The first of nine races on the Vaal Classic track today gets under way at 12h10.
The false rail is set at zero, with no spur.
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Ash Fortune – some nice runners today
Please note that Randall Simons and Jose Barnes are not riding today – rule 25.12 applies.
First-timers / rested horses comments:
1 12:10 – ITSARUSH.CO.ZA WELCOMES YOU WORKRIDERS MAIDEN PLATE (F & M)
8 LAPLAND M F De Kock: Nice filly, good each way chance
9 SPIRITOFTHEGROOVE S G Tarry: No comment given
2 12:45 – ALL TO COME MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE
3 DUBLIN QUAYS M F De Kock: Each way chance
7 PITTER PATTER H van der Westhuizen: No comment given
8 ROOI TOM P F Matchett: Will need the run
9 SSNOOP G J Maroun: Will need the run
12 THE RIDDLER A B Fortune: Nice horse but will need the experience, looking for further
14 WINTER TOUR M N Houdalakis: No comment given
3 13:20 – INTERBET.CO.ZA 0861 150 160 MAIDEN PLATE
4 PURE WISDOM C I Jonker: Will need the run
5 GHUROOM C Binda: Will need the run
8 KEEPING THE FAITH C Binda: Will need the run
13 GREAT GLORY G J Maroun: Will need the run
14 NORDIC QUEEN G J Maroun: Will need the run
6 15:05 – RACING ASSOCIATION MR 80 HANDICAP
2 STAR OF JOBURG G V Woodruff: Returns fairly fit to racing after two grass gallops, should be competitive
7 15:40 – TAB PAYS THE FULL DIVIDEND, NO LIMITS MR 74 HANDICAP
6 HIGHLANDER S J Gray: No comment given
9 16:55 – NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 06 JUNE MR 64 HANDICAP
1 TO THE REGIMENT S W Kenny: Coming off from break, may need the run
7 ROMAN COURTESAN A B Fortune: First run for stable and may be looking for further
13 AGENT KAY S W Kenny: Coming off from break, may need the run
- Thanks to Phumelela Publishing