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June 13 South Africa (Fairview) form analysis
Race 1 (1,200m) (4) MAKE BELIEVE was heavily supported to win on debut but could not match an experienced runner. She should be smarter this time and can go one better. Stablemate (6) WISHES AND DREAMS was a disappointment on debut but jockey Richard Fourie is sticking with her. (3) IVY did not show her best on the turf last time and will like it back on the Polytrack. (5) MONEY GALORE was not disgraced on debut and could have more to offer. Race 2 (1,300m) (2) GREEN OKRA showed improvement on local debut and should make a bold bid at victory. (3) BROOKSIDER is consistent and has a place chance. (5) GLOBAL DRUMBEAT showed improvement and should contest the finish. (6) FIZZLY BUBBLY and (8) MASTER WIZARD have some fair recent form and could earn some more money. Race 3 (1,900m) (5) BATTLE OF BRITAIN has a couple of well beaten fourth place finishes in Gauteng and that form may be good enough to win this. (1) GLOBAL SCENE has been disappointing of late but can contest the finish. (2) OH MANDY usually runs on late and is not out of it. (3) FANTASY GIRL has been a disappointment so far but could like this longer distance. Race 4 (1,900m) (9) RED WILLIAM remains in very good shape and deserves a winning turn after some nice runner-up performances. (1) JACK IN THE GREEN likes the Polytrack. Has a winning chance. (5) SLAINTE MHATH is in good form. Can surprise. (6) ROLL OF THE DICE could be a threat if allowed a soft lead on a surface he clearly likes. Race 5 (2,000m) (9) TAKE YOUR TIME has been a bit unlucky of late and could make all the running one of these days. (4) DARLING HARBOUR finished off her race nicely last time and can go one better. (5) THREE CHEERS is in good form and can contest the finish once again. (8) DUTCHESS D'ORANGE and (10) MOTHERSHIP have also done enough of late to hold winning chances. (1) LADY ZULTANITE likes this surface and is not out of it. Race 6 (1,200m) (4) STRATA disappointed last time when slowly away. She has won on this surface and has Fourie in the saddle. (5) SHARAPOVA is very consistent. This track and trip suit. (7) JAMBO SANA likes this course and distance. (8) SEE YOU IN A BIT and (9) THREAD OF LIFE can also get into the thick of things. Race 7 (1,600m) (7) DYNALLEY was heavily backed to win on the turf recently. He tired badly late but could show significant improvement back on the Polytrack. (8) FINAL EDITION and (9) HOLOCENE are both in good form and quite capable of winning in this division. (1) SLINGS AND ARROWS ran close up in a better field than this last time. Race 8 (1,400m) (8) CITY OF DREAMS is improving and could be better than her current handicap rating. (1) COURAGEOUS has done best on the Polytrack of late and could contest the finish. (5) LADY LUCK bounced back to form with a good win last time. (6) ICE CAP is better than her last run would suggest and has a winning chance.
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April 22 South Africa (Fairview) form analysis
Race 1 (1,200m) (2) BLOWN AWAY seems to have found a few good winners to deny her victory. She tries the Polytrack for the first time but also gets Richard Fourie aboard. (6) IVY shows pace, so she could be a threat if allowed a soft lead. (7) MIND FREEZE will like it back on the Polytrack. (8) PRICELESS TREASURE did not show her best last time but should fight it out. Race 2 (1,200m) Anything is possible in this weak race. (2) RUBY CLAIRE is suited to this course and distance and gets a narrow vote to score. (1) FANTASY GIRL returns from a break but would not be a surprise winner. (3) NEMOROSA showed improvement last time and could have more to offer. (5) CITY OF DREAMS makes her local debut after a change of trainers and has a winning chance. (6) OPERA VERSE has been a disappointment this year but did show improvement last time and is not out of it. Race 3 (1,200m) (4) WINTER EMERALDS showed some improvement this year and can do even better after a change of trainers. This will be his first time on the Polytrack. (1) GRAND ALLEGRO is in good form but also tries this surface for the first time. (2) BROOKSIDER usually does his best work late but is proven on this surface, so he deserves respect. (3) AMERICAN PITBULL has been unreliable but is not out of it. Race 4 (1,000m) A tough race with some speedy Polytrack horses. (3) ARTICUNO has done well on this surface and is well drawn and ready for a big performance. Stable companions (4) AADEHYA and (5) PROJECT RUNWAY are also well suited to this course and distance and could be lively dangers. (7) MUNCHKIN and (11) SEATTLE RIPPER are all capable of getting involved with the finish. Race 5 (1,400m) (5) SHARAPOVA took a long time between her first and second wins. She was full of running when scoring over 1,300m last time and could follow up. (1) STRANGE MAGIC and (4) TREASURE HUNT are in good form and can get competitive again. (8) FLOWER FESTIVAL is not well drawn but could try and steal it. (10) STROOPSOET and (11) DUELLONA are returning from breaks and could earn some money. Race 6 (1,600m) (8) GREENLIGHT LEGEND is progressing nicely and has impressed in her two wins of late. She can complete a hat-trick. Stable companions (4) A BIT CHILLY and (5) GLOBETONIC are both in good shape and ready to contest the finish again. (9) BOSNAY and (10) ARIVIDICIO are also capable of getting involved with the finish. Race 7 (1,900m) (9) KYOMAI ran well on local debut but this is a tougher race. (3) DOWNING SEVEN has competed in tougher races than this and could pop up and score. (4) PAINITE won a good race on the grass last time and is proven on this surface, so he has a winning chance. (6) CATCH THE TUNE has a place chance in this line-up. (7) JACK IN THE GREEN and (8) ROLL OF THE DICE have both done well on this surface and are clearly not out of it. Race 8 (1,900m) Trainer Alan Greeff has a decent hand in this handicap. (4) HAPHAZARD has shown signs of inexperience in her four starts, but has been consistent and can win a race like this, albeit she is not well drawn. Stablemates (1) ONO NO KOMACHI and (3) ONE GIANT LEAP are coming off their maiden wins and could be better than rated. (7) SWEET NOTHINGS is clearly better than her last run would suggest and has a chance. (6) A MONTH OF SUNDAYS has shown a liking for the Polytrack and has a winning chance. (12) MOTHERSHIP ran well on her local debut and is not out of it.
