Turffontein plays host to an eight-race programme on the Inside course this afternoon.
The first is due off at 12h30 with the lucky last set for 16h35.
Battleground from the Lucky Houdalakis stable takes his place in Race 2 and he is the best bet on the card.
He was running on too late when second over 2850m last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished fourth that day has come out and won since.
He won his only attempt over this course and distance. The son of Futura is the class horse in the race and can go one better.
Fanie Bronkhorst sends out Richard The First (Pic – JC Photos)
Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Fanie Bronkhorst sends out Richard The First in Race 5.
He was running on strongly when third over 1200m on the Vaal Classic course last time.
He has finished second twice from as many starts on this course.
The son of William Longsword will love the rise to 1450m, and if not too far out of his ground turning for home, he can return to winning ways.
| Weather | Mostly sunny with 30% chance of showers & thunderstorms, 18-32 degs, 11-30 km/h Northerly Cross wind. Sunset @ 6:56pm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 0.5mm | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: 6mm | Last 7 Days: 24mm | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 22 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | 6m on the back straight and bend with a 6m spur at the 500m mark | ||
- The Bipot starts in the first race at 12h30
- The Place Accumulator starts in the second race at 13h05
- The Pick 6 starts in the third race at 13h40
- The first Jackpot starts in the fourth race at 14h15
- The second Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 14h50
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