut when last of 11 over this trip at Turffontein at 20-1 in June; must make above-average progress to figure. |
Black Hole Sun is a major threat to the tip, and Last Car To Pass is respected. However, firm preference is for CAT O'CLOCK. She has been running to a consistent level lately and remains unexposed with potential for more to come.
Race 2: 12:05 Vaal Betway Maiden Plate(For all Maidens. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members) SAF 7f
| (1) Karoo Gold | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | C Dawson | Comfortably beaten finishing fourth over 1m at Greyville (maiden plate) in May; he can be competitive at this level; returns from a layoff here; has shown some capability here and there and he needs to be taken seriously. |
(2)  Oklahoma Twister | | | | | 4 | Wes Marwing | H Van Der Westhuizen | Still winless and defeats stacking up (16 on the bounce); comfortably beaten finishing fifth back down to this trip three weeks ago; others are preferred. |
(3)  Good To Great | | | | | 4 | L Nhlapo | C Binda | Not beaten too far when fourth here over 6f (maiden plate) 12 days ago. |
(4)  Takeyourbestshot | | | | | 3 | T Mayhew | D N Stenger | Three-race maiden but has managed to finish third; finished behind Chariot Of Fire over 6f here (maiden plate) when beaten 12l (seventh of nine) last month. |
(5)  Born Atlantic | | | | | 3 | K Matsunyane | F P Habib | Already a gelding; trainer's stats offers some hope; question mark over whether this newcomer will be battle ready; this son of Global View makes debut. |
(6)  Chariot Of Fire | | | | | 3 | C Zackey | M N Houdalakis | No impression when sixth of eight (Turffontein) upped to this trip ten days ago; ought to be competitive as his experience should be an asset and he's shown signs of promise here and there. |
(7)  Enforce Law | | | | | 3 | C Habib | J A Soma | Record of the stable offers some encouragement; market can guide as regards prospects of this one opening his account at the first attempt. |
(8)  Kaleesh Cyborg | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | P F Matchett | Beaten 8l in fourth upped to this distance at Turffontein last month; warrants respect as shown promise on occasion and he could step up. |
| (9) Legendary | | | | | 3 | K A Brewer | C Binda | Finished last of 12 when close behind Good To Great (Turffontein) over 5f (maiden plate) in July; others are preferred. |
(10)  Megahit | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | J A Soma | Related to Fantasy Flower, winning form over 6f-1m; first competitive racecourse experience; has to be respected with signs of encouragement in profile. |
(11)  Pennsylvania | | | | | 3 | G Lerena | A P Peter | First career outing for this three-year-old son of Lancaster Bomber; in the mix. |
KAROO GOLD gets a firm vote. He should be forgiven a lacklustre latest run. Pennsylvania is probably the most intriguing of the debutants while Kaleesh Cyborg is capable of getting involved, and Chariot Of Fire looks the most dangerous rival.
