Vaal Betting Preview – Thursday, 20 November 2025

Published by World Sports Betting (WSB)

Punters can look forward to a thrilling afternoon of racing at Vaal Racecourse this Thursday, 20 November 2025, as a bumper ten-race card takes centre stage. With competitive fields, shifting weather, and plenty of betting angles, the meeting promises tight finishes, tactical riding, and multiple opportunities to find value.

Track & Conditions

• Surface: Turf

• Layout: 3000m oval

• Straight Course: Up to 1600m

• Long Distances: Clockwise turn with a 1000m run-in

• Draw Bias: Low draws preferred beyond 1700m

• Going: Good to soft (Pen reading: 25)

• False Rail:

  • Outside: 10m in from 1600m with a 10m spur at the 600m

  • Inside: Zero back straight → 7m on the bend → back to zero at 1000m

This configuration typically rewards front-runners in shorter races, while stayers and strong, tactically aware jockeys excel over the longer distances.

Weather Forecast

• Conditions: Partly cloudy

• Rain: 60% chance of showers & thunderstorms

• Temperature: 12–26°C

• Wind: 15–39 kph north-westerly cross/head wind

• Sunset: 18:39

Rain and shifting winds may influence running styles — punters should watch the early races closely for clues.

Race Day Schedule

• First Race: 11:50 AM

• Last Race: 5:00 PM

• Total Races: 10

WSB Best Bets – Horses to Watch

Race 2 – Tommy Atkins

Calvin Habib – Alec Laird
A promising debut effort where he stayed on strongly for third. With that education behind him, he should improve sharply and be right in the finish.

Race 3 – Winds Of Grace

S’Manga Khumalo – Mike Azzie
Consistent and often unlucky, she’s knocking on the door. Race fitness and a favourable setup make her a leading contender.

Race 5 – Babette’s Feast

Callan Murray – Mike de Kock
Showed ability as a juvenile against older rivals. With natural improvement expected on her return, she can break her maiden.

Race 6 – Hazy Dazy

Trent Mayhew – Corne Spies
Relished the rise in trip with an emphatic win. Despite the penalty, she looks capable of following up.

Race 7 – Ethical

Serino Moodley – Candice Dawson
Won well over 1800m and now steps up in trip. Progressive and open to further improvement — a big chance.

Race 9 – Cosmic Speed

Craig Zackey – Sean Tarry
A proven Grade 1 performer. Even at less than full fitness, he should have too much class for this field on his seasonal return.

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Final Thoughts

Thursday’s Vaal meeting offers a compelling mix of open races, progressive types, and changing weather variables — perfect conditions for shrewd punters to strike early and often. Keep an eye on track bias and adapt quickly for the best value.

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