South Africa Horse Racing Previews: VAAL@2023.06.06
Vaal, 06.06.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R80.000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: FRENCH DUCHESS found support on debut and wasn’t disgraced – she will come on. STORMY CHOICE found problems last time but doesn’t meet a strong field and could get off the mark. VIVACIOUS VICKY is improving with racing and must be considered. Stablemate TYSON THE BRAVE (was backed on debut) and with CHARGE AHEAD and JUST NUISANCE are looking to improve on debut. SUPER AWESOME has shown gradual improvement and could get into the Quartet.
Selections:
#11 French Duchess, #12 Stormy Choice, #8 Super Awesome, #3 Charge Ahead
Vaal, 06.06.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R80.000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: NO FILTER looks the one to beat. She has drawn on the outside fence and will be hard to catch. WAITFORGREENLIGHT couldn’t negotiate the sharp turn last time and rates the danger. Watch newcomers especially VILLAGE GREEN and SEBASTIAN’S ANGEL. Others are hoping for improvement.
Selections:
#7 No Filter, #13 Waitforgreenlight, #11 Tamadora, #8 Sebastian’s Angel
Vaal, 06.06.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R75.000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: LAW OF SUCCESS is from a firing stable and is ready to strike. DUENNA has attracted money in both starts but was not striding out last time – expect a better effort. GREAT BARRIER is improving with racing and could get into the action. WILKIES and PASS THE BATON are looking for Quartet money.
Selections:
#1 Law Of Success, #8 Duenna, #10 Great Barrier, #12 Pass The Baton
Vaal, 06.06.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R75.000, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: RAVEN BLACK has had his problems but was out of action for 8 months. He has obvious ability and if near ready should contest the finish. AND ACTION showed inexperience on debut and will come on heaps. DREAMLAND never handled the turn last time but must be respected, now down the straight. SCAMPTON wasn’t disgraced on debut and could get into the reckoning. CAPTAIN TIK TOK, SAKA GOLD, KLITSGRAS and KNOCKEMSTIFF could improve to earn.
Selections:
#4 Raven Black, #5 And Action, #7 Dreamland, #11 Scampton
Vaal, 06.06.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R75.000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Difficult to assess. SAMOA is the ‘safe’ horse and should run another honest race, however, if she fluffs her lines many are capable of pulling it off. FISH EAGLE never raised a gallop over 1600m but is back over his winning trip. Stablemate, RAMCHANDANI ROAD could get away from his field. AFTER HOURS cannot be ignored for money. BLUE WATERS, COMING IN HOT and TIMBAVATI RIVER are more of many with claims.
Selections:
#8 Samoa, #10 Ramchandani Road, #13 After Hours, #6 Fish Eagle
Vaal, 06.06.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80.000, 15:10GMT+2
Race Summary: THUNDERSTONE is in top form and ready to show the the distance will not cause any problems. ROCK THE FOX comes off a rest and if ready with 6kg less to shoulder could challenge. PINCH HIT found problems last time. PEWTER SKY and NOW I GOT YOU needed their last outings. ARIVIDICIO and PERFECT WITNESS need to find form.
Selections:
#1 Thunderstone, #7 Rock The Fox, #6 Now I Got You, #3 Pewter Sky
Vaal, 06.06.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R90.000, 15:40GMT+2
Race Summary: SMITH AND WESSON is bang in form and the combo could complete a hat-trick, however, TROMPIE, VEGAS HI RISE and SUPER AGRA should finish on top of him on collateral form. FLOWERBOMB is well above average and if problem free should contest the finish. BIG EYED GIRL showed marked improvement when winning over this her best trip. CONSTABLE, MIDNIGHT GEM and MAY QUEEN are all capable if at best.
Selections:
#1 Flowerbomb, #7 Big Eyed Girl, #8 Smith And Wesson, #2 Trompie
Vaal, 06.06.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R75.000, 16:20GMT+2
Race Summary: TOTAL SURRENDER has the most scope for improvement and could go in again. Stable companion KNIGHTS TABLE has similar form and could get involved in the finish. NOTHINGELSEMATTERS enjoyed his new surroundings and if jumps on terms could take honours. OVER TWO YOU drops in distance but will be catching late. SILVANO’S SONG, LITTLE PRINCE and OYSTER KING are looking for minor money.
Selections:
#4 Total Surrender, #7 Nothingelsematters, #3 Over Two You, #1 Knights Table
Best Win: #7 NO FILTER
Best Value Bet: #11 FRENCH DUCHESS
Best Longshot: #11 FRENCH DUCHESS
