South Africa Horse Racing Previews: FAIRVIEW POLYTRACK@2023.01.09
Fairview Polytrack, 09.01.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R65.000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: EXECUTOR showed some promise on debut. She did not really live up to expectations in her second start. She could be the one to beat. MINSTREL GALLERY was not disgraced on local debut. She was outrun late by an improving filly. Blinkers have been added and she could go one better. Stable companion LILY OF ORANGE often is slowly away but could earn some minor money. ST PATRICK’S DAY is battling to win but could play a minor role. RAY FLAMBE showed improvement last time. That form has not really worked out but she does deserve some respect.
Selections:
#11 Executor, #4 Minstrel Gallery, #5 Ray Flambe, #6 Chiquita Banana
Fairview Polytrack, 09.01.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R65.000, 13:40GMT+2
Race Summary: VUVUZELA UMLILO has been consistent of late and clearly likes the Polytrack. He could prove the right one over a course and distance that suits. FEDERAL RESERVE was a bitter disappointment last time. Cleary he is better than that run suggests and they have reached for blinkers this time. FOOT SOLDIER is holding form and should contest the finish. THE LAST BELLE is improving and could earn some more money.
Selections:
#6 Vuvuzela Umlilo, #5 Federal Reserve, #7 The Last Belle, #4 Foot Soldier
Fairview Polytrack, 09.01.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R70.000, 14:15GMT+2
Race Summary: MODERN MAGICIAN has looked a bit unlucky in both his local starts. This drop in distance should suit and he is the one to beat. Stable companion STAY THE COURSE does not look an easy ride but is in good heart and is the main danger. COASTAL PATH did not run too badly in a better race than this and deserves some respect. It is hard to see any of the others winning. DROP OF TIME makes his local debut and tries the Polytrack so could improve under his new trainer.
Selections:
#1 Modern Magician, #3 Stay The Course, #4 Coastal Path, #2 Seismic Event
Fairview Polytrack, 09.01.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R63.000, 14:50GMT+2
Race Summary: A tough race to be confident in finding the winner. Trainer Alan Greeff does hold a decent hand. QUICK COUNT is in good form and is course-and-distance suited but it could be worth noting stable jockey Richard Fourie is aboard BOUQUET (ran a much-improved race last time). EMILY’S SPIRIT has proven costly to follow but did break the ice last time out and it would not be a surprise were she to follow up. BABYITSCOLDOUTSIDE returned to form with a solid win over a subsequent winner and is clearly course-and-distance suited. MISS ROSE is speedy and is another who could get involved with the finish. SOUTH WESTER is carded with blinkers again and should be included in larger perms should she race without them.
Selections:
#3 Quick Count, #2 Babyitscoldoutside, #1 Emily’s Spirit, #9 Miss Rose
Fairview Polytrack, 09.01.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R80.000, 15:20GMT+2
Race Summary: An interesting race and it may pay to go wide in the exotics. NAVAL SECRET remains in good form and is the one to beat. LIFE ON MARS keeps improving and is course-and-distance suited. Stable companion SAND BANK is unbeaten in two starts on the Polytrack and must be included in all bets. AL QAASIM was not disgraced when chasing home easy winner Cliff Top last time out. EUROPEAN SUMMER is in good heart and is not out of it. BRASS BELL was not far behind NAVAL SECRET last time so deserves respect. PATH OF CHOICE has joined trainer Alan Greeff and that could spark a return to his best form.
Selections:
#1 Naval Secret, #3 Life On Mars, #7 Path Of Choice, #2 Sand Bank
Fairview Polytrack, 09.01.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R65.500, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: A tough race to get through the exotics. It may pay to go with SAINT ANASTASIA who is threatening to win a race and looks course-and-distance suited. DEMIGOD ran on well to win her latest start and could follow up. ALASKAN FATE has been unreliable but is also coming off a solid win. MRS HOTLINE is well drawn and has Richard Fourie in the irons so clearly deserves consideration. OPERA SWING and OWLETTE are both capable of a strong finish if in the mood and could pop up.
Selections:
#5 Saint Anastasia, #1 Demigod, #3 Alaskan Fate, #9 Mrs Hotline
Fairview Polytrack, 09.01.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1300m, Poly, R150.000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: The highlight of the day. CHERE FOR ME was a cracking juvenile. She has yet to show that form this season, but her last run can safely be ignored. She is probably at her very best on the turf but could still beat these rivals if showing her best side. DOUBLE DESTINY did not show her best form last time. Perhaps she is better on turf but still deserves the utmost respect. RAINBOW THIEF is yet another who has shown her best on turf but can still be considered a possible winner. There is not much on form between PINNACLE, CARBONADO and EASY LIVING but of these three, CARBONADO is coming off an impressive win and could prove best of them.
Selections:
#1 Chere For Me, #2 Double Destiny, #6 Carbonado, #5 Pinnacle
Fairview Polytrack, 09.01.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1300m, Poly, R63.000, 16:55GMT+2
Race Summary: The usual last race nightmare for the punters at Fairview. DALEEL is in good form and could go one better but there are plenty in the race who could win. THEN IN FOCUS has not really lived up to expectations so far but could be ready to strike. DUKE OF ORANGE looked an unlucky loser last time out and deserves the utmost respect. ADMIRALS CHANCE disappointed last time and is badly drawn this time but could try and make all. FLINDERS RANGE is ready to win a race but is badly drawn. CHARGE DOWN ran on nicely on local debut and should do even better this time.
Selections:
#3 Daleel, #1 Duke Of Orange, #2 Then In Focus, #13 Charge Down
Best Win: #1 MODERN MAGICIAN
Best Value Bet:
Best Longshot: #5 SAINT ANASTASIA
