ZA - Fairview - Race 8

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Handicap

Synthetic

7.5K

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Verdict

CARNIVAL has a marked edge on form and jumps off the page as the obvious winner. Voorsmaakie is the most realistic second preference, while Powerofpeace could also figure.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
3	2 wins from 3 runs this year. Won 8-runner handicap (83/100) at Fairview (5f, good to firm) 42 days ago. Stands out on form. 1st Pick 3 Carnival (Saf) Jockey: Gareth Wright Trainer: D. G. Smith, South Africa J: Gareth Wright T: D. G. Smith, South Africa	0	-	-	-	56%
Analysis 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Won 8-runner handicap (83/100) at Fairview (5f, good to firm) 42 days ago. Stands out on form.
11	Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Good fifth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 44 days ago. 2nd Pick 11 Voorsmaakie (Saf) Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson Trainer: Wgc Miller, South Africa J: Blaine Marx-Jacobson T: Wgc Miller, South Africa	0	-	-	-	8%
Analysis Course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Good fifth of 10 in handicap (7/1) at this C&D 44 days ago.
1	C&D winner. Winner here in April. Bit below form third of 9 in handicap at this course (6.5f, 28/10) 49 days ago. 3rd Pick 1 Powerofpeace (Saf) Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe Trainer: D. G. Smith, South Africa J: Juan Paul V'd Merwe T: D. G. Smith, South Africa	0	-	-	-	12%
Analysis C&D winner. Winner here in April. Bit below form third of 9 in handicap at this course (6.5f, 28/10) 49 days ago.

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

Show Wager

Betting on a horse to finish in the first three spots, which pays out the same whether they win or run second or third.

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.