Winning Form selections for racing from the Vaal on Thursday 13th August where there are huge prizes available in the free to enter @Hollywoodbets Punters Challenge.
Race 1
CLAIRWOOD BREEZE showed good improvement when fourth over 1800m last time. He was slow into stride but stayed on at the business end. The son of Futura is a progressive type and should love the rise to 2400m. If getting away on terms, he may find himself in the winner’s enclosure.
EPIDAURUS finished 1.3 lengths behind COMIC ARTIST last time. He is 1.5kgs better off at the weights today and there should not be much separating the pair at the finish. He is carded to race on 06 August 2026 and his progress in that race will need to be monitored.
COMIC ARTIST stayed on when second over 2000m last time. She should have no issues with the rise to 2400m and must be considered. She is carded to race on 06 August 2026 and her progress in that race will need to be followed.
Race 2
THORN BIRD is an unraced daughter of Rafeef from the Mike and Mathew de Kock yard with Callan Murray in the saddle. Her mother, La Bella Mia was an eight-time winner from 1000m to 1200m. If not in need of the experience, she should start her career on a positive note. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to her chances.
THE BACHELORETTE‘S last start is best ignored as she was reported to have choked up. She finished second on debut over this distance on the Turffontein Inside course. The daughter of William Longsword has scope and if fit, she should be competitive.
CORSARO SUPER stayed on when fourth over 1000m last time. The son of Erupt has changed stables since that effort. If settled into his new surroundings, he should have a say in the outcome of this contest.
Race 3
NORTHERN EUROPEAN stayed on when third over 1160m at Turffontein last time. The daughter of Erik The Red steps up to the mile. She meets the right field and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, she may be the one to beat.
ROYAL RANT ran a fair race over 1200m on this course last time. The manner in which she finished off her race that day suggests that she will enjoy the rise to the mile. She has scope and should the top choice fluff her lines, she may be the one to pick up the pieces.
TEA FOR THREE has produced two moderate efforts to date. The daughter of The United States is bred to enjoy the rise to 1600m. The booking of Keagan de Melo is a big plus and she can improve to finish in the placings.
Race 4
SKITT SMILING made the expected natural improvement when second over 1400m at Turffontein last time. He was running on too late that day and will love the extra furlong on offer. The son of Skitt Skizzle is a progressive type and can go one better.
ONE STATE finished 0.2 lengths behind the top choice last time. The pair meet on the same weight terms today and there should not be much separating them at the finish. He is carded to race on 06 August 2026 and his progress in that race will need to be monitored.
CAMPO FORMIO finished 0.4 lengths behind the top selection in the race referred to above. The pair meet on the same weight terms today and there should not be much separating them. He is also carded to race on 06 August 2026.
Race 5
SCARLET O’HARA has good consistent form to her credit. She ran on from last when second over this distance on the Turffontein Inside course last time. She won her only attempt over this C&D, three runs ago. Apprentice Divesh Ramkhalawon takes the 4kgs off her back which will assist her cause. She is the class horse in this contest and can notch up her fourth-career victory.
AZALEAS FOR ALL has not finished too far off the winner in recent outings. She has won twice, finished second once and third twice from seven starts over this C&D. Should the top choice fluff her lines, she may be the one to pick up the pieces.
SURPRISE PARTY finished 0.5 lengths behind the second choice last time. The pair meet on the same weight terms today and there should not be much separating them at the finish.
Race 6
TROMPE L’OEIL followed up his debut victory with a good second-place finish over 1160m at Turffontein. He moved up well before getting outrun late by Sakura Hanami. The son of Gimmethegreenlight will love the drop back to 1000m. He looks to have some class about him and should take a power of beating. ANGEL‘S OASIS ran a good race when second over 1200m last time. She returns from a well-deserved 11- week break. If not in need of the run, she should give the males a run for their money. HAMMER BLOW has good consistent form to his credit. He has won once, finished second twice and third three times from as many starts over this C&D. He is likely to race on the speed and may be hard to peg back.
Race 7
AFTER HOURS tried hard when second over 1600m at Turffontein last time, but found one too good in the form of Winding Power. Three of his 13 career victories have come over this C&D. He is in a good space and can go one better.
TURBO POWER was given a peach of a ride when winning his last start over 1160m at Turffontein. He received a three-pound penalty for that victory. He meets a similar line-up and merits healthy respect.
COLD SHINE lacked extra when fourth over 1160m at Turffontein last time. The son of Lancaster Bomber steps up to 1450m and with Callan Murray back in the saddle, he can feature.
Race 8
BRAVE WAAM ran a fair race in his last effort over 1600m at Turffontein. He got the better of Mission To Mars when winning his maiden over 1500m on this course. The son of Hawwaam has plenty of scope and with luck in running, he may be the one to cause the surprise.
TRACKSUIT DAVE is the stable companion of the top selection. He got up late to win over 1400m at Turffontein last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. He is in a good space and merits healthy respect.
FRERE JACQUES‘ last start is best ignored as he was reported to be not striding out. He returns from a 12-week break. The son of Louis The King has ability and if fit, he should have a say
