The Lucky Houdalakis-trained Pomodoro gelding Ready Set Fire came back from a break of over a year to confirm the strong form he had shown as a juvenile with a comfortable victory in the last race over 1000m under Craig Zackey. (JC Photos). 

Gavin Lerena and Craig Zackey both rode doubles at Turfontein Standside today to keep their championship hopes alive with just over five weeks of the season remaining.

Lucky Houdalakis and Robyn Klaasen both had doubles.

Richard Fourie is still in  front in the championship on 236 wins, achieved at a strike rate of 25.32%, Gavin Lerena is second on 232 wins at 25% and Craig  Zackey is in third place on 228 wins at 17.34%.

Houdalakis is on 47 wins at 17.74%.

Klaasen is on 25 wins at 11.31%.