Jaclk Milner
Vars Vicky caused a massive upset in the Grade 3 Betway Merchants over 1160m at Turffonten as she romped to a comfortable one-length victory over another outsider, Tread Swiftly. victory over
Ridden by Randall Simons and trained by Stuart Pettigrew, Vars Vicky paid R29.40 for a win and R5.20 for a place. Tread Swiftly started at 66-1 and paid R6.20 for the place.
Desert Miracle, who went off at 33-20 ran third, with Full Velocity in fourth.
The win gave Pettigrew a quick double as he earlier captured the Grade 3 Joburg Tourism Magnolia Handicap over 1160m with Alula’s Star.
“I just been a lovely day so far and I hope it continues,” said Pettigrew.
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