Situated in the heart of the Vaal Triangle, not far from Johannesburg, lies Vaal racecourse. Just minutes from both cities Vanderbijlpark and Vereeniging, this racecourse offers a turf track about 3,000m in circumference, including a 1,600m straight - the longest in the country.

The course plays host to the Grade 2 Heritage Cup (1,450m) and Grade 3 August Stakes (1,200m) each year and is known for its friendly atmosphere and slightly more countrified surroundings than the neighbouring courses, and perhaps represents a good starting point for those new to the sport.