Clive Robinson
Trainer Gavin Smith must be smiling when he looks at his three-year-olds as he has already shown us how good Cruise Control and Khaya’s Hope are.
And, as a two-year-old, one can argue confidently Forest Spy was as good as they were. As a result, he should take out Race 8, a MR 88 Handicap over 1000m on the turf course at Fairview on Friday.
Forest Spy showed signs of inexperience when only third on debut but the winner that day, Holly’s View, shows promise while Forest Spy was quick to pull off two smart wins after that.
Both of his wins were over the minimum trip and that is where he finds himself again after a decent third last time out behind Port Louis.
Khaya’s Hope was a couple of lengths ahead of him that day but there was not much between those two rivals as juveniles, and it was Khaya’s Hope who impressed last week with a runaway victory.
Promising Holly’s View may have just needed her comeback run last month when finding speedy Princess Deb’s a touch better on the day.
The Global View filly has always looked likely to need further to be seen at her very best and the 1600m of Race 5 should suit her nicely.
Whatever she does in this race you can virtually guarantee her merit rating will rise in the next few months.
Trainer Justin Snaith used to be a potent source of winners when raiding the Eastern Cape for many years, but times have changed and the raids, and winners for that matter, have got less and less.
He has sent four runners to Fairview on Friday and although Isle Of The Winds has to be considered a bit of an outsider the other three, Gimme More Time in Race 3, Kapuziner in Race 4 and Double Check in Race 7, look big runners in their respective races.
Trainer Alan Greeff loves a challenge and is ready to take him on with both Admirals Chance and Wildest Dreams.
