Racing on Workers’ Day today takes place on the Turffontein Standside course.
Eight races have been carded with the first due off at 12h40 and the lucky last set for 16h45.
Gavin Lerena takes the ride on American Rebel in the 6th (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
Trainer Weichong Marwing sends out American Rebel in Race 6 under jocket Gavin Lerena.
He was an easy winner over this distance on the Inside course last time. He raced from a handy position, quickened up well and drew clear.
It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since.
The son of Rebel King jumps from pole position and he can follow up.
Salute The Flag from the Candice Dawson stables takes his place in Race 5.
He ran in a Graduation Plate over 1400m on this course last time and was far from disgraced. He finished second in his only attempt over this course and distance.
The son of Flying The Flag returns to handicap company and with Piere Strydom in the saddle, he may be the one to beat.
| Weather | Partly Cloudy, 60% chance of afternoon showers, 10-22 deg, 13-36 north westerly cross/head wind, Sunset 17:38 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 1mm | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: Nil | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 22 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | 3m back straight and bend with 3m spur at 700m | ||
- The Bipot starts in the first race at 12h40
- The Place Accumulator starts in the second race at 13h15
- The Pick 6 starts in the third race at 13h50
- The first Jackpot starts in the fourth race at 14h25
- The second Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 15h00
