Vaal Sand Thursday

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we need an update on the chances of racing going ahead

Raining non stop for the past four hours in the west rand.

Deputy jud for me.

Blazing Al, double your money.

Will they race that is the question?

Are there racing ????

Winning Form & Magic Tips Best Bets - Vaal

Anyone tell me what affect, or what type of runner is advantaged, when the going on the sand is "rain affected"?

Englander wrote: Anyone tell me what affect, or what type of runner is advantaged, when the going on the sand is "rain affected"?

Normally,if it's a recent shower the track runs faster.
But if the track has had a prolonged wet spell it produces slower times and should in theory benefit finishers.
When I punted at Crayford Dogs,you had a real advantage if it rained for a prolonged period,with the outside to inside camber the rain seaped down to the inside and 4,5 and 6 had a massive advantage.
Vaal sand surface is similar to uk greyhound tracks surface,I think we could all be going to the dogs today.

Will be playing around these 3 Horses today !!!

race 3 Gracey Cat.... Should account for this field.
race 6 Excalivar... Pay Pay betaal :evil: ..... Hit them hard as Mr Shaw would say with this one..
race 8 Lady Ky.... Think it will enjoy the sand...

Outsiders for the Day

Race 5 Nice Stride...Down nicely in the MR and should be lot closer today.. Good Value at 7/2 a place..Think distance will also suit and see it run on nicely..

Race 9 Slick Deputy.. Down in MR and if sorted the problem of not striding should be right there...2.2/1 for 4 places...

R3 1 TOUCH TIGER
R4 9 ONE SEXY LADY
R5 4 SAMOGAN
R6 5 EXCALIVAR
R7 6 CELTIC KING
R8 3 NKOMO
R9 1 CAPTAINS DIVA