Best bets and value tips for racing from the Vaal on Thursday 12th April with selections provided by Winning Form as well as their back page tipster, Magic Tips.

Winning Form Best Bets

Race 1: COUNTESS VAR(14)
Race 2: CERTIFIABLE(2)
Race 3: FRAGRANT MISS(2)
Race 4: SHORTSTOP(2)

Magic Tips Best Bets

Race 3: SILVEZ(12)

Jockey: L Hewitson - Trainer: S Tarry 

The grey filly SILVEZ had an eye-catching debut in a competitive field at Turffontein last month and it must be noted that she was carded to race at the same venue on 07/04. She finished just under two lengths ahead of the well-tried ENSEMBLE that day and should confirm the form if she takes her place in this line-up. The latter had a decent subsequent effort over further though and she seems to prefer sprinting. She should still be competitive on her peak showing.

Race 4: STAR OF JOBURG(3)

Jockey: C Zackey - Trainer: E Verdonese

STAR OF JOBURG has lots of potential and he was immediately rested after a below-par last attempt on his handicap debut. Interestingly, the bay was gelded during the 16 week absence and he should realize his earlier potential.

Race 5: HOT TALENT(5)

Jockey: P Strydom   - Trainer: D Stenger

This is a tricky nine furlong contest which may be run at a sedate gallop and the brilliance of top veteran rider Strydom could come to the fore on the likely dictator HOT TALENT. This chestnut filly failed to quicken over this c & d last time but she had promising post maiden form prior to that. She finished just over half a length adrift of MONARCH AIR in that latest effort and the formline has worked out. 

TOP BET

Race 6: TENDRE(3)

Jockey: P Strydom  - Trainer: J Soma

This is another intriguing contest and top jockey Strydom could again dictate terms to great effect aboard the useful stayer TENDRE who has his peak showing. This four-year old gelding needed both his comeback runs after the 25 week absence and it was fairly evident that he was given a 'soft' ride by today's pilot ten days. He has been successful with frontrunning tactics in the past and isn't too badly weighted here.

VALUE BET (EACH WAY) FOR TODAY:

Race 7: MADEMOISELLE(2)

Jockey: L Hewitson  - Trainer - Janse van Vuuren

The lightly raced MADEMOISELLE is plainly better on good ground and she quickly return to form with a fair last run. The bay daughter of Var only tired late that day when a neck adrift of AN AIR OF SUCCESS (1kg better off) that day and she certainly has more to offer. She is her red-hot trainer's only entrant on the day.

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