Eight races are carded on the Vaal Classic course this afternoon.
The first is due off at 12h20 with the lucky last set for 16h25.
Stuart Pettigrew (photo: JC Photos)
Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer Stuart Pettigrew sends out Betula in Race 6.
Her last two starts after returning from a 23-week break have been good.
She stayed on when third over 1450m on this course last time. The way she finished off her race that day suggests that she will enjoy the rise to the mile.
She will be at peak fitness and can notch up her third- career victory.
Good Council from the Stuart Pettigrew stable takes his place in Race 5.
He lacked extra late when fourth over 2600m last time. He finished 1.75 lengths behind Meridius in his penultimate run.
He is 6kgs better off at the weights today which is enough to turn the form around. The son of Oratorio is unbeaten from two starts on this course and will be looking to keep that record intact.
Please take note that Jason Gates and Phelisile Mongqawa are not riding today.
| Weather | Mostly Sunny & Warm, 6-25 degs,13-30 km/h North Easterly Cross/Tail Wind. Sunset @ 18:10 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: Nil | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 24mm | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 21 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | Zero back straight and bend with a 2m spur at 600m mark | ||
- The Bipot starts in the first race at 12h20
- The Place Accumulator starts in the second race at 12h55
- The Pick 6 starts in the third race at 13h30
- The first Jackpot starts in the fourth race at 14h05
- The second Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 14h40
