HORSE RACING
Gavin Lerena strives to close gap in jockey race
The Gauteng-based rider will be keen to get among the winners with his seven mounts at the Vaal
Despite riding a double at Saturday’s Sun Met meeting at Kenilworth, Gavin Lerena remains in second spot behind Greg Cheyne in this season’s jockeys championship.Consequently, the Gauteng-based rider will be keen to get among the winners with his seven mounts at the Vaal on Thursday.Trainer Geoff Woodruff saddled a double at Tuesday’s Vaal meeting and Lerena’s best ride could be Red Ridge who represents the stable in the ninth race. A daughter of Silvano bred at Lammerskraal Stud, this filly came home a comfortable winner of her maiden outing over this course and distance a fortnight ago. This race is considerably tougher with several rivals — notably Wendish and Polly Wolly Doodle — likely to make Lerena’s mount pull out all the stops.Wendish, three years older than Red Ridge, is a useful performer on her day and should go well in the hands of young Lyle Hewitson. Another promising youngster, Callan Murray, rides recent winner Polly Wolly Doodle for trainer Candice Dawson.However, ...
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