It is an early start for the first of today’s double-headers with the first on the seven-race programme at Vaal due off at 11h35.
Don’t forget to get your selections in for the free-to-play Hollywoodbets Punters’ Challenge at least five minutes before the first is due off.
Karangetang could notch up his 4th career victory today (Pic – JC Photos)
Karangetang from the Johan Janse van Vuuren stable takes his place in Race 6. His last two starts under Smanga Khumalo have been decent.
He cast a shoe in running last time which didn’t help his chances.
He has won twice, finished second three times and third three times from 14 starts over this distance.
He is the stable elect and can notch up his fourth-career victory.
Trainer Chris Jonker sends out Teo Torriatte in Race 4.
She has shown signs of a form return in her last two starts.
The daughter of The United States won her maiden over this distance. She takes a slight drop in class and it is encouraging that Denis Schwarz retains the ride.
She jumps from pole position and may find herself in the winner’s enclosure.
Weight/MR adjustment
- Race 5 – 7 Inafix – Winner 29/08/2024 – MR 58 Weight 56kgs
- Race: 5 – #5 ARILENA – 304 day break – recovering from an injury sustained in the starting stalls.
- Piere Strydom (Medically Indisposed)
| Weather | Sunny 10 Min-27 Max degs, 14-29km/ph South Westerly Cross/Head Wind, Sunset 17:56 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: Nil | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: 6mm | Last 7 Days: 27mm | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 22 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | Inside rail – Zero back straight to 5m on the bend with 5m spur at 600m mark. Outside rail – At zero | ||
- The Bipot starts in the first race at 11h35
- The Place Accumulator starts in the first race at 11h35
- The Pick 6 starts in the second race at 12h07
- The first Jackpot starts in the third race at 12h39
- The second Jackpot starts in the fourth race at 13h11
