Winning Form share all of their best bets and tips for Friday’s racing coming your way from Fairview on 19 August 2022.
Winning Form Best Bets
Race 1: RUSSIAN EMPIRE (1)
Race 5: TUK TUK (2)
Race 6: SCARBOROUGH FAIR (3)
Race 7: JACK AND GINGER (3)
Magic Tips Best Bets
Race 3: USHUAIA (2)
Jockey: S Khumalo – Trainer: A Greef
USHUAIA ran a very good race when finishing second in his local debut over 1200m on the turf. The manner in which he ran on at the business end that day was eye-catching. The 5yo gelding will love the rise to the mile and should strip much fitter. S’manga Khumalo takes the ride and he may be able to coax that little bit extra out of him where it matters most.
Race 6: SCARBOROUGH FAIR (3)
Jockey: L Mxothwa – Trainer: S B Kotzen
SCARBOROUGH FAIR was running on when fourth over this distance on the turf last time. Two of her three career victories have come on this course. The 6yo mare takes a drop in class. She does have a wide draw to contend with, but is likely to be switched off near the rear of the field and she will be mowing down the frontrunners.
Top Bet For Today
Race 7: HEAD GARDENER (11)
Jockey: M Mjoka – Trainer: K Naidoo
HEAD GARDENER was unlucky in his first run for the Kumaran Naidoo stable as he had to be switched at the 400m mark and his pilot dropped his reins at a crucial stage in the race. The son of Flower Alley has dropped to a competitive rating and with his handy galloping mass of 54kgs, he may be the one to cause the upset.
Race 8: WILDEST DREAMS (3)
Jockey: S Khumalo – Trainer: A Greef
WILDEST DREAMS followed up her maiden win with an equally impressive victory against the males. Despite hanging in the closing stages, she was given a perfect ride by Xolani Ndlovu to keep all challengers at bay. The daughter of Dynasty is back against her own sex today and can notch up the hat-trick.
Value Bet For Today
Race 5: RAINING AGAIN (4)
Jockey: M van Rensburg – Trainer: J Nel
RAINING AGAIN followed up his maiden victory with a decent sixth-place finish over 1000m on the turf. He was slow into stride that day, but stayed on nicely at the finish. The son of Soft Falling Rain will love the extra distance on offer and should strip much fitter. From his handy draw of five, he may be the one to beat.
