The Vaal is back in racing condition and the Inside track stages a meeting of eight maidens for Workrider’s tomorrow.
The first race over 1000m can be won by Cosmic Mist if she jumps on terms. The first-timer Sail De Lago, a Sail From Seattle filly who is from the family of the great thirteen-time Grade 1 winner Serena’s Song, and the improving See You Tyger can pick up the pieces if she doesn’t.
Sean Tarry
In the second over 1000m two horses returning from layoffs could fight it out, the consistent Tommy The Builder and Sugoi, who is by the disappointing sire Noordhoek Flyer but he is strongly built and shows speed and was not far behind some of the best of his age group back in February. The speedily bred Glass Castle can also be included.
In the third race Pink looks the best bet on the card as she should relish the step up in trip, although Welsh Pagan by Bold Silvano is a half-sister to the dam of Edict Of Nantes and is an interesting contender.
The fourth race over 1400m could be won by the improved Dynajet from pole position, although Away Game by Var out of Summer Cup winner Flirtation has to be considered and Pelican Bay is also capable.
The fifth race over 1600m is a weak affair and Gaelebale is tipped if the removal of blinkers can see him jumping better and returning to his best. Duology is an interesting first-timer by Twice Over and To The Regiment can improve with a drop in trip and a tongue tie on.
In the sixth race over 1600m Durban Bourbon returns from a six month layoff but if performing close to her last run she is the one to beat. Generoso has her 32nd start and can go close if it pans out for her and Candela is capable of a flying finish.
In the seventh over 1800m pole position-drawn Irish Wonder Girl makes plenty of appeal despite carrying 1kg overweight and could be a banker. The risk averse can include Eternal Summer and Stormbourne Thunder.
The last race over 1800m sees the return of the frustrating Agent Kay, but he has been gelded which could make a difference. He could fight it out with Flattley. The Litigator by Master Of My Fate out of a Dynasty mare also has to be considered.
By David Thiselton
Image: Sean Tarry is the trainer of Flattley, who runs in the last race at the Vaal tomorrow.
