vaalBest bets and value tips for racing from the Vaal on Tuesday 8th May with selections provided by Winning Form as well as their back page tipster, Magic Tips.

 

 

Winning Form Best Bets

Race 1: SULKA(10)
Race 2: BELLA CIAO(1)
Race 3: CRIMSON ROYALE(10)
Race 6: TOP SHOT(1)

Magic Tips Best Bets

TOP BET

Race 1: SULKA(10)
Jockey: R Danielson   - Trainer: Janse van Vuuren

SULKA was quietly fancied on his fair debut over this c & d in open company last month and he should make natural progress. He has a bit to fear from some well-bred first timers though and the Woodruff inmate MOJITO MAGIC is a well-bred son of Captain Al out of the smart Western Winter mare, Nania.

Race 4: UNREHEARSED(1)
Jockey: R Munger     - Trainer: M de Kock

UNREHEARSED should strip fitter after his pleasing comeback run in a strong field and this combination were victorious recently. The imported gelding drops heavily in class & should be highly competitive.

Race 7: PSYCHIC(6)
Jockey: L Hewitson  - Trainer: S Tarry

PSYCHIC is still improving and he should have gone even closer on his handicap debut over nine furlongs on this course a fortnight ago. He finished just over half a length in front of GENTLEMAN ONLY that day but has much more to offer and can make amends.

Race 8: SUNSHINE SILK(6)
Jockey: C Murray  - Trainer : G Woodruff 

SUNSHINE SILK has been a model of consistency and she is developing into a decent stayer. The chestnut daughter of Silvano had an eye-catching handicap debut performance over this trip in mixed company last month and the runner-up Parisienne Chic boosted that formline with a subsequent listed victory. However, it must be noted that she was carded to race on 05/05.

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Race 2: MERGER(5)
Jockey: M Yeni     - Trainer - C Binda

The former Cape resident MERGER is clearly plagued with issues but he made late headway in a competitive line-up over this trip on local debut a week ago and can build on the progress. The light- ly raced son of Ashaawes was returning from a lengthy 43 week absence so he will be fitter and could be a threat from his handy draw in this much weaker field.

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