Vaal Races & Results with ratings from TomForm.
There were 286 Races on across 34 meetings. There was 8 races at Belmont At The Big A first race 18:05, 10 races at Canterbury Park first race 01:10, 9 races at Chantilly first race 12:11, 3 races at Charles Town first race 00:00, 7 races at Churchill Downs first race 22:00, 7 races at Delaware Park first race 17:30, 12 races at Funabashi first race 06:40, 8 races at Geelong first race 04:30, 7 races at Goulburn first race 04:35, 8 races at Hawkesbury first race 04:15, 9 races at Hawthorne first race 20:10, 18 races at Hipo Chile first race 16:45, 9 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 8 races at Ipswich first race 03:47, 10 races at Kasamatsu first race 03:50, 8 races at Laval first race 15:35, 7 races at Listowel first race 14:20, 9 races at Louisiana Downs first race 19:45, 8 races at Marseille-borely first race 10:51, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:30 Monbetsu, 5 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 7 races at Newmarket first race 13:35, 7 races at Northam first race 06:55, 8 races at Perth first race 13:20, 7 races at Pontefract first race 14:00, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 2 races at Remington Park first race 00:30, 12 races at Saga first race 06:25, 12 races at Sonoda first race 02:40, 9 races at Southwell first race 16:25, 9 races at Taif first race 14:05, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 8 races at Vaal first race 11:25, 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)  Cars Big As Bars |  | | | | 4 | S Siphika | A P Peter | Sire's progeny have a good record in sprints; sole newcomer in the field; probably best watched unless there is significant market confidence behind this newcomer. | ||
| 1st (5) Basingstoke | | | | | 3 | P Mongqawa | A P Peter | Had a couple of these behind her when third here three weeks ago in a maiden plate; career is progressing; prospects. | ||
(1)  Hokaai My Meisie | | | | | 4 | T Matsoele | A P Peter | Generally been out of sorts of late; comfortably beaten finishing ninth in a maiden plate three weeks ago; wears first-time blinkers; should not be far away. | ||
(2)  Magic Bank | | | | | 4 | V Sithetho | B H Stidolph | Yet to manage better than ninth in her three races; found life tough when 18l back in tenth in a maiden plate in June; easy to oppose. | ||
(4)  Potato Salad | | | | | 4 | A Feni | S J Gray | Finished towards the rear of 13 here over 6f (maiden plate, behind Hokaai My Meisie) 36 days ago; passed over. | ||
(6)  Bellissivar | | | | | 3 | C Mabaya | A P Peter | Running consistently; came up a bit short, beaten 3l when second favourite, (split Basingstoke and Cyber Spirit) three weeks ago in a maiden plate; warrants plenty of respect. | ||
(7)  Cyber Spirit | | | | | 3 | J Horing | J A Visser | Finished sixth but wasn't beaten too far (just under 5l) in a maiden plate three weeks ago; possible squeak. |
BELLISSIVAR has an obvious shout. She can usually be relied on to run her race and can turn around placings with Basingstoke from last time they met.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (2)  Summer Shade | | | | | 4 | D Schwarz | B Webber | Yet to win after 15 starts; beaten 16l (sixth) three weeks ago; likely to be a threat as shown some ability on occasion. | ||
| 1st (1) Pacific | | | | | 4 | M Yeni | S J Gray | 14th attempt to lose maiden tag but has shown some recent improvement; likely to be involved. | ||
2nd (5)  Kwagga Blitz | | | | | 3 | P Strydom | C Binda | Fair effort when beaten just under 5l, finishing fourth of six at Turffontein last month; is a player as shown promise on occasion. | ||
(3)  The Real Deal | | | | | 4 | J R Syster | S M Naidoo | Largely not been running well; not far behind Summer Shade when seventh three weeks ago; others appeal more. | ||
(4)  Ringho | | | | | 4 | R Danielson | C I Jonker | Finished last of 12 here over 6f (maiden plate) 14 days ago; hasn't shown much recently and 12th attempt to lose maiden tag; probably unlikely to trouble the principals. | ||
| (6) Potberrie | | | | | 3 | G Lerena | S J Gray | Without a win in seven attempts although has finished second; split Kwagga Blitz (fourth) and Rawalpindi (last) at Turffontein when beaten 5l in fifth last month; plenty of appeal. | ||
(7)  Rawalpindi | | | | | 3 | T Mayhew | G J Maroun | Yet to finish better than sixth in his five races; finished out the back three weeks ago upped to 7f; latest efforts leave a lot to be desired so looks an unlikely winner. | ||
(8)  Espinoza | | | | | 3 | J Gates | S M Naidoo | Was fifth of nine on his debut at Turffontein over this distance at 50-1 in July; not ruled out. | ||
| (9) Letona | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | C Binda | His sire is a rich source of sprint winners; gelded already; stable not renowned for sending out winning newcomers; interesting to see if there's any confidence behind him. | ||
