This afternoon’s 9-race local programme is hosted at the Vaal Racecourse.
The first is due off at 12h30 with the lucky last set for 17h05.
Apprentice Jockey Kobeli Lihaba teams up with Trainer Fabian Habib today (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
Trainer Fabian Habib saddles Absolute Value in Race 6.
He has consistent form lines to his credit.
He raced from a handy position over this trip at Turffontein last time but found one too good in the form of Breeze Over.
He has won twice, finished second three times and third twice from as many starts over this distance.
He gets the services of 4kgs claiming apprentice Kobeli Lihaba which will help his chances.
Bonika from the Roy Magner stable takes her place in Race 4. She ran on from last when third over 1400m at Turffontein last time.
It is encouraging that Gavin Lerena has kept faith in the ride. If suited to the straight 1600m, she is capable of returning to winning ways.
Jockey Chase Maujean will not be riding today.
| Weather | Partly Sunny & very warm, 18-33deg, 13-41 north easterly cross/tail wind | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 26.5mm | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 9mm | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 22 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | Inside rail – Zero back straight to 12m on the bend with 12m spur at 600m mark. Outside rail – At zero | ||
- The Bipot starts in the second race at 13h00
- The Place Accumulator starts in the third race at 13h35
- The Pick 6 starts in the fourth race at 14h10
- The first Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 14h45
- The second Jackpot starts in the sixth race at 15h20
