Horse Racing Today
Wednesday, July 31st, marks the final day of the 2023/2024 South African Horse Racing Season. The season has had plenty of memorable moments across the Rainbow Nation, and we are treated to one final race meeting for the season. Wednesday’s horse racing action is available from KZN, with an eight-race program from the Greyville Poly track, and racing begins at 12:40. 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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Greyville Poly Selections
Race 1 – 1000m (Conditional Maiden)
The card opens with a weak race, so caution is advised when betting. I am taking a speculative bet on LA CHANCE to run well with no weight. In a sprint race carrying just 49.5kgs, she can hold on for a place if she can get away fast. She is having her first run on the Poly, so hopefully, she enjoys the surface.
Suggested Bet – LA CHANCE EW @ 18/1 Void Scratched
Race 2 – 1400m (Maiden Plate)
HER ROYALTY had good form before her poor last effort. She runs with the blinkers for the first time, which could make a world of difference. She represents the EW value in the race, and I expect her to run into the money.
Suggested Bet – HER ROYALTY EW @ 14/1✅ EW Place
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Race 3 – 1800m (Conditional Maiden)
DYNASTY’S LAST has moderate form but is weighted to run well with 53kgs. If she gets some luck in running, she can sneak a place finish and give us some EW returns.
Suggested Bet – DYNASTY’S LAST EW @ 7/1 Void-Scratched
Race 4 – 1800m (FM 70 Handicap)
CANFORD QUEEN followed up on her maiden win with a hard-fought win the next time out. The hat trick is on the cards, and the three-year-old is progressive. She meets a similar field since her last win, and can be competitive again.
Suggested Bet – CANFORD QUEEN EW @ 7/1✅ EW Place
Race 5 – 1900m (MR 70 Handicap)
EVENTIDOR has solid form and has been running well with his big weight. He faces similar rivals and can run into the money again. It is encouraging that Smanga Khumalo rides, and he can get the gelding into the winner’s box.
Suggested Bet – EVENTIDOR EW @ 5/1❌
Race 6 – 1400m (MR 74 Handicap)
PHAKA IMALI is a model of consistency and never runs a bad race. He has run into the money in 11 of his last 12 races. Rachel Venniker takes the ride, and with 57kgs, the pair can once again finish in the money.
Suggested Bet – PHAKA IMALI EW @ 7/1❌
Race 7 – 1400m (MR 74 Handicap)
It is a competitive race with many winning chances, so go wide in the exotics. BENNI IN THE AREA is weighted to finish ahead of his rivals and represents EW value. He has good form and, with some luck, can notch his second win in his career.
Suggested Bet – BENNI IN THE AREA EW @ 8/1✅ EW Win
Race 8 – 1000m (FM 68 Handicap)
SWEET JULIA has good form and, from a good draw, can run well. Rachel Venniker takes 1.5kgs off, and the filly runs with 59.5kgs. With some luck in running, I expect the three-year-old to run into the money and end the 2023/2024 SA Horse Racing season with a bang!
Suggested Bet – SWEET JULIA EW @ 9/1✅ EW Place
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!
