Winning Form selections for racing from the Vaal on Saturday 28th March where there are huge prizes available in the free to enter @Hollywoodbets Punters Challenge
Note, this meeting was originally scheduled to be held at Turffontein but has been switched due to rain, check for scratchings
Race 1
WITHIN REACH finished strongly after a slow start to win on debut over 1450m on the Inside course. The daughter of Malmoos would have gained from the experience. Keagan de Melo retains the ride and she can remain unbeaten.
MOANA was slow into stride on debut, but raced on the pace before getting outrun late by the top choice. The daughter of New Predator would have come on from the run and she should be involved at the finish.
DOESYOURMOTHERKNOW made the expected natural improvement when third in the race referred to above. The daughter of Master Of My Fate is a progressive type and if switching off early, she should be competitive.
Race 2
PRAYERSANDPROMISES made the expected natural improvement when winning his maiden over 1160m on this course. He received a bump leaving the start, but rallied late and got up where it matters most. The son of Gimmethegreenlight should have no issues with the rise to 1400m. He is a progressive type and can follow up with another victory.
DADS DREAM finished 0.4 lengths behind DEAR DOC last time. He is 3kgs better off at the weights today. The son of New Predator has been gelded which may have done the trick.
DEAR DOC was an easy winner of his last start over 1450m on the Vaal Classic course. He finished 3.55 lengths behind the top choice in his penultimate outing. The pair meet on the same weight terms today and he may have to settle for the same result.
Race 3
WISPINTHEWILLOW showed good improvement when second over 1200m on the Inside course last time. She set the pace and fought hard all the way to the line. The daughter of Willow Magic is a progressive type and in this field, she can go one better.
GREENANDGOLD ran a fair race on debut over this C&D. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight would have come on from the outing. With the natural improvement that is expected, she may be the one to fill the exacta spot.
HUMAIRA was in need of her debut effort over 1000m on this course. She would have come on from the outing and should enjoy the rise to 1160m. The daughter of Frankel should make the natural progression.
Race 4
HIGHWAYMAN HARRY moved up over this C&D last time, but did not go on with the effort. The son of Hawwaam has plenty of scope and in this line-up, he may be the one to side with.
HAMMER BLOW ran a good race when third over 1000m on this course last time. He is likely to race on the speed and is one of the leading contenders.
GEOSTORM produced a promising debut effort over 1200m at the Vaal. He returns from a 24-week break, during which time he would have strengthened up. Kyle Strydom does duty and if not in need of the run, he should be competitive.
Race 5
THE LAST DUKE may not have seen out the 1400m last time and he was reported to be distressed. He should have finished closer to the winner in the Grade 3 TAB National Currency Sprint in his penultimate run. The son of Duke Of Marmalade has class about him and if keeping on a straight line, he can return to winning ways.
LEAD THE CHARGE finished 0.5 lengths behind THE SPECIALIST last time. He is 2.5kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned.
THE SPECIALIST is a winner of his last two starts, the latest of which was over this C&D. He received a four-pound penalty for that victory. The son of The United States is in a good space and merits healthy respect.
Race 6
DECEPTION PASS has been taking on stronger in recent form. The stable has opted to remove the blinkers which may have the desired effect. The son of Ideal World drops back in class and with the services of in-form 2.5kgs claiming Apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson, he may be the one to cause the surprise.
GUERILLA WARFARE has consistent form lines to his name. He returns from a 10-week break which may have done him the world of good. He has won once and finished second twice from four starts over this C&D. Muzi Yeni may be able to get the best out of him where it matters most.
FRANGIPANI is better than her last start in the Listed Wilgerbosdrift Acacia Stakes. The daughter of Master Of My Fate drops back in class and should give the males a run for their money.
Race 7
KING HARALD showed a good turn of foot when winning his last start over this distance on the Inside course. He gets the services of 2.5kgs claiming apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson which will assist his cause. The son of Erik The Red is in a good space and may be the one to beat.
JIMMY DON produced an encouraging comeback run over 1450m on the Inside course. The 6yo gelding would have come on from the run and should strip much fitter. He is a horse with ability and should pose a massive threat.
CHRONICLE KING ran a fair race in the Listed 4Racing Wolf Power 1600 last time. The 11-week break would have done him the world of good. On best form shown, he should be competitive.
Race 8
MYSTICAL MISS finished 2 lengths behind PRECOCIOUS last time. She is 8kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. The daughter of Rafeef won her only attempt over this C&D. She carries a light mass and can return to winning ways.
PRECOCIOUS is unbeaten since joining the Tony Peter stable. She raced from just off the pace over this C&D last time and found extra where it matters most. The daughter of Ideal World merits healthy respect.
JUST THE TWO OF US was in need of her comeback run over this C&D last time. She would have come on from the outing and should strip much fitter. The daughter of Oratorio can improve to finish in the placings.
Race 9
TEMPRANILLO stayed on nicely at the finish when fourth over this distance on the Vaal Classic course last time. The daughter of Querari has plenty of scope and Keagan de Melo retains the ride. If getting away on terms, she can return to winning ways.
BLINDFIRE has good recent form lines to her credit. She was outrun late against males over this distance on the Vaal Classic course last time. She is back against her own sex and can notch up her third-career victory.
SHE’S ALL MINE showed signs of needing her comeback run last time. She would have come on from the outing and should strip much fitter. She drops back in class and on best form shown, she should be competitive