Prepare for an exhilarating weekend ahead as we unveil meticulously researched horse racing tips for the upcoming races!
Fairview (Friday)
Race 2 – Rainbow River
Rainbow River is set to make her long-awaited return after a 14-week hiatus and will debut for the Kelly Mitchley stable. She arrives with decent form from Gauteng, suggesting she has potential. Muzi Yeni is scheduled to ride her, and if she’s fit and ready for this race, she stands a good chance of clinching victory against the competition.
Race 5 – Articuno
Articuno delivered a strong performance in her local debut, competing successfully against male rivals. It’s worth mentioning that the horse who placed second in that race has since gone on to secure a victory of its own. Having gained valuable experience from that outing and now racing against her own gender, she looks poised to continue her winning ways.
Turffontein (Saturday)
Race 2 – Damova
Damova had a fantastic ride in her most recent victory over 2400m at the Vaal. Notably, the horse that finished behind her, Ideal Future, has since secured a win of its own. Currently in great form, Damova looks well-positioned to build on her success in this race.
Race 7 – Forgiveness
Forgiveness put in a solid performance in her most recent race, winning over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. She notably lost a shoe during the race, which adds to the impressiveness of her win. Now in peak form, she is definitely a strong contender to back in this race.
Durbanville (Saturday)
Race 5 – Courtly
Courtly has demonstrated steady progress with every race he’s run so far. In his last outing over 1800m, he maintained a favourable position but was narrowly beaten by Commander Green in the final moments. It’s worth noting that the form from that race has been validated since. As a son of Act Of War, he should appreciate the additional 200m this time around, and he has a strong chance of finishing even better.
Race 8 – One Stripe
One Stripe is back after a well-deserved 23-week break, a time that has likely allowed him to build strength and maturity. The son of One World demonstrated his talent by clinching victory in the Grade 3 Winter Nursery in his last race. He should handle the step up to 1400m without any trouble, and with Gavin Lerena making the trip to ride him, expectations are high. With his evident class, he is well-positioned to take top honours once again.
Greyville (Sunday)
Race 3 – Miss Platina
Miss Platina is poised to bounce back after her last outing, where she was noted to be in distress following the race. She ended up finishing 5.45 lengths behind Wonderful on that occasion. However, she carries a 5.5kg advantage at the weights today, which should close the gap between them. If she can return to the form she showed in her previous race, she’ll certainly be the one to beat.
Race 5 – Voldemort
Voldemort didn’t have the smoothest start in his last race and found himself racing wide around the turn, but he managed to finish strong. He has two career wins at this distance, and his most recent victory was achieved at the same merit rating. If he can navigate his tricky draw with a bit of luck, there’s a good chance he’ll find his way back to the winner’s circle.