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Against The Grain – Vaal Thursday
The news that the Vaal sand track has just over two months left before it is replaced with turf has been greeted with a mixture of shock and relief. Given the recent troubled history, the move is an assertive decision in principle. But one can only wonder what input the owners and trainers of the proven sand performers had in the decision