RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: VAAL@2023.03.30
Vaal, 30.03.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R90.000, 12:00GMT+2
Race Summary: POURSOMESUGARONME was runner-up in her last three starts and should escape the maiden ranks in the Work Riders opener. Her biggest danger could be FULLIAUTOMATIX who gives her 2.5kg sex allowance but shouldn’t be far off. FLYING BROOMSTICK is improving and with COUNT YOUR CHANCES are looking for Trifecta money. Watch first-timer CROWN PRINCE.
Selections:
#5 Poursomesugaronme, #1 Fulliautomatix, #2 Crown Prince, #6 Count Your Chances
Vaal, 30.03.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90.000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Half the field of 12 are first-timers – watch the betting. LINKIN NAVIGATOR wasn’t far back in both his starts and could get off the mark. JERUSALEMA RAIN was backed on debut but had to settle for a close second. HAWKBILL on the other hand drifted in the betting on debut then but finished on top of him with EMPORIUM not far behind. The jury is out on the form line. ZOOMBOMBER found issues in both starts but could get into the action.
Selections:
#7 Linkin Navigator, #11 Zoombomber, #5 Hawkbill, #6 Jerusalema Rain
Vaal, 30.03.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90.000, 13:00GMT+2
Race Summary: If no first-timer is strongly fancied, QUEEN OF CAMELOT will be hard to oppose. MICKE’S BOMB and GREAT BARRIER are sure to improve on their debut meeting. WHITE HILLS found breathing problems in her last two but must be included in Trifectas.
Selections:
#9 Queen Of Camelot, #4 Great Barrier, #5 Micke’s Bomb, #12 Symbol Of Love
Vaal, 30.03.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R90.000, 13:35GMT+2
Race Summary: This is not a strong field and BROADWAY could grab the opportunity and open his account. US OPEN and WILLIAMSON finished on top of each other last time and could go on. GODFATHER hasn’t been far back recently and will be looking to challenge. HAROLD THE DUKE could find a place. KNIGHTS TABLE is hoping for a problem-free run while others are looking to improve.
Selections:
#6 Broadway, #3 Williamson, #2 Us Open, #1 Godfather
Vaal, 30.03.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R90.000, 14:10GMT+2
Race Summary: BROADLANDS has been costly to follow but won’t have an easier task to get off the mark. IMPERSONATION is still learning but looks the main danger. LADY ZULTANITE was thought to have gone amiss last time, however, the vet never found anything. Expect a better run. SHE’S A KLAWER needed her last outing and the longer trip will be to her liking. RAINING RUBIES found problems last time and should do better. PARADISE FLOWER will relish the distance.
Selections:
#2 Broadlands, #4 Impersonation, #1 Lady Zultanite, #5 Raining Rubies
Vaal, 30.03.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R75.000, 14:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Top weights FLAG BEARER and ABSOLUTE VALUE could give weight to them all, however, the latter finished 5 lengths ahead when they met recently but is 6kg worse off which is a burden over this marathon trip. LADY SANZA loved the longer distance and will enjoy the 400m further. BARMAID jumps up in distance but is bred to see it out. PRIME EXAMPLE could get into the money.
Selections:
#2 Absolute Value, #1 Flag Bearer, #7 Lady Sanza, #8 Barmaid
Vaal, 30.03.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R120.000, 15:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Stable companions SHELDON and SIBERIAN STEEL could fight it out. SHELDON shoulders 62kg while his inmate has 10kg less on his back. He has the class to prevail. Joint top-weight GODSWOOD appears held on his penultimate while LUCY ENGLISH could challenge if not troubled by a breathing problem. HERECOMESTHERAIN (bled last time), SUPER AGRA and BIG EYED GIRL could make the money.
Selections:
#1 Sheldon, #8 Siberian Steel, #3 Lucy English, #2 Godswood
Vaal, 30.03.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100.000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Bank on any of the stable companions UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, THE MAURITIAN and ROBERT BURNS to strike in a tricky, full-field race. THE MAURITIAN was hampered by a slipped saddle and pulled up fatigued last time. He gets the vote. JOHNNY DOGS and CIAN THE CONQUEROR never got into it last time and are capable of a lot better. ADMIRALTY ARCH is back over a sprint and cannot be ignored. Others could earn.
Selections:
#5 The Mauritian, #1 Unconditional Love, #4 Johnny Dogs, #13 Admiralty Arch
Vaal, 30.03.2023, Race 9, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R85.000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: It could be wise to banker CALIBRE CREST in exotics. He is only having his 6th start and can only get stronger. Many could pop up if he fluffs his lines, including TIMBAVATI RIVER, SURYAVARMAN (new surroundings), COMING IN HOT, HIGH BORN LADY, WAQAAS and WELCOME BREEZE.
Selections:
#1 Calibre Crest, #12 Timbavati River, #10 Welcome Breeze, #7 Suryavarman
Vaal, 30.03.2023, Race 10, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R85.000, 17:05GMT+2
Race Summary: BLUE WATERS should be ripe and ready and should contest the finish. ANGEL OF WAR disappointed last time but could get back on track. RAIN OR SHINE has top polytrack form and could complete a hat-trick on the turf. Many runners are looking for minor money but add BIG CITY GIRL, RUN FOR COVER, QUANDRY, INDUS KNIGHT and SAGE KING to the shortlist.
Selections:
#5 Blue Waters, #4 Angel Of War, #7 Rain Or Shine, #13 Big City Girl
Best Win: #9 QUEEN OF CAMELOT
Best Value Bet: #5 THE MAURITIAN
Best Longshot: #5 THE MAURITIAN
