The new horse racing season begins with a nine-race card on Tuesday from the Vaal.
Track Details
Turf 2800m oval track. Races up to 1000m straight course; beyond 1000m clockwise round turn with 1000m run-in.
High-number draws favoured over 1000m; low-number draws best 1200m and 1450m.
Weather Watch
Sunny, 1-18 deg, 9-32 kph north easterly cross/tail wind
Going
Good, Pen 21
Happening? 9 Races from 11:45
What To Bet?
Exotics
Bi Pot (Races 2-7 )
P A (Races 3-9 )
Pick 6 (Races 4-9 )
Jackpot 1 (Races 5-8 )
Jackpot 2 (Races 6-9 )
Deez’s Best Bets
R4 Maboneng
R8 Golden Sickle
RACE COMMENTS
Race 1 – 11:45
6 PASS THE BATON – Consistent form. Finished second in her last 2 races.
1 INNER SENSE – Consistent form. Should be competitive here.
Race 2 – 12:15
2 THE DONELLY – Found form last time when finishing second.
6 CALLABURN – Decent debut run finishing 2.85 lengths behind.
Race 3 – 12:45
9 STREWN SKY – Fair debut run. Gavin Lerena takes the ride.
6 BREATH OF MAGIC – Fair form in this field.
Race 4 – 13:15
1 JUST BE NICE – Good form. Should be competitive here.
2 PRIMROSE PATH – Impressive performance last time when winning by 2.75 lengths.
Race 5 – 13:55
2 BEY SUYAY – Good form in his last 3 races.
7 TOFFAS – Ignore his last start. The previous form was competitive.
Race 6 – 14:30
2 BALLROOM BLISS – Good form. Should be competitive here despite the wide draw.
7 AUNT PITTYPAT – Impressive performance when breaking her maiden last time by over 12 lengths.
Race 7 – 15:05
9 MIST IN SCOTLAND – Ignore her last start. The previous form was competitive.
6 WINGS OF NIKE – Consistent form. Should be competitive here carrying 55.5kg.
Race 8 – 15:40
1 GOLDEN SICKLE – Good form. Should be competitive here despite carrying top weight.
2 ON CUE – Good form. Finished second in her last 2 races.
Race 9 – 16:15
8 RED CARPET GIRL – Good form in her last 3 races.
5 MIA REGINA – Consistent form. Finished third last time.
