Best bets and value tips for racing from the Vaal on Tuesday 17th October with selections provided by Winning Form as well as their back page tipster, Magic Tips.
Winning Form Best Bets
Race 1: SINGASWEWIN(16)
Race 3: KING'S DRIVE(12)
Race 4: TOKYO DRIFT(6)
Race 5: FAVOUR'S PRIDE(3)
Magic Tips Best Bets
Race 2: FINDING TROY(9)
Jockey: Mpumelelo MJOKA - Trainer: Mike DE KOCK
FINDING TROY had two improved showings since his poor sprint debut and he got going late in a strong field in soft conditions over a mile recently. He will certainly appreciate racing on this longer run- in and the son of Go Deputy should continue to progress. He has drawn best of all and that last formline is worth following.
TOP BET
Race 6: THE THINKER(7)
Jockey: Gavin LERENA - Trainer: Roy MAGNER
Another quality field heads to post for this exciting five furlong pinnacle stakes affair where the inside stallgates could be worth following. The first selection THE THINKER got right back to his best form when he beat the seasoned campaigner ISPHAN with a bit to spare over this trip last month and can do so again despite the 1.5kgs unfavourable weight reversal. The Visionaire gelding clearly has more to offer & he is well drawn.
Race 7: OSCULATION(4)
Jockey: S'manga KHUMALO- Sean TARRY
OSCULATION had an eye-catching last performance at a higher level when runner-up behind her stable companion Winter Watch and the latter's progress should be closely monitored in race 5 today. This daughter of Argonaut runs well for top jockey Gavin Lerena and the pair should be heavily involved in the finish of this lesser handicap despite the resultant two pound penalty.
Race 8: BLUE SAGE(8)
Jockey: Ryan MUNGER - Trainer: Scott KENNY
The in-form BLUE SAGE is versatile and is a huge contender on her most successful track today. She raced wide when outrun late into 2nd over further recently and though that form hasn't amounted to much this bay mare has drawn better and she should give another very good account of herself.
VALUE BET (EACH WAY) FOR TODAY:
Race 1: THE TIN MAN(5)
Jockey: Gavin LERENA - Trainer: Lucky HOUDALAKIS
THEE TIN MAN's first attempt beyond sprinting was a shocker after the bay colt overraced and faded badly recently but his prior form proves that he is capable. Hardly surprisingly, his conditioner has wasted no time in reverting to sprints and the son of Brave Tin Soldier should bounce back today. He has all the gate speed to overcome his unfavourable barrier on this inside circuit.
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