Winning Form share all of their best bets and tips for Thursday's racing coming your way from Vaal on 9 January 2023.
Winning Form Best Bets
Race 1: SPRING WILL COME (4)
Race 2: VIRGINIA BEACH (2)
Race 4: KEEP THE FORT (2)
Race 7: CELESTIAL CITY (1)
Magic Tips Best Bets
Race 3: BROSNAN (6)
Jockey: G Lerena – Trainer: J A Janse van Vuuren
BROSNAN showed good pace over this C&D last time, fought hard but found one too good in the form of Var Park. The son of Flying The Flag is a progressive type. Gavin Lerena retains the ride and he can go one better.
Race 4: KEEP THE FORT (2)
Jockey: R Danielson – Trainer: M Houdalakis
KEEP THE FORT showed good improvement when second over 1400m at Turffontein last time. The manner in which she stayed on at the finish that day was encouraging. The daughter of Elusive Fort has plenty of scope and in this field, she can shed her maiden tag.
Race 7: CELESTIAL CITY (1)
Jockey: K de Melo – Trainer: S Tarry
CELESTIAL CITY has finished second in his three outings after winning on debut. He raced from a handy position over 1800m at Turffontein last time, tried hard but found one too good in the form of Son Of Raj. The son of Silvano will love the extra furlong on offer and from his good draw of two, he should be the horse to beat.
Top Bet For Today
Race 9: CIVIL PRINCESS (2)
Jockey: K de Melo – Trainer: J A Janse van Vuuren
CIVIL PRINCESS was super-impressive when winning on debut over this distance at Turffontein. She showed good speed, found another kick and was geared down in the closing stages. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked. The daughter of Daniel Boone looks to be above average and she can remain unbeaten.
Value Bet For Today
Race 8: PENDRAGON (11)
Jockey: D Schwarz – Trainer: F Bronkhorst
PENDRAGON finished 0.95 lengths behind STORMY SEAS last time. He is 1.5kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. The son of Willow Magic has dropped to a competitive rating and with in-form Denis Schwarz in the saddle, he is capable of returning to winning ways.
