There are ten races to look forward to on the Vaal Inside track tomorrow and there look to be some opportunities for punters.

The first race is a tricky affair, but Sweet Trial could represent good value. He went close over this trip in July when caught late. However, it was not a lack of extra which allowed him to be caught, but rather his hanging antics. Therefore, the blinkers were applied, but his next three starts with them on were all disappointing. The headgear is now off, but on the other hand, considering he hangs inwards, a draw of 17 is against him. Sharkaholic was green and outpaced on debut over 1000m but stayed on fairly well so he could improve second time out over 200m further. King Of The Delta often finds betting support and has the form to be involved too. Sean Tarry’s first-timer Cinnabon is a half-brother to 56 merit-rated Curved Ball gelding Chili Lime. The first-timer State Trooper is reportedly a huge son of Captain Al, who has talent but will likely need this outing.

The second race yields a likely winner in White Winter, who has been knocking ion the door over this trip. In her penultimate start she was close up to the highly regarded colt Alshibaa, who won next time out, and last time out she was close up behind Covered In Snow, who won next time out, and Schippers, who was a close second to a promising sort next time out. White Winter faces an uninspiring field, although she is likely to start at cramped odds.

Just Cruised In

In the first leg of the PA Carmalita also stands out. She just failed in a hot heat over 1160m at Turffontein last time out. The tall, rangy filly showed good cruising speed and looked the winner when moving into the lead close to home. However, she seemed to idle in front. This is a much weaker field, but her run will still have to be timed right. Piere Strydom up is a bonus. Dreamsaremadeof ran on well over 1000m on debut and looks the improver in the field. Chariot Of Gold is a R1 million purchase by Silvano out of the Jallad seven time-winner from 1600-2450m, Quest For Gold, who is a half-sister to the like of Pomodoro. Chariot Of Gold is a  half-sister to the like of the four-time winner from 1200-1400m October Eleventh. Brigtnumbereight is by Eightfold Path out of Windrush sprinter Glittering Temple, whose four wins included a Listed win. Fort Vodka is by What A Winter out of a four-time winning Fort Wood filly, so should have plenty of speed. However, both Brigtnumbereight and Fort Vodka are from the Lucky Houdalakis yard, where they usually come on from their first couple of runs.

Dorrie Sham’s pair, An Air Of Success and Kungfoofighting, are the immediate eye catchers in the first leg of the Pick 6 over 1200m. However, delving deeper into the form Gold Shades comes out better than them, provided she repeats her run over 1160m in her penultimate start. Amoretta and Burundi Bush can also be considered.

In the first leg of the Jackpot over 1200m, Sky High Flyer is an obvious form pick. However, Alex The Great is tipped to beat him. The latter showed good promise as a two-year-old, but needed his last start, which was his first as a gelding. He was lowered six points for that run and off a 70 merit rating will have a good chance, especially with Gavin Lerena aboard.

The sixth race over 1700m is an interesting Novice Handicap and Raydaveric could be ready to deliver his true ability. He has always struck as one with some class and over a suitable trip he has his third run after a layoff and his fourth as a gelding. Orson did well first time out the maidens over this trip, despite his jockey dropping the whip at the 250m mark, so he could be a threat from the front.

In the seventh, an apprentice handicap over 1700m, Double Mink has a nice stride and this progressive looking sort should enjoy the step up to 1700m, while 80 is a fair merit rating for his first run out the maidens. The in form Just Cruised In is the danger.

In the eighth race over 1400m, Neuf De Pape can follow up off just a three point higher merit rating as he faces an uninspiring field and is reunited with Lyle Hewitson. Swing Vote over raced over 1700m last time, so should relish the step back to this trip over which he had some decent maiden form. Time To Be Great can do well from the front and El Bombero should be running on off a competitive merit rating. Shortstop and Thewaywemaykem can also be considered.

In the last leg of the Pick 6 over 1400m, Sleepinseattle has turned the corner and can notch up his fourth win in a row. However, Blue Diamond Road has a chance on the weight turnaround and Copper Pot, who has a good turn of foot, has dropped to a competitive mark. Vulcan is also effective from the front over this trip and Tokyo Drift can’t be ignored.

In the tenth over 1400m, Bubbly Reply was a revelation when going to the front for a change over 1450m and could follow up with similar tactics even if he does have to contend with a big hike in the merit ratings.

By David Thiselton