RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: FAIRVIEW@2024.02.02
Fairview, 02.02.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R70.000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: SHINE IN MEMPHIS was unreliable in Gauteng and disappointed in her last start but a change of trainer and new surroundings could spark improvement. BEST INTENTIONS lacks a strong finishing kick but has been consistent of late and should make a bold bid at scoring a first win. GOTCHA BUZZ has only been modest in her two local starts but could do better on the grass this time so deserves some respect. NAIROBI shows pace and ran well when last seen on the turf. WHAT NOW MY GAL showed improvement last time out and is another to consider.
Selections:
#1 Shine In Memphis, #2 Best Intentions, #3 Gotcha Buzz, #5 Nairobi
Fairview, 02.02.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R70.000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: KITTY MO is holding her form well enough to score in this line-up. She was third against the colts and geldings last time out over this course and distance. SEA OF TEARS has held her form in her two local starts and will be right there at the finish once again. VENETIAN MOONLIGHT found betting support but flopped on local debut. That was on the Polytrack and she might like it back on the turf. SANKOFA also flopped on the Polytrack last time out and can improve. TIBETAN TEMPTRESS and SPRING IN HER STEP are also capable of improvement.
Selections:
#1 Kitty Mo, #3 Sea Of Tears, #2 Venetian Moonlight, #9 Spring In Her Step
Fairview, 02.02.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R66.000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: A weak race and anything is possible so load in the Pick 6. WILLIAM’S LEGACY showed improvement on local debut, and it was over this course and distance. LORD CAPULET was seen to make late progress last time and can have a lot more to offer. RUN FOR ME flattered to deceive in the Western Cape but can win on local debut if at his best. POTENT CAPTAIN has yet to show his best and could be the surprise package. MO FLOW showed vast improvement last time out and can go one better. US OPEN is consistent without winning and is not out of it. ‘O CAPTAIN is in good form and can contest the finish again.
Selections:
#8 William’s Legacy, #7 ‘O Captain, #5 Mo Flow, #6 Us Open
Fairview, 02.02.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R98.000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: PINNACLE blows hot and cold but was impressive when scoring last time out which was over this course and distance. She does seem to run well for this apprentice. DEFINITELY MAYBE beat that rival when they last met and is better off at the weights but this shorter distance could swing this in favour of the Gavin Smith-trained filly. ROSE OF BAYEUX was a bit of a disappointment when only fourth over this track and trip last time but could at least get closer this time. CHERE FOR ME was outpaced over the 1000m but could surprise this longer distance.
Selections:
#2 Pinnacle, #1 Definitely Maybe, #3 Rose Of Bayeux, #4 Chere For Me
Fairview, 02.02.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R81.500, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: ENCHANTED SKY seemed to take a lot longer than she should have to get out of the maiden ranks but did run well when third last time and could score in a very competitive handicap. ESTHER is very speedy and has been effective over this distance. TIPSY TINA could be a threat under a 4kg claiming apprentice. LADY MAJORCA won well on local debut and could have a lot more to offer. POMODORO MAGIC is clearly better than his last run would suggest. SILVERY BLUE proved just in need of her comeback run and can do better this time. HILDELITA and ANGELSEA are two others capable of contesting the finish.
Selections:
#3 Enchanted Sky, #6 Silvery Blue, #2 Esther, #4 Lady Majorca
Fairview, 02.02.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R83.000, 15:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Another very competitive race and a wide spread of runners may be needed to survive in the exotics, such as the Pick 6. VISION OF WONDER has flopped in his recent runs but they have been races around a turn and he is more lethal up a straight so he could bounce back to score. ROSE FOR TRIPPI was not beaten far on local debut and has a winning chance. EUROPEAN SUMMER has been good all season but does get outpaced early before finding a good finish so is clearly a hard filly to win with. COOL WINTER is unreliable but can pop up under regular rider Richard Fourie. TUSCAN GOLD, VEGAS GOLD and PUTINS PROMISE are three others who would not be surprise winners.
Selections:
#4 Vision Of Wonder, #6 Tuscan Gold, #1 Rose For Trippi, #2 European Summer
Fairview, 02.02.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1900m, Turf, R74.500, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: ELLIS ISLAND is good over this track and trip and will give them something to chase down. ST CLOUD is holding her form and should like this course and distance. She will be a lively danger. WOODLAND RIDGE was a surprise winner when sporting blinkers last time and could follow up. REACH FORTHE STARS won a maiden last time out but is capable of earning some more money. LADY WRITER tends to lack a strong finish but could place. HEAD GARDENER could be at his best on the Polytrack but makes his local debut and deserves some respect.
Selections:
#9 Ellis Island, #7 St Cloud, #2 Woodland Ridge, #1 Reach Forthe Stars
Fairview, 02.02.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R88.000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: SEQUOIA is holding his form well and should fight out the finish yet again. His last two wins were on the Polytrack but he has done enough to be a threat on the turf this time. CENTRAL CITY is not reliable but is capable of winning when in the mood. JASPERO was unlucky last time out but may find this distance a bit short. EL ROMIACHI likes this course and distance and holds a winning chance. MAGICAL MIDLANDS could be looking for a bit further but is in good form and is also not out of it.
Selections:
#1 Sequoia, #12 Magical Midlands, #4 Central City, #3 Dowser
Best Win: #2 PINNACLE
Best Value Bet:
Best Longshot: #4 VISION OF WONDER
