Winning Form selections for racing from Turffontein on Monday 16th December where there are huge prizes available in the free to enter @Hollywoodbets Punters Challenge

Winning Form Best Bets

Race 1: CAROLINE ISLAND (6)

Race 5: RED BOMBER (1)

Race 6: DYCE (1)

Race 8: TEXAS RED (2)

Magic Tips Best Bets

Race 3: ESPINOZA (1)

Jockey: G Lerena – Trainer: S Naidoo

ESPINOZA met a competitive Maiden field in his last start over 1160m on this course. His penultimate run when third over this distance at the Vaal, catches the eye. Gavin Lerena steps back into the saddle and if finding the form of that outing, he may find himself in the winner’s enclosure

Race 5: TRUTH (5)

Jockey: R A Venniker – Trainer: C Dawson

TRUTH returns from a 10-week break, during which time he was gelded. He is much better than his last three starts suggest. His last victory came over this C&D. Rachel Venniker takes the 1.5kgs off his back and if not in need of this outing, he can return to winning ways.

Race 6: DYCE (1)

Jockey: P Strydom – Trainer: M Houdalakis

DYCE is unbeaten from three starts this season. He won his last start over 1160m easier than the official margin suggests. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. The 6yo gelding is the class horse in this contest and should notch up his eleventh- career victory

Top Bet For Today

Race 8: MAIN DEFENDER (1)

Jockey: G Lerena – Trainer: T Peter

MAIN DEFENDER is the best bet on the programme. He is better than his last start in the Grade 1 Betway Summer Cup. He was touched off in the Grade 3 Betway Victory Moon Stakes in his penultimate run. The son of Pathfork won his only attempt over this C&D. Gavin Lerena steps back into the saddle and in this field, he should take a power of beating

Value Bet For Today

Race 9: DRIVELIKEAMASTER (2)

Jockey: C Maujean – Trainer: D Stenger

DRIVELIKEAMASTER ran on powerfully when winning on debut over 1200m on the Inside course. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked. The son of Master Of My Fate takes on stronger, but he could be anything and can remain unbeaten

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