Race 3: 12:40 Vaal Betway Maiden Plate (3-Year-Olds)(For Maiden 3 year-olds. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members) SAF 6f
(1)  Winds Of Change | | | | | 3 | G Lerena | M/a Azzie | Has raised his game the last twice; not beaten too far when fifth at Greyville in a Grade 2 in July; respected as was among the places in the Gold Medallion and he has shown bits and pieces of promise. |
(2)  Pursuit Of Fame | | | | | 3 | T Mayhew | J A Visser | Form has been a bit up and down of late and winless with run of consecutive defeats standing at eight; could not manage better than fifth here over 5f (maiden plate) 19 days ago; passed over. |
(3)  Solar Sail | | | | | 3 | J Penny | M Khan | Failed to land a blow when fourth of nine (split Pursuit Of Fame and Global Zee) last month; may have to settle for supporting role. |
(4)  Global Zee | | | | | 3 | J Gates | P P Labuschagne | Finished sixth, beaten 7l, 12 days ago; best he's managed so far is fifth from four career starts; may have to settle for supporting role. |
(5)  Gold Rush Kid | | | | | 3 | J R Syster | B Webber | Couldn't land a blow when seventh of 12 two weeks ago (not far behind Global Zee) on debut for this trainer; this now his seventh attempt to get off the mark; is passed over. |
(6)  Varace | | | | | 3 | D Schwarz | J S Roux | Some promise; closest he has come to winning after three starts was a third; finished last of seven in a maiden juvenile plate in May; returns from a break here; others more appealing. |
(7)  Alesian Beau | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | M/a Azzie | Related to 5f winner Across The Bow; stable more than capable of getting one ready first time out; gelded already; looks likely to be involved with signs of encouragement in profile and there is speed in the pedigree. |
(8)  Count Invicto | | | | | 3 | C Zackey | M N Houdalakis | From the same family as A Good Year, a winner over 1m1½f; trainer has a good record with first-time-out runners here; not ruled out as some good aspects to his profile and stable is in good order. |
(9)  Huehuetenango | | | | | 3 | P Strydom | M/a Azzie | Sibling of Under My Hat (6f winner); trainer can ready one; deserves respect with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire is a speed influence. |
(10)  Santiago's Pride | | | | | 3 | K A Brewer | W H Marwing | Yard is operating at a respectable strike-rate; shares a dam with Double Edge, a 1m1f winner; first competitive racecourse experience; gelded already; probably best watched for now but it will be interesting to see if there is any market confidence. |
WINDS OF CHANGE is top of the list. He has been among the places lately and remains unexposed with potential for more to come. Count Invicto is one of the more interesting newcomers while Huehuetenango and Alesian Beau are from powerful trainers, and Huehuetenango and Alesian Beau have eyecatching pedigrees.
Race 4: 13:15 Vaal Betway Maiden Plate (3-Year-Old Fillies)(For Maiden 3yof. R15 000 Win bonus ROA Members) SAF 6f
| (1) Intro | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | S J Gray | 13th attempt to lose maiden tag; comfortably beaten finishing fourth ten days ago (Turffontein) upped to 7f; definitely of interest as shown some signs of promise. |
(2)  Anne Of Denmark | | | | | 3 | C Habib | A P Peter | Sire gets fair share of winners over this distance; racing education begins here for this daughter of Lancaster Bomber; will need to be fully tuned up if she is to be in contention on this initial outing. |
| (3) Denim Blue | | | | | 3 | D Schwarz | P P Labuschagne | Didn't offer much on her debut (at Vaal over 5f) at 40-1 19 days ago; could improve from her debut but will need to. |
(4)  Explosive Gift | | | | | 3 | C Zackey | M N Houdalakis | Trainer does well here with debutants; shares a dam with Splendid Season, a 6f winner; nicely bred (by Lancaster Bomber); needs to be taken seriously with signs of encouragement in profile and there is speed in the pedigree. |
(5)  Faithful Mistress | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | P F Matchett | Finished third 26 days ago on her debut albeit only beaten just under 3l over C&D; should benefit for having a run under her belt. |
(6)  Shake It | | | | | 3 | J Penny | M Khan | Beaten on her debut at Turffontein over 5½f at 66-1 in June; entitled to be a bit more streetwise this time and rates a likely contender. |
(7)  Sweet Sophia | | | | | 3 | T Mayhew | R R Magner | Yard can ready a debutant; related to 5f winner Honey Suite; sire can inject some quality. |
Intro could have a say, and Shake It has potential to improve. However, EXPLOSIVE GIFT is the recommendation. She is the most interesting newcomer.
