28-04-2025
April 29 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis
Race 1 (1,300m)
Stablemates (1) DYLAN'S CHAMP and (2) HIGHVELD STORM will likely fight out the finish, judging on the consistency of their form. But the riding arrangements suggest the former is the pick of the pair, under an accomplished work rider who has enjoyed success for the yard.
The experienced (3) TRIP TO STATES and unexposed (6) NEW LIFE should fill the minors.
Race 2 (1,000m)
It could pay to follow the progress of 2YO (8) BRIGHT AND BRAZEN should she take her place in this race.
Older rivals (2) PANTHERA UNCIA, (3) EMPRESS WU and (4) BILINGUAL have the form and experience to trouble the selection.
Race 3 (1,000m)
The experienced (1) RINGHO finished hot on the heels of youngster (7) SYLVAN WARRIOR over the track and trip recently, but is not likely to turn the tables on the improving latter.
(6) ICONIC WINTER can improve after an eye-catching debut run, so she could pose more of a threat.
Watch out for (3) JET QUERARI, who is third-up over this trip.
Race 4 (1,600m)
(1) ON A JET PLANE ran a fast-finishing second last time and she should play another leading role if she reproduces a similar run.
The experienced (3) BELLA BOOP BOOP can make her presence felt, but the improving (6) LAVA LAMP is closely matched with the selection and can probably pose a bigger threat.
(8) LADY NOIR just missed the podium in her last two starts and is another likely improver with earning potential.
Race 5 (1,600m)
(1) ROYAL MIRACLE, (4) MYSTIC VISION and (5) CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD finished second last time and should have roles to play in the outcome if they can build on that improvement.
However, it could pay to follow the progress of the unexposed (9) TWO FOR THE BOYS. His fast-finishing third behind Mystic Vision last time over 1,400m gave the impression this extended trip could be more to his liking.
Race 6 (2,000m)
(1) ARTIC SILVER finished behind (2) LUNAR RAINBOW over 1,800m earlier this month but was given a more patient ride when staying on well to finish a close-up fourth over 1,700m on this track last time. She can improve at her first go over this extended trip and turn the tables on her rival.
(3) JINGER JAM and (4) AMBER EYES are all held by that form, so they will have only minor roles to play.
Race 7 (2,000m)
(2) HEROIC ACT outran market expectations with a fast-finishing second over this trip last time. He would have come on with that comeback run, so he should be competitive and confirm his superiority over the consistent (4) GIFT OF ROYAL, who has the form and experience to make his presence felt.
The latter is also held on recent form by the improving (3) BRIGHAM whose career-best second recently was encouraging.
(6) ALAKANANI completes the shortlist.
Race 8 (1,300m)
(1) SAUDI SWEEP would not be winning out of turn, after finishing second over a similar trip against male oppositions.
However, (9) SASHA LEE could make life difficult for the selection if she builds on the improvement at her last start when fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time.
(2) LIKE A PRAYER and (8) MADAME POMPADOUR have the form and experience to get into the picture, though they are vulnerable to less-exposed rivals.
Newcomer (10) AMERICAN SOCIALITE is worth watching.
