Best bets and value tips for racing from the Vaal on Thursday 13th September with selections provided by Winning Form as well as their back page tipster, Magic Tips.

Winning Form Best Bets

Race 1: ROCKSTAR CHILD(1)
Race 3: PERFECT PURSUIT(11)
Race 4: SAMOA(4)
Race 6: STRAWBERRY PAVLOVA(3)

Magic Tips Best Bets

TOP BET

Race 2: VIRGINIA(12)

Jockey: R DANIELSON - Trainer: A LAIRD

VIRGINIA disappointed when she only made late progress in her second showing nine days ago but the run clearly indicated that she will prefer today's extra furlong. Of course she had a creditable debut against winners prior to that and can make amends here

Race 3: PERFECT PURSUIT(11)

Jockey: S KHUMALO - Trainer: S TARRY

PERFECT PURSUIT was unfancied when he ran on strongly for a close 3rd in a competitive field over this trip last month. Unfortunately, that formline hasn't amounted to much though the runner-up Kelloholm Lad was reportedly not striding out when he flopped subsequently. This inmate from the Tarry yard should make natural improvement and is drawn best of all on his first venture around the turn

Race 6: HAKEEM(2)

Jockey: R SIMONS - Trainer: M DE KOCK

HAKEEM is best-weighted at this assessment level and the imported son of Redoute's Choice should build on his decent comeback sprint of nine days ago. The de Kock inmate will be fitter and is well drawn at gate 2

Race 7: HAMPTON COURT(3)

Jockey: G LERENA - Trainer: G WOODRUFF

HAMPTON COURT is slightly out at the weights but this race should be run to suit the Woodruff inmate who had a welcome return to form with a pleasing last run in a strong field at Turffontein. Of course, his conqueror Isphan lifted that formline with an impressive subsequent triumph and the son of Var will be cherry-ripe today. Interestingly, his only victory came in the hands of today's top rider

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Race 4: DREAM ON(8)

Jockey: C ZACKEY - Trainer: S TARRY

DREAM ON showed expected improvement though she again hit her top stride late when trying this trip in just her second career start. The daughter of Horse Chestnut has experience around the bend and she should continue to progress. The runner-up of her last start Pachanga was pipped subsequently

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