Vaal Classic Betting Preview – Thursday, 14 August 2025
Published by World Sports Betting
Punters can look forward to a thrilling afternoon of horse racing at Vaal Racecourse this Thursday, as nine competitive turf races promise excitement, strategy, and plenty of betting value. Here’s all you need to know.
Track & Conditions
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Surface: Turf
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Layout: 2800m oval track. Straight course for races up to 1000m; beyond 1000m runs clockwise around the turn with a 1000m run-in.
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Draw Bias: High-number draws tend to hold the advantage over 1000m; low-number draws fare better over 1200m and 1450m.
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Going: Good (Penetrometer: 21)
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False Rail: 3.5m back straight and bend, with a 3.5m spur at the 800m mark.
Weather Forecast
Expect hazy sunshine with no rain in sight. Temperatures will range from 6°C in the morning to 25°C in the afternoon, with a light north-easterly cross/tail wind between 6–17 kph. Sunset: 17:47.
Race Day Schedule
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First Race: 12:20 PM
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Final Race: 5:05 PM
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Total Races: 9
WSB Best Bets – Horses to Follow
Race 2 – Winds Of Grace (Trainer: M Azzie / Jockey: S Khumalo)
Consistent performer who has finished runner-up in back-to-back starts. A win here would be well-deserved.
Race 3 – Deal Maker (Trainer: A P Peter / Jockey: C Little)
Has finished second in both South African starts since arriving from the UK. First-time blinkers could be the winning edge.
Race 5 – Open Highway (Trainer: F Bronkhorst / Jockey: S Khumalo)
Suited to this extended trip and should feature prominently again under a light penalty after a recent 1400m victory.
Race 6 – Obsidian (Trainer: J J Van Vuuren / Jockey: S Khumalo)
Chasing a hat-trick and stepping back up in trip. A 4-point penalty may not be enough to slow him down.
Race 8 – Kissing Machine (Trainer: P F Matchett / Jockey: P Mxoli)
Returned to form in stronger company last time over 1800m. Off the same mark, a repeat effort could see her in the winner’s enclosure.
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