vaalBest bets and value tips for racing from the Vaal on Thursday 10th May with selections provided by Winning Form as well as their back page tipster, Magic Tips.

 

 

Winning Form Best Bets

Race 1: FIRDOAS(6)
Race 2: IMPERIAL QUEST(2)
Race 3: POORMANSLADY(1)
Race 6: INYANGA(2)

Magic Tips Best Bets

TOP BET

Race 1: FIRDOAS(6)
Jockey: C Murray  - Trainer: M De Kock 

The Australian import FIRDOAS was strongly fancied when she was caught late on her promising debut over an extra furlong on this track last month and she should make smart progress today. The drop to the minimum distance should suit the de Kock inmate who is worth following.

Race 2: D' ARRIVEE(1)
Jockey: G Wrogemann  - Trainer: C Dawson

D' ARRIVEE progressed smartly with each of his three efforts late last year but the well-bred bay was gelded during his lengthy 23 week absence and will need to prove his fitness today. That said, he represents a form yard and his conditioner will have him fit and well.

Race 3: SILVEZ(3)
Jockey: L Hewitson  - Trainer: S Tarry

SILVEZ has shown promise and she wasn't disgraced in her first venture around the turn when racing wide three weeks ago. She only tired late in that strong field and has just under one length to find with the 3rd placed entrant TORTOLA who was given every chance on that occasion. The Tarry inmate is extremely capable when racing up the straight and she can certainly finish closer to the latter.

Race 5: EMILY JAY(1)
Jockey: P Strydom  - Trainer: B Wiid 

EMILY JAY is still on the up and she confirmed that when fighting off male rivals to win a similar handicap over a mile on this course three weeks ago. The victory came at the expense of a three pound hike in her merit rating but trainer Wiid's charge is equally capable over this shorter trip and she can follow up against her own sex. It is worth noting that this jockey/trainer combination had a winner at this venue seven days ago.

VALUE BET (EACH WAY) FOR TODAY:

Race 7: GENEROUS NOTION(11)
Jockey: M Yeni  - Trainer - G Maroun 

This is another extremely competitive handicap which features some really quick types and the light weights could benefit from the likely cracking gallop. GENEROUS NOTION is obviously above-average for she has remained consistent despite exiting the maiden ranks. She stayed on well for 2nd behind the pacey hat-trick seeking PRETTY PENNY (1.5kgs worse off) over this c & d a fortnight ago and her top jockey will know her better today. The chestnut daughter of Byword should relish the speed.

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