Winning Form is excited to bring you their expert tips for the Durbanville race meet this Saturday, the 24th of September 2016. Alongside Winning Form’s insights, we include expert picks from their renowned back page tipster – Magic Tips by eMeM, complete with commentary and betting suggestions.
Winning Form Top Selections
Race 2: LEISURE TRIP (3)
Race 4: RAHVAR (2)
Race 7: OH SO MODUS (4)
Race 8: COME ON INN (1)
Race 1: DIVA FEVER (1)
Jockey: Grant VAN NIEKERK – Trainer: Adam MARCUS
This thrilling maiden race opens with a fast pace thanks to several strong speedsters in good draws. Look out for DIVA FEVER, a promising four-year-old chestnut filly making her track debut at Durbanville. Though last runs on soft ground showed a dip, earlier promise ranks her as a major contender especially under ideal track conditions. Top jockey Grant Van Niekerk will guide her expertly around the turn, starting from a smart gate 3.
Race 3: STRATHDON (16)
Jockey: Richard FOURIE – Trainer: Justin SNAITH
A competitive Pick 6 start with value likely in STRATHDON, a well-bred three-year-old chestnut colt. His debut at Kenilworth showed strong finish despite a tough start and tiring late. Today’s run over an extended distance and on a familiar track looks favourable, with stable jockey aboard and a midfield draw setting him up for a solid run.
Race 5: VARUMBA (2)
Jockey: MJ BYLEVELD – Trainer: Vaughan MARSHALL
Among some promising but inexperienced contenders, VARUMBA stands out. This fast Var filly has previous winning form on Durbanville and her back-to-back victories at Kenilworth highlight her class. Today’s slight increase in distance should suit, and her gate speed compensates for a tough draw. Expect her strongly in the finish.
TOP BET
Race 8: SEATTLE GOLD (5)
Jockey: Corne OFFER – Trainer: Brett CRAWFORD
In a competitive final event, the talented SEATTLE GOLD shows strong promise to go above the rest. The Sail From Seattle filly has improved noticeably over longer distances. After placing third over seven furlongs on yielding ground recently, she steps up to a mile with ample potential to impress. Track debut and a good draw adds to her appeal as a confident favourite.
Race 4: KILRAIN (4)
Jockey: Donovan DILLON – Trainer: Candice BASS-ROBINSON
In an intriguing mile handicap with only eight runners, KILRAIN is expected to set the pace and could seize the advantage. Coming from the Star Chestnut formline, this son of Dynasty previously showed he can win leading throughout on c & d. Though not the stable’s first pick, if he controls the race, an upset is possible.
