Best bets and value tips for racing from Flamingo Park on Monday 16th April with selections provided by Winning Form as well as their back page tipster, Magic Tips.

Winning Form Best Bets

Race 1: BATTLE ANGEL(1)
Race 6: MS HOLLY GOLIGHTLY(1)
Race 7: DESERT WISDOM(4)
Race 9: EASY TO PLEASE(2)

Magic Tips Best Bets

Race 1: RAVING ROCKET(9)

Jockey: D Yeo - Trainer: C Spies

RAVING ROCKET was thrashed by her stable companion on a rain affected track when 2nd best recently but she was in turn just over four lengths clear of the next placed entrant STAR OF WINGS. She went close to winning her penultimate outing over this c & d and can make amends.

Race 2: SCARLET REBEL(1)

Jockey: M V.Rensburg    - Trainer: W Miller

SCARLET REBEL is lightly raced and he produced a smart local debut over this c & d late last year but returns from a 19 week absence. His veteran conditioner should bring him back well though and the chestnut must be respected.

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Race 7: DESERT WISDOM(4)

Jockey: K Zechner   - Trainer: J Strydom

The PE visitors DESERT WISDOM and FRIKKIE are the form contenders in the day's topliner but the huge concern is whether this pairing returned home after last week's abandoned meeting. The mileage could really take its toll on the proven stayers, of which the former is the slight preference. The in-form four-year old record an impressive recent feature victory over this trip on his local polytrack despite racing wide. 

Race 11: BLUE JASMINE(2)

Jockey: L Bester  - Trainer: M Prinsloo 

BLUE JASMINE has been a revelation since she tried this extra furlong in this province and the bay filly notched up impressive back-to-back c & d victories at the end of summer. She was raised six pounds for her latest triumph but meets slightly weaker rivals and she can complete the hat-trick. She has the pace to overcome her shocking draw.

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Race 4: LEAPS AND BOUNDS(1)

Jockey: R Munger - Trainer: S Miller

The lightly raced grey filly LEAPS AND BOUNDS showed fair ability for her previous conditioner and she could be a major threat if handling the local conditions. Her recent formline was lifted when her conqueror What A Player was pipped in the final stride at feature level.

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