An eight-race programme has been carded at the Vaal Racecourse this afternoon with the first due off at 12h30 and the lucky last set for 16h35.
Hat’s Queen from the Tony Peter stable takes her place in Race 2 and she is the best bet on the programme.
She made the expected natural improvement when second in her last start over 1600m on the Turffontein Inside course.
She took the lead at the 300m mark that day before getting caught late by Festival Of Magic.
Stable jockey Calvin Habib steps back into the saddle and in this field, she should take a power of beating.
Fushimi Inari under Calvin Habib tasted victory at Vaal on 31 August 2023 (Pic – 4Racing)
Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer Stuart Pettigrew sends out Fushimi Inari in Race 7.
He did not get a clean start over 1800m on this course last time but stayed on to finish fifth.
The son of Danon Platina finished second in his only attempt over this course and distance.
Philasande Mxoli steps back into the saddle and with luck in running, he can return to winning ways.
Fushimi Inari’s only career win has been at the Vaal Racecourse.
Race: 1 No: 9 DESPINA had a 203 day break due being given time off to mature. Race: 6 No: 15 COUNTESS DANZA had a 259 due to being rested.
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| Weather | Sunny & Cool, -3-18deg, 10-22kph south westerly cross/head wind, Sunset @ 17h28 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: Nil | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 12mm | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 22 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | Inside rail : 8m back straight and bend with 8m spur at 600m mark. Outside rail : At zero, Start forward of zero: 18.4m | ||
- The Bipot starts in the first race at 12h30
- The Place Accumulator starts in the second race at 13h05
- The Pick 6 starts in the third race at 13h45
- The first Jackpot starts in the fourth race at 14h15
- The second Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 14h50
