South Africa Horse Racing Previews: FAIRVIEW@2023.08.04
Fairview, 04.08.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R70.000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: PEMBROKE ran some fair races in Gauteng and that form could be good enough in this line-up. Blinkers have been added for her local debut. GIMME A DIAMOND also makes her local debut. She has lost her way a bit of late but can contest the finish in this weak race. WESTERN JACK should like the return to the turf and could earn some money. BENNELONG POINT is a lot better than the last run when wearing blinkers on the Polytrack. He can bounce back to score in this line-up. THE CHARIOTEER was well beaten on debut but could make vast improvement if the money comes for him.
Selections:
#1 Pembroke, #2 Gimme A Diamond, #8 The Charioteer, #4 Bennelong Point
Fairview, 04.08.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R70.000, 13:00GMT+2
Race Summary: More was expected of TELIO on local debut but she did her best and only found a determined Richard Fourie the difference at the finish. She is set to go one better this time. FIERY CLIFFS is better than the last two runs would suggest and should contest the finish. FLY BETTER should do better back on the turf and could earn some money. ROYAL VENUS has been a disappointment of late but could play a minor role. BUTTERFLY QUEEN is better than the last run would suggest and could contest the finish. ELUSIVE MATA could have more to offer and is a danger.
Selections:
#1 Telio, #2 Fiery Cliffs, #12 Butterfly Queen, #13 Elusive Mata
Fairview, 04.08.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R74.500, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: A tough handicap. RAISING QUINN makes his local debut but his trainer is shrewd and he could well win. BETHEL has been good on the Polytrack of late and has a place chance. WIND SOCK is in good form and can follow up on his good last win. GREEN FALCON is clearly better than the last run would suggest and could bounce back to score. ON THE ROAD AGAIN is a difficult ride but could finish in the money. PEDRO is a bit of a hit-or-miss character but is not out of it.
Selections:
#7 Raising Quinn, #5 Pedro, #2 Wind Sock, #3 Green Falcon
Fairview, 04.08.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R93.000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: It is nice to see the Justin Snaith runners back in town and MISTER MONOCLE could be hard to catch in this line-up. He is much improved of late and looks the right one for this. YOU KNOW WHO found his best form when just winning last time out and is not out of it. ZIG ZAG has been kept to the Polytrack in most of his local runs but could contest the finish on turf. WAITING FOR SUMMER dislodged his rider when running on nicely and likes the turf and should contest the finish. ATKINSON GRIMSHAW and IRISH RAIN are usually not too far behind and both are capable of earning more money.
Selections:
#6 Mister Monocle, #5 Waiting For Summer, #1 You Know Who, #2 Zig Zag
Fairview, 04.08.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R150.000, 14:40GMT+2
Race Summary: The first of the day’s feature races and we should get a close and exciting finish. Visiting trainer Candice Bass-Robinson has a good record when raiding and her filly WHO DO YOU LOVE is better than the recent run on a heavy track. If the ground dries out we will see the best of her. There has not been much between AND WE DANCED and SANTA THERESE when they have met this year and both should be right there at the finish. VERONICA MARS represents in-form Snaith racing and she should be right there as well.
Selections:
#10 Who Do You Love, #7 Veronica Mars, #2 Santa Therese, #1 And We Danced
Fairview, 04.08.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R175.000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: SOMERSET MAUGHAM returned to his best when winning a good race at Kenilworth last time out and can follow up if in the same mood. GRAZINGINTHEGRASS has been ultra-consistent of late and is seeking a five-timer but this is a tougher field. Very smart KHAYA’S HOPE did not show his best last time out but has been very good this year and can bounce back to score. BUSH TRACKER has improved of late and deserves respect. BLONDE ACT continues to hold form and is not out of it. The visitor PROPHET has not been at his best of late but can surprise.
Selections:
#2 Somerset Maugham, #1 Grazinginthegrass, #13 Prophet, #9 Blonde Act
Fairview, 04.08.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R95.000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Class act PHEDRA smashed them last time out in a good time and that was probably her best performance yet. She has beaten most of these rivals before and there is no real reason to suggest they can turn the tables. CIVIL RIGHTS is speedy and can make PHEDRA work early. BONNAROO has been good on the Polytrack of late but takes on stronger on the turf this time. CHERE FOR ME, VARIETY BREEZE and STOLEN KISS can all get involved for the battle for stake money.
Selections:
#1 Phedra, #9 Variety Breeze, #2 Aunty Lizzy, #8 Stolen Kiss
Fairview, 04.08.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R74.500, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: The usual last race nightmare for the punter and the field is the best option for Pick 6 purposes. MASERATI ROAR was consistent before the last run and could pop up on local debut. PICTURE THE MOMENT has been disappointing of late but could finish in the money. Stable companion COASTAL PATH could be the surprise package back on the turf. XPLICIT CONTENT is holding form and should contest the finish. GREAT MELODY has been very good of late and is clearly not out of it.
Selections:
#1 Maserati Roar, #9 Xplicit Content, #4 Great Melody, #15 Picture The Moment
Best Win: #1 PHEDRA
Best Value Bet:
Best Longshot: #1 MASERATI ROAR
