4Racing have advised us that 9mm of overnight rainfall was recorded but racing goes ahead on the Vaal Classic course this afternoon.
Ten races are carded and it is an early start with the first due off at 11h50 and the lucky last is set for 17h05.
Main Defender –very hard to beat today (Pic – JC Photos)
Trainer Tony Peter sends out Main Defender in Race 5 – cut down to 7 runners after scratchings – and he is the possible Pick 6 banker.
The 4yo was super-impressive when winning his last start over 1600m at Turffontein.
He raced from a handy position, quickened up well and was geared down at the finish.
The son of Pathfork is the class horse in this contest and he should take a power of beating.
Another Universe from the Mike and Adam Azzie stable takes his place in Race 6.
He followed up his maiden victory with a good third-place finish over 2400m on this course.
He took the lead at the 400m mark that day before getting outrun late.
The son of Ideal World won his maiden over this distance. He jumps from a good draw of three and may still be ahead of the handicapper.
Diego De Gouveia retains the ride and he may be the one to side with.
Craig Zackey won’t be riding in Races 2 & 3 (Flight complications).
Ray Danielson & Muzi Yeni won’t be riding in Races 1 & 2 (Flight complications).
Kaidan Brewer is medically indisposed and will not be riding today.
Race: 10 No: 9 ENCHANTING LADY had a 196 day break due to being rested.
| Weather | Partly Cloudy with 90% chance of Afternoon Thunderstorms, 15-28 degs, 11-37 km/h North Easterly Cross/Tail Wind. Sunset @ 19h07 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: 9mm | Last 7 Days: 28mm | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: Nil | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 23 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | 4m back straight and bend with a 4m spur at 800m mark. Start Forward of Zero: 8m | ||
- The Bipot starts in the second race at 12h25
- The Place Accumulator starts in the third race at 13h00
- The Pick 6 starts in the fourth race at 13h35
- The first Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 14h10
- The second Jackpot starts in the seventh race at 15h20
