No. 2084 ISSN 1023 / 6996
FLAMINGO PARK 12:20pm (Monday) p.5
VAAL
MONDAY 6th - THURSDAY 9th OCTOBER 2014
Australian-bred Rocco's Luck could be set for a change of luck in an open race
12:20pm (Tuesday) p.13
DURBANVILLE 1:05pm (Wednesday) p.26
VAAL SAND 1:10pm (Thursday) p.32
MR 86 HANDICAP at Vaal on Tuesday
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Trainer Dominic Zaki’s Emerald Cup day didn’t quite develop into the jamboree that we all anticipated but he returns with seven runners to the bread and butter fare at the Vaal on Tuesday. The nine-race programme has all the familiar looks of a Pick 6 carryover in disguise. unters will have to tread carefully - and be thankful for fractional betting. Zaki saddled the popular choice in
the Gr2 Emerald Cup in the reformed 7yo Jet Jamboree, who carried many hopes from his 1 draw. The beautiful Jet Master gelding never got into a strong position sadly and had
to be content with fifth place. The yard did grab some consolation earlier in the day though when the speedy Precursor stamped his authority with a fluent win in the Sophomore 1000.
Tough
Four typically tough middle of the road handicaps make up the last four races on the Vaal Tuesday card and thus the bulk of the Pick 6 and Jackpot bets will centre around the puzzle that they offer. The highest rated of the handicaps is the jackpot final leg, an MR 86 Handicap run over the 1400m. Zaki’s 6yo Australian-bred gelding Rocco’s Luck tops the weights and has been
knocking hard for his 7th career win. While he is plagued by reports of respiratory noises which deters any genuine confidence, his recent blinkered efforts just behind some quality horses suggest that he could go close here. Promising apprentice Ryan Munger brings 1,5kgs relief off Rocco’s Luck’s 62kg impost and a solid pace will suit a horse who battles with early toe.
Futura 3x Gr1 winner Legislate 3x Gr1 winner Jackson 5x Gr1 winner Beach Beauty Gr1 Champions Cup
Ran Behind
Piere Strydom sticks with Stephen Moffat’s Lion Tamer 4yo Leeuloop Jet , who actually finished 4,75 lengths behind Rocco’s Luck over a mile at their last clash. Cont. p.2
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