Best bets and value tips for racing from the Vaal (note, meeting moved to Turffontein) on Thursday 7th January with selections provided by Winning Form as well as their back page tipster

Winning Form Best Bets

Race 1: COLD FACT (2)

Race 2: KAYLA'S CHAMP (1)

Race 6: BALLET SHOES (6)

Race 8: KEEPINGTHEPEACE (13)

Magic Tips Best Bets

Race 4: MEZUZAH (9)

Jockey: Yeni M - Trainer: De Kock M

MEZUZAH showed good improvement in his last start over 1160m at Turffontein. He may have cost himself winning that day as he hung in the latter stages. The son of What A Winter should strip much fitter today and if keeping on a straight line, he should go one better here.

Race 5: ODD ROB (1)

Jockey: Hewitson L - Trainer: Alexander G

ODD ROB raced wide in the Listed WSB Racing Association Handicap last time and found one too good in the form of African Adventure. He has won twice and finished second twice from five starts over this C&D. He is the best-weighted runner in this contest and can notch up his ninth career victory.

Race 6: EAGLE ALLEY (3)

Jockey: Hewitson L - Trainer: Tarry S G

EAGLE ALLEY was ultra-impressive when winning his last start over a mile on this course. The manner in which he drew clear in the latter stages was eye-catching. The son of Silvano takes on much stronger today, but he looks to be loaded with ability and may be up to the task at hand.

TOP BET FOR TODAY

Race 8: IMPERIAL DUKE (10)

Jockey: Khumalo S - Trainer: Laird A

IMPERIAL DUKE produced a promising debut effort over seven furlongs on this course. He was bumped at the start, but finished his race off nicely. The son of Duke Of Marmalade would have gained from the experience and will enjoy the extra furlong on offer. With the natural progression that is expected, he should be the one to side with. 

VALUE BET

Race 7: BANHA BRIDGE (7) 

Jockey: Khumalo S - Trainer: Dawson C

BANHA BRIDGE is the value bet on today's card. He showed some signs of a form return in his last start over seven furlongs on this course. The manner in which he stayed on at the business end was encouraging. The son of Flower Alley will love the step up in distance and with S'manga Khumalo in the saddle, he should go close to winning.

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