Race 5: 13:50 Vaal Betway Mr 96 Handicap(Open) SAF 6f
(1)  Fire 'n Flames | | | | | 4 | D Schwarz | J S Roux | Beaten 9l into tenth in a Listed race at Turffontein three weeks ago; has won over C&D; grade looks suitable; drops in class. |
(2)  Black Egret | | | | | 5 | S Khumalo | C Binda | Has been fairly consistent this year; behind Open Highway when beaten 1½l to finish runner-up 12 days ago; latest effort was encouraging so has to be respected. |
(3)  Esquevelle | | | | | 6 | R Danielson | C Binda | Has a good C&D record (three wins from nine runs); not beaten that far in fourth (just under 4l) when behind Open Highway here two weeks ago. |
(4)  Rollwiththepunches | | | | | 6 | T Mayhew | R R Magner | Went down by a short head 21 days ago in a stakes race; boasts winning form over C&D; potentially on a good mark; if he is able to build on his most recent effort then a possible player. |
(5)  Open Highway | | | | | 4 | M Yeni | F Bronkhorst | Aiming for a third C&D win after his success here two weeks ago; now competes off a higher mark; clear chance despite being up in class. |
(6)  Cian The Conqueror | | | | | 5 | M V'Rensburg | C Spies | Claimed a second C&D win last month when successful by a short head. |
(7)  Fully Loaded | | | | | 5 | M K Katjedi | F P Habib | Suited by this C&D; could not manage better than sixth in a stakes race (Turffontein) failing to capitalise on good draw in July; others more likely as this is competitive. |
(8)  Rainbow Reward | | | | | 5 | K Matsunyane | J J Van Vuuren | This is his level and has been consistent of late; just under 2l fifth to the reopposing Cian The Conqueror last month in a stakes race; might have a say. |
(9)  Bob's Your Uncle | | | | | 5 | C Zackey | M N Houdalakis | Respectable third over 7f at Turffontein (handicap) ten days ago; normally pretty consistent; likes this combination of C&D; notable rider booked. |
(10)  Rock Of Bismantova | | | | | 4 | C Maujean | C Spies | Fair effort when beaten 5l, finishing fourth of 13 over 7½f here (handicap) last month; has chalked up two wins from his last three; has scored over C&D; running in a handicap for just the second time; probably unlikely to trouble the principals given this looks a decent race. |
OPEN HIGHWAY looks a solid choice. He has shown a liking for this course and distance and can confirm superiority with Black Egret and Esquevelle who were behind him when last seen. Rollwiththepunches has won over C&D.
Race 6: 14:25 Vaal Betway Mr 74 Handicap(Open) SAF 5f
1st (1)  Karate Kid | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | P F Matchett | Gained a 1½l success in a maiden plate at Turffontein when registering his first success at the second time of asking last month; is a player. |
(7)  Bregardt | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | F Bronkhorst | Not made much of an impact recently in handicaps; was held in sixth here over 6f (handicap) 12 days ago; a lot on his plate here and has questions to answer. |
| (3) Johnny Appleseed | | | | | 3 | C Habib | A P Peter | Scored by just over 1l 19 days ago when opening his account at the second time of asking in a maiden plate; is respected. |
(4)  Alone Time | | | | | 4 | D Schwarz | J S Roux | Off the mark at the third time of asking when winning with a bit to spare two weeks ago in a maiden plate; not hard to turn elsewhere despite the last time out success. |
(6)  Axel Collins | | | | | 5 | C Maujean | A P Peter | Form has an up and down look to it; not beaten too far (just over 2l) on Thursday. |
Karate Kid is potentially a big threat while Johnny Appleseed looks a decent option. But BLAZE A WAY is a confident pick. He is a one-time winner at this track.
