The Vaal Thursday

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Race 2 : Colour Vision ran a cracker against the boys last time and back racing with the girls will be a big runner @ 9/2 , worth a nibble

Race 1 Storm Ruler is half brother to Smart Banker

Bob Brogan wrote: Race 1 Storm Ruler is half brother to Smart Banker

Taken a long time to hit the race track maybe a late developer?

Any first timer comments or is that a thing of the past ?

Hi Guys,

Vaal today:

Best Bets

Race 1: So Swift(3) 5-2 (Ran a cracker first time out, will be there if storm ruler not ready)
Race 2: Colour Vision(10) 4-1 (Much improved against male rivals last, will appreciate extra distance)
Race 4: Tharoos(11) 13-20 (2nd run after rest but this is a shit field, take exac & swg with El Malek(16)
Race 7: Counterstroke(3) 3-1 (Ran a cracker in feature 2 runs back. Last run not bad after casting a shoe. BIG RUNNER!!!!!)

Value Bets

Race 5: Ronin Warrior(3) 6-1 (issues last start, better than this, 4kg claim and has dropped in rating since last win by 2 pounds. I like this, BACK IT)
Race 6: My Friend Lee(3) 11-2 (Pulled last start and hurt mouth, before ran in stronger company and was not disgraced, back against weaker)
Race 8: Man's Inn(2) 8-1 (Not bad last start after getting a harsh bump at the start. 1kgs better off with the favourite for a 3/4length beating, great price!!!!)
Race 9: Rain Shadow(5) 10-1 (I have been waiting for him to ran again, Kanonkop formline looks strong as aza arrow has come out and won. Elevenses this trip will be too short especially as he tends to lose ground at the start)

Exotics:

PA

5,10,11 x 11 x 1,3,9,6 x 2,3,8 x 2,3 x 1,2,11 x 5,10,11,13 R864

P6

11 x 1,2,3,4,5,6,9,10 x 1,2,3,6,8,9 x 2,3 x 1,2,4,5,6,7,10,11 x 1,2,3,4,5,6,8,10,11,13 (10%) R768

JP

1,2,3,4,5,6,9,10 x 1,2,3,6,8 x 3 x 1,2,4,5,6,7,10,11 R320

Good Racing

GEOFF WOODRUFF
Race 1 – DUSK (6): Is bred to stay and I don’t think he will be capable of winning a 1400. He shows quality so it might be worth including him in the back end of the quartet.

Race 3 – RED RIDGE (10): Is bred to stay – but has shown some very good work – I would be surprised if she won but certainly NOT shocked! She has class.

SEAN TARRY
Race 1 – STORM RULER (11): No comment.

Race 2 – PRECIOUS POLLY (13): No comment.

Race 3 – REDBERRY LANE (11): No comment.

PAUL PETER
Race 3 – SHESA BELLYDANCER (12): A nice filly – she could place but I am a bit worried that she might be a bit green.

JOHAN JANSE VAN VUUREN
Race 4 – CATHEDRAL COUNTY (6): No comment.

STANLEY FERRERIA

Race 4 – PACHACUTI (: No comment.

Love the no comments especially when they are favs plus everyones banker scratched so all exotics recommended on TT will have a few drastic changes

If you see the sporting post article on the price of firstimer winners you will understand why Tarry says no comment

September Bloom Race 2

Very much an eye catcher last run, broke badly before staying on third, back up to the 1400 will suit. Has been unlucky last few races between breaking badly and getting hampered. Not the strongest of races and good Jockey on board, should be fighting out the finish

Southern Jack wrote: September Bloom Race 2

Very much an eye catcher last run, broke badly before staying on third, back up to the 1400 will suit. Has been unlucky last few races between breaking badly and getting hampered. Not the strongest of races and good Jockey on board, should be fighting out the finish

Not much pace in the race - Sure Light Indigo will lead them, with a better jock he should stay on for top 4. 15/10 is worth a try for me.