Best bets and value tips for racing from the Vaal on Thursday 1st November with selections provided by Winning Form as well as their back page tipster, Magic Tips.

Winning Form Best Bets

Race 2: LA BAHIA(14)
Race 5: NOBLE PRINCESS(11)
Race 6: VERDIER(2)
Race 7: SAN FERMIN(1)

Magic Tips Best Bets

Race 3: SEA VENTURE(4)

Jockey: K De Melo- Trainer: C Van Zyl

The well-bred SEA VENTURE is obviously plagued with issues but she had a smart comeback run following a lengthy absence and should build on the progress. She finished just under two lengths ahead of Daring Damsel (runs in race 1) that day and will be fitter

Race 4: AERONAUTICAL(1)

Jockey: F Herhold - Trainer: M Azzie

The sparingly raced four-year old AERONAUTICAL displayed useful potential during the winter and his last effort indicated that he will relish this extra furlong. Of course his fitness will be tested as he returns from a ten week absence but the Azzie inmate could enjoy being equipped with blinkers and has strong claims

Race 5: NOBLE PRINCESS(11)

Jockey: R Simons- Trainer: M De Kock

NOBLE PRINCESS is an above-average daughter of Mambo In Seattle who was pipped in both her mile starts this campaign and she is well worth following. The half-sister to the high calibre Noble Secret should relish this trip and could take a power of beating despite being out at the weights

TOP BET

Race 6: LIKE A PANTHER(1)

Jockey: R Simons - Trainer: M De Kock 

The de Kock trained inmate LIKE A PANTHER is obviously preparing for the summer campaign so he won't be fully tuned-up but is undoubtedly the class act here and could still take all the beating. Of course his most noticeable achievements are his 3rd placed finishes in the Cape Guineas and more recently the South African Classic

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Race 8: I AIN'T TRIPPIN(12)

Jockey: G Lerena - Trainer: C Dawson 

I AIN'T TRIPPIN had an excusable last run in stronger company and she is expected to reduce the deficit with the runner-up TRIP TO IBIZA (2kgs worse off) who has her first outing on this track

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