Best bets and value tips for racing from Greyville on Saturday 5th August with selections provided by Winning Form as well as their back page tipster, Magic Tips.

Winning Form Best Bets

Race 1: HARD BALL(1)
Race 2: SEVERINO(3)
Race 5: WALTZED HOME(4)
Race 8: CATS BALOO(3)

Magic Tips Best Bets

Race 1: AIR SALUTE(2)

Jockey: Alec FORBES - Trainer: Lezeanne FORBES

AIR SALUTE did too much over further last time but prefers this drop in distance and should again be very competitive. The four-year old has a decent polytrack record and his 2nd behind subsequent winner Roy Had Enough stands out in his formline.

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Race 4: YANKEEDOODLEDAND(2)

Jockey: Anton MARCUS - Trainer: Charles LAIRD

YANKEEDOODLEDANDY returned to form albeit under an unusually soft ride from his regular pilot over this c & d three weeks ago. The bay colt seemingly escaped without a penalty for that performance and he holds obvious claims at this slightly lower level. He will be cherry-ripe.

Race 7: EDDIE SWEAT(3)

Jockey: Anton MARCUS - Trainer: Frank ROBINSON

EDDIE SWEAT produced a creditable last c & d display in much stronger company and is an obvious threat on his peak showing today. He was involved in the 'blanket' finish behind ROY ROYALE over this c & d in his penultimate run but can reverse the form from his good barrier position.

Race 8: MERMAID SIREN(5)

Jockey: Anton MARCUS - Trainer: Charles LAIRD

MERMAID SIREN is limited but she produced an eye-catching last display against male rivals over the minimum distance on this course. In fact, she should have finished much closer had her young jockey given her a more vigorous ride. The four-year old filly will certainly be pushed to her maximum by top jockey Marcus today and she will prefer the extra furlong. Furthermore, she will be cherry-ripe and is back facing her own sex.

VALUE BET (EACH WAY) FOR TODAY

Race 6: NOTACADEMICATALL(9)

Jockey: Ashton ARRIES - Trainer: Paul LAFFERTY

NOTACADEMICATALL is the natural pacesetter who can enjoy a soft lead in this line-up and he can build on his improved last effort at a slightly lower level. The versatile gelding tired late over further recently and is equally effective over today's shorter trip.

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