Exciting insights from Winning Form for Vaal’s races this Saturday, 10 February 2018. Dive into their expert betting tips and commentary! Featuring selections from Winning Form and the renowned back page tipster – Magic Tips by eMeM.
Winning Form’s Top Picks
Race 1: FINDING TROY (1)
Race 6: MATADOR MAN (5)
Race 7: SILVER GOD (3)
Race 8: PILGRIM’S PROGRESS (1)
Race 6: MATADOR MAN (5)
Race 7: SILVER GOD (3)
Race 8: PILGRIM’S PROGRESS (1)
Magic Tips Best Bets
Race 3: GERTJIE (1)
Jockey: Weicho Marwing – Trainer: W H Marwing
GERTJIE enjoyed the improved ground on his recent run, finishing strongly for 2nd over nine furlongs. This lightly raced son of Rock Of Rochelle is expected to improve over the extra distance today. Also watch out for the five-year-old chestnut COLLEGIATE, who is overcoming some challenges but looks set to bounce back with an inspired in-form jockey aboard on his first try over ten furlongs.
Race 4: SECRET POTION (5)
Jockey: G Lerena – Trainer: G Woodruff
There’s a bunch of cleverly bred three-year-old contenders in this fiercely competitive handicap worth keeping an eye on. The talented Woodruff-trained SECRET POTION is on a rising curve, having finished with strength to edge out subsequent winner Braxton over shorter on this track despite carrying top weight late last year. With a pedigree that promises stamina, she should relish the step up in distance, even though this will be her toughest test to date.
Race 7: ALSHIBAA (1)
Jockey: C Murray – Trainer: M De Kock
Mike de Kock’s stable is very strong in this mile handicap, and ALSHIBAA, a son of Street Cry, might just hold the edge. This smart bay has a quick, sharp burst of speed ideal for Vaal’s track, and the anticipated steady pace should suit him perfectly. He won his handicap debut in his only outing here, making him a compelling contender.
TOP BET
Race 8: MAPLE SYRUP (3)
Under the expert guidance of jockey C Murray and trainer M De Kock, the unbeaten MAPLE SYRUP seems unstoppable and progressive. She posted two impressive wins late last year, with the latest victory being tighter but still dominant over seven furlongs. Loved by the mile, she’ll have had time to strengthen during her ten-week break and is one to watch for future Classic races.
VALUE BET (EACH WAY) FOR TODAY:
Race 6: CAPTAIN ALDO (4)
Jockey: K Zechner – Trainer: St John Gray
The seasoned campaigner CAPTAIN ALDO is a bit weighted down compared to rivals, especially the top weighted HEAPS OF FUN. However, Vaal’s track might play into the seven-year-old’s running style. Recently, he was caught late when utilizing frontrunning tactics but narrowly held off the bay mare KILAUEA by two lengths. They meet again on even weight terms, making this a fascinating contest.
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