Winning Form share all of their best bets and tips for Thursday’s racing coming your way from Turffontein on 22 June 2023.
This meeting was originally scheduled to go ahead at the Vaal, however, an issue with the OB van has necessitated a change of course. As such, the meeting will be run at the Turffontein Inside Track.
Race times and distances are unchanged.
Winning Form Best Bets
Race 1: ROSE GREENHOW (6)
Race 2: LONGSWORD (5)
Race 3: LADY ELLIOT (9)
Race 5: ESCAPE ARTIST (3)
Magic Tips Best Bets
Race 1: ONE RELIGION (5)
Jockey: D De Gouveia – Trainer: S Pettigrew
ONE RELIGION ran a decent race on debut over 1200m. She was green in running, but stayed on at the business end. The daughter of Silvano found betting support that day which suggests that she was showing good work at home. She would have gained from the experience and with the natural improvement that is expected, she should be the one to beat.
Top Bet For Today
Race 4: TOTAL SURRENDER (10)
Jockey: C Zackey – Trainer: M Houdalakis
TOTAL SURRENDER followed up his maiden victory with a good second-place finish over 1800m. He raced wide around the turn, ran on but it was a little too late. The son of Flower Alley looks to have ability and he will love the rise to 2000m. It is encouraging that Craig Zackey steps back into the saddle and he should be the horse to beat.
Race 6: OCTOBER FAIR (1)
Jockey: K de Melo – Trainer: S Tarry
OCTOBER FAIR was ultra-impressive when winning her last start over this distance on the Turffontein Inside course. She returns from a well-deserved 11-week break which may have done her the world of good. Keagan de Melo retains the ride and if not in need of the run, she can follow up.
Race 8: COLDHARDSTARE (1)
Jockey: K de Melo – Trainer: M/A Azzie
COLDHARDSTARE won a game race in her last start over 1160m at Turffontein. She showed good speed and found another kick to hold all challengers at bay. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked. She received an eight-pound penalty for that victory. She is in a good space and can follow up.
Value Bet For Today
Race 7: SIBERIAN STEEL (1)
Jockey: C Zackey – Trainer: T Peter
SIBERIAN STEEL finished 0.6 lengths behind IRON SKY last time. He is 1kg better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. He takes a slight drop-in class and on best form shown, he can return to winning ways.
