The Vaal hosts Wednesday’s local racing action, an eight-race card with a 12:35 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: Partly Cloudy, 40% chance of thunderstorms, 10-22deg, 15-30kph north easterly cross/tail wind, Sunset: 17:50
Going: Good, Pen21
False Rail: Outside rail: 7.5m in from 1600m with a 7.5m spur at 600m. Inside rail: At zero
Happening?
8 Races from 12:35 –4:45
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Best Bets
Race 3: Deception Pass
M Azzie / M Yeni
He ran well in his first race after being gelded last time. Hoping he’s cherry ripe today, with a strong rider booked for the strike!
Race 6: Law Of Success
P F Matchett / S Sosibo
The winning streak was halted when she was upped in class to Group 3 company last time out. Before that, she was in good form and shouldn’t be far off them. She has won twice before at the Vaal, both times over 1200m. An each-way chance carrying top weight.
Race 7: Kinshin Sha
M N Houdalakis / T Mayhew
His only career win came over 1000m here at the Vaal last October. He has hit form in his last two runs, finishing as a close-up second both times. An up-and-coming apprentice takes the ride; he should be right there.
Race 8: Pinatubo
R Klaasen / K A Brewer
Landed a big gamble on debut, showing early pace and staying on strongly after always being up there. The form has been confirmed with the 3rd and 5th both winning in their next runs (the only two runners from the race). Chance for her to follow up on her maiden win.
