Horse Racing Today
Saturday’s horse racing action is available from Gauteng, with a nine-race program from the Turffontein Standside track. Racing begins at 12:25 and includes two featured Pinnacle Stakes events. Below are our South African horse racing tips, predictions and suggested bets for the day’s racing. If you are following our tips and placing bets today, good luck, and hopefully, it’ll be a winning day for all.
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Turffontein Selections
Race 1 – 1000m (Maiden Plate)
HEY HEY JULIA last four starts have been good and she won’t be a maiden for too long. If she gets away well, she should fight out the finish and run into the top three.
Suggested Bet – HEY HEY JULIA EW @ 5/1✅ EW Place
Race 2 – 1000m (Maiden Plate)
POTBERRIE showed good improvement in his last two starts, and can run into the placings. He gets the services of in-form jockey Muzi Yeni, and he can get the best out of the three-year-old.
Suggested Bet – POTBERRIE EW @ 6/1❌
Race 3 – 1600m (Maiden Plate)
HIGH QUEUE led at the 300m mark last time out and was caught late. He will love the rise to the mile and should run into the money with top jockey Keagen De Melo in the saddle.
Suggested Bet – HIGH QUEUE EW @ 8/1✅ EW Place
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Race 4 – 1600m (Maiden Plate)
CITY LIGHTS has top form lines, and meets the right field and can finally shed her maiden tag. With some luck in running, I expect her to win.
Suggested Bet – CITY LIGHTS to win @ 15/10❌
Race 5 – 1800m (Novice Handicap)
COPPER MIST has shown signs of a form return. He may not have enough to beat the favourite, STREWN SKY, but he should finish ahead of the other runners.
Suggested Bet – COPPER MIST EW @ 5/1❌
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Race 6 – 1800m (Pinnacle Stakes)
MERIDIUS should be a banker in this race but is too short in the betting at 6/10. I prefer GOOD COUNCIL to run well, and he should run into the money if he is fit and ready to race.
Suggested Bet – GOOD COUNCIL EW @ 6/1✅ EW Place
Race 7 – 1160m (Pinnacle Stakes)
CAPTAIN HINDSIGHT won well last time and meets the favourite, RULERSHIP, on the same weight terms. I see no reason why he can’t follow up, and I expect another bold run from the eight-year-old.
Suggested Bet – CAPTAIN HINDSIGHT EW @ 5/1✅ EW Place
Race 8 – 1400m (MR 91 Handicap)
OPEN HIGHWAY has top form and has run into the money in each of his last eight races. With Muzi Yeni in the saddle, the combination can continue the exceptional run.
Suggested Bet – OPEN HIGHWAY EW @ 5/1❌
Race 9 – 1400m (MR 80 Handicap)
GOLDEN PAVILION has been running well and can continue his consistent form. With some luck in running, he should fight out the finish if he is not too far back at the 300m mark.
Suggested Bet – GOLDEN PAVILION EW @ 6/1❌
Note: Betting odds are correct at the time of writing, but odds are subject to change.
Writer/Betting Tipster
I have been in the online casino and sports betting industry for a decade and am an avid sports bettor and fan. I have expanded my betting knowledge to create articles on the iGaming industry focusing on online casino content and sports betting analysis for several regions, including the Canadian, UK, South African, African and New Zealand markets. I cover various sports, including Soccer, Rugby, American Football, Basketball and Horse Racing. All my predictions, tips and insights are thoroughly researched and I aim to help fellow punters in beating the bookies!
