Philasande Mxoli clinched a double for himself and Paul Matchett when Funky Music (Capetown Noir) won Thursday’s 8th race over 1600m (JC Photos).

Philasande Mxoli rode a double for Paul Matchett on Thursday on the Vaal straight course.

Gavin Lerena also had a double and so did the Barend Botes and Yolandi Vosloo yard.

Mxoli goes to 37 wins for the season at a strike rate of 9,25%.

Lerena is on 76 wins at 15.32%.

Matchett reached the half-century mark today and is now on 51 wins for the season at 13.39%.

Botes/Vosloo are on 19 wins at 8.33%.