The Vaal hosts nine races today at the end of a short week in advance of the Women’s Day public holiday tomorrow.
The first race is off at 12h20 with the Bipot commencing at 12h55.
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Alec Laird – saddles Jungle Book in third
The false rail is set at zero on the back straight and 12m on the bend, with a 12m spur at the 600m mark. False rails will be zero from 1600m outside rails to pull up area.
Please note that jockey Collen Storey is medically indisposed.
First-timers / Rested horses comments:
1 12:20 – ITSARUSH.CO.ZA WELCOMES YOU WORKRIDERS MAIDEN PLATE (F & M)
9 CONSTANTIA G J Maroun: Will need the run
10 MADDOX TUNE P F Matchett: Will need the run
12 THE LADY IS MINE P A Peter: Shows some speed but should need the run
13 WISTERIA WALK M N Houdalakis: No comment given
3 13:30 – RACING ASSOCIATION MAIDEN PLATE
7 JUNGLE BOOK A G Laird: Nice horse, 1200m a bit short, hoping for the best
11 GREAT ESTEEM P F Matchett: Will need the run
9 17:05 – NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 15 AUGUST MAIDEN HANDICAP
13 GENTLEMAN’S WAGER J J van Vuuren: Will need the run
- Comments by Phumelela Publishing