Hollywood Racing has four runners carded at Vaal on Thursday, 17 April 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday, 17 April 2025
Vaal
Race 4 – 12:50
1700m – www.tab.co.za Maiden Plate (F & M)
2 – Nkwenkwezi
Breeding: Erupt (Ire) – Sainte Camille by Lateral (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She is coming along the right way and has finished second in her last two starts. The daughter of Erupt should enjoy the rise to 1700m. With a bit of luck from her awkward draw of eight, she should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:71. Finished runner-up in last two starts. Can go one better.
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Race 9 – 15:40
1200m – Champion Finale 26 April FM 82 Handicap (F & M)
1 – Whirlybird
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Samarate (AUS) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She ran an encouraging race after returning from a lengthy 57-week break. She is doing well at home and is working nicely. The daughter of Canford Cliffs carries top weight and she may still need this outing. Kabelo Matsunyane retains the ride and we are hoping for another positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:88. Likes this distance. Takes a slight drop-in class and can show.
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Race 10 – 16:15
1200m – TAB 4Racing App FM 83 Handicap (F & M)
9 – Happy Wives
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Three Blue Cranes by Captain Al
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 1 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She won a good race when shedding her maiden tag in Cape Town last time. She returns to Gauteng and she meets a competitive field. The daughter of Canford Cliffs carries a handy galloping mass of 53.5kgs and we are hoping for a positive outing.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Best MR:68. Shed maiden in Cape Town and the form line has been franked.
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Race 11 – 16:45
1000m – Next Vaal Race Meeting Tuesday 29 April MR 80 Handicap
3 – Qhawe Lami
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Vice Versa by Var (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 6 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He ran an encouraging race over this distance at Turffontein last time. The son of Duke Of Marmalade is doing nicely and is a sound horse. Andrew Fortune is booked to ride, and he is capable of finishing in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:97. Fair latest against stronger. Should be competitive off this rating.