Horse Racing Today
Thursday Horse Racing action in South Africa is from Gauteng, with a nine race program from Turffontein.
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Turffontein Selections
Race 1 – 1450m (Maiden Plate)
Work Riders race to open the day and Scars of War is too short in the betting, so we looking for eachway value. We like Bella’s Charm to finish in the placings. She has two fair runs under her belt, and finishing strongly in her last start. She should run well in the opener.
Suggested Bet – Bella’s Charm EW @ 7/1❌
Race 2 – 1200m (Maiden Juvenile Plate)
Weak race here but we in the camp of Rondebosch. He produced a good first run in a listed event in March, and if ready to go, should win in this type of field.
Suggested Bet – Rondebosch to win @ 2/1❌
Race 3 – 1200m (Maiden Juvenile Plate)
Far Reaching has produced two decent runs so far, and should she keep on a straight line she should run into the money. She has experience running around the bend, so we in her camp here.
Suggested Bet – Far Reaching EW @ 6/1✅ EW Place
Race 4 – 1200m (MR 80 Handicap)
What A Tiger has taken on stronger in his last two starts. He is back down a class here, and is quick out the gates. He should use his early gate speed to set the pace, and may be hard to catch.
Suggested Bet – What A Tiger EW @ 9/1❌
Race 5 – 1600m (FM 76 Handicap)
Que Ceu Azul produced a great run in her last start, as she managed to win a tight finish. She has 1 win from 1 run over this course and distance, and should run well again.
Suggested Bet – Que Ceu Azul EW @ 5.5/1❌
Race 6 – 1600m (FM 93 Handicap)
Heart peaks is unbeaten from two starts over this track and trip. She has solid form to her name, and can notch up her 3rd win in five starts.
Suggested Bet – Heart Peaks to win @ 3/1❌
Race 7 – 1600m (Middle Stakes)
This is a very competitive race, and many horses have a chance to win. Joker Man is seeking his fourth straight win, while Captain Of Grit has solid form lines. We like Trident King to run well, he seemed to have returned to form after his last run, and the booking of Richard Fourie is a plus.
Suggested Bet – Trident King EW @ 7/1❌
Race 8 – 1000m (FM 95 Handicap)
Nettleton is taking on much stronger here, but she has solid form (3 wins in her last 6 runs). She has a light weight with only 52kgs on her back and from a good draw, she should be competitive. She represents excellent eachway value.
Suggested Bet – Nettleton EW @ 8.5/1❌
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Race 9 – 1000m (FM 77 Handicap)
Lovegrass should win the lucky last. She looks like an above average filly, and with a good draw, she should be very hard to beat, provided she does not show signs of greenness.
Suggested Bet – Lovegrass to win @ 2/1❌
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