There are 9 races at the Vaal today with the first race off at 12h40.
The Bipot starts at 13h15 in the second race.
Sean Tarry’s Captain Al filly and Golden Slipper winner Celtic Sea looks to bet of the day when she steps out in the fifth race, an Assessment Plate. She ran an excellent third behind Nafaayes in the Gauteng Fillies Guineas last month.
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Guineas third placer Celtic Sea should win today
The false rail is set at zero on the back straight and 2m on the bend, with a 2m spur at 600m mark and 5m in from 1450m outside rail to pull up area.
There is a 59% chance of rain forecast.
First-timers/rested horses:
1 12:40 – ITSARUSH.CO.ZA WELCOMES YOU MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE
1 ANATOLIO A B Fortune: No comment given
2 BRAVO ONE D Sham: Very nice horse, will need the education
5 CRAZY CHARLIE D N Stenger: Will need the run
6 CRIMSON GOD G C Walker: No comment given
8 EIGHT BELOW D N Stenger: Will need the run
9 FOLLOW MY PATH C E Erasmus: Will be green
11 MAGIC VISION D Sham: Very nice horse, will need the education
13 SILVER SEA A Nassif: Nice horse but may need the run
14 SYX SHOOTER C Binda: Will need the experience
3 13:50 – JOIN US FOR THE JOBURG’S PRAWN FESTIVAL 30 MARCH MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE
5 EHSAAN M F De Kock: Each way chance
8 GROBAN D Steyn: Very nice horse, may need a bit further
9 LIVE BY NIGHT C Binda: Will need the experience
10 LUMINANCE A B Fortune: No comment given
11 MR JACKSON P F Matchett: Will need the run
12 OYSTER KING C I Jonker: May need further but expecting a good run
14 STORMY MOON B D Botes: Needs further
15 WESTERN PARK D Sham: Very nice horse, will need the education
4 14:25 – PLAY SOCCER 6, 10 AND 13 MAIDEN PLATE (F & M)
12 MIQUE C I Jonker: Improved a lot at work, may run midfield
13 AIDEEN A B Fortune: No comment given
14 NICKLEBUSH S J Gray: No comment given
15 STAR OF GIBRALTAR C Dawson: Blinkers off, hoping for a better run
16 SWEET TAFIA H E Adamson: Nice filly, hoping for a decent run
18 WESTWING BELTER S Moffatt: Will be green and will need the run
19 ZANTINA G Terzi: No comment given
7 16:10 – HSH PRINCESS CHARLENE EMPRESS CLUB STAKES 13 APRIL ASSESSMENT PLATE
1 FOREST EXPRESS S G Tarry: May just need the run
9 17:25 – NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 7 MARCH MAIDEN PLATE (F M)
5 JENGA M/A Azzie: No comment given
11 STELLARMEIN M/A Azzie: No comment given
- Thanks to Phumelela Publishing