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South Africa Express Form – 21 December
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: VAAL@2024.12.21
Vaal, 21.12.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R120.000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: There was not much between CRONUS and VIBE SA when they met. With natural improvement likely CRONUS might get the better of that rival this time. VIBE SA has been runner-up in 8 of his 10 starts, including last time out at Turffontein over a similar distance. He will run his usual race. CRESCENDO is a What A Winter colt making his debut and could be a threat. PAGE BOY has only had the one run and is returning from a break but would not be a surprise winner. KWAGGA BLITZ did not show his best side last time and is capable of getting involved with the finish.
Selections:
#8 Cronus, #2 Vibe Sa, #7 Crescendo, #10 Page Boy
Vaal, 21.12.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R105.000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: A competitive-looking race. PRETTY PRECIOUS is consistent and threatening to win a race. INTRO has improved of late and can earn some more money. FLIGHT OF A CONDOR ran well on debut and could go one better this time. GIMME A STORM was not disgraced on debut and could have improvement to show. Watch the betting on newcomers FLIGHTLIGHT, FUTURE SUCCESS, GREEN EXTREME and TRAIL RUNNER. They represent trainers who often win with first-timers.
Selections:
#3 Pretty Precious, #9 Flight Of A Condor, #13 Green Extreme, #14 Trail Runner
Vaal, 21.12.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R120.000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: A small field and it does look a match race between GARLANDSOFGREENERY and BOSUM BUDDY. Year older GARLANDSOFGREENERY has the ability to quicken and has had fewer runs than her rival so may have more scope for improvement. BOSUM BUDDY will not go down easily, she is in good form and her fitness is guaranteed. SORCERESS SUPREME has not shown her best of late but could get involved with the finish. VALIEVA could earn some minor money.
Selections:
#3 Garlandsofgreenery, #4 Bosum Buddy, #5 Valieva, #2 Sorceress Supreme
Vaal, 21.12.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R120.000, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: THE MERCIFUL has improved since blinkers were removed and could be ready for a winning turn. MO MENT did not run badly in his last two starts and is not out of it. MISHRAH ran an improved race when behind rival THE MERCIFUL but has room for improvement and could at least get closer this time. SANTIAGO’S PRIDE is clearly a lot better than his last run would suggest and he would not be a surprise winner. Stable companion AFTERSHOCK could like this longer distance and show improvement.
Selections:
#3 The Merciful, #4 Mishrah, #1 Alakanani, #2 Mo Ment
Vaal, 21.12.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R200.000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: A very competitive field. RED MAPLE was behind rival GOOD COUNCIL last time out but she may well turn the tables with that rival at this course and with a significant weight adjustment this time. GOOD COUNCIL broke a long losing run when scoring that day so his confidence level will be up. THUNEE PLAYA is very game and will not go down without a fight. SON OF RAJ returns from a break but drops in distance and could surprise. SECOND BASE has struggled of late but is also capable of getting involved with the finish.
Selections:
#5 Red Maple, #2 Good Council, #3 Thunee Playa, #4 Second Base
Vaal, 21.12.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R160.000, 15:10GMT+2
Race Summary: SWING UPON A STAR has not won for some time now. He got close to winning last time out and could go one better this time at the same course. DREAMLAND needed his last run and could be the surprise package of the race. ONE FELL SWOOP has lost her way of late but a return to form could happen any time now. PASSAGE OF POWER was a well-backed winner last time out and can follow up. KING OF VENUS is in really good form and clearly runs for jockey Calvin Habib.
Selections:
#2 Swing Upon A Star, #5 King Of Venus, #4 Passage Of Power, #1 Dreamland
Vaal, 21.12.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1475m, Turf, R500.000, 15:45GMT+2
Race Summary: The once-a-year World Sports Betting Grand Heritage. Another competitive year for this event. CAPTAINOFTHEGREEN, the likely favourite, has struck a purple patch of form just in time for the race. A recent completed hat-trick can turn into a four-timer. It has been hard to pin a distance for POMODORO’S JET and he is consistent and quite capable of winning a race like this. RADICCHIO has won his last three starts and quickened nicely when winning on local debut. THE AFRICA HOUSE is in good form and not out of it. SILVER TUDOR and SLINKY MAPIMPI are two others to respect.
Selections:
#12 Captainofthegreen, #13 Pomodoro’s Jet, #14 Radicchio, #19 The Africa House
Vaal, 21.12.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1475m, Turf, R175.000, 16:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Jockey Richard Fourie has picked up some good rides for this meeting and CONFEDERATE should make a bold bid at winning. Gelding seems to have worked and he quickened nicely to win last time out. Rival COUNT INVICTO was a couple of lengths behind CONFEDERATE last time out but is weighted to get his revenge. WYZEACT is unreliable but always capable of earning some money. JURY’S OUT does not seem an easy ride but is not out of it. WARHAWK BOMBER is consistent and can be competitive again. JORDAN has opted for this race rather than the main event so that decision might pay off.
Selections:
#5 Confederate, #7 Count Invicto, #4 Warhawk Bomber, #3 Jury’s Out
Vaal, 21.12.2024, Race 9, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R105.000, 16:55GMT+2
Race Summary: A tough last race. PROFESSOR SNAPE has not been at his best for some time now but his merit rating has dropped significantly and he could pop up and score. LUTHULI is unreliable but is also capable of winning. COPPER MIST has a place chance. DIWALI ROCKET won a nice race last time out and should be a threat. DARK SILVER was not disgraced last time and has a winning chance. ONE MORE STAR got out of the maiden ranks last time but should have more to offer. GUY ALEXANDER is much improved and can earn some more money.
Selections:
#2 Professor Snape, #7 One More Star, #8 Guy Alexander, #5 Dark Silver
Best Win: #3 GARLANDSOFGREENERY
Best Value Bet:
Best Longshot: #2 PROFESSOR SNAPE
