Welcome to Winning Form’s Top Tips for Fairview racing on Monday, 20 November 2017! Enjoy expert selections from Winning Form as well as exclusive picks from their back page tipster – Magic Tips by eMeM.
Winning Form Best Bets
Race 1: RUN FOR YOUR LIFE(4)
Race 2: FIRSTIMESACHARM(5)
Race 6: RAHVAR(4)
Race 7: PLANO(1)
Magic Tips Best Bets
Race 4: OUR MIRACLE(7)
Jockey: Ryan MUNGER – Trainer: Grant PADDOCK
The former Gauteng resident OUR MIRACLE made a surprising move to this province following an improved local performance at the Highveld. This talented bay mare utilising her front-running style is primed to make a strong winning debut on this surface at Fairview’s less competitive venue.
Race 5: TITUS(3)
Jockey: Jarryd PENNY – Trainer: Jacques STRYDOM
The seasoned TITUS dramatically changed tactics and responded brilliantly with a gutsy win over nine furlongs recently at this level here. He recovered well and should carry that form and fitness to an effective performance over the mile today.
Race 6: OLYMPIC POWER(5)
Jockey: Greg CHEYNE – Trainer: Alan GREEFF
The highlight of the day is expected to be a competitive race run at a smart pace. OLYMPIC POWER has consistently shown strong form on this surface, and his recent impressive win over a longer distance under substantial weight suggests he is ready for today’s tougher challenge. This Trippi gelding has only a minimal penalty and possesses a proven course and distance record, making him a solid contender.
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Race 7: PLANO(1)
Jockey: Callan MURRAY – Trainer: Tara LAING
PLANO has shown consistent form and adapted well since moving to this province, finishing a respectable 4th over seven furlongs on the turf during his local debut last month. He was close behind the runner-up Buck Eye (also running in race 5) and will gain from the experience. The Silvano gelding should benefit greatly from the step up in distance and is very favourably rated on the official handicap weights.
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Race 2: CAPTAIN’S DOVE(6)
Jockey: Xolani NDLOVU – Trainer: Alan GREEFF
CAPTAIN’S DOVE, although not the stable’s top pick, made a positive impression on her fair local debut against male rivals over this course and distance last month, finishing strongly. She should relish the extra furlong and the likely strong pace. Meanwhile, her stablemate MIRANDA FROST also had a decent initial run here, albeit in a tougher five-furlong field. Her conqueror Via Seattle went on to win a Gauteng feature, enhancing the form’s credit. Despite concerns about CAPTAIN’S DOVE’s high weight and the longer distance, she remains a strong contender in the race.
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