| (10) Old Fashioned | | | | | 3 | L Nhlapo | C Binda | Related to 7f winner Specially Selected; already gelded; should go close with signs of encouragement in profile and the current trainer form is another tick. | ||
(11)  Scarlet | | | | | 4 | V Jodhee | G J Maroun | Finished towards the rear of 13 (dropped to this trip) 21 days ago; long-standing maiden; she takes on the boys here; passed over. |
Espinoza is expected to take a forward step, and Pacific is one that needs plenty of respect. However, POTBERRIE is hard to look beyond. He was behind Kwagga Blitz last time but can now turn that form around.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (11)  Royal Edition | | | | | 4 | J Gates | P P Labuschagne | Has hit the frame in several recent runs; has won here before; fair effort here over 1m (handicap) three weeks ago. | ||
2nd (5)  Tamarisk Tree | | | | | 5 | G Lerena | R R Sage | Shown all winning form at Turffontein (three successes); on the premises when second of ten last month at Turffontein where just ahead of Royal Edition in a handicap; likely to go well. | ||
3rd (8)  Claw | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | M/a Azzie | Beaten a head in a handicap upped to this distance 21 days ago; has been consistent of late; considered. | ||
(1)  Savannah Storm | | | | | 8 | P Strydom | P/J Vermeulen | Has won at this course; last of seven over 1m at Turffontein (stakes race) three months ago; is respected. | ||
(2)  Sugar Blast | | | | | 4 | C Maujean | A P Peter | Was tailed off, finishing well behind reopposing Thunee Playa last month; brings winning C&D form to the table; has proven competitive in a race of this nature. | ||
(3)  Flying Bull | | | | | 7 | T Mayhew | A P Peter | Behind Thunee Playa when finishing seventh dropped back in distance four weeks ago; knows how to win here; a few rivals look in good form so may be vulnerable. | ||
(4)  Arumugam | | | | | 6 | C Habib | A P Peter | Was sixth of seven, beaten 6l, over 1m at Turffontein (stakes race) last month; quite a while since he tasted success; easy enough to take on with a few rivals in good form. | ||
(6)  Battleground | | | | | 5 | M V'Rensburg | M N Houdalakis | Scored narrowly in a conditions race upped to 2m at Fairview in July. | ||
(7)  Thunee Playa | | | | | 4 | K A Brewer | L Karriem | Gained narrow success in a stakes race when accounting for two of these four weeks ago; a proven winner with a wins-runs record of 3-10; ought to give it a shot. | ||
(9)  Total Surrender | | | | | 5 | C Zackey | M N Houdalakis | Finishing runner-up was a good effort in a handicap (dropped to 1m) three weeks ago; has scored over C&D; needs to be taken seriously. | ||
(10)  Afraad | | | | | 8 | D Schwarz | P P Labuschagne | Has scored over C&D; struggled a bit since winning a stakes race at Vaal in March; beaten a long way over 1m5f at Turffontein (stakes race) last month, behind Flying Bull; meeting some horses in good form and not hard to turn elsewhere. | ||
(12)  Banha Bridge | | | | | 8 | M Yeni | C Dawson | Finished eighth, beaten 6l, in a handicap 49 days ago; specialist here with three wins; this looks a decent race so unlikely to do better than a supporting role. |
TOTAL SURRENDER is strongly fancied to come out on top. He bids for a fourth course success. Savannah Storm has winning C&D form.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (8)  Boom Boom | | | | | 4 | M Yeni | F Bronkhorst | Not beaten too far when sixth at Turffontein three weeks ago when dropped in distance in a handicap; successful twice in her last six starts; track has proven suitable before; a lot on her plate here and unlikely to do better than a supporting role. | ||
2nd (1)  Littlemarysunshine | | | | | 5 | P Strydom | M F De Kock | Achieved each of her three career wins at Turffontein but represents top trainer; was held in seventh at Scottsville three weeks ago in a handicap; definitely of interest as might be able to capitalise on her reduced mark and she has shown bits and pieces of promise. | ||
1st (7)  Olivia's Way | | | | | 3 | J R Syster | R R Magner | Successful twice in her last three starts; narrow success in a handicap last month upped to this trip; this just her second run in a handicap. | ||
(2)  Apache Fighter | | | | | 6 | G Lerena | R R Magner | Winning form over C&D; not disgraced when third of six last month in a handicap; major player as shown she can get her head in front and handicapper has cut her some slack. | ||
(3)  Ariel's Jet | | | | | 4 | R Danielson | E Verdonese | Not beaten far when third two weeks ago in a handicap; has won here before; slightly higher rating to contend with; passed over as rising up the ratings. | ||
(4)  Alphabetty | | | | | 5 | C Habib | R Klaasen | Close up behind Apache Fighter when last in a handicap upped to 1m2f five weeks ago; looks well treated on the pick of her form but not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win last May); others appeal more given the strong opposition here. | ||
