Turffontein Inside Track Betting Preview – Thursday, 16 October 2025
Published by World Sports Betting
A Competitive Afternoon of Racing at Turffontein
Racing fans can look forward to a thrilling afternoon at Turffontein Racecourse this Thursday, 16 October 2025, as the Inside Track hosts a seven-race programme packed with quality and betting opportunities.
The Turffontein Inside Track is renowned for its tight bends and shorter run-in, making tactical positioning and early pace crucial in almost every contest. Inside draws can play a major role — especially over the 1450m and 1600mdistances — so punters will be watching those gates closely.
Track Details & Conditions
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Surface: Turf (Inside Track) – 2500m near-oval
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Going: Good (Penetrometer 21)
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Draw Bias: Lower draws preferred over 1450m & 1600m
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False Rail: 5m back straight to 10m on the bend with a 10m spur at 500m mark
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Weather: Mostly sunny, 13–31°C, with a 20–50 kph south-westerly headwind
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Sunset: 18:15pm
Expect firm but fair conditions for Thursday’s action, with pace and positioning likely to prove decisive across several divisions.
WSB Horses to Watch – Thursday’s Best Bets
Race 1 – Mme Huntress
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Trainer: Mike & Mathew De Kock
Heavily supported on debut, Mme Huntress showed plenty of early pace over 1200m before tiring late to finish fourth. That experience will serve her well, and this shorter trip should suit perfectly. Expect a bold showing second time out.
Race 3 – Onetwobucklemyshoe
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Trainer: Candice Dawson
A well-bred three-year-old from an in-form yard, Onetwobucklemyshoe looks ready to step forward again over this distance. Improvement is expected, and she should be very hard to beat if progressing as anticipated.
Race 5 – Saragossa Cat
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Trainer: J A Janse Van Vuuren
Fresh from a dominant maiden victory over this course, Saragossa Cat returns from a plum draw and could easily follow up. Proven in these conditions and likely to be popular in all pools.
Race 6 – Soho Heartthrob
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Trainer: Lucky Houdalakis
A consistent performer who’s been knocking on the door, Soho Heartthrob looks primed for a big run stretching out to this trip. With a favourable inside draw and a handy galloping weight, he represents solid each-way value.
Race 7 – Michael Faraday
Jockey: N Klink
Trainer: Grant Maroun
A smart and versatile runner, Michael Faraday won a similar contest over 1700m last time out and shouldn’t be inconvenienced by the drop in trip. He’s a solid contender to end the card on a winning note.
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Final Thoughts
With seven competitive races lined up and plenty of betting angles to explore, punters can look forward to another action-packed day on the Highveld. The Turffontein Inside Track never disappoints — and Thursday’s card looks no different.
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