South Africa Horse Racing Previews: VAAL@2023.06.13
Vaal, 13.06.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R75.000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: HAWKBILL was narrowly beaten in all three starts and the extra will suit. He should be right there again. Similarly, both HOTARUBI and GEORGE HANDEL (coughing last time), who finished close up in both there runs should challenge. Good race. PEMBROKE is looking to improve while KIT KAT KATIE, PARADISE FLOWER and CAPTAIN EFFICIENT could get into the Quartet.
Selections:
#12 Hawkbill, #13 Hotarubi, #11 George Handel, #1 Pembroke
Vaal, 13.06.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R75.000, 13:10GMT+2
Race Summary: EMPRESS GAME was heavily backed on debut but was narrowly beaten – she will know more about it. Watch market movement on stablemate and first-timer JASIRI before having a bet. TOGETHER AGAIN is improving with racing. SOUTHERN STYLE has been running consistently close up and should give another honest effort. WILKIES is looking for Quartet money.
Selections:
#6 Empress Game, #4 Together Again, #3 Southern Style, #8 Jasiri
Vaal, 13.06.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R90.000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: A small field of 8 runners take part but it could get interesting. ROSE FOR TRIPPI should be in the firing line going for the judge. She should hold WINGS OF NIKE on earlier form. Also the latter finished well behind BIG EYED GIRL last time who appears to have found top form. Stable companion MYTHICAL DREAM is capable but may need it. Honest runners, ROZARA and MAY QUEEN shouldn’t be far off.
Selections:
#3 Rose For Trippi, #2 Big Eyed Girl, #4 Mythical Dream, #6 Rozara
Vaal, 13.06.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R90.000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: WILLOW’S WISH gives his best and should be concerned in the outcome. RAFFLES has matured and should have no problem with the extra – big runner. STREET ART was not disgraced behind See It Again last time and meets weaker – respect. ZEUS, IMPERIAL MASTER, MILLAHUE, PATON’S REARS and INDIAN WAR DANCE are looking for minor money.
Selections:
#4 Raffles, #3 Willow’s Wish, #1 Street Art, #6 Imperial Master
Vaal, 13.06.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R75.000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: SAMOA is the ‘safe’ bet. She should give a run for money a should be in the shake-up. INSATIABLE was heavily backed last time but something went amiss – respect and include in all bets. CALLMEWHENUNEEDME is only having her 5th outing and could feature. LIL MISS MONEYBAGS, FEATHER THE NEST, LOOKING HOT and LOVE BITE are looking to make the frame.
Selections:
#5 Samoa, #4 Insatiable, #3 Callmewhenuneedme, #11 Feather The Nest
Vaal, 13.06.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R75.000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Two year-old VIRGINIA BEACH comes off a rest and could outpace a field of her elders. She only gets 2kg from six-time winner LAETITIA’S ANGEL who will take up the advantage. ON CUE should be ready to give of her best. THERE SHE GOES is not to be ignored and warrants inclusion in all bets. CLEAN LIVING, GLITTERFOX and MANDALAY are looking for Quartet money.
Selections:
#4 Virginia Beach, #1 Laetitia’s Angel, #2 On Cue, #3 There She Goes
Vaal, 13.06.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R110.000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: CLEAVER GREENE is highly thought of and is only having his 7th career start. If trouble free, should be hard to beat. On paper there should be nothing to choose between GODSWOOD and SHELDON and if the likely firm favourite fluffs his lines, could fight it out. CABINET SHUFFLE, CLARKSON as well as stablemates WINTER STORIES and VEGAS HI RISE are looking for minor money.
Selections:
#3 Cleaver Greene, #6 Sheldon, #1 Godswood, #9 Clarkson
Vaal, 13.06.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R70.000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Tricky race to end the day. GAL GADOT could represent value. She needed her last run badly and if not flat should make them gallop. PHINDA MZALA has been campaigning on the Polytrack recently but is capable on turf. He is coupled with WHORLY WHORLY (runs well at this course) and RAMCHANDANI ROAD (capable if in the mood) who are definite money chances. Lightly raced GHOST SHIP won on the 4th time of asking and has scope for improvement, this his post-maiden run. MIX THE MAGIC could pop up.
Selections:
#12 Gal Gadot, #7 Phinda Mzala, #5 Ghost Ship, #4 Whorly Whorly
Best Win: #6 EMPRESS GAME
Best Value Bet: #12 GAL GADOT
Best Longshot: #12 GAL GADOT
