Best bets and value tips for racing from the Vaal on Tuesday 17th January with selections provided by Winning Form as well as their back page tipster
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Winning Form Best Bets
Race 1: GODSPEED (6)
Race 2: DIVINE MOONLIGHT (2)
Race 6: TINDER DRY (3)
Race 7: PERMESSO AVANTI (6)
Magic Tips Best Bets
Race 1: XPLICIT CONTENT (4)
Jockey: K de Melo – Trainer: J A Janse van Vuuren
XPLICIT CONTENT produced a promising debut effort over 800m on this course. He understandably raced green, but showed pace and stayed on to finish second. The son of Vercingetorix would have gained from the experience and will love the extra furlong on offer. With the natural improvement that is expected, he should be the one to beat.
Race 2: DIVINE MOONLIGHT (2)
Jockey: J Greyling – Trainer: W Marwing
DIVINE MOONLIGHT ran a positive race on debut over 800m on this course. She showed good pace and despite racing green, the manner in which she stayed on at the finish was encouraging. The daughter of Querari would have come on from the run and should make the natural improvement. She may be the one to side with in this line-up.
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Race 3: ORARARI GOLD (1)
Jockey: M Yeni – Trainer: C Lensley
ORARARI GOLD ran a creditable race in the Grade 3 Fillies Mile last time. Despite over racing in the early stages that day, the manner in which she finished off her race was encouraging. It must be noted that multiple horses from that form line have come out and won since. The daughter of Oratorio is the best weighted runner in this contest and if switching off early, she should return to winning ways.
Race 7: THYMETOSHINE (2)
Jockey: G Lerena – Trainer: B Warren
THYMETOSHINE ran a fair race in his last start over 1450m on this course. He returns from a 24-week break, during which time he would have strengthened up. The son of Pomodoro won his maiden over this distance. It is encouraging that Gavin Lerena rides on his return and if not in need of the run, he should be the one to beat.
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Race 8: AFTER HOURS (8)
Jockey: K de Melo – Trainer: St J Gray
AFTER HOURS tired late when sixth over this C&D last time. He has won twice from four starts over this C&D. His last victory came under Keagan de Melo. The son of Bezrin takes a slight drop in class and on best form shown, he should notch up his fifth career victory
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