Ten races have been carded on the Vaal Classic course today with the first off to an early start at 11h20 and the lucky last scheduled for 16h40.
Selections for the free-to-play Hollywoodbets Punters’ Challenge must be in at least 5 minutes before the first is due off.
Craig Zackey takes the ride on Matcha Mint in the third (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
Trainer Paul Matchett sends out Matcha Mint in Race 3. She cost herself winning last time as she jumped awkwardly when leaving the gates.
It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since.
She should love the rise to 1600m and if jumping on terms, under jockey Craig Zackey, she should be the one to beat.
Gamer from the St John Gray stable takes his place in Race 6. He has fair consistent form lines to his credit.
He stayed on when sixth over 1800m at Turffontein last time. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked.
The son of Potala Palace takes a drop in class and Gavin Lerena may be able to coax that little bit extra out of him where it matters most.
| Weather | Mostly Sunny, 6-23degs, 6-17 km/h Easterly Tail wind. Sunset @ 18:35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: Nil | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 9mm | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 21 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | 4m back straight and bend with a 4m spur at 800m mark | ||
- The Bipot starts in the second race at 11h55
- The Place Accumulator starts in the third race at 12h30
- The Pick 6 starts in the fourth race at 13h05
- The first Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 13h40
- The second Jackpot starts in the seventh race at 14h50
