South Africa Horse Racing Previews: FAIRVIEW POLYTRACK@2023.09.15
Fairview Polytrack, 15.09.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1300m, Poly, R70.000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: LAUNCH CODE has improved with each run but should fight out the finish. A wide draw will not make it easy for his jockey. QUIXOTE lost his way in last two Gauteng races but in a new yard could bounce back to his best and score. DONNY TEE and GRADUATION TIME both make their local debuts and could show vast improvement. ROYAL VENUS needs to do more to win but could play a minor role. HEARTLIGHT is also capable of improvement after a change of trainer.
Selections:
#3 Launch Code, #1 Quixote, #4 Graduation Time, #8 Heartlight
Fairview Polytrack, 15.09.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R70.000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: CAPTIVATE was seen to be running on strongly at the finish last time out and could relish this extra distance. It is a competitive race, however. SKY VELOCITY is long overdue a win after four runner-up runs this year and will not go down without a fight. TURNTHEBEATAROUND makes her local debut and was not disgraced in her runs in Gauteng. CELTIC VIXEN and HUNDREDFIFTHAVENUE may need to find a bit more to win this race but are both capable of earning some minor money.
Selections:
#7 Captivate, #1 Sky Velocity, #2 Turnthebeataround, #3 Celtic Vixen
Fairview Polytrack, 15.09.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R71.000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: GRAND DESTINY deserves a win after two runner-up runs in his last two starts. He is course-and-distance suited but has a tough draw for his jockey. EUPHORIC has been in good form of late and can contest the finish once again. BEAU KALA could be better than rated and was only caught late last time out. RAZOR RED made good late progress last time and could be ready to do better. PATH OF CHOICE is unreliable but not out of it. STORM COMMANDER is course-and-distance suited and could earn some money. THE CHARIOTEER is improving and could have more to offer.
Selections:
#14 Grand Destiny, #8 Path Of Choice, #6 Beau Kala, #7 Razor Red
Fairview Polytrack, 15.09.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R83.000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: FAIRY KNIGHT was not far off Easten Cape Champion Two-year-old (C&G) Questor on a couple of occasions, so we get to see how good he is. He is bumping some hard-knocking types in a handicap but will have Richard Fourie aboard and can pull it off. Stable companion CENTRAL CITY is holding form and could contest the finish. EL ROMIACHI is rarely too far behind and can earn some more money. WAITING FOR SUMMER has fair recent form and is not out of it. INDY VIEW is course-and-distance suited and has a winning chance. SILVER TYCOON likes the Polytrack and can earn. KNIGHTS TABLE was not disgraced on local debut and deserves respect.
Selections:
#7 Fairy Knight, #8 Indy View, #3 El Romiachi, #1 Central City
Fairview Polytrack, 15.09.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1300m, Poly, R73.000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: BACK FOR MORE was caught too far out of her ground last time out and ran on well late. She should strip a lot fitter this time and can bounce back to score. Stable companion OFFICIAL SECRET makes her local debut and could improve. IQEMBULABESIFAZANE was ahead of rival BACK FOR MORE last time out and can fight out the finish again. NKALANZINZI was not too far back last time and can contest the finish. DEFINING MOMENT is holding form and has a winning chance. COLORAMA did not enjoy the turf last time out and can earn some money back on the Polytrack.
Selections:
#1 Back For More, #9 Iqembulabesifazane, #12 Nkalanzinzi, #3 Defining Moment
Fairview Polytrack, 15.09.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R75.500, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: HASTA LAVISTA BABY did not find any betting support on her debut but won impressively and although this is a tough assignment second time out, she may well be up to it. GOLDEN PACIFIC is very consistent of late but may need a step up in trip to be seen at her very best. She does, however have a winning chance. Stable companions MEDITERANEANGODDES and ISN’T IT BLISS are in good form and can contest the finish once again. GRUE OF ICE is course-and-distance suited and can earn some money.
Selections:
#3 Hasta Lavista Baby, #2 Golden Pacific, #8 Isn’T It Bliss, #4 Mediteraneangoddes
Fairview Polytrack, 15.09.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R93.000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: CAPTAIN CASANOVA picked up a massive 8-point penalty for a smashing last win. He quickened like a good horse and clearly enjoys the Polytrack. This is a tougher task this time, but he could be up to it. LIGHT THAT LOOSE has not won for some time but should be ready to fight out the finish once again. SPYDAS CORNER did better last time out and can get closer this time. COOL WINTER should like this course and distance. CRUZADOR is better than his last run would suggest. Stable companion LIFE ON MARS and GLOBETONIC are also not out of it.
Selections:
#4 Captain Casanova, #9 Cruzador, #5 Cool Winter, #11 Globetonic
Fairview Polytrack, 15.09.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R71.000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: The usual last race big-field low-grade handicap and it is a tough race to be confident in. Trainer Mike Stewart has done best over the years around this time and is always a danger when sending a horse to this centre. PERSISTANCE represents him this time and he could be of some value. CHARLIE MALONE makes his local debut and it could be a winning one. ON THE ROAD AGAIN is a difficult ride but could earn some money. CLAP OF THUNDER is in good form but is badly drawn. COOL RUNNINGS won well last time out and deserves respect. WARBONNET CREEK is course-and-distance suited and could earn some money. WE ALL CHOMIES makes his local debut and could be a danger.
Selections:
#12 Persistance, #9 Charlie Malone, #8 Warbonnet Creek, #7 Cool Runnings
Best Win: #4 CAPTAIN CASANOVA
Best Value Bet:
Best Longshot: #12 PERSISTANCE
