The Vaal Classic course plays host to an eight-race programme this afternoon. The first is due off at 12h30 with the lucky last set for 16h35.
Don’t forget to take the free-to-play Hollywoodbets Punters’ Challenge on this racemeeting.
Tony Peter and Calvin Habib team up again today at Vaal (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
Crimson Cloud from the Tony Peter stable should give punters a good start to the day. Regular pilot Calvin Habib retains the ride.
She showed massive improvement when fourth in her last start over 1160m at Turffontein.
She showed pace but was outrun late. The daughter of Fire Away would have come on from the run and she should strip much fitter.
She is a progressive type and, in this field, she should be the one to beat.
Trainer Weichong Marwing sends out Vitellius in Race 8 and he represents decent each way value.
He showed some signs of needing his last start over 1400m at Turffontein.
He would have come on from the run and should strip much fitter. He finished second in his only attempt over this course and distance.
With a bit of luck from his wide draw, he may be the one to cause the upset.
| Weather | Sunny, 0-22 degs, 14-32 km/h Westerly Head Wind. Sunset @ 17h23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: Nil | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: 3mm | Last 7 Days: 12mm | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 21 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | 3.5m back straight to 5m on the bend with a 5m spur at 600mark | ||
- The Bipot starts in the first race at 12h30
- 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
