Horse Racing Tips Today, Turffontein – 19th Apr, 2025
Today’s South African horse racing action is available from the Turffontein track.
Below are our South African horse racing tips and suggested bets for the day’s racing. If you are following our horse racing today tips and placing bets, good luck, and hopefully, it’ll be a winning day for all.
Turffontein Selections (Betting odds are correct at the time of writing and are subject to change).
Race 1
Tip: NO BET
Reason: Juvenile race, so save your cash for the bigger races to come.
Race 2
Tip: RHYDIAN EW @ 4/1
Reason: Very costly to follow but has recently been gelded. Returns after a lengthy break and may need this run but can sneak into the placings.
Race 3
Tip: TRUE HORIZON EW @ 5/1
Reason: In fair form and has been in the money a lot. With some luck in running, can be competitive and finish in the top four.
Race 4
Tip: PINK PIGEON EW @ 12/1
Reason: Stable debut and could be anything. If settled at a new home, has the form to be competitive in this class and field.
Race 5
Tip: MISS NEW YORK EW @ 20/1
Reason: Lost form before the break, so can bounce back now. If fit and ready to race after the break, should sneak into the money.
Race 6
Tip: KATSU EW @ 10/1
Reason: Solid form before the break so may need this outing. However is a classy horse and at generous EW odds, warrants a nice bet.
Race 7
Tip: ENCHANTING CHOICE EW @ 6/1
Reason: Lost best form but hoping for a bounce back effort here. A small EW bet and lets hope for the best.
Race 8
Tip: MOHANDAS EW @ 10/1
Reason: Showed some signs of a form return last time. Will take the double digit odds and expect further improvement.
Race 9
Tip: HOODIA EW @ 5/1
Reason: Did not enjoy the ground last two starts. Hoping for a better run now and if enjoys the surface, is a massive runner.
Race 10
Tip: ELECTRIC FEELS EW @ 6/1
Reason: Ultra consistent form and always runs well. The price is wrong here and I expect it to shorten come race time. Have a proper EW bet in the lucky last.
Yesterday Horse Racing Results
Vaal Selections
Race 1
Tip: NO BET
Reason: Juvenile race, so save your cash for the bigger races to come
Race 2
Tip: ALESIAN BLEU @ 4/1❌
Reason: Ran a good third place in the last start and should come on from that effort. I think the gelding can finish in the top three.
Race 3
Tip: DESERT CLOUD EW @ 4/1❌
Reason: Did not enjoy the 1200m last time and will love the drop back to 1000m. If jumping on terms should contest the finish.
Race 4
Tip: COUSIN CASEY EW @ 4/1 VOID-SCRATCHED
Reason: Returns after almost a 8 month break but is the class horse in this race. Wont need to be in top form to win here, so have a nice bet.
Race 5
Tip: FUTURE KING EW @ 4/1❌
Reason: Based on last run won’t beat the favourite but is still lightly raced and could have more to come.
Race 6
Tip: KING’S EXPRESS EW @ 8/1✅ EW WIN
Reason: Fought hard for last win and that form line has been franked. Can continue the good form with another good effort.
Race 7
Tip: EXPLOSIVE BOND EW @ 8/1❌
Reason: Went close in a Listed event last time. Gets the 4kg appie claim which should make the world of difference.
Race 8
Tip: BLIND AMBITION EW @ 4/1✅ EW WIN
Reason: Excellent post maiden run and can come on from that effort. In a rich vein of form and should be good enough for a place finish.
Race 9
Tip: PEARL IN HER CROWN EW @ 8/1❌
Reason: Form line of her last start has been franked. Having her peak run now and should strip much fitter.
Race 10
Tip: AFTER HOURS EW @ 7/1❌
Reason: Two wins in last four races and is in top form. With some luck in running, can continue the money finishes with another good run.
Understanding Horse Racing Predictions
Factors that influence horse racing predictions
The class of the horse – Understanding the class of a race and the relative ratings of horses within that class is indeed crucial for handicapping and predicting race outcomes. Horses that are competing in a class above their usual level often struggle to perform well against stronger competition. Conversely, horses dropping down in class may have an advantage over their rivals.
Weight of the horse – Weight matters a lot in horse racing. If a horse has too much weight, it can slow them down and make it hard for them to win. But if they have just the right amount, they have a better chance. Sometimes, if a horse has too little weight, it’s like finding a secret advantage.In big races, pay attention to horses that did well last time and now have much less weight than before. That could mean they have a better chance to win this time.
Fitness – Horses that are running regularly are generally fit. The longer a horse has been away from racing, the more uncertain its fitness level becomes. If a horse has not raced in 21 days or more then there’s a question mark hanging over their readiness to compete.
Track Ability – Certain horses excel on specific types of tracks. Some thrive on small, twisting circuits while others prefer the spacious long stretches of a track. You can learn a lot from a horse’s track record by looking into their history to see where they’ve performed best. Pay attention to horses that have won at a particular track at least twice. The more wins they have at a track, the more confident you can be in their ability to handle it.
Distance ability – Every horse has a distance they’re best at while some are fast sprinters, others some are good at middle distances (between 1600m and 2000m). There are others that are great at staying power (from 2100m upwards to 3200m). Look closely at each horse’s past performances at the race’s distance. Horses that have won at that distance more than once are more likely to do well.
The Market – Looking at the betting market can give you a good idea of which horses have the best chance to win a race. In about 80% of all races, one of the top four favourites ends up winning. This suggests that if you are backing a horse outside of the top four favourites, you’re entering the less likely range where only about 20% of winners come from. That means you’re going against that 80% statistic, which can be a bit riskier.
Types of Different Bets
Win bet – A win bet is indeed one of the simplest forms of betting on horse racing. It’s very straightforward, you pick a horse and if it comes first, then your bet wins. It’s often favoured by those looking for a higher payout, as it carries more risk compared to other types of bets like a place bet. The win bet generally has excellent odds unless it is the favourite.
Place Bet – A place bet is a much safer bet than a win bet as your horse can finish in any of the top four positions and you will still receive a payout. The payout on the place bet generally has poor odds as there is a lower risk of losing.
Exotic single bets – Exotic single race bets allow you to bet on multiple horses in a single race. There are five main types: the exacta, trifecta, superfecta, hi-5, and quinella. Each of these bets involves selecting multiple horses and predicting their finishing positions in various combinations. It’s a bit more complex than straight bets like win or place but it can lead to bigger payouts if you get it right.
Exacta Bet – With an exacta bet, you’re aiming to predict not just the top two finishers but also their exact order. If you correctly pick which horse comes first and which comes second then your bet is a winner. There are excellent odds on an exacta bet.
Trifecta Bet – A trifecta bet is like a step up from an exacta.To win this bet you need to correctly predict the horses which will finish first, second, and third in a race and you have to get the order exactly right. It’s a difficult bet to win but the payouts are very rewarding.
Pick three and six bets – This bet may have different names but they all follow the same principle. Depending on whether it’s the pick three or six bet, you need to correctly predict between three and six first place finishes for three to six consecutive races. The pick six is the holy grail of horse racing bets as the payouts run into thousands of rands. The chances of predicting six winners is a serious longshot therefore the payouts are so big.
At Topbets, we pride ourselves on offering accurate and reliable betting predictions. Our free Whatsapp channel is designed to provide you with the best tips and insights to help you make informed betting decisions.
