Racing is back on the Vaal Classic course this afternoon and eight races are carded.
The first is due off at 12h00 and the lucky last is scheduled for 15h55.
Fennec Fox from the Paul Peter stable takes her place in Race 2.
She showed good speed, found another kick and won well on debut over 800m at Turffontein.
Fennec Fox seen winning on debut in November last year (Pic – JC Photos)
It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. The daughter of Querari would have gained from the debut experience. She takes on her own sex and should be hard to peg back.
Tony Nassif saddles Cherokee Chief in Race 7 and he represents decent each way value.
He ran a fair race when taking on slightly stronger in his last start over 1800m.
The son of Silvano will enjoy the drop back to 1600m. It is encouraging that Kabelo Matsunyane steps into the saddle and in this type of field, he may be the one to cause the upset.
Jockey Diego de Gouveia is medically indisposed and will not ride today.
| Weather | Partly Cloudy, 55% afternoon thunderstorms,15-27 deg, 9-28 kph northerly head wind | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: 18mm | Last 7 Days: 18mm | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 6mm | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 22 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | 3m back straight and bend with a 3m spur at 600m | ||
- The Bipot starts in the first at 12h00
- The Place Accumulator starts in the second at 12h35
- The Pick 6 starts in the third at 13h05
- Jackpot 1 starts in the fourth race at 13h35
- Jackpot 2 starts in the fifth race at 14h05
