Winning Form selections for racing from the Vaal on Thursday 12th November where there are huge prizes available in the free to enter @Hollywoodbets Punters Challenge
Race 1
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL is better than her last start over this distance. She received a bump at the 800m mark and never got into the race. It must be noted that the horse that finished fourth that day has come out and won since. She returns from a 10-week break which may have done her the world of good. Her first three career efforts were good and if fit, she may find herself in the winner’s enclosure.
PITERAQ found one too good in the form of New York Groove last time. She has finished second once and third twice from five starts over this trip. Raymond Danielson rides and he may be able to coax that little bit extra out of her where it matters most.
ELEGANT EDGE tried hard when second over this C&D last time. She finished 1.3 lengths behind the second choice in her penultimate run. The pair meet on the same weight terms and she may have to settle for the same result.
Race 2
TIME WILL TELL has not finished too far off the winner in recent efforts. He was running on when third over 1000m on this course last time. The son of William Longsword meets the right field and he may find himself in the winner’s enclosure.
TIGER‘S CAPTAIN lasted long enough when winning his last start over this distance on the Turffontein Inside course. He gets the services of 2.5kgs claiming Apprentice Jacey Botes which will assist his cause. He is in a good space and can go close.
NORTHERN EUROPEAN was an easy winner when shedding his maiden tag over 1400m last time. He returns from a well- deserved 10-week break. Callan Murray keeps faith in the ride and the combination cannot be ignored.
Race 3
RAFEEF’S VICTORY showed good improvement when third over 1600m at TAB Turffontein last time. He raced from a handy position and stayed on at the finish. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. The son of Rafeef is a progressive type and with Mickaelle Michel taking the 1.5kgs off his back, he may have more to come.
ALL TIME LEGEND set the pace over this C&D last time before getting outrun late by Fire To The Stars. Kabelo Matsunyane rides and if confirming his recent improvement, he may be hard to peg back.
UNCLE BOB found one too good in the form of Blunderbore last time. He finished second in his only attempt on this course. Tristan Godden rides and he may be able to coax that little bit extra out of him where it matters most.
Race 4
ANAHITA challenged strongly over this distance on the TAB Turffontein Inside course last time, but found one too good in the form of Future Date. The daughter of Vercingetorix drops back in class and with luck in running, she can go one better.
SURPRISE PARTY finished 4.6 lengths behind the top choice last time. She is 2.5kgs better off at the weights today and should finish closer as a result.
PLAY WITH FIRE ran on strongly when 0.9 lengths behind NICCI‘S LAW last time. She is 2.5kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough to turn the form around. She has won once and finished second twice from six starts over this C&D. Kyle Strydom retains the ride which is encouraging.
Race 5
BRIGHT COMET ran on from last when second over 1800m on this course last time. The daughter of Buffalo Bill Cody should love the rise to 2000m. She takes a drop in class and from pole position, she can go one better.
SWORD OF LIGHT has consistent recent form to her name. She has won once and finished third once from as many starts on this course. She drops back in class and is one of the leading contenders.
BE MY FATE finished 1.55 lengths behind the top selection last time. She is 1.5kgs better off at the weights today and should finish closer as a result. She gets the cheekpieces fitted for the first time which should keep her mind on the task at hand.
Race 6
DOG IN THE FOG was touched off in his post maiden effort over this distance at TAB Turffontein. He took the lead at the 200m mark before getting touched off by Highwayman Harry. The son of Vercingetorix has plenty of scope and in this field, he can return to winning ways.
ORIENTAL BOUQUET finished 1.2 lengths behind ECHOES OF WAR last time. She is 2kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough to turn the form around. She is carded to race on 08 November 2026 and her progress in that race will need to be monitored.
ECHOES OF WAR was caught late when second over this C&D last time. He finished second in this class in his penultimate outing. He is in a good space and merits healthy respect.
Race 7
TINTIN ran a good race when fourth in the Grade 3 Magical Zulu Kingdom Campanajo 2200 last time. He returns from a 19-week break and makes his seasonal debut. The son of Rafeef won his only attempt over this distance. Apprentice Girish Samo-Burthia takes the 2.5kgs off his back and with luck from the widest draw, he can notch up his fifth-career victory.
IMMEDIATE EDGE showed signs of needing his last start over 1600m at TAB Turffontein. He would have come on from the run and can show improvement.
SECRET CHORD is a winner of his last two starts, the latest of which was over 1500m. He has won once and finished second once from three starts on this course. He is in a good space and can notch up the hat-trick.
Race 8
EIGHT HATS jumped inwards leaving the start over 1200m at TAB Turffontein last time, but finished off her race strongly. The daughter of Hat Puntano is racing off a competitive rating. She is in a good space and from a handy draw of two, she can return to winning ways.
MICHAEL FARADAY finished 1.25 lengths behind the top choice last time. He is 0.5kgs worse off at the weights and may have to settle for the same result. He is carded to race on 08 November 2026 and his progress in that race will need to be monitored.
COMMANDER OF ALL stayed on when third over 1600m on this course last time. Calvin Habib retains the ride and he can finish in the placings