Horse Racing
  • Home
  • Horse Racing

Vaal Horse Racing Tips - Get all the racing tips for 5 May, 2026

Simon Lewis
Editor
Last updated: 1 hour ago

This article covers top betting picks for today's races at Vaal racetrack. Impressive (Race 1) is tipped for her first win due to superior form, although short odds may deter big bets. Brigitte Anne (Race 3) is chosen for consistency and value. In the competitive Race 5, Salute the Flag offers an enticing upset chance, while Utsaah (Race 7) is favored thanks to solid form and recent victories. Bettors are advised to focus on these horses for the strongest potential returns.

Share
Simon Lewis 1 hour ago
Share this article
Or copy link
success image
Copy
  • Impressive looks set to run away with the day’s opening race.
  • Brigitte Anne looks the ticket to claim a maiden win in Race 3.
  • Salute the Flag has the legs for a strong finish is Race 5’s super tight field.
  • Utsaah has the legs to beat out strong opposition in Race 7.
Vaal racing
Vaal racing (Getty Images).

Best Bet of the Day - Vaal racetrack


Race 1 – Impressive (5)


Jockey: M Yeni
Trainer: Paul Matchett
An inexperienced field has opened things up for Impressive to storm her way to a first career win. Coming on the back of a 3rd place and then a 2nd place finish, the 3-yr-old grey filly has the legs and the form to leave the rest of the field in her wake.

The bad news is the odds on her leave little gravy on your betting slip, so if you’re looking for better odds have a flutter on War Dog (8.00) or Lucky Awesome (4.5), but it should take a major piece of bad luck to hold Impressive back from the tape.

Race 3 – Brigitte Anne (2)


Jockey: K De Melo
Trainer: Johan J Vuuren
The 4-yr-old bay filly has had her hooves up for 46 days and should be well rested. Destiny’s Dream (1.84) is the runaway favourite but she’s a bit inconsistent, having started with a run of 5-3-4-9 before a 116-day break, followed by a brilliant 2nd place in her last race. 

I'm behind Brigitte Anne, not just because of the more profitable odds if she takes the tape, but because she’s a consistently strong runner, with finishes of 3-4-4-2-3 in her five career runs. She’s been well rested after each race and I fancy her to break tape first as she will be hungry for the win.

Race 5 – Salute the Flag (5)


Jockey: C Maujean
Trainer: Candice Dawson
This is a power-house field, with five hot horses all looking strong to push for the win. A bad break from the gate or a couple of extra long strides could changes things up, so this is a tough call. 

Romily, Russian Nobility, Geostorm and Plumbago Park all come into this meet on the back of wins, with Romily (4.00) and Geostorm (4.00) the favourite with the bookies. 

Russian Nobility is also high ranked at 5.00, but I like the look of Salute the Flag. In his last four outings he has placed 2-4-8-3, but I like the way he fought his way from the back of the pack in his last race to fight up into third place. In such a tight field I’ll go for the strongest horse offering the most tempting odds, which is Salute the Flag.

Race 7 – Utsaah (4)


Jockey: Craig Zackey
Trainer: Sean Tarry
The feature race of the day has a strong field, with Shivering Light coming into the race after winning her debut race, although it was in a field of five runners. 

Beautiful Rania and Greenandgold also won their last outing, but I like the legs and consistency of Utsaah, who also won her last race. The 4-yr-old bay filly last ran 44 days ago and comes into this race on the back of finishes of 4-3-4-4-2-1, so she has my backing. 

Verdict

Wins for Impressive, Brigitte Anne, Salute the Flag and Utsaah.
      
Best Bet1: Race 1 Impressive Win @1.45 at Jabula Bets - 2 Units
Best Bet2: Race 3 Brigitte Anne Win @4.36 at Pantherbet - 1 Unit
Best Bet3: Race 5 Salute the Flag Win @5.80 at 10bet - 1 Unit
Best Bet4: Race 7 Utsaah Win @6.00 at betway - 1 Unit
Race 1
Impressive Win
@1.45 - 2 Units
Get 150% up to R15,000
use promo code BETS

18+. T&Cs apply.

Bet at Jabula Bets
Race 3
Brigitte Anne Win
@4.36 - 1 Unit
Get up to R14,000 (170%)
use promo code BETS

18+. T&Cs apply. The Pantherbet promo code is BETS.

Bet at Pantherbet
Race 5
Salute the Flag Win
@5.80 - 1 Unit
Get R15 + R15 Free Spins
+ 150% up to R5,000 (2nd Deposit)

Deposit R50 or more on your first deposit at 10bet and get a welcome gift consisting of a R15 free bet + R15 free spins on Fortune Olympus. If you decide to make a second deposit after that, you will get 150% up to R5,000 Bonus to bet on sports or games. New customers only. 18+ T&Cs and wagering requirements apply. To activate the bonus, select it from the cashier.

Bet at 10bet
Race 7
Utsaah Win
@6.00 - 1 Unit
R10 Free Bet & 10 Aviator Flights
with promo code BETS

Join betway South Africa with promo code BETS and get access to a welcome package that includes 10 Free Spins on 12 Masks of Fire DrumsTM, 10 Free Flights on Aviator and a R10 Free Bet. T&Cs apply. No persons under the age of 18 years are permitted to gamble. Winners know when to stop. National Responsible Gambling Programme: 0800 006 008. Warning: Gambling involves risk. By gambling on this website, you run the risk that you may lose.

Bet at betway

Pages related to this topic

Top Horse-racing Betting Sites Top Horse-racing News and Tips

Top Betting Sites

special-offer-1Betting offers

Upcoming Events

04 May 2026

  • Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants -
  • Cricket
  • English Premier League -
  • Soccer

05 May 2026

  • Horse racing at Vaal -
  • Horse Racing
  • Stellenbosch vs Orlando Pirates -
  • Soccer

09 May 2026

  • Sharks URC Fixtures -
  • Rugby Union
Load More
05 May 2026

Horse racing at Vaal

days

hours

min
Add to Calendar

Sports Tips Starts in

bonus image
Copyright © 2026 All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited. Players must be 18 or over and located in jurisdictions where online gambling is legal. Please play responsibly. Bet with your head, not over it. Know when to Stop. Gamble responsibly and Think about your choices. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, and wants help, call or visit: gamcare.org.uk (UK), 800gambler.org (US), or gamblinghelponline.org.au (Australia). Gambling is addictive 18+. #Ads © 2026 bets.co.za