May 30 S.A. (Fairview) form analysis
Race 1 (1,200m)
(3) ZAMBEZI SUNSET has already been gelded, so should be ready for his debut and has Richard Fourie in the irons.
(2) SUPREME JUDGE is threatening to win a race and can go one better this time but all that form has been on the Polytrack.
(4) AMIOK is a Global View filly making her debut.
(5) ATLANTIC PEARL also makes his debut and could earn some money.
Race 2 (1,600m)
(6) GOLDEN GREY has been unlucky not to win at this centre. He has proven to be a difficult ride but deserves a winning turn.
(5) FIZZLY BUBBLY and (4) GARDEN SUN have both shown a lot of improvement of late. It would not surprise any if they get involved with the finish.
(3) PROLIFIC STAR seems better than his local debut and could be a threat.
Race 3 (1,600m)
(2) WINTER GAMBLE has not been reliable but on the pick of her form, she is the one to beat in this line-up.
(1) TWILIGHT BAY is threatening to get out of the maiden ranks and might enjoy the switch to the turf.
(4) JUST FOR U showed some improvement and could have more to offer.
(5) FANTASY GIRL is battling to win a race but is capable of earning some more money.
Race 4 (1,600m)
(4) GREEN MANDARIN has run well at this course and could score, having his first run for trainer Juan Nel.
(12) LANCIAFIAMME is improving and has a winning chance.
(7) WILLIAM THE FIRST is in good form and clearly not out of it.
(8) FINAL EDITION is suited by course and distance, so should go into all the exotics.
Race 5 (1,900m)
(5) GLOBAL REEF fought on gamely for a good win last time and that confidence boost could spark a follow-up victory.
(1) MR FOX showed his talent on the Polytrack last time and could have more to offer.
(3) HOME REEF is in very good form and deserves respect.
(14) PISCES is the unreliable type but is capable of surprising over this course and distance.
Race 6 (1,400m)
(3) ANCHOR MAN is in good form but he can expect many challenges all up the straight.
(1) MASTER INCOLOR did not seem to see out the Derby distance and could do a lot better on this track and trip.
(2) GLOBETONIC has some fair recent form and can get involved with the finish again.
(4) WINTER EMERALDS won well last time and could be better than rated.
Race 7 (1,400m)
(4) GOLDEN PALM is improving and has won both her starts for Fourie. She should be better than these rivals.
(2) BAROLO has not done much wrong so far and should fight out the finish.
(1) AUGUSTA ROSSO was not disgraced last time and could like this longer distance.
(5) ROYAL CITY GIRL shows talent and can be a threat.
Race 8 (1,200m)
(4) COASTAL PATH is at his best over this course and distance and should go close to winning.
(1) SILVONIAN looked the likely winner going into the closing stages last time before getting caught and deserves another winning turn.
(2) SOUND OF THE SEA found good betting support when winning on the Polytrack and deserves respect for that win.
(3) SWEET AND TRUE likes the turf and could be a live danger.
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