Fairview
Today, January 31, 2025Flat1m3f
Verdict
Verdict
ZATARA MAGIC turned in a new best effort last time and is arguably the one the others have to beat. Firealley could provide the toughest threat, while Han Solo may grab a bit more place money.
Zatara Magic
Firealley
Han Solo
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 4. Han SoloJ: Chad LittleT: G. S. Kotzen, South AfricaF: 553932/4-0
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 9-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictCourse winner. 33/1, 9 lengths tenth of 11 to King Pelles in Gr 3 at Kenilworth (12.4f, good to soft) 27 days ago. 
6. BournemouthJ: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South AfricaF: 6/1376335-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-8
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 98
Verdict4-time course winner. Six wins from 22 Flat runs. Creditable 2½ lengths fifth of 13 to Firealley in listed race (33/1) at Fairview (9.9f). Off 98 days. Back up in trip.- 1. FirealleyJ: Dennis SchwarzT: JVA Strydom, South AfricaF: 92643114-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 111
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictLatest win here in December. 33/10, bit below form fourth of 10 in minor event at Fairview (9.4f) 35 days ago. Back up in trip. 
9. Harold The DukeJ: Muzi YeniT: K. Mitchley, South AfricaF: 865812-21- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 7
VerdictThree wins from 13 runs last year. 3/1, career best when winning 9-runner minor event at this course (9.9f, good) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Easy to look elsewhere.- 2. Zatara MagicJ: Craig ZackeyT: G. D. Smith, South AfricaF: 74104101-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictThree wins from 9 runs last year. 14/1, career best when winning 11-runner minor event at Fairview (10.9f) 42 days ago. Shortlist material. 
3. East CoastJ: Kendall MinnieT: A. C. Greeff, South AfricaF: 51026920-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictLast of 10 in minor event at Fairview (9.4f, 5/1) 35 days ago. Back up in trip. Merits consideration.
8. Alados PrideJ: Eldin WebberT: Z. Oosthuizen, South AfricaF: 5754471-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 78
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictCourse winner. Four wins from 21 runs last year. Latest win here in December. Sixth of 9 in handicap (50/1) at this course (9.9f, good) 28 days ago. Back up in trip. Something to find on form.
5. Runaway SongJ: Stallone NaidooT: G. D. Smith, South AfricaF: 79823209-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2023. 10½ lengths ninth of 11 to Zatara Magic in minor event (33/1) at Fairview (10.9f) 42 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
7. Downing SevenJ: Keanen SteynT: JVA Strydom, South AfricaF: 02513818-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictLatest win here in December. 10¼ lengths eighth of 11 to Zatara Magic in minor event (16/1) at Fairview (10.9f) 42 days ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
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