Race 7: 15:00 Vaal Betway Mr 74 Handicap(Open) SAF 1m 2f
2nd (5)  Master Tik Tok | | | | | 5 | P Mxoli | P F Matchett | This is his level and has displayed improved form on last two starts; finished fourth but wasn't beaten too far (5l) finished just ahead of Diesel's Shadow three weeks ago; hard to dismiss if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success. |
3rd (1)  Diesel's Shadow | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | E Verdonese | Not far behind Master Tik Tok when fifth three weeks ago; on target twice in his last four outings; has won here; very interesting. |
| 1st (3) Eiger Sanction | | | | | 4 | M Yeni | S J Gray | Got the job done by 2l over 1m1f at Turffontein (handicap) two weeks ago; attempts to land a hat-trick; edging up the ratings. |
(2)  Dual Prophecy | | | | | 4 | P Strydom | J A Soma | Wasn't disgraced when third of nine at Turffontein three weeks ago; this only his second handicap outing; has to be taken seriously from a draw which could make things easier. |
(4)  Fushimi Inari | | | | | 4 | C Habib | S T Pettigrew | Has won at this course; useful at this level; not disgraced when seventh over 1m1f at Turffontein (handicap) ten days ago; should prove competitive operating off a reduced mark and he has a good draw. |
(6)  Crimson Forest | | | | | 4 | J R Syster | P F Matchett | Last of ten over 1m at Turffontein (handicap, behind Eiger Sanction) two months ago, handicapper dropped her a few pounds; struggled a bit since winning a maiden plate at Turffontein in January and not made much of an impact recently in handicaps; makes limited appeal despite dropping in class. |
(7)  Teo Torriatte | | | | | 4 | D Schwarz | C I Jonker | Third here but only beaten a short head over 1m4f (handicap) 21 days ago; has won previously at this course. |
(8)  Have A Party | | | | | 5 | M K Katjedi | P F Matchett | Has won here previously; respectable effort to finish second (dropped back to this trip) on Thursday. |
DIESEL'S SHADOW is top of the list. He was behind Master Tik Tok last time but can now turn that form around and has been successful at this track before. The well drawn Fushimi Inari has claims.
Race 8: 15:35 Vaal Betway Novice Handicap(Maidens & 1 time winners) SAF 7f
| 2nd (1) Happy Mo | | | | | 4 | K Matsunyane | J J Van Vuuren | Finished a decent runner-up of five over 6f at Turffontein (graduation plate) four weeks ago; normally pretty consistent; likely to be thereabouts. |
1st (2)  Captainofthegreen | | | | | 5 | S Khumalo | F P Habib | Consistent lately; narrowly beaten and favourite over 1m at Greyville (handicap) last October; has had some time off; recent effort was creditable so in the mix. |
3rd (9)  Calida | | | | | 4 | M Yeni | W C Marwing | Has a record of 1-13; favourite and just came up short over 7½f here (handicap) 26 days ago. |
(3)  Beamonesque | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | M F De Kock | Hails from a good trainer; fair effort when beaten 2½l two weeks ago (Turffontein) in a graduation plate; more than capable if on song so prospects. |
(4)  Gimmeachoice | | | | | 4 | C Habib | A P Peter | Producing consistent form; beaten half a length here over 1m (handicap) last month; he should go close. |
| (5) Wild Intent | | | | | 3 | C Zackey | M N Houdalakis | Came out on top at the first time of asking by just under 3l (over 6f here) at 14-5 two months ago; cannot be ignored. |
(6)  King Rahul | | | | | 4 | M V'Rensburg | C Spies | Finished towards the rear of 13 here over 7½f (handicap) last month; a previous winner here; good and bad recent runs found on his CV; makes limited appeal as this is competitive. |
| (7) Queen Of Fire | | | | | 3 | M K Katjedi | P F Matchett | Last of seven over 6f at Turffontein (handicap) two weeks ago; can boast winning form over this C&D; this only her second start in handicap company; makes limited appeal with a few rivals in good form. |
(8)  Skittles Skies | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | P P Labuschagne | Scored by 3l, breaking his duck at the sixth time of asking three weeks ago in a maiden plate; cannot be ignored. |
GIMMEACHOICE could be the runner to side with. He is a consistent performer. This trip could be a bit far for Beamonesque while Wild Intent, Beamonesque and Captainofthegreen are C&D winners, and Wild Intent, who has few miles on the clock, is a contender.
