Racing is on the Vaal Classic course this afternoon and eight races are scheduled.
After winning the Gr2 Independent On Saturday Drill Hall Stakes on Sunday, Avontuur rider Luke Ferraris may be the man to follow.
He has six rides, all of which have a decent chance of winning.
The first race is due off at 13h05.
Luke Ferraris is the man to follow with a book of 6 rides today. (Pic – Chase Liebenberg)
Jimmy the Rich writes that Lucky Houdalakis saddles Duke Of Sussex in Race 3. He produced an eye-catching debut effort over 1400m.
He raced green that day, but challenged strongly all the way to the line.
The son of Duke Of Marmalade found plenty of betting support which suggests that he had been showing good work back at home. With the natural improvement that is expected, he should take a power of beating.
Oravar from the Mike and Adam Azzie stable takes his place in Race 7. He ran a good race over this distance at Turffontein last time.
He has won twice from three starts over this course and distance.
He gets the services of 4kgs claiming apprentice Xola Jacobs which should help his chances. He shows speed in his races and may be hard to peg back.
The false rail is 4.5m on the back straight to 10m on the bend with a 6m spur at the 600m mark.
- The Bipot starts in the first at 13h05
- The Place Accumulator starts in the second at 13h40
- The Pick 6 starts in the third at 14h15
- Jackpot 1 starts in the fourth race at 14h50
- Jackpot 2 starts in the fifth race at 15h25
