Winning Form is excited to bring you their top tips for the Fairview race meeting on Friday, 29 December 2017. These selections come from both Winning Form’s experts and their famed back page tipster – Magic Tips by eMeM.
Winning Form’s Best Bets
- Race 3: MAMBA MANIA (1)
- Race 4: NETHERBY HALL (12)
- Race 5: EUAN’ ME (3)
- Race 6: LORD MARSHAL (2)
Magic Tips Best Bets
TOP BET
Race 4: DESERT WISDOM (4)
Jockey: L Mxothwa — Trainer: S Kotzen
DESERT WISDOM has shown great promise at this track, with both strong local performances coming over this course and distance. Despite a three-pound penalty following his keen victory last month, he remains well-weighted to confirm his superiority over rivals like SEATTLE SWING (who is 1kg better off) and the former Cape Town runner who is still expected to improve in this province.
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| DESERT WISDOM (4) |
Race 6: KIMBERLEY STAR (7)
Jockey: G Cheyne — Trainer: A Greeff
The talented three-year-old KIMBERLEY STAR was gelded following a below-par effort during a feature race in KZN earlier this season, which was a wise move given the strong subsequent form shown by his KZN rival Zen Arcade. This son of Ideal World benefits from the weights as per official ratings, and we expect a swift return to form on the Fairview surface which should suit him well.
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| KIMBERLEY STAR (7) |
Race 8: MARINELLA (1)
Jockey: T Gould — Trainer: A Greeff
MARINELLA is a gutsy three-year-old who claimed a maiden win on this course and distance in her penultimate run. Although she was outclassed on the grass at a higher level later, she was returning from a break and should strip fitter for this outing. Cleverly placed by her trainer, this daughter of Antonius Pius is well weighted and could be the favourite to win.
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| MARINELLA (1) |
Race 9: SEATTLE SPELL (10)
Jockey: L Mxothwa — Trainer: Y Bremner
An open low-key handicap that could see value in SEATTLE SPELL, who should benefit from a drop in distance. This runner from the Bremner yard has shown improved recent form and only faded late over a mile at this track a week ago. His draw is favourable and he is worth consideration.
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| SEATTLE SPELL (10) |
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Race 7: RIPPIT WHIPPET (12)
Jockey: M V. Rensburg — Trainer: C Spies
RIPPIT WHIPPET caught the eye with a vastly improved recent performance at a similar level on the turf. The runner-up Flying Rock went on to win after that race, further boosting this form line. Significantly, she is competing against her own sex now, suits the surface, and is in a peak condition stable—making her a strong contender for a surprise victory.
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| RIPPIT WHIPPET (12) |
