Vaal Racing Tips and Best Bets for December 30

GENERAL HANCOCK should have won last time as he hung from the 400m mark. The son of What A Winter has shown good improvement since the fitting of the blinkers and tongue-tie. If keeping on a straight line, he can shed his maiden tag.

ARABIAN SKY showed very good improvement when finishing second over 1400m on this course last time. The manner in which she finished off her race that day suggests that she will love the extra furlong on offer. The daughter of Global View looks progressive and in this field, she should take a power of beating.

SUPREME DANCE was an impressive winner of his last start over 1800m on this course. Despite jumping inwards at the start, he quickened up well and drew away from the opposition. The son of Futura tries the 2000m for the first time and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, he can follow up.

SPANISH BOY has finished second in his last three starts. He challenged strongly in the Non-Black Type Heritage Consolation last time, but found one too good in the form of Bowie. The son of Silvano gets the blinkers fitted for the first time which should keep his mind on the task at hand. Muzi Yeni knows him well and the combination should take a power of beating.

IN CAHOOTS took on much stronger company in the Non-Black Type Heritage Consolation last time. The 6yo gelding has dropped to a competitive rating. He takes on weaker opposition this afternoon and will be mowing down the frontrunners in the run down to the line.