Best bets and value tips for racing from the Vaal on Thursday 18th July with selections provided by Winning Form as well as their back page tipster, Magic Tips.

Winning Form Best Bets

Race 1: EL PATRON(5)
Race 2: STELLAR MOTION(10)
Race 5: WESTERN DANCE(7)
Race 8: FLORIDA QUAYS(1)

Magic Tips Best Bets

Race 1: EL PATRON (5)

Jockey: Diego DE GOUVEIA  - Trainer: Stuart PETTIGREW

EL PATRON has not been far off the winner in his four starts to date. The gelding has shown good speed in his run over the minimum distance and a repeat of that effort should see him in the winners' box.

Race 2: STELLAR MOTION (10)

Jockey: Warren KENNEDY - Trainer: Candice DAWSON

STELLAR MOTION is a two-year-old taking on older horses, but she had an improved last outing and a repeat of that effort, should see her right up there in the mix.

Race 4: MADIDA (7)

Jockey: Gavin LERENA - Trainer: Lucky HOUDALAKIS

MADIDA handled the step up to the mile in his second outing, which was also his comeback run after a nine-month break. Gavin Lerena retains the ride and if not in need of another outing, he should be up there at the wire.

TOP BET

Race 8: FLORIDA QUAYS (1)

Jockey: Warren KENNEDY - Trainer: Paul PETER

FLORIDA QUAYS has been a model of consistency and she should put on another honest performance here. She has cracked pole position and is yet another of the Peter/Kennedy runners who will be hoping to endeavour to repeat the recent success of the stable.

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Race 3: FOREVER INDIGO (11)

Jockey: Warren KENNEDY - Trainer: Paul PETER

FOREVER INDIGO is a 2yr old taking on older horses, but she has not been disgraced in her last three starts over the mile. The Peter/Kennedy combination has been in red-hot form of late and they will be looking to add to that record here.

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