Racing takes place on the Vaal Classic course this afternoon and eight races are carded.
The first is due off at 12h15 with the lucky last set for 16h20.
Follow Keagan de Melo today (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
Karangetang from the Johan Janse van Vuuren yard takes his place in Race 2. He was touched off in the Non-Black Type WSB Sophomore 1000 last time.
It must be noted that Taikonaut has come out and won again since. He has won once, finished second once and third twice from as many starts over this distance. The pacifiers seem to have done the trick and, in this line-up, he can notch up his third career victory.
Trainer Lucky Houdalakis saddles Captain Chorus in Race 5. He finished 0.85 lengths behind White Fang last time. He is 2kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned.
Three of his five career victories have come over this distance and with a bit of luck in running, he can return to winning ways.
Please note that D De Gouveia will note be riding today
| Weather | Sunny & Warm, 15-33degs, 13-43km/h Easterly Tailwind, Sunset @ 19h07 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 4mm | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 30mm | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 21 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | Zero back straight to 2m on the bend with a 2m spur at 600m mark | ||
- The Bipot starts in the first race at 12h15
- The Place Accumulator starts in the second race at 12h45
- The Pick 6 starts in the third race at 13h20
- The first Jackpot starts in the fourth race at 13h55
- The second Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 14h35
