VAAL 23 December 2021

Let us hit them hard before Christmas.

Very tough card for punters - shortest runner on the card at 16/10 - so no shortcuts - thoughts:

R1: First-timer Cleaver Greene tops the boards with Privilege, who ran last in his debut after being supported in the betting; they could easily run 1st and 2nd, but may be wise to cover with some experience; best of the raced runners is Charged Down, while Fullyautomatix and Trust the Fire best of the rest

R2: Shortest priced on the card currently is Benguela Cove, who ran well on debut and with a repeat (she did start at 40/1) should be able to put this field away; biggest danger Bethany has not set the tracks alight yet; La Banquiere tries blinkers and while having had a few chances, could still improve

R3: Low-level handicap; Elusive Swan the one to beat on current form, but if the apprentice is not too bad, Light Warrior is very well handicapped here and could provide the upset; Follow the Path running better and could also go close

R4: Very competitive; not a lot between Banha Bridge and Bey Suyay, I think Dance Lesson the value, but bar Quattro Passi, any of the rest could feature

R5: Interesting; at the weights Whorly Whorly with the allowance is best handicapped and if the appie can get the best out of him, should be a big runner; Noble Striker has received a big wallop from the handicapper after finishing 3rd in the Grand Heritage - not too sure if that from will stand up, but not to be ignored - again (bar High Noon) not too many that can be safely ruled out

R6: Smaller field but also not that easy to predict; Tanzanite Queen and Freed from Desire look the principles with Lucy in the Sky (tries shorter again) and May Queen; then Florentine has a big reputation, but the betting suggests she may need the run; All of Me last won over this track and trip (beating May Queen), so could upset at best.

R7: On times, there does not seem a lot between What a Honey and Right Choice, others like Stolen Kiss, Midnight Gem and Big City Girl seem held; upset could come from Miracle and Wonder, who tries shorter again, but looks well handicapped

R8: Real minefield; my choice to survive the PA would be Samoa, Abalus and Moonstrike; others to consider at bigger prices are Wings of Nike, Successful Secret, Rozara and Allez les Blues

Enjoy

Sammy Silver wrote:

Let us hit them hard before Christmas.

. Send the graaft.

2 posts open for today. Bob please can you combine.

I'll be going with swingers for the day

Benguela cove x Three Bells

West Point x Groomedtowin

Power Ranger x Tambora

Young Jackie x The Hound

Vaal past their inspection..

But they are expecting plenty rain and will be lucky to finish according to a few locals i spoke to today

Deez's Selections Thursday 23 December #Vaal

DOUBLE
R4 - Bey Suyay
R6 - Freed From Desire
VALUE
R7 - Meet The Captain

JACKPOT
3/4/6/9

So are we suggesting load pick 6 early and bankers at the end ?
Not nice for owners and connections or racing 🤔

Dean321 wrote:

Sammy Silver wrote:

Let us hit them hard before Christmas.

. Send the graaft.

2 posts open for today. Bob please can you combine.

Race 5: Whorly Whorly

Race 3 P6 5/2,3,4,5,6/1,2,6,8/1,4,5,6,7/2/1,6,10,12,19,20

Read through Frodos thoughts on the card and others.

Read the form on a new races.

Trying the following patent..

Dance Lesson X Whorly Whorly X Successful Secret.

In a different multiple only. Race 2 fav.
Frred from Desire and Right Choice

The more you look at this card the bigger your perm for the pick6. Doubt i will take 1 today.

Why are the tote win placed odds random - not numerical

Race 3. Following the money on Follow my path.