The fifth time is a charm

Candice Dawson

Trainer Candice Dawson must be getting frustrated with her charge Pioneer Square as he has threatened to win a race but has yet to get the job done.

Blinkers were reached for last time out and the Querari gelding finished third behind Gamer.

The three-year-old gelding does look hard to oppose in Race 4, a Maiden Plate over 1600m on the Vaal Classic track on Tuesday.

Jockey Gavin Lerena has ridden Pioneer Square in all four of his starts and he will know how to get the best out of him by now.

It is a tough card but jockey Ryan Munger has picked up some good rides and could win Races 1, 4 and 8.

The best of them looks to come up in Race 1, a Maiden Plate for fillies and mares over 1200m, where Munger rides Sean Tarry-trained Tana Maree.

This filly is knocking hard at the door with two recent runner-up performances and should go one better.

Munger also rides the filly Instant Attraction for father-in-law Craig Mayhew and this filly is overdue for her first victory.

In Race 8, a MR 78 Handicap over 1200m, Paul Revere is an improving sort and should give a very good account of himself in a weak race.

Clive Robinson

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