(5)  Darling Harbour | | | | | 4 | C Zackey | C Dawson | Missed the frame (beaten just over 5l into sixth) here over 1m (handicap) three weeks ago; she can be competitive at this level; must go on the shortlist as now running off a lower mark and has proved she knows how to win. | ||
(6)  Mighty Goddess | | | | | 5 | K Matsunyane | W C Marwing | Finished seventh, beaten a fair way when close behind Darling Harbour 21 days ago in a handicap; has won previously at this course; in good form before possible blip last time; no surprise to see her go well if duplicating the form of her most recent win and she has a good draw. |
Mighty Goddess has a cracking draw while Darling Harbour is capable of running well. But APACHE FIGHTER is strongly fancied to prevail. She holds claims with a modest latest run excused and has proved she can get her head in front.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (6)  Love Tap | | | | | 4 | J Penny | P F Matchett | No apparent fluke about her 25-1 success (by 3½l) three weeks ago in a handicap; handicapper increases the burden. | ||
1st (8)  Hat's Queen | | | | | 3 | C Habib | A P Peter | Not beaten that far in fifth (5l) three weeks ago in a handicap; lightly raced with this just her fifth appearance; possesses winning form at this track; unexposed in handicaps with this her second start in this company; shown she can get her head in front so has to be considered. | ||
| 2nd (9) Free In Seattle | | | | | 3 | R Danielson | S J Gray | On the premises when runner-up of nine in a handicap a week ago; has won here. | ||
(1)  Pretty In Pearls | | | | | 6 | J R Syster | P F Matchett | Beaten a long way 23 days ago upped to 1m4f in a handicap; has winning track form; been generally quiet since successful in a handicap at Vaal five months ago; meeting some horses in good form and she can be taken on. | ||
(2)  Far Reaching | | | | | 3 | S Khumalo | J J Van Vuuren | Wide-margin winner of maiden plate, breaking her duck at the sixth time of asking at Turffontein five weeks ago; seems to be improving based on last two runs; has claims. | ||
(3)  One Religion | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | R R Magner | Good effort when just over 2l second here over 7f (handicap) 14 days ago; off a higher mark; in with a big shout as could be suited by this step up in trip and her recent effort was encouraging. | ||
(4)  Silver Parasol | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | A G Laird | Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; came good at the seventh time of asking two months ago when winning by just under 3l in a maiden plate; could be in the mix. | ||
(5)  Incredible Indrani | | | | | 4 | K Matsunyane | F P Habib | Has displayed improved form on last two starts; opened account at the eighth attempt when winning by just under 2l last month at Turffontein in a maiden plate; despite that Turffontein success, others have more pressing claims. | ||
(7)  Silver Flare | | | | | 4 | P Mxoli | T Zackey | Improved form the last twice; held when seventh beaten 8l in a handicap two weeks ago upped to 1m2f; probably unlikely to trouble the principals with a few rivals in good form. |
ONE RELIGION is expected to get the job done. Hat's Queen is on the shortlist, and this trip could be a bit far for Silver Parasol.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd (6)  Futurewolff | | | | | 5 | J R Syster | H E Adamson | Has won previously at this course; was held in seventh over 1m2f at Turffontein (handicap) four weeks ago; others are preferred. | ||
| 1st (7) High Queue | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | C Binda | Many recent course efforts have been encouraging; successful by just under 2l when off the mark two weeks ago at Turffontein in a maiden plate; trainer is ticking along nicely; few of his rivals come into this off the back of good runs so should not be far away. | ||
| 2nd (8) Party Punch | | | | | 3 | P Mxoli | P P Labuschagne | Not beaten that far in sixth (just under 4l) here over 1m2f (handicap) 14 days ago; has won here previously; she is the only filly in this; makes limited appeal. | ||
(1)  Circle Of Grace | | | | | 4 | T Mayhew | C Spies | Finished last of five over 1m here (handicap) three weeks ago; has won at this course; a few throw outs since his success in a handicap at Greyville six months ago; passed over. | ||
(2)  American Rebel | | | | | 4 | M Yeni | W C Marwing | Decent effort when 40-1 third over 1m2f here (handicap) three weeks ago; not so good in blinkers last two starts; can make his presence felt given there's a paucity of good recent form on offer in this contest and the handicapper has given him a chance. | ||
(3)  Safe Space | | | | | 5 | C Maujean | A P Peter | Finished in front of Japanese Maple and Futurewolff last month when beaten 6l at Turffontein upped to 1m2f; possesses winning form at this track; this is his level; the drop back in trip will suit and has to be high on list. | ||
