April 18 South Africa (Fairview) form analysis (2025)

Race 1 (1,200m)

(1) AUGUSTA ROSSO attracted good betting support on her debut. She only found one too good and should go one better this time.

(2) BUDDLEJA was not disgraced on her debut and is sure to improve.

(3) DARLINGBUDSOFMAY was only modest on debut but can improve.

(5) OLIVE OYL is improving and has a place chance.

(6) RED LHASA and (8) YOU'RE SO SPECIAL are making their debuts, so keep an eye on the betting.

Race 2 (2,000m)

(1) ZATARA MAGIC has held his form very well of late and is weighted to beat these rivals.

(2) ELECTRIC GOLD did not show his best last time but is more at home over a shorter distance.

(4) GLOBAL ALLY is very consistent and should fight out the finish yet again.

(7) GIMME MORE TIME has a lot to do at these weight conditions but is capable of contesting the finish.

(3) EAST COAST is unreliable but is also capable of earning some money.

Race 3 (2,000m)

(1) LADY SILVANO is at the top of her game and should make a bold bid.

(2) FLIGHT DISPLAY has improved of late and is looking for a fourth straight win but this is her toughest test yet.

(3) GIDEON'S DAUGHTER is unreliable but can earn some money.

(7) ESSENTIAL is always competitive and is likely to be right there at the finish once again.

(5) VIHAAN'S QUEEN and (8) LADIES WORLD are capable of improvement back on the turf.

Race 4 (1,900m)

(4) PROLIFIC STAR will be fit for his first local run and could score.

(1) HEEMSTEDE has not been beaten far in his four Western Cape performances and that form is usually good enough at this centre.

(2) LIGHTNINGFORK may have needed his local debut and can improve.

(3) GLOBAL REEF is very consistent and will not go down easily over this course and distance.

Race 5 (1,600m)

(8) GOLDEN GREY has reached 10 starts without winning, But he has not been beaten too far in three of them when wearing blinkers and can score on local debut.

(1) AMERICAN MATADOR has been runner-up in three of his last four starts and should fight out the finish again.

(2) HENRY'S HEDGE returns from a break and has changed trainers but would not be a surprise winner on local debut.

(3) CLIFFIE CLAVIN needs to do more to win but could play a minor role.

Race 6 (1,400m)

A competitive-looking handicap.

(8) IGUGULETHU liked the return to the grass and quickened up to just win. He can follow up.

(4) AMERICAN DREAM has won his last two starts on the Polytrack. Will need to show he is as good back on the turf.

(7) FINAL TRY makes his local debut and can improve.

(9) FOUR JACKS has what it takes to make his present felt in a race like this.

(3) PYROMANIAC is capable of an upset on best form.

Race 7 (1,400m)

(12) CHEEKY LADDIE remains in good form and gets a narrow vote to score.

(2) GOLDEN PEACE makes his local debut and would not be a surprise winner.

(7) BRENDEN JAMES and (8) ABOUND are both in very good form and can contest the finish again.

Race 8 (1,200m)

Jockey Richard Fourie rides (5) DIRECT HIT, unbeaten in two starts, impressing on debut at Fairview. She was even more impressive when scoring at Kenilworth, and could be anything.

Stable companion (7) HOT SAUCE justified good betting support when winning on debut and will not go down without a fight.

(8) INSTAWORTHY has shown good consistent form and should be there at the finish again.

(9) SILVA CITY can sneak in for the minors.

Race 9 (1,200m)

A competitive last race handicap.

(1) THREE ROCKS has not been at her best this year but is suited by course and distance and could bounce back.

Stablemates (2) GOCEKWITHLOVE and (8) WOMAN OF POWER are both in very good shape and would not be surprise winners.

The Gavin Smith-trained runners (3) GIMME'S LASSIE and (6) MONTELENA are not reliable but are certainly not out of it.

April 18 South Africa (Fairview) form analysis (2025)

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