Winning Form presents their very best tips for the exciting Greyville races on Friday, 5th January 2017. Enjoy expert commentary, betting insights, and detailed silks info! These selections come directly from Winning Form, alongside their acclaimed back page tipster – Magic Tips by eMeM.
Race 1: STAR OF KAZAN (9)
Race 2: PURE VALOR (4)
Race 3: STORM RACER (1)
Race 7: MUMSY’S JET (1)
Race 1: O’REILLY (2)
Race 2: ATATURK (5)
Race 4: TRAVEL GUIDE (2)
Race 5: LUPO (3)
Race 1: O’REILLY (2)
Jockey: Brandon Lerena | Trainer: Tony Rivalland
O’REILLY has really shone since being fitted with blinkers, coming just a close second over this distance on grass four weeks ago. This four-year-old grey gelding had some excuses in that race and has shown strong improvement since then, despite challenging form lines.
Race 2: ATATURK (5)
Jockey: Stuart Randolph | Trainer: Paul Gadsby
Only six runners line up for this competitive ten-furlong handicap. The top-rated ATATURK defends his unbeaten course and distance record with an explosive burst of speed that dazzled three starts back. A true track specialist, this Ideal World gelding remains strong and is expected to handle the step-up in class excellently.
Race 4: TRAVEL GUIDE (2)
Jockey: Anthony Delpech | Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Travel Guide showed notable improvement when she stayed on impressively to finish second after leading a competitive seven-furlong race on this surface three weeks ago. Dropping in class and distance, she’s poised to perform well in this outing.
Top Bet for Today
Race 5: LUPO (3)
Jockey: Ashton Arries | Trainer: Michael Roberts
LUPO is a lightly raced four-year-old who thrives on this forgiving surface. After an easy maiden win and a decisive victory over handicap rivals in early November, he got a weight hike but still shows plenty of potential to extend his winning streak.
Value Bet for Today
Race 3: BIG BLUE NIGHT (11) (Each Way)
Jockey: Eric S Ngwane | Trainer: Sean Tarry
BIG BLUE NIGHT has bounced back well from a long break that sidelined him. Although he has some ground to make up compared to top rivals, his last effort was solid, and the drop in trip should favour him. Positioned well in the draw, he could significantly close the gap.
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