Seven races are carded on the Vaal Classic course this afternoon after a late switch from Turffontein.
The first is due off at 12h50 with the lucky last set for 16h25.
4Racing have advised that, given the relatively small field sizes, significant scratchings due to the venue change may result in a further reduction in the card, and a decision to abandon the meeting will be considered if necessary.
Trainer Robbie Sage sends out Cape Lights in Race 6. She ran a fair race in the Listed Summer Pudding Handicap last time.
Raymond Danielson – can win the sixth on Cape Lights today (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
She was reported to be coughing that day which makes the effort that much more encouraging.
She has won once, finished second once and third once from four starts over this course’ 1400m – the 50m adjustment in trip should not be of major concern.
She drops back in class and Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Raymond Danielson may be able to coax that little bit extra out of her where it matters most.
Please note that Calvin Habib, Piere Strydom & Craig Zackey are not riding today.
Distance Changes – please note that races 1, 2, 3, 6 & 7 are now 1450m.
| Weather | Partly Cloudy, 40% chance of afternoon thunderstorms, 17-27deg, 9-28kph southerly cross wind, Sunset 19:06 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: 2.5mm | Last 7 Days: 5.5mm | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 24mm | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 21 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | Zero back straight and bend with a 2.5m spur at 800m mark: Start forward of zero: Nil | ||
- The Bipot starts in the first race at 12h50
- The Place Accumulator starts in the first race at 12h50
- The Pick 6 starts in the second race at 13h25
- The first Jackpot starts in the third race at 14h00
- The second Jackpot starts in the fourth race at 14h35
