Paul Matchett and Philasande Mxoli are turning out to be a lethal combination (Picture: JC Photos)

Philasande Mxoli rode a treble for Paul Matchett on the Vaal straight track today.

Mxoli has had 47 wins this season at a strike rate of 9.67%.

He is leading the Highveld apprentice championship with 41 wins.

However, he is 55 wins behind Rachel Venniker in the national apprentice championship.

Matchett goes to 61 wins at 13.56%