The Vaal Thurs 20/2/14

neigh Wrote:

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> My yankie for today
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> R3 Mythical Palace
> R6 Mathildas Love
> R7 Sabre Tooth
> R9 Last Battle
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> Enjoy guys !


Fark me.... finished looking at the card and did not see ANY of those.
For the record Hollybucks was not responding again so could not get selections on. This is what I had
3, 7, 3, 14, 4, 14, 4 (ok, saw Sabre Tooth), 4, 7, 3

Mr Vindaloo to go close
Sabre Tooth and mythical palace.
My fancies for the day.

Some thoughts on a very challenging card where some chances will need to be taken in view of some wide open races:

R3: Not an easy start to the PA - all 7 hold some sort of chance imo, least likely probably de Var Hyt who seems better over 1000m - Skitt Skizzle does look the classiest of these, but having bled he can't be relied upon - Olympic Owen slightly high in the handicap imo - not much between Mythical Palace, Dennis the Menace and Where's My Chop - all 3 have very good form over this 1200 - all 5 probably needed in the Bi-pot and at least 4 in the PA

R4: Emearge probably one of those to take a chance on for Bi-Pots and PA's at least - for P6's I'd consider all of Antonia Major, Pinchbe, Wilhelmina (maybe better round the turn) and The It Girl (threatening to win)

R5: Negev is in good form and will be thereabouts again - as mentioned by LG and others, she has a lot to find with Music Affair at the weights, but MA not the most consistent - I think Ntombe will improve over the 1400 and is not bad value - others to consider imo Tzigane, Cat's Game, Walking on the Moon, Honey Bun and Hurricane Velvet

R6: Very tough fillies and mares handicap - if it stays dry, I would not ignore Like the Willow (chance ride for Khumalo) - but many with chances

R7: Another to possibly take chance on could be Sabre Tooth, looks to be improving and the stable has been camping in that no 1 box - dangers imo The Mutineer (runs like he will get the 1600), Rocky Stallone (good last run over this trip) , Everest (could be the dark horse) and Leeuloop Jet (won maiden over this 1600 and last run can be ignored imo)

R8: Last of the 3 possible 'bankers' imo is One Man's Dream - 1400 too far last time and looks fair value here; River Trip the obvious danger, but although he won over 1200 on the sand, he often seems to lack extra that last 50 m over 1200 on the turf - still can't be ignored; Cookie Monster is steadily coming down in the ratings and could place here along with Cohiba, Mr Hurricane (better 1000?) and Dubai Dizzy

The last 3 races look very tough and probably would be wise to load up in that 2nd Bi-Pot and JP - Touch the Sky has found lots of support in both times that she came to the course (declared a non-runner in her first attempt), but has problems in the starting gates, so for me I'd like to see her behave before following her.

Enjoy (tu)

Chantelle Wrote:

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> Mr Vindaloo to go close
> Sabre Tooth and mythical palace.
> My fancies for the day.


Chantelle, you gave me a fright, I thought I had missed one of my favorite horses today.

For me no bet today out of respect for Harry RIP

shrek Wrote:

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> Chantelle Wrote:
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> > Mr Vindaloo to go close
> > Sabre Tooth and mythical palace.
> > My fancies for the day.
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> Chantelle, you gave me a fright, I thought I had
> missed one of my favorite horses today.

you n me both! (

My Beloved each way - has scope

craig1974 Wrote:

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> For me no bet today out of respect for Harry RIP


Funny how we all think differently,I was looking for bets that had a link to Harry..
He was a gambler and I'm sure he's looking down sprinkling some magic dust on our selections.

PHANTOM BID - place
OLYMPIC OWEN - Win
NTOMBE - e/w
DIVANO - place
COHIBA - place
BAH - place
HELLO POLLY - place
SAMMY - place

shrek Wrote:

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> Chantelle Wrote:
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> > Mr Vindaloo to go close
> > Sabre Tooth and mythical palace.
> > My fancies for the day.
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> Chantelle, you gave me a fright, I thought I had
> missed one of my favorite horses today.


Probably overlooked it cos the race is over the 1200

mr hawaii Wrote:

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> PHANTOM BID - place
> OLYMPIC OWEN - Win
> NTOMBE - e/w
> DIVANO - place
> COHIBA - place
> BAH - place
> HELLO POLLY - place
> SAMMY - place


(tu)

Never mind the 5, the stable companion looked 10 leagues above this field. Only problem is the jock, he likes to bush them if the money is not down and I don't mean stable money