01-07-2025
July 2 South Africa (Fairview) form analysis
Race 1 (1,600m)
(3) GOLDEN GREY is a hard horse to win with, but he is consistent and should make a bold bid at beating these rivals.
(4) FIZZLY BUBBLY only tired late last time and should be right there at the finish.
(1) BOMBER BAY tends to lack a strong finish but can get involved with the finish yet again.
(8) GENTEEL is only modest, but she is consistent on the Polytrack and can also make the frame.
Race 2 (1,600m)
(4) JUST FOR U has shown improvement of late and could be ready to score.
(6) WINTER'S DRAGON showed improvement and was not far behind her rival last time, so she should contest the finish.
(1) MIDNIGHT MUSIC and (2) BEZONDER have both run their best races on this surface, so they are clearly not out of it.
Race 3 (1,000m)
(4) SEE YOU IN A BIT could get the run of the race from a good draw.
(3) WORDSWORTH is in good form and would not be a surprise winner.
(5) NOTORIX is quite capable of winning a race like this.
(1) TINTAMARRE makes his local debut and tries the Polytrack. Can be included in all permutations.
Race 4 (1,000m)
(2) SMASHING was a good winner on this surface in May. She is not well drawn but can follow up.
(5) SWEET JULIA ran well on local debut and could go one better.
(4) STRING OF LIGHTS is in good form and could contest the finish.
(12) PITON DE NEIGE is threatening a second win.
Race 5 (1,200m)
(2) GREEN OKRA may have gone too quickly last time. She does look the one to be with over a course and distance that should suit.
(6) NIGHT IN JAPAN makes her local debut after a change of trainers and could improve.
(7) OPERA VERSE remains in good shape and is not out of it.
(3) BROOKSIDER is better than his last run would suggest and can contest the finish.
Race 6 (1,400m)
(5) COURAGEOUS has been consistent on this surface and gets a narrow vote to score.
(8) THREAD OF LIFE, (9) BRETTY and (10) COLORAMA are all capable of winning over this course and distance.
Race 7 (1,400m)
(6) HAT HOT HAT was not disgraced when fifth last time. He won easily before that and can bounce back to win if given a soft lead.
(1) A BIT CHILLY is in good form and can be competitive again.
(2) KING'S SAILOR ran unplaced to Imaginable at his last start on June 27 but he should be given a chance again.
(7) GUARDING THE WALL is not reliable but is capable of winning.
Race 8 (2,000m)
Decent filly (1) WALKONTHEWILDSIDE has finished second in her last two starts but is not an easy ride. If given a decent pace, she can quicken past these rivals.
(3) FLIGHT DISPLAY has not been disgraced of late and should be a threat at this level.
(8) THREE CHEERS and (9) DARLING HARBOUR are all in good form and capable of earning more money.
