Here’s your exclusive Winning Form preview packed with top-notch tips for the Fairview race meet on Friday, 23 September 2016. Alongside insightful comments, handy betting advice, and the all-important jockey silks, these selections come directly from the expert Winning Form tipsters plus the magical insights of Magic Tips by eMeM.
Winning Form’s Top Selections
Race 1: GRUMBLE (6)
Race 2: JO MALONE (1)
Race 3: NURSE HARRIET (2)
Race 6: SCARLET BERRY (1)
Magic Tips’ Best Bets
Race 1: CAPTAIN MARMALADE (1)
Jockey: Grant V. NIEKERK – Trainer: Justin SNAITH
The Justin Snaith team is well-placed in this line-up and you can bet with confidence on their runners. Captain Marmalade, a speedy son of Captain Al, looks primed to kick things off for the yard. Making his local debut, he’s fitter after a comeback run in late August and benefits from an excellent draw along with top jockey Van Niekerk aboard.
Race 2: PETALA (6)
Jockey: Grant V. NIEKERK – Trainer: Justin SNAITH
This conditions race is a bit of a puzzle, with ratings not necessarily telling the full story. Petala, a classy four-year-old bay filly from the Snaith stable, faces a tough weight challenge but boasts plenty of talent. She impressed on the grass last time, finishing a close fourth behind Clear Sailing despite a weight disadvantage. She returns from a 12-week break, but the engagement of Van Niekerk signals she’s fit and ready to shine on debut at this track. She could be a real value contender today.
TOP BET
Race 5: SCENT (5)
Jockey: Greg CHEYNE – Trainer: Alan GREEF
Expect a thrilling finish in this competitive handicap featuring several solid performers. Scent is thriving here and chases a hat-trick after a decisive win over Dreamforest (1kg better off) four weeks ago. Penalised five pounds for that victory, this Silvano gelding remains competitive and enjoys this surface. His strong form and consistency make him a top bet to watch.
Race 6: NIMA (6)
Jockey: Grant V. NIEKERK – Trainer: Justin SNAITH
The feature race showcases ten top-class fillies and mares, with Justin Snaith’s stable again in sharp focus. Nima has delivered two impressive efforts here and is the onus favourite if she adapts well to the surface. Narrowly beaten by Scarlet Berry (the track specialist) last time and now 1kg better off, she also recently claimed a last-gasp victory over ten furlongs. This shorter trip suits perfectly, and with a perfect draw and top weight, she commands great respect.
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Race 4: BENJI’S DYNASTY (6)
Jockey: Karl ZECHNER – Trainer: Dorrie SHAM
Race 4 is a fiercely competitive handicap, but there could be value backing top-rated Benji’s Dynasty. This well-related four-year-old broke his maiden here over this trip but has been a bit inconsistent since. He likely needed his comeback run after an eleven-week break and should prefer this handicap. He performed well at a similar level over a longer trip recently and has an appealing weight advantage over rivals like Man Of The Cloth. Although the wide draw is a slight concern, he is expected to finish strongly and is a must-include bet.
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