Phinda Mzala looks well set up to shed his maiden tag, when he steps out in the 2nd race at the Vaal on Tuesday 1st September 2020 and debutante, Victronic, appears for his debut in the same race. See more about what we expect from both runners here.
Tuesday 1 September 2020
Vaal Classic
Race 2 – 13:35
1000m – Interbet.co.za – 086 115 0160 Maiden Plate
5 – Phinda Mzala
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Jeffrey Syster (-2.5kg)
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He has started to show some threatening form in his last three starts, since being fitted with the blinkers and now looks set to leave the maidens at the 11th time of asking. With three second place finishes in his three attempts over the 1000m trip and coupled with the fact that the 2,5kg claiming apprentice retains the ride, he has a great chance of shedding his maiden tag. If all goes to plan he should just about win this.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Running well with blinkers. Recent form line has been franked.
12 – Victronic
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
A son of Pathfork, he still needs to strengthen up but this will nevertheless be a nice learning curve for him and he should enjoy the experience.
Winning Form Comment: Pathfork Gelding.