The Vaal hosts Thursday’s local racing action, an eight-race card with a 12:30 start
Track Information
Turf. 3000m oval circuit. Races up to 1600m straight course; beyond 1600m clockwise round turn with 1000m run-in.
Low-number draws slightly favoured in 1700m races.
Weather: Sunny & Cool, 1-18deg, 11-24kph south westerly cross/head wind, Sunset @ 17h27
Going: Good, Pen 22
False Rail: Inside rail : 8m back straight and bend with 8m spur at 600m mark. Outside rail : At zero, Start forward of zero: 18.4m
Happening?
8 Races from 12:30 –4:35
WSB Best Bets
Race 3: I Belong
Trainer: R R Magner
Jockey: G Lerena
Improving with every run, and his first win looks just around the corner.
Race 4: Cat O’Clock
Trainer: A P Peter
Jockey: S J Donohoe
Has started her career with two strong runs in 1200m maidens. Well drawn today and a big contender.
Race 7: Mocha Frappe
Trainer: A G Laird
Jockey: K A Brewer
In fine form and capable of winning again today. Well drawn and the distance looks perfect.
Race 8: Sneak Preview
Trainer: M N Houdalakis
Jockey: C Zackey
Ran very well first time out of the maidens. Can go close again today in the lucky last.
