Vaal Saturday

Looks a challenging card - but there are a couple of races where one or two stand out imo... draws around the turn definitely a factor at the Classic track ....

R1: All the ones in the betting had a few chances ... Lucky always a factor at this track, so at a push I'd go for Tommy the Builder ... the first timers does not have to be that good to feature but the one that is finding some support is drawn a bit wide

R2: Not easy imo ... favorite has the draw at least but needs to improve her debut; Diva Faustina at double figure odds the value and Pin Up Fold could improve with the aid of blinkers

R3: Gertjie on form looks hard to beat; Colonel Bogey has a quite few tries, but has been thereabouts recently, imo could trouble the favorite IF he gets the trip

R4: F&M handicap - Azkur looks cherry ripe and is a definite contender imo - hopefully the draw over the 2000 not that much of a disadvantage; Savethebestforlast has come down in the ratings and looks very well in here; obvious chance to Secret Potion; none of the others bar maybe Black Cashmere and Sea Bean (imo this is too far)

R5: Very open, many of these are beating each other on a regular basis; my shortlist would be Movie Show and the two Azzie fillies, but even a filly like Favour's Pride can upset if returning to her best

R6: Pinnacle Stakes - lot of these still look closely weighted - one has to take a stand somewhere and for me I'm siding with Kangaroo Jack; in form, has the draw and hopefully the appie can time it right; the van Vuuren runners (especially the filly from pole position) the main dangers

R7: One has to guess a bit here about the ability of a runner like Noble Secret; has found some betting support to suggest that he is the stable preference and he does have the advantage of a good draw; I'm definitely including both Tarry runners though .... especially Wondrous Climber who has taken a tumble in the ratings

R8: Again a bit of a guesswork involved as to how good Dressed to Impress is .... she does get 2 kgs from Maple Syrup - imo it lies between the two

R9: Both Ferreira runners look very capable and with Redberry Wood probably needing more ground, I make it a two horse contest again - Candy Kisses consistent form, but the draw puts me off her and the rest look moderate imo

Enjoy

R2 SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE 6/1 WIN

sparta1966 wrote: R2 SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE 6/1 WIN

The draw is a worry, looks to be a horse who races fairly handy, but a nice price.

Pin Up Fold for me.

Places on Words in case she's up for the trip

Like that Work rider that won the first

Sure he could be a jock

R4 no 6 Circle of Latitude, 5s to win & evens a place.

Colonel Bogey in the next up in trip will suit

G Lerena mag maar ‘n perd ry...........

Johan V wrote: G Lerena mag maar ‘n perd ry...........

We been missing him badly.The passage he took and the passage Gertjie took I think was the difference.

Gone with Subtle Force great form will find this harder but if he is any good he will win

COL drops simons at the start and bolts

chicken n chips wrote: Gone with Subtle Force great form will find this harder but if he is any good he will win

My horse won albeit without the jockey so I'm going for yours.!!!