Winning Form selections for racing from the Vaal on Thursday 29th October where there are huge prizes available in the free to enter @Hollywoodbets Punters Challenge
Race 1
KWAITO did not go on with the effort over 1450m on the TAB Turffontein Inside course last time. It must be noted that Elisa Mbali has come out and won twice since. The son of Elusive Fort steps up to 1700m and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, he can shed his maiden tag.
ALL TIME LEGEND was a tad disappointing last time. He finished third over 1200m in his penultimate outing. He gets the services of capable work rider Savanna Valjalo and should the top choice fluff his lines, he may be the one to pick up the pieces.
FIRE TO THE STARS is an unraced son of Fire Away from the Fabian Habib yard with Tshepiso Matsoele in the saddle. He is related to five-time winner Fire Attack. If not in need of the experience, he should start his career on a positive note. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to his chances.
Race 2
CELERITAS is the top bet on the programme. She produced a promising debut effort over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. She raced from a handy position, understandably raced green but stayed on at the finish. The daughter of Vercingetorix would have gained from the experience and in this field, she should take a power of beating.
AU CONTRAIRE is an unraced son of Canford Cliffs from the Mike and Mathew de Kock yard with Callan Murray aboard. If not in need of the experience, he should produce a promising showing in this field. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to his chances.
KAY KIWI was in need of his debut effort over this distance. He would have come on from the outing and with the natural improvement that is expected, he can finish in the placings.
Race 3
BEAUTIFUL ROSIE made the expected natural improvement when second over this distance last time. She was outrun late by Matinee who looks to be above average. The daughter of Maurice is a progressive type and should strip much fitter. Callan Murray retains the ride and the combination should find themselves in the winner’s enclosure.
DESERT DIAMOND ran a fair race on debut over 1200m. She would have come on from the run and drops to 1000m. With the natural improvement that is expected, she should pose a threat.
SEACHTU REALTA showed good improvement when third over this distance on the TAB Turffontein Inside course last time. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked. If confirming her recent improvement, she can finish in the placings.
Race 4
LIFE AND LETTERS tried hard when second over 1600m on the TAB Turffontein Inside course last time, but found one too good in the form of Up And Up. She finished third in her only attempt on this course. The daughter of The United States meets the right field and she can go one better.
THUNDERING HOOVES was in need of her debut effort over 1200m on the TAB Turffontein Inside course. The daughter of Vercingetorix would have come on from the run and will love the rise to 1700m. With the natural improvement that is expected, she can feature.
TREX ON FIRE stumbled leaving the start and over raced in the early stages of her last outing. It must be noted that the horse that finished fourth that day has come out and won since. She will strip much fitter and if switching off early, she can surprise.
Race 5
ART NOUVEAU has good consistent form to her name. She stayed on when third over 2000m on the TAB Turffontein Inside course last time. She has won over this distance previously and may be the horse to beat.
ONETWOBUCKLEMYSHOE ran a good race when second over 1600m on the TAB Turffontein Inside course last time. She returns from a 15-week break. The well-bred daughter of Master Of My Fate will enjoy the rise to 1800m and if fit, she should pose a threat.
FLYING WORLD finished 3.8 lengths behind the top choice last time. She is 2.5kgs better off at the weights today and should finish closer as a result.
Race 6
BE MY FATE has finished third in her three post maiden outings. She was doing her best work late over this distance last time. It must be noted that Elisa Mbali has come out and won again since. She jumps from a good draw of four and can go close.
CHARIKLO finished 0.1 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.
BRIGHT COMET followed up her maiden win with a creditable fourth-place finish over 1700m. The daughter of Buffalo Bill Cody has scope and with luck from the widest draw, she can feature.
Race 7
AMERICAN BEAUTY has good consistent form to her name. She stayed on when fourth over 1450m on this course last time. It must be noted that Trip Of Faith has come out and won again since. She gets the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Chester Choi which should assist her cause. From pole position, she can notch up her fourth-career victory.
A BIT OF CLASS showed good improvement when fourth over 1450m on the TAB Turffontein Inside course last time. The daughter of Futura has ability and if putting her best foot forward, she can go close.
SECRET FATE was a tad disappointing over 1400m at TAB Turffontein last time. She returns from a 17-week break, during which time she would have strengthened up. The daughter of Master Of My Fate will enjoy the rise to 1600m and we can expect to see a form return.
Race 8
ONE STATE finished 1.15 lengths behind DUKE OF LORRAINE last time. He is 5.5kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough to turn the form around. He won his penultimate outing over this C&D. He is likely to race on the pace from his good draw of three and he may be hard to peg back.
DUKE OF LORRAINE followed up his maiden victory with a win over this distance on the TAB Turffontein Inside course. The son of Rafeef is a progressive type and can notch up the hat-trick.
ZIP CODE showed a good turn of foot when winning his last start over 1450m on the TAB Turffontein Inside course. He received a four-pound penalty for that victory. He gets the services of 2.5kgs claiming Apprentice Anaas Mosaheb which will assist his cause. He is in a good space and must be considered.
RACE 9
ECHOES OF WAR tried hard when second over this distance last time, but found one too good in the form of Lonely As A Cloud.
He finished 3.5 lengths behind SERGEANT SOQRAT in his penultimate outing. He is 5kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough to turn the form around. The son of Rafeef may be the one to side with.
TIME WILL TELL stayed on when third over 1200m last time. He finished 1.5 lengths behind SERGEANT SOQRAT in his penultimate outing. He is 3kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough to turn the form around. He is carded to race on 24 October 2026 and his progress in that race will need to be monitored