Jack Milner
Gavin Lerena is back in action and he looks set for another victory in Race 3 at the Vaal on Tuesday.
He rides Wayne in a Maiden Plate over 1400m and this son of Vercingetorix looks set to improve on his debut run in which he ran third behind Miami Mountain.
Two winners have come out of that form line including the winner of that race, trained by Mike and Mathew de Kock, who has already proven his ability with a follow up win in a Graduation Plate. He also ran in Saturday’s Graham Beck Stakes over 1400m but landed a wide draw and the going may not have been ideal for him.
However, Lucky Houdalakis-trained Wayne can only improve on that performance and despite a No 1 draw, which is not always ideal at the Vaal, especially in a 15-horse field, the three-year-old gelding stands out as a banker in all bets.
Highveld-based trainer Candice Dawson has her yard in fine form at present and also has high-class types heading for upcoming major races. There was a lot to like about the manner in which Trust powered home in the Graham Beck Stakes to finish just 0.60 lengths behind Tin Pan Alley.
She sends out Lonely As A Cloud in Race 5, a MR 66 Handicap over 1000m.He was one of the fastest finishers in his last race where he was lifted to MR 84 company and ran a very decent race. He was beaten only 3.50 lengths by useful De Kock-trained sprinter Roaming Spirit and he did that while suffering a cut in running.
The What A Winter gelding takes a sizable drop in class from that race as he now takes on a field low on quality.
Serino Moodley has done well when riding for the stable and he has been engaged to ride this four-year-old son of What A Winter.
Jack Milner’s selections
Race 1: 7 Slender Silhouette, 8 Queensland, 9 My Dear Friend, 5 Rockabilly
Race 2: 3 Master's Lady, 2 Emerald Forge, 10 Manyeleti, 12 Varachino's Champ
Race 3: 15 Wayne, 9 Go Johnny Go, 1 Amandla Ngawethu, 2 Arizona Magic
Race 4: 3 Arlington Action, 1 Banha Bridge, 7 Cartagena, 2 Sky Pillar Rock
Race 5: 2 Lonely As A Cloud, 5 Nkandla Gold, 3 In The Ether, 4 Michael Faraday
Race 6: 5 Romilly, 3 Vibe SA, 6 Antonio Gaudi, 8 Ice Dragon
Race 7: 8 Deception Pass, 6 Zanthar, 1 Presley, 9 Dylan's Champ
Race 8: 3 Sheets And Goggles, 4 Majalun, 2 Sunshine Day, 5 Gamer
BEST BET
Race 3: 15 Wayne
VALUE BET
Race 8: 3 Sheets And Goggles
BEST SWINGER
Race 3 9x15
BIPOT
R216
Leg 1: 7, 8
Leg 2: 2, 3, 10
Leg 3: 15
Leg 4: 1, 2, 3, 7
Leg 5: 2, 3, 5
Leg 6: 3, 5, 6
PLACE ACCUMULATOR
R324
Leg 1: 2, 3
Leg 2: 15
Leg 3: 1, 3, 7
Leg 4: 2, 5
Leg 5: 3, 5, 6
Leg 6: 1, 6, 8
Leg 7: 2, 3, 4
PICK 6
R1800
Leg 1: 15
Leg 2: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8
Leg 3: 2, 3, 4, 5
Leg 4: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8
Leg 5: 1, 6, 8
Leg 6: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
JACKPOT 1
R360
Leg 1: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8
Leg 2: 2, 3, 4, 5
Leg 3: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8
Leg 4: 1, 6, 8
JACKPOT 2
R300
Leg 1: 2, 3, 4, 5
Leg 2: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8
Leg 3: 1, 6, 8
Leg 4: 2, 3, 4, 5, 7