Winning Form selections for racing from the Vaal on Thursday 9th October where there are huge prizes available in the free to enter @Hollywoodbets Punters Challenge
Race 1
QUEEN OF PEARLS is the best bet on the programme. She produced a promising debut effort over this distance on the Turffontein Inside course. The daughter of Hawwaam was green in running and reported to be blowing post-race. She would have gained from the experience and with the natural improvement that is expected, she should find herself in the winner’s enclosure.
SAVARA‘S PRINCESS stayed on when second over this C&D last time. If repeating that effort in this field, she may be the one to fill the exacta spot.
THE REASON is an unraced daughter of Skitt Skizzle from the Sean Tarry stable with Richard Fourie in the saddle. If not in need of the run, she should give a good account of herself. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to her chances.
Race 2
SPACE MISSION ran a decent race on debut over 1160m at Turffontein. He raced green but stayed on at the finish. The son of Willow Magic returns from an 18-week break, during which time he would have strengthened up. If not in need of the run, he may find himself in the winner’s enclosure.
STONEYWOOD is an unraced son of William Longsword from the Lucky Houdalakis yard with Richard Fourie booked to ride. He is related to Grade 1 winner Dyce. If not in need of this outing, he should start his career on a positive note. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to him and the other unraced entrants.
GEOSTORM is a son of Buffalo Bill Cody from the Tony Peter stable with Kobeli Lihaba up. He is related to six-time winner Freed From Desire. If not too green in running, he should give a good account of himself.
Race 3
GIMMEFORSURE ran a fair race when sixth over 1000m on the Turffontein Inside course last time. She was reported to be fatigued that day. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight returns from a 15-week break, during which time she would have strengthened up. She takes a slight drop in class and if not in need of the run, she may be the one to beat.
TIME FOR CHARITY has good consistent form lines to her credit. She gets the services of 2.5kgs claiming Apprentice Nirvan Nastili and is one of the leading contenders.
GOLDEN ASPEN is better than her last start as she was reported to be not striding out. Four of her nine career victories have come over this distance. If putting her best foot forward, she should be involved at the finish.
Race 4
FRANCILIEN finished 0.4 lengths behind KOMATI RIVER last time. She is 1kg better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. She has won twice and finished second twice from five starts over this C&D. She is having her peak run and Richard Fourie may be able to coax that little bit extra out of her where it matters most.
KOMATI RIVER won a game race over this C&D last time. She received a three-pound penalty for that victory. She is in a good space and merits healthy respect.
BOSUM BUDDY finished 3.65 lengths behind the second selection last time. She is 4kgs better off at the weights today and there should not be much separating the pair at the finish.
Race 5
DYCE returns from a lengthy 37-week break. He ran a fair race in the Grade 1 HKJC World Pool Cape Flying Championship last time. He was reported to have cast a shoe in running that day. The 7yo gelding has won twice and finished second twice from five starts on this course. He is the class horse and if not in need of the run, he should return to winning ways.
TRUTH was his own worst enemy over 1400m last time as he over raced in the early stages. The 10-week break may have done him the world of good. Should the top choice fluff his lines, he may be the one to pick up the pieces.
MOUNT PINATUBO has good form lines to his credit. He has won twice and finished third once from as many starts over this distance. The son of Erupt should have a say in the outcome of this contest.
Race 6
PALACE PRINCE cost himself winning last time as he lost three lengths leaving the start. The manner in which he finished off his race that day was eye-catching. The son of Potala Palace will love the rise to 1600m and if jumping on terms, he should notch up his third-career victory.
SILENT WAR stayed on when third over 1800m on the Turffontein Inside course last time. Rachel Venniker retains the ride, and he is one of the leading contenders.
INFINITE WONDER finished 0.1 lengths behind the second selection last time. He is 1.5kgs worse off at the weights today and may have to settle for the same result.
Race 7
PAGE BOY showed some signs of a form return in his comeback run over 1400m on this course. He was slow into stride but stayed on to finish fourth. The son of Flower Alley will love the rise to 1800m and should strip much fitter. If jumping on terms, he may be the one to beat.
MIZZEN SWORD ran a fair race over 1600m on the Classic course last time. He won his maiden over this distance on the Turffontein Inside course, four runs ago. In this type of field, he should pose a threat.
FOLLOW THE MASTER was an easy winner when shedding his maiden tag over this distance on the Turffontein Inside course last time. It is never an easy task out the maidens, but he is in a good space and should be up to the task at hand.
Race 8
KISS OF FIRE was running on when second over 2000m on this course last time. The 6yo mare has shown good improvement with 4kgs claiming Apprentice Girish Samo-Burthia. She is back against her own sex and should notch up her fourth-career victory.
ARTIC SILVER is better than her last two starts. She takes a drop in class and should be at peak fitness. On best form shown, she should pose a threat.
INSTANT ATTRACTION ran a fair race over this distance at Turffontein last time. The daughter of Canford Cliffs continues to drop in the ratings and can earn a cheque for her patrons.
Race 9
FUTURE DATE ran a good race when third over 2000m on the Turffontein Inside course last time. She raced from a handy position and stayed on at the finish. The daughter of Futura may get her own way in front and she may be hard to peg back.
FREE IN SEATTLE finished 3 lengths behind the top selection last time. The pair meet on the same weight terms today and she may have to settle for the same result.
MOUNT ETNA finished 3.5 lengths behind the top choice in the race referred to above. She is 1kg better off at the weights which is not enough to turn the form around, but she should finish closer as a result
