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Vaal Classic Horse Racing Tips - Get all the racing tips for Tuesday, 14 October 2025

Simon Lewis

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Last updated: 13 Oct 2025

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Simon Lewis 13 Oct 2025

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A well-rested Golden Operator should take the tape by a length in Race 2.
Asiah’s Tiara is chasing a first win in Race 3.
Poplar Park to keep her top 3 form rolling in Race 6.
Race 8 is too close to call, but I’m watching out for Nuclear Force to explode down the home straight.

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Best Bet of the Day

Best Bet of the Day
Race 2 – Golden Operator (8)
Race 3 – Asiah’s Tiara (1)
Race 6 – Poplar Park (7)
Race 8 – Nuclear Force (8)

Race 2 – Golden Operator (8)

Jockey: Craig Zackey | Trainer: Sean Tarry

It’s a debut for the 4-year-old bay gelding Major Arcana (11.0), so he could upset the formbook. Firm favourite is the three-year-old Golden Operator (1.67), fresh from 112 days with his feet up, after placing 2-3 in May and June.

Race 3 – Asiah’s Tiara (1)

Jockey: Trent Mayhew | Trainer: Craig Mayhew

A 13-horse field features favourites Ethical (3.25) and Councillor (2.38), but I’m liking Asiah’s Tiara (8.00) coming from Gate 1. The 4-year-old bay filly has had a busy year and has featured in the top 5 in her last six races. She came third in her last race a fortnight ago, just two nods off first place having chased winner Copper Plate and Military Moves hard over the final 400m.

Race 6 – Poplar Park (7)

Jockey: M Yeni | Trainer: Robbie Sage

Twostep Queen (2.63) is a good call for a top 3 place (if not the win) having grabbed two wins in her last four races. She’s had a heavy workload, so I’m backing Poplar Park (5.00) to burst out of her 219-day break to take the win. She has two 3rd places and three wins from her last five runs, so she has a head for the finish line.

Race 8 – Nuclear Force (8)

Jockey: Callan Murray | Trainer: Erico Verdonese

What a tight field this is… with seven horses in with a strong shout. Arlington Action (7.0), Romeo’s Magic (8.0), Nuclear Force (8.0), Royal Mazarin (8.0), Trident King (6.0), Rosy Lemon (6.0) and Cartagena (6.0). You’ll probably have better luck picking a winner blindfolded, but if I have to choose I’d back Erico Verdonese’s Nuclear Force to take it by a nostril. The 6-year-old bay gelding has been on holiday for 115 days, and her last four finishes include 2-5-1-3 placings.

Verdict

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Golden Operator should have the legs to dominate Race 2, while Asiah’s Tiara wants a first win in Race 3.

Poplar Park hit year another podium in Race 6, but Race 8 should be a thriller down to the last stride.

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