RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: FAIRVIEW@2024.01.26
Fairview, 26.01.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R72.000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: HAPPY HOLLY was heavily supported to win on debut and was touched off. This longer distance should not be a problem and she will not be easy to beat. BRETTY is a Horizon filly who could be ready for her debut. Trainer Alan Greeff usually has a good filly lined up early in these juvenile races and FANTASY GIRL could be ready to score. FIRE FESTIVAL is a Canford Cliffs filly and the betting will guide us on her chance. SERENDIPITOUS was not disgraced on debut and can contest the finish again.
Selections:
#5 Happy Holly, #3 Fantasy Girl, #9 Serendipitous, #4 Fire Festival
Fairview, 26.01.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R66.000, 13:00GMT+2
Race Summary: A weak race and anything is possible. MENTALITY MONSTER makes his local debut and could show vast improvement. MASTER OF DEFENSE looked an unlucky loser last time and deserves respect. REGAZZO GRANDE is a battling maiden but has been better of late and is not out of it. FEARLESS BADGER is currently in form and could have more to offer. ALLEGRA ROSE makes her local debut and deserves respect. BELLE’S FIRST WAVE and HAT’S MIRACLE both need improvement to win but could earn some money.
Selections:
#2 Mentality Monster, #6 Allegra Rose, #5 Fearless Badger, #3 Master Of Defense
Fairview, 26.01.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R78.000, 13:35GMT+2
Race Summary: PATH OF CHOICE and the improving UBISIKA both come with very good form and can fight out the finish. PATH OF CHOICE has placed twice in his last five starts and UBISILA twice in his last four starts. This course and distance suits both. EMPIRE BLUE seems better than the last run would suggest. RAISING QUINN is consistent and not out of it. PEMBROKE is improving and will have his supporters. ON THE ROAD AGAIN has been consistent on the Polytrack and returns to the turf. TIMBAVATI RIVER and GIVE US A SMILE can also contest the finish.
Selections:
#8 Ubisika, #7 Path Of Choice, #1 Empire Blue, #3 Raising Quinn
Fairview, 26.01.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80.000, 14:10GMT+2
Race Summary: LUNA HALO is a class act and was unlucky last time out. A couple of things went wrong for her including a saddle slip. She was caught late that day over 1600m. This shorter distance will suit her and it is worth noting that the fourth filly home was an impressive winner last Friday. IDITA bounced back for a good win last time out. This is a tougher task, but she will not go down without a fight. PUBLIC BENEFIT was a couple of lengths behind LUNA HALO last time but is 3kg better off so should get a lot closer this time.
Selections:
#1 Luna Halo, #2 Idita, #3 Public Benefit, #4 Back For More
Fairview, 26.01.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R175.000, 14:45GMT+2
Race Summary: BOURNEMOUTH was a wide margin winner the last time he was seen on the turf. That was over this course and distance and Richard Fourie can do the job on him again. GALLIC TRIBE has been good on the Polytrack of late and tries this longer distance so could be a threat. HEATHCLIFF clearly needed his last run and could show vast improvement. ZATARA MAGIC blows hot and cold but is not out of it. JAEGER MOON is distance suited but has not won for some time. COSMIC EVENT was disappointing last week at Kenilworth but should improve. PEACE IN OUR WORLD can contest the finish.
Selections:
#6 Bournemouth, #1 Gallic Tribe, #7 Cosmic Event, #2 Heathcliff
Fairview, 26.01.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R175.000, 15:20GMT+2
Race Summary: A competitive race. Trainer Justin Snaith sends two for this and both can win. SACHDEV is not the most reliable but won his penultimate start and can bounce back to score. LIGHT SPEED has not won in some time but put in is best performance since being gelded when fifth last time out. PORT LOUIS has been disappointing of late but can contest the finish. Stable companion GLOBAL ALLY has been very good of late and has a winning chance. BUSH TRACKER ran well last time out and is not out of it. PERFECTION is a good horse on his day and should be included in all permutations.
Selections:
#6 Sachdev, #7 Light Speed, #13 Global Ally, #3 Outofthedarkness
Fairview, 26.01.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R175.000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Trainer Gavin Smith has a decent hand. KHAYA’S HOPE is impressive when in the mood and beat stable companion CRUISE CONTROL very easily over this course and distance in November. That should be the case again. PRINCE OF FIRE has been consistent on the Polytrack of late but is as good on the turf and can fight out the finish. FIREALLEY makes his local debut and could be the surprise package. SMORGASBORD makes his local debut and should improve.
Selections:
#2 Khaya’s Hope, #1 Cruise Control, #3 Prince Of Fire, #4 Firealley
Fairview, 26.01.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R71.000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: The usual last race big field and very open handicap. IRONTAIL was not disgraced last time out and could strip fitter this time so can score. SATURN MOON makes his local debut after a change of trainer and should improve. GRADUATION TIME took a long time to get out of the maiden ranks but might follow up. TOUREIRO is clearly better than his last run would suggest. FIERY DUKE will be a threat this course and distance. BENNELONG POINT and COOL RUNNINGS are capable of running well this distance.
Selections:
#12 Irontail, #2 Graduation Time, #3 Toureiro, #4 Fiery Duke
Best Win: #1 LUNA HALO
Best Value Bet:
Best Longshot: #12 IRONTAIL
