Horse Racing Today
Thursday’s horse racing action is available from Gauteng, with an eight-race program from the Vaal Classic track. Racing begins at 12:35 and includes a competitive Pinnacle Stakes event in Race 4. 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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Vaal Selections (Betting odds are correct at the time of writing and are subject to change).
Race 1 – 1000m (Maiden Plate)
The card opens with a work riders maiden, so no suggested bets from me. Keep an eye on the betting if you are going to have a wager, and please stake cautiously.
Suggested Bet – No Bet
Race 2 – 1000m (Maiden Plate)
BELLISSIVAR is much better than her last start, when she cast a shoe in running. So you can ignore that run, and I expect a better effort. She has solid form and, in this field, can run into the money.
Suggested Bet – BELLISSIVAR EW @ 4/1❌
Race 3 – 1000m (MR 80 Handicap)
DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN showed signs of a form return last time. He is having his peak run here and should strip fitter. He is a leading contender in this sprint race.
Suggested Bet – DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN EW @ 5/1✅ EW Win
Race 4 – 1450m (Pinnacle Stakes)
MISS HANNIGAN has won three of her last four starts and should be competitive again. I love her EW value, and she should finish in the top three.
Suggested Bet – MISS HANNIGAN EW @ 4/1✅ EW Place
Race 5 – 2000m (MR 80 Handicap)
TAXHAVEN trounced his rivals when winning his maiden by a massive 17 lengths. He has raced in stronger company before when he ran in a Grade 3. He represents excellent EW value here.
Suggested Bet – TAXHAVEN EW @ 8/1❌
Race 6 – 1600m (MR 81 Handicap)
GIMMEACHOICE is a lightly raced colt who has plenty of scope. He is weighted to go close here, and I will be shocked if he does not finish in the placings.
Suggested Bet – GIMMEACHOICE EW @ 4/1 Void-Scratched
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Race 7 – 1600m (MR 97 Handicap)
TOTAL SURRENDER had strong form before his break. He returns to racing after 14 weeks, and if he is fit and ready, he should be competitive in this company.
Suggested Bet – TOTAL SURRENDER EW @ 6.5/1✅ EW Place
Race 8 – 1600m (FM 76 Handicap)
MIGHTY GODDESS has top form and loves racing over course and distance. She has finished in the top three in all three races over the mile. With some luck in running, she should be a top contender in the lucky last.
Suggested Bet – MIGHTY GODDESS EW @ 5/1❌
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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!
