Eight races are carded on the Vaal Classic course this afternoon. The first is due off at 12h10 with the lucky last set for 16h11.
Calvin Habib rides Antigua Night in race 5 and is the best bet on the programme! (Pic – JC Photos)
Sean Tarry sends out Antigua Night in Race 5 and she is the best bet on the programme. She ran a very good race when third in the Grade 2 Prosport International Debutante presented by Gagasi FM last time.
She raced from a handy position and stayed on at the finish. The daughter of Visionaire is the best weighted runner in this contest and if not in need of this run, she should take a power of beating.
Stormy Seas from the Roy Magner yard takes his place in Race 6. He should have finished closer to the winner last time as he was held up for a run between the 300m mark and 200m mark. It must be noted that Anfields Rocket has come out and won again since.
He finished 1.25 lengths behind Spielberg, three runs ago. He is 2kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. With a bit of luck in running, he can notch up his fourth career victory.
Please note that J Greyling will not be riding today.
| Weather | Mostly Sunny and Hot, 17-36degs, 14-41kph North Westerly Cross/Head wind. Sunset 18:11pm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: Nil | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 48mm | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 21 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | 3.5m back straight to 5m on the bend with a 8m spur at the 600m mark | ||
- The Bipot starts in the first race at 12h10
- The Place Accumulator starts in the second race at 12h40
- The Pick 6 starts in the third race at 13h15
- The first Jackpot starts in the fourth race at 13h50
- The second Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 14h25
Have a look at the latest Sprint! Please click on the image to view.
