Splicethemainbrace will be out to land and eleventh career victory and a fifth Listed win. (Pauline Herman Photography).
Fairview Turf Friday Formguides and Selections
Gold Circle
R1 Open race, watch the betting. (5) GOLDEN CROC comes from the same form line as the second selection, there won’t be much to choose as they both represent some decent form lines. (3) DARLINGBUDSOFMAY represents decent form lines and will improve over this 1200m trip now. (10) SECONDS OUT is another who will improve and get much closer. (12) SILVAN MISTRESS comes from an in-form yard who do extremely well in these juvenile races, she must be respected.
R2 (1) MR FOX represents strong form lines and should take an absolute power of beating. (6) HOUSE OF SUSSEX ran extremely well in the last start and will be in the firing line however he will have to lift to beat the top selection. (4) SILVERY SURFER has scope to improve and could be one to keep an eye on. (5) FIZZLY BUBBLY wasn’t far in the last start and can get involved in the quartet. (Devonne Govender 1-6-4-5)
R3 (5) DANCING IN WINTER is having her 3rd run after a rest and will be a serious contender here, huge chance. (3) ONO NO KOMACHI is knocking on the door and is a massive danger to the top selection. (2) BEZONDER has plenty of scope to go well and is a must include. (1) GENTEEL ran a cracker in the last start and another big run can be expected. (Devonne Govender 5-3-2-1)
R4 (11) UNION ROSE has a much better draw this time as well as a decent galloping weight, big winning chance and may represent some good value. (3) BRENDEN JAMES ran a big race at huge odds and another decent effort is expected. (5) CHEEKY LADDIE won a gutsy race in the last start and must go into all bets again. (9) HOLOCENE is very capable on his day and should be respected, it will be no surprise to see him win. (Devonne Govender 11-3-5-9)
R5 (2) NOTHINGELSEMATTERS is holding form and looks to be a serious contender, he will have the draw to beat. (4) HAARLEM could be better than rated and should be factored into the equation based on the extended trip of 2000m now, he should go well. (11) DUMISANI returns from a break, she was in decent enough form before the break and could go well fresh. (3) SLAINTE MHATH won at big odds in the last start and is capable of winning again, include. (Devonne Govender 2-4-11-3).
R6 (7) KINGDUNDEE has always been rated by the yard, he is loaded with ability and packs plenty of class, huge runner. (9) GOLDEN LINK is another with plenty of ability and will be a huge challenger, include in all bets. (1) FAIRY KNIGHT is very versatile distance wise. He is holding top form and has a big winning chance. (2) KHAYA’S HOPE won a gutsy race in his last start and can win again on best form. (Devonne Govender 7-9-1-2)
R7 (5) SPLICETHEMAINBRACE is a very smart horse, her form speaks for itself and the 57.5kgs brings her right in this contest. Stable companion (1) MY BEST SHOT is another smart individual, his recent performances have been outstanding and these top two selections look set to fight it out. (4) MASTER FORESTER has been in good form and should place. (6) POLYNOMIAL is capable of a quartet spot. (Devonne Govender 5-1-4-6)
R8 (10) WALKONTHEWILDSIDE looks extremely progressive and will be a massive runner here, firm first choice. (3) CAN’T SAY NO is holding top form, huge chance once again. (11) FLOWER FESTIVAL is another who has been consistent and will make her presence felt. (2) HEART PEAKS is never far back and can get into the placings here. (Devonne Govender 10-3-11-2).
