The Vaal hosts Thursday’s local racing action, an eight-race card with a 12:25 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, 8-24 degs, 14-32 km/h Southerly Crosswind. Sunset at 17h28
Going: Good, Pen22
False Rail: IInside rail: Zero back straight to 8m on the bend with 8m spur at 600m mark. Outside rail: At zero
Happening?
8 Races from 12:30 –4:35
WSB Best Bets
Race 1: Gold Agent
P F Matchett / S Valjalo
After five second-place finishes, no one can deny she deserves to finally secure her maiden victory today. And considering today’s competition, she won’t get a better chance.
Race 2: Rodeo Drive
S G Tarry / C Zackey
Having been close to winning in both starts, any improvement and she should be right there
Race 6: Vesuvio
T Zackey / G Lerena
On breeding, he might just be crying out for today’s 2400m. He looked like a stayer to follow when winning over 2000m, but the handicapper might have caught up with him. Dropping in the ratings, I’m hoping the extra trip will see him go close today.
Race 7 Dark Silver
A G Laird / D De Gouveia
After demonstrating consistent form, he impressively secured his maiden victory last time out. If he can overcome the wide draw, he has the potential to perform well again
