The Vaal Classic track, Thursday 22 April

The Vaal Classic track hosts Thursday`s local races, a nine race card with a 12:05 start time.

Track Info & Deez`s Selections

Race Track: Turf. 2800m oval track. Races up to 1000m straight course; beyond 1000m clockwise round turn with 1000m run-in.

Best Draws: High-number draws favoured over 1000m; low-number draws best 1200m and 1450m.

Pen - 22
Going - GOOD
False Rail - 2.5m back straight and bend with 3.5m spur at 600m mark.

Off Times

Race 1 - 12:05
Race 2 - 12:35
Race 3 - 13:05
Race 4 - 13:40
Race 5 - 14:15
Race 6 - 14:55
Race 7 - 15:35
Race 8 - 16:10
Race 9 - 16:45

Exotics

Bi Pot (Races 2-7 )
P A (Races 3-9 )
Pick 6 (Races 4-9 )
Jackpot 1 (Races 5-8 )
Jackpot 2 (Races 6-9 )

Deez`s Selections

BEST
R9 - Senescence
VALUE
R4 - Afternoon Tea

JACKPOT
6/6/5/1

Very difficult card today with no potential bankers, exotics should pay well

Good Punting

I'm going to take my chances with Senescence in the last - gets 2 kgs from Mirren and has the form to win imo

I am going to stay out of this card today to difficult for me

1) 11 Oceans Pride e/w

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As mentioned, not an easy card - but imo there may be some that could prove a lot of value at current prices - thoughts:

R1: Maiden Handicap - which brings many in with chances; I do think that Enigma Code should improve over the shorter trip - but not a great draw; there are many others to consider at the weights, including Grace from Above, Trying Times (pole position a big advantage), Prince Alf (tries blinkers), Passing Shot, Grace from Above and Apple Drop (who somehow has been dropped 9 points since her last start), and it would be stupid to ignore Castle Corner even giving weight away to all

R2: Competitive Classified Stakes; Lagertha should be right there again; After Hours shows a lot of pace over further; and may be competitive over the minimum trip; Dalgety Bay - last run can be ignored, and looks good value on previous form at big odds

R3: Only 8 runners, but most of them can't be ignored; Anne Boleyn tries the turn and should be right there from a good draw; Persica the main danger imo; Greens I think better over 1000, so Dubawi Princess could be the better option between the two; Sheer Talent is off form, but she has won over the track and trip, so could upset

R4: Tough F&M Handicap; Lucy in the Sky first choice for me; The Villa Grand may be better over 1000, but has a nice weight and pole position; Chloris tries shorter and has a wide draw to boot, so I prefer the consistent Glowtoria between the two, but she does not have a great draw either

R5: Another difficult F&M Handicap; I do think Make a Penny looks a lot of value from pole position; Mode has been threatening to win and can't be ignored with Un Deux Trois - but not too many here that can discounted

R6: Closely handicapped Classified Stakes; my shortlist is Atomic Blonde - dropping in the ratings and should go close here; Shuckra another that has come down significantly in the ratings and looks to have a good chance as well; roughie imo Bartholomeus could feature with the allowance

R7: Paton's Tears impressive last win when trying blinkers - has gone up 8 points, but may be equal to that; Castellano also very capable, may not be ideally suited to this track, but would be 2nd best for me with Ululate who bounced back to form last time with a good win

R8: Very tough handicap; even Bold Matador can't be completely ignored - I'm not confident on anything, so going as wide as my small budget allows

R9: Senescence imo the best option of a banker in the PS; looks well in here and should go close; 2nd could be close between Mirren and the maiden Sophia's First, who is held by Senescence, but is going to appreciate this longer straight

Enjoy

playing a swinger to test the waters

PRINCE ALF by GRACE FROM ABOVE/APPLE DROP

manwatweet wrote: 1) 11 Oceans Pride e/w

nice price 40/1 gone e/way ..... 4 places Hollywood ! change of jock i see, appie up and claiming.

PASSING SHOT 4 places quartets etc

Although the favorite won the first , i am not keen on this card...Thanks Frodo...will just take a pa around your thoughts and hope for the best...enjoy all!

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