Feb 18 South Africa (Vaal) form analysis

Gimmethegreenlight filly (2) FLIGHTLIGHT deserves another chance. She had no finish in her last race but her previous run was a decent effort.

Watch out for improvement from (8) JINGER JAM. She was not disgraced after a slow start on debut and the extra distance should suit.

(1) EMPRESS WU has honest form and it could be the right race for her. She should prefer the shorter distance on pedigree.

(3) BELLA BOOP BOOP has shown some form and could make the trifecta and quartet bets pay.

(2) MISTER WILSON showed good pace on debut and is set to make good improvement. He is bred for a bit further but could pass this test.

(8) BRIGHT AND BRAZEN was speedy on debut and could keep going with the experience under his belt.

(3) NYAKA NYAKA was not far off at his first outing and is one to keep tabs on.

(1) KING HARALD could be one of the debutants to watch out for.

(1) KALEESH CYBORG ran badly last time and that run is best forgotten as he had excuses. The drop in distance looks the better option for him.

(7) CAPE SAFFRON is a Flower Alley filly out of a Dynasty mare and has shown some ability. She looks to have a big chance in this line-up.

(2) ROYAL MIRACLE could be the dark horse. He ran a better race after a rest and was gelded last time. More to come from him.

(3) CHIEFTAIN'S SHIELD has had a few chances but his best run was over this distance when beaten in a close finish. He looks a threat.

(1) JUNIPER GREEN found form when she ran a decent second behind the promising Green Sapphire last start.

(5) WHISPERS OF WAR is capable of a lot better. He has dropped in the ratings and could show what he is made of in this division.

(3) FAST DUTY needs to find a bit more for his next win. He has drawn well and could get the race to run to suit.

(2) FORCE DE DIEU is the type that can pop up at decent odds. He is a capable front runner.

(3) SUTHERLAND has the form needed to win more races. The gelded son of Silvano ran on well last time and should appreciate the step-up in distance again.

But he will need to be more decisive as (4) JUST VAR, who won a nice race from the front, could do so again. He is also doing well but is up in ratings and class.

(8) KOTINOS is holding form and is back to what looks to be his best track, so he should be right there.

(5) HAZLO GRANDE is better than his recent form.

(3) ANOTHER UNIVERSE is a lightly raced sort with prospects. He can race from the front and should overcome his wide draw, so he may just keep going.

Watch out for (7) POPLAR PARK, who caught the eye again after winning her maiden with a good finish. The distance should suit on running style.

(12) ANGEL'S WISH ran on well but too late last time. This could be the right race for her to go close.

(2) ROMEO'S MAGIC won as he liked last time. He has drawn well and is not one to be taken lightly.

(4) TSAR BOMBA found form again last time. He is useful and is fitted with blinkers for the first time. The headgear could be what he needs.

(8) THE AFRICA HOUSE ran an eye-catching race last time. He has won at this venue but will need to get going sooner over the shorter distance.

(9) NIGHT BOMBER won in spite of a wide draw last time. The gelded son of the ill-fated stallion Lancaster Bomber is talented and should give another good account of himself.

(1) DANTONFROMSANDTON took his chances in the Gauteng Guineas but he could manage only ninth behind Parisian Walkway. He must still be respected at this level.

(2) VIRGIN RIVER has not disgraced herself after finishing runner-ups in her last two races. She met decent fields in those races and could get rewarded at her third run after rest.

(3) NEERAH has not put a foot wrong lately, having won her last two, and could make it three wins in a row.

(5) PHANTOM EXPRESS was not far off Neerah when they met and went on to frank the form with a good win last time. She must be respected.

(4) DIVINE MOONLIGHT has the form to be in the fight for prize money.

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