Racing takes place at the Vaal this afternoon and eight races are carded.
The first race is due off at 13h15 and the lucky last is set for 17h20.
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Candice Dawson saddles Royal Escapade in Race 7 today (Pic- Candiese Lenferna)
Jimmy The Rich writes that trainer David Nieuwenhuizen sends out Wings Of Nike in Race 1 which is a Workriders Maiden Plate.
She did not see out the 1200m in her last start. She showed good pace, but did not go on with the effort. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked.
The daughter of Var will love the drop to 1000m and with Joe Gwingwizha in the saddle, she should be the one to beat.
Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Candice Dawson saddles Royal Escapade in Race 7. He showed good signs of a form return over 1600m on the Classic course last time.
He raced from a handy position that day and tried hard all the way to the line.
The son of Gimmethegreenlight should strip much fitter today and from his good draw of three, he should go one better.
Please note that Jeffrey Syster rode his 60th winner and will no longer claim an allowance.
Jarryd Penny will not be riding today as he is medically indisposed.
The false rail is at zero on the back straight and bend with a 2,5m spur at the 600m mark.
- The Bipot starts in the first at 13h15
- The Place Accumulator starts in the second at 13h50
- The Pick 6 starts in the third at 14h25
- Jackpot 1 starts in the fourth race at 15h00
- Jackpot 2 starts in the fifth race at 15h35
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