Horse Racing Today
Thursday’s horse racing action is available from Gauteng, with an eight-race program from the Vaal Classic track.
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Vaal Selections
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Race 1 – 1200m (Maiden Plate)
Kalikaa finished 2.5 lengths behind the favourite Crimson Cloud in her last race. They meet with the same weight terms, so she is not expected to beat her. However, that was Kalikaa’s first start in the highveld, and she should run better now that she is settled. We think she could upset the favourite in the opener.
Suggested Bet – Kalikaa EW @ 5/1❌
Race 2 – 1200m (Maiden Plate)
Bregardt’s last few starts have been encouraging. He is a seasoned maiden now but can run into the placings from a good draw and with Muzi Yeni in the saddle.
Suggested Bet – Bregardt EW @ 5/1✅ EW Win
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Race 3 – 1200m (MR 84 Handicap)
Veldskoen is having his peak run in the highveld here and can run into the money. His last start was impressive when he finished second after stumbling at the start. If he gets away better, he is a leading contender in this field.
Suggested Bet – Veldskoen EW @ 6.5/1❌
Race 4 – 1000m (FM 94 Handicap)
Virginia Beach is a speedy filly and is in fair form. She struggled in her last race, as at the 350m mark, she ran into a bird and lost her stride. With better luck in running, she should run a decent run and hopefully into the money.
Suggested Bet – Virginia Beach EW @ 7.5/1✅ EW Place
Race 5 – 1000m (FM 77 Handicap)
The Navy Lark produced a decent post-maiden run against males. She carries a low weight here, thanks to the apprentice claim. With 51.5kgs, she could be hard to catch if getting off to a fast start.
Suggested Bet – The Navy Lark EW @ 9/1✅ EW Place
Race 6 – 1800m (MR 96 Handicap)
Another Level confirmed his recent form; it looks like he is back in a racing mood. He should love the step up to 1800m and can run well in this field. He has a 100% record on this course and can win again.
Suggested Bet – Another Level EW @ 7/1❌
Race 7 – 1600m (FM 80 Handicap)
Elembee produced a strong run in KZN in her last start and takes a drop in class here. She does carry top weight but is the class horse in this field. She should be mowing them down at the finish, and we expect her to run into the money again.
Suggested Bet – Elembee EW @ 5/1✅ EW Place
Race 8 – 1450m (MR 80 Handicap)
The Playboy Bomber followed up his maiden win with another win in this class. The three-year-old is in top form and can notch up the hat trick. We love that the apprentice is taking off 4kgs, so with 55.5kgs, The Playboy Bomber is slung in at the weight. He is our EW bet in the lucky last, so get on before the odds drop.
Suggested Bet – The Playboy Bomber EW @ 8/1✅ EW Place
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