Winning Form delivers their top selections for Saturday’s Turffontein races on the 20th of January. These tipsters, including the back page expert Magic Tips by eMeM, have got your best bets covered.
Winning Form Best Bets
Race 1: PIECES OF GOLD(6)
Race 2: MELARADO(7)
Race 5: ALSHIBAA(1)
Race 6: ARTE(3)
Race 2: MELARADO(7)
Race 5: ALSHIBAA(1)
Race 6: ARTE(3)
Magic Tips Best Bets
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Race 1: PIECES OF GOLD(6)
Jockey: S Brown – Trainer: L Erasmus
Race 1: PIECES OF GOLD(6)
Jockey: S Brown – Trainer: L Erasmus
The Leon Erasmus yard has been doing really well with their juveniles lately, and PIECES OF GOLD showed plenty of promise on his debut just nine days ago at the Vaal. This chestnut colt showed good speed and tenacity, finishing a strong 2nd behind a well-fancied unbeaten favourite. The third-place finisher was almost five lengths behind, and today’s competitor SMALL CHANGE came further back on debut. Both horses should have improved from the experience, especially moving into maiden company now.
Race 2: BRAVE ZNDAYA(1)
Jockey: G Wrogemann- Trainer: P Matchett
Jockey: G Wrogemann- Trainer: P Matchett
This is a fascinating juvenile race for fillies over five furlongs where the seasoned contenders BRAVE ZNDAYA and MELARADO are expected to dominate the market. The former has met some strong opponents finishing 2nd in her two outings but is expected to progress further. Interestingly, the 4th place finisher in her last start, Star Flyer, went on to beat MELARADO by just under a length, adding to the intrigue.
Race 4: KINGS ARCHER(4)
Jockey: P Strydom – Trainer: S Pettigrew
Jockey: P Strydom – Trainer: S Pettigrew
The consistent KINGS ARCHER always puts in a strong showing for Strydom. He is better off in the handicap today after a solid recent run in a Pinnacle Stakes race. Having been narrowly beaten on this course and distance in soft conditions recently, he looks set to go one better this time.
Race 6: ARTE(3)
Jockey: L Hewitson – Trainer: G Maroun
Jockey: L Hewitson – Trainer: G Maroun
All eight fillies and mares in this race are trying two miles for the first time, making it very intriguing. The form of Subtle Force from 14/12 is worth watching, and top pick ARTE has shown encouraging signs recently. Earlier this month she made eye-catching progress finishing 2nd over a shorter distance, with the third-place finisher well behind. She escaped a penalty due to a technicality, and her pedigree suggests she has the stamina to stay the distance.
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Race 5: HARLAN COUNTY(3)
Jockey: K De Melo – Trainer: G Van Zyl
This contest is quite interesting as the market might not be the best indicator. HARLAN COUNTY overexerted and faded recently when attempting nine furlongs but should be a much better proposition over a mile today. He has showcased his above-average ability with a smart penultimate feature race and is expected to close the gap on the top-weight ALSHIBAA despite being only 1kg better off.
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