Winning Form share all of their best bets and tips for Saturday’s racing coming your way from Turffontein on 18 May 2024.
Winning Form Best Bets
Race 1: VIBE SA (1)
Race 5: ZIP CODE (10)
Race 6: TAXHAVEN (1)
Race 7: KISS OF FIRE (5)
Magic Tips Best Bets
Race 1: VIBE SA (1)
Jockey: C Habib – Trainer: T Peter
VIBE SA produced a good first run for the Tony Peter stable. He ran on well to finish second behind So Seductive. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. The son of Just As Well would have come on from the run and should strip much fitter. The blinkers have been re-fitted and he can go one better.
Race 2: WHAT A LUCY (2)
Jockey: C Zackey – Trainer: M Houdalakis
WHAT A LUCY produced an encouraging comeback run over 1000m on the Vaal Classic course. She showed good speed and was reported to be distressed post-race. The daughter of What A Winter would have come on from the run and should strip much fitter. She meets the right field and may find herself in the winner’s enclosure.
Race 6: DOUGLAS DRAGON (2)
Jockey: P Strydom – Trainer: M Khan
DOUGLAS DRAGON has shown good improvement in his last two starts with the blinkers fitted. He challenged strongly in his last start, but found one too good in the form of Dark Silver. Piere Strydom retains the ride and he can go one better.
Top Bet For Today
Race 9: THUNDERSTRUCK (1)
Jockey: P Strydom – Trainer: S Tarry
THUNDERSTRUCK is the best bet on the programme. He was given a peach of a ride when winning the Grade 1 Jonsson Workwear Computaform Sprint last time. The son of Rafeef is the class horse in this race and he should take a power of beating.
Value Bet For Today
Race 8: VIVA BRAZIL (3)
Jockey: C Zackey – Trainer: M Houdalakis
VIVA BRAZIL lacked extra late in the Grade 1 TAB SA Derby last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. He takes a drop back in class today. With a bit of luck from the widest draw, he can notch up his fourth-career victory.
