The Vaal Classic track hosts Thursday’s local racing action, an eight-race card with a 12:30 start.
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, 0-22 degs, 14-32 km/h Westerly Head Wind. Sunset @ 17h23
Going
Good, Pen 21
False Rail: 3.5m back straight to 5m on the bend with a 5m spur at 600 mark
Happening?
8 Races from 12:30 – 4:35
BEST BETS
RACE 3 Key News
A P Peter / C Habibs
2-year-old who won well on debut. Younger horses do well in handicaps this time of year. A chance to follow up.
RACE 4 Ride On
A P Peter / N Nastili
Ran second both starts in JHB, will think she’s running loose with the appies 4kg claim. Big runner?
RACE 6 Whafeef
S T Pettigrew / B Plaatjies
Ran better against good-quality rivals last time out. Has each-way claims if it was a sign of a return to form.
RACE 7 Springer
R R Magner / G Lerena
Ran well to finish second on her handicap debut. She has had her issues but could improve again from a good draw.
