14:45 vaal - ResultsThursday 17th April 2025

    14:45 VAAL

    Winner ZAR R75,000 - 13 runners

    5f

    Going: Good

    Surface: T

    Race Analysis

    VIRGIN RIVER (4) returned to winning form as favourite last start, scoring by 1.5 lengths over this journey at Turffontein Inside. Has started two times at this course and distance and is yet to miss the placings. Can go on with it. TIGER STORM (5) started at 8/1 last time and ran below expectations, finishing fifth and beaten 1.5 lengths at this track over 5f. Best figures measure up nicely. Sure to run well. JOHN WICK (2) was out of the money when resuming from a lay-off last start over 5f at Turffontein Standside, beaten 5 lengths. Beautifully placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. PHANTOM EXPRESS (9) missed the placings two runs back then did well last start but found one better over 5f at Turffontein Inside, beaten only 1.5 lengths. Looks to be in the right race so she should be in contention again.

    No. Form
    Horse Racing
    Comments
    Age
    Weight
    OR
    Jockey(Claim)
    Trainer
    Best Odds
    1

    2639

    Arilena
    (28)b, mb, m
    6
    9-1
    75
    T Mano PandaramJ J Gates
    • 6
    • 9-1
    • 75
    • J Gates
    • Mano Pandaram
    2

    2221

    Virgin River
    (28)b, mb, m
    5
    9-7
    81
    T Alec LairdJ Calvin Habib
    • 5
    • 9-7
    • 81
    • Calvin Habib
    • Alec Laird
    3

    32172

    Phantom Express
    (28)b, fb, f
    4
    9-2
    76
    T Paul MatchettJ P Mxoli
    • 4
    • 9-2
    • 76
    • P Mxoli
    • Paul Matchett
    4

    42125

    Tiger Storm
    (42)b, gb, g
    3
    9-5
    83
    T F P HabibJ Muzi Yeni
    • 3
    • 9-5
    • 83
    • Muzi Yeni
    • F P Habib
    5

    1094

    Rock Of Bismantova
    (145)b, gb, g
    4
    9-12
    85
    T Corne SpiesJ G Samo-Burthia
    • 4
    • 9-12
    • 85
    • G Samo-Burthia
    • Corne Spies
    6

    3137

    John Wick
    (61)b, gb, g
    4
    9-10
    84
    T F P HabibJ Piere Strydom
    • 4
    • 9-10
    • 84
    • Piere Strydom
    • F P Habib
    7

    6095

    Qhawe Lami
    (61)ch, gch, g
    4
    9-10
    84
    T Clinton BindaJ Andrew Fortune
    • 4
    • 9-10
    • 84
    • Andrew Fortune
    • Clinton Binda
    8

    340

    Covert Operator
    (42)b, gb, g
    6
    9-5
    79
    T J A Janse Van VuurenJ S'manga Khumalo
    • 6
    • 9-5
    • 79
    • S'manga Khumalo
    • J A Janse Van Vuuren
    9

    75236

    Kinshin Sha
    (42)b, gb, g
    4
    9-5
    79
    T Lucky HoudalakisJ Craig Zackey
    • 4
    • 9-5
    • 79
    • Craig Zackey
    • Lucky Houdalakis
    10

    68946

    Nkandla Gold
    (21)ch, gch, g
    4
    9-4
    78
    T Brett WebberJ M K Katjedi
    • 4
    • 9-4
    • 78
    • M K Katjedi
    • Brett Webber
    11

    39644

    Lady Of Memphis
    (28)b, fb, f
    3
    9-1
    79
    T Lucky HoudalakisJ Chase Maujean
    • 3
    • 9-1
    • 79
    • Chase Maujean
    • Lucky Houdalakis
    12

    0067

    Impact Investor
    (76)b, gb, g
    3
    8-11
    76
    T R KlaasenJ K Matsunyane
    • 3
    • 8-11
    • 76
    • K Matsunyane
    • R Klaasen
    13

    61573

    Lonely As A Cloud
    (28)b, gb, g
    3
    8-11
    76
    T C DawsonJ Raymond Danielson
    • 3
    • 8-11
    • 76
    • Raymond Danielson
    • C Dawson

    Non-Runners