| (4) Thambi | | | | | 5 | K A Brewer | L Karriem | Not disgraced when sixth at Turffontein over 7f (handicap) 12 days ago; looking for his fourth career win; one to consider if the form of his last victory can be replicated and handicapper has cut him some slack. | ||
(5)  Japanese Maple | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | W C Marwing | Split Safe Space and Futurewolff over 1m2f at Turffontein (handicap) when beaten 7l (sixth of nine) last month; others more likely. |
AMERICAN REBEL is the pick of these. Thambi is a genuine contender who should be on your radar, and Safe Space could have a say.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd (7)  Global Thunder | | | | | 4 | L Nhlapo | C J Lensley | Largely not been running well; beaten 10l (seventh) in a handicap last month when well behind Green Flash here for which dropped a few pounds; now drops in class but others more persuasive. | ||
| 3rd (3) Virginia Beach | | | | | 4 | C Habib | A P Peter | Wasn't disgraced when third of eight last month in a handicap. | ||
1st (1)  Ice Star | | | | | 4 | T Mayhew | F P Habib | Has proven competitive in a race of this nature; not disgraced when fifth of 11 in a conditions race at Turffontein last month; should figure if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success. | ||
| (4) Green Flash | | | | | 4 | G Lerena | B Warren | Claimed a second C&D win last month when successful by 1½l; has to be respected as may still be a step ahead of the handicapper despite ratings hike and this step up in class unlikely to hinder her. | ||
(5)  Force Eight | | | | | 3 | M Yeni | P F Matchett | Last of five last month (Turffontein) in a graduation plate. | ||
(6)  Just The Two Of Us | | | | | 4 | V Jodhee | M/a Azzie | Managed two wins in her last three outings; recorded second C&D win last month; looks likely to go well as booking of allowance jockey offsets rise in the ratings and she can cope with this step up in class. | ||
(9)  The Navy Lark | | | | | 4 | M K Katjedi | J A Visser | Multiple course winner; produced an encouraging effort (runner-up of five, beaten 1½l) in a handicap 21 days ago. | ||
| (2) Chasing Happiness | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | J J Van Vuuren | Scored by just under 3l over 6f at Turffontein (handicap) on Saturday; has won off this mark before and is a major player. |
CHASING HAPPINESS gets a firm vote. She could be well treated. C&D winner Ice Star is respected.
| Info | Form | Odds | Rating | Weight | OR | Days since last run | Age | Jockey | Trainer | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st (3)  Inventrix | | | | | 5 | R Danielson | F Bronkhorst | Not beaten too far when third at Turffontein in a handicap; closely matched with Micke's Bomb on that running on Saturday. | ||
| 3rd (9) Smashing | | | | | 4 | S Khumalo | C Binda | This is her level; not far behind In The Ether when fourth in a handicap 23 days ago; the stable continues to be among winners recently; easy to see her making an impression if in the same mood as when achieving most recent success. | ||
2nd (8)  Gaelic Dancer | | | | | 3 | K Matsunyane | R Klaasen | Beaten 8l in eighth with blinkers tried last month (split Inventrix and In The Ether) in a handicap; running in a handicap for only the second time; this line-up contains some strong opposition so others have more pressing claims. | ||
(1)  Glawari | | | | | 4 | J Penny | P F Matchett | Had two of these rivals behind her 23 days ago when beaten 6l in a handicap; managed two wins in her last six outings; can be a player at this level; can be on the premises. | ||
| (2) Royal Horizon | | | | | 4 | J R Syster | H Van Der Westhuizen | Seems to have stepped up on previous form the last twice; scored by 2l in a maiden plate, opening her account at the seventh time of asking 21 days ago; not hard to turn elsewhere despite the last time out success. | ||
(4)  Micke's Bomb | | | | | 4 | M Yeni | F Bronkhorst | Close up behind Inventrix when fourth in a handicap at Turffontein at the weekend; she's worth a go based on the pick of her form. | ||
(5)  In The Ether | | | | | 6 | P Mxoli | G J Maroun | Respectable third in a handicap in front of Smashing three weeks ago; warrants consideration as recent display was promising and she has defied this mark in the past. | ||
| (6) Oriental Bouquet | | | | | 4 | T Mayhew | G J Maroun | Finished last of 11 here over 5½f (handicap) four weeks ago, handicapper dropped her a few pounds; has a record of 1-14 and not been able to make much of an impact in handicaps recently; others more likely despite this looking a little easier than last time. | ||
(7)  Seventeen Again | | | | | 3 | M K Katjedi | F P Habib | Registered first success at the third time of asking when winning by less than a length at Turffontein in July in a maiden juvenile plate. |
MICKE'S BOMB is strongly fancied to come out on top. She was behind Inventrix latest but can now overturn placings. Smashing has winning form over C&D.