Laird’s Jungle Book May Be Worth A Read

The Vaal hosts nine races today at the end of a short week in advance of the Women’s Day public holiday tomorrow.

The first race is off at 12h20 with the Bipot commencing at 12h55.

Alec Laird – saddles Jungle Book in third

The false rail is set at zero on the back straight and 12m on the bend, with a 12m spur at the 600m mark. False rails will be zero from 1600m outside rails to pull up area.

Please note that jockey Collen Storey is medically indisposed.

Get your racecard here

First-timers / Rested horses comments:

1 12:20 – ITSARUSH.CO.ZA WELCOMES YOU WORKRIDERS MAIDEN PLATE (F & M)

9 CONSTANTIA G J Maroun: Will need the run

10 MADDOX TUNE P F Matchett: Will need the run

12 THE LADY IS MINE P A Peter: Shows some speed but should need the run

13 WISTERIA WALK M N Houdalakis: No comment given

3 13:30 – RACING ASSOCIATION MAIDEN PLATE

7 JUNGLE BOOK A G Laird: Nice horse, 1200m a bit short, hoping for the best

11 GREAT ESTEEM P F Matchett: Will need the run

9 17:05 – NEXT VAAL RACEMEETING THURSDAY 15 AUGUST MAIDEN HANDICAP

13 GENTLEMAN’S WAGER J J van Vuuren: Will need the run

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