Racing takes place on the Vaal Classic course this afternoon.
The first on the eight-race programme is due off at 12h25 and the lucky last is scheduled for 16h35.
Ombudsman (Piere Strydom) claimed his maiden victory at Turffontein in September (Pic – JC Photos)
Ombudsman from the Sean Tarry stable takes his place in Race 6. He ran a fair race over 1400m last time.
He was considered good enough to race in the Betway Gr3 Graham Beck Stakes in his penultimate run.
The son of Flower Alley takes a drop in class this afternoon. If suited to this course, he can return to winning ways.
Trainer Johan Janse van Vuuren sends out Salenio Peninsula in Race 7. She ran a fair race in the HSH Gr3 Princess Charlene Starling Stakes last time.
Her penultimate run when second over 1200m on the Turffontein Inside course catches the eye.
She returns to Handicap Company and from her good draw of two, she may be the one to beat.
General Information as at 12 December 08h02
| Weather | Partly Cloudy, 40% chance of afternoon thunderstorms, 19-34deg, 15-46kph north westerly cross/head wind, Sunset 18:10 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 3mm | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 57mm | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 21 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | 4m back straight to 7m on the bend with a 7m spur at 600m mark | ||
- The Bipot starts in the first race at 12h25
- The Place Accumulator starts in the second race at 13h00
- The Pick 6 starts in the third race at 13h35
- The first Jackpot starts in the fourth race at 14h10
- The second Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 14h45
