# Vaal Classic Thursday 28 December 2023 – Comments by David Thiselton
RACE 1
2 EMPRESSOFNORMANDY 1 WAITFORGREENLIGHT 4 ARCTIC COMMANDER 6 INEVITABLE
Preview: 2 EMPRESSOFNORMANDY is on the up and from a good draw and suitable distance is the one to beat 1 WAITFORGREENLIGHT is knocking on the door and represents an in form yard. 4 ARCTIC COMMANDER is usually thereabouts and is drawn in pole. 6 INEVITABLE enjoyed the step back down to this trip and went close last time. (David Thiselton 2-1-4-6)
RACE 2 1 JOKER MAN 4 TRIP TO STATES 2, VAN MEIJEL 11 SCARLET RED
Preview: 1 JOKER MAN is knocking on the door and has a good opportunity here despite a wide draw. 4 TRIP TO STATES has an easier task than last two starts and can bounce back. 2 VAN MEIJEL is drawn in pole and has the ability but needs to bounce back from a below par run last time after drifting in the betting. 11 SCARLET RED improved last time and should be right there from a good draw (David Thiselton 1-4-2-11)
RACE 3
6 NETTLETON 2 SIGRID SWING 4 MISS SHAIVI 3 GRAPE SHOT
Preview: 6 NETTLETON is on the up and can win despite being widely drawn 2 SIGRID SWING won well last time and only has a two point raise to contend with but does have a tough draw. 4 MISS SHAIVI should be cherry ripe and has a shout if able to overcome a wide draw 3 GRAPE SHOT has shown ability and comes down two points but also has a tough draw. (David Thiselton 6-2-4-3)
RACE 4
7 TIME FO ORCHIDS 8 RED HOT ROSE 6 ETHANATOR 2 CHOCOLATE BOMB
Preview: 7 TIME FO ORCHIDS has speed and class and looks the one to beat being well weighted. 8 RED HOT ROSE is also well weighted and should have come on from her last run 6 ETHANATOR looks to be progressing the right way and could earn despite being out at the weights 2 CHOCOLATE BOMB ha shown ability and could be involved. (David Thiselton 7-8-6-2)
RACE 5
7 GEORGE HANDEL 8 VIVA BRAZIL 6 MONDIAL 2 TROIS TROIS QUATRE
Preview: 7 GEORGE HANDEL is progressing and a six point raise for his last win might not stop him. 8 VIVA BRAZIL is also a progressive sort and will enjoy the course and distance. 6 MONDIAL has fine form and is well drawn over a suitable trip 2 TROIS TROIS QUATRE has shown ability and should be right there (David Thiselton 7-8-6-2)
RACE 6
4 SPRING IN HEAVEN 3 STORMY CHOICE 7 A PLACE IN THE SUN 12 MEMORIAL DAY
Preview: 4 SPRING IN HEAVEN is on the up and off a four point higher mark has a chance from a fair draw 3 STORMY CHOICE enjoyed the step up in trip last time and can do so again but does have a tricky draw. 7 A PLACE IN THE SUN is on the up and off a three point higher mark has a chance despite a wide draw. 12 MEMORIAL DAY has improved with a cornell collar but is 1kg under sufferance (David Thiselton 4-3-7-12)
RACE 7
2 WYZEACT 9 SAN SIMON 5 CHASING HAPPINESS 8 WHIRLYBIRD
Preview: 2 WYZEACT finished second in a very strong form race over 1400m, but does have a tricky draw. 9 SAN SIMON was beaten by a good sort last time and should enjoy this step up in trip from a good draw. 5 CHASING HAPPINESS is promising and should enjoy the trip on pedigree 8 WHIRLYBIRD ran a cracker over this distance category last time but does have a tricky draw (David Thiselton 2-9-5-8 )
RACE 8
2 PEWTER SKY 7 JURY’S OUT 12 HOLOCENE 3 MUNCHKIN
Preview: 2 PEWTER SKY has done well in decent fields in last two and is drawn well over a suitable trip 7 JURY’S OUT won well first time out the maidens and can progress further 12 HOLOCENE is better than his last run and will prefer this trip but does have a tough draw 3 MUNCHKIN is well regarded and should have come on from his last run and should appreciate the step up in trip (David Thiselton 2-7-12-3)
Last edit: 1 year 5 months ago by Bob Brogan.
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