Vaal Betting Preview – Tuesday, 28 October 2025
Published by World Sports Betting
Punters can look forward to a thrilling afternoon of horse racing this Tuesday, 28 October 2025, as Vaal Racecourse hosts an eight-race turf card full of quality and betting opportunities. With a good mix of promising maidens, seasoned handicappers, and form horses, there’s plenty of value to be found for sharp-eyed bettors.
Track & Conditions
Surface: Turf
Layout: 3000m oval track
Straight Course: Up to 1600m
Longer Distances: Clockwise turn with a 1000m run-in
Draw Bias: Low draws hold a slight advantage beyond 1700m
Going: Good (Penetrometer reading: 22)
False Rail: Inside rail at zero. Outside rail 8m in from the 1600m mark, with an 8m spur at the 600m mark.
This setup favours front-runners in shorter races, while strong stayers and tactically aware jockeys will excel over longer trips.
Weather Forecast
Conditions: Partly cloudy with a 55% chance of afternoon thunderstorms
Temperature: 13°C – 26°C
Wind: 17–41kph north-easterly cross/tail wind
Sunset: 18:23
Changing weather could play a role in the later races, so keep an eye on track updates throughout the afternoon.
Race Day Schedule
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First Race: 12:30 PM
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Final Race: 4:35 PM
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Total Races: 8
WSB Best Bets – Horses to Watch
Race 1 – Mme Huntress
Thomas Ncume | Mike Mathew De Kock
Has shown promise in both starts and looks primed for a breakthrough win. Strong contender in this company.
Race 3 – Rachel Wall
Calvin Habib | Tony Peter
Progressive filly with solid form lines. Finished close up in Grade 2 company and could prove tough to beat if fit after a short break.
Race 4 – Texas Missile
Calvin Habib | Alec Laird
Improved on his second start and should relish the extra distance. One to consider for win and place bets.
Race 6 – Constellation
Muzi Yeni | Mike Mathew De Kock
In red-hot form and chasing a hat-trick. A proven course and distance performer, he’s the one they’ll all have to beat.
Race 7 – Shadowfax
Craig Zackey | Sean Tarry
Returns fresh after a layoff but holds plenty of ability. Could make a winning return if tuned up for the run.
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Final Thoughts
Tuesday’s Vaal meeting offers punters a great mix of competitive racing and potential value plays across the card. With conditions looking ideal and several horses poised for big runs, this could be the perfect opportunity to land some profitable bets.
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