Horse Racing Today
Friday’s horse racing action is available from Gqeberha, with an eight-race program from the Fairview Poly track. Racing begins at 11:30 and includes the third leg of the Eastern Cape Poly Challenge in Race 6. Below are our South African horse racing today tips, predictions and suggested bets for the day’s racing. If you are following our horse racing today tips and placing bets, good luck, and hopefully, it’ll be a winning day for all.
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Fairview Poly Selections (Betting odds are correct at the time of writing and are subject to change).
Race 1 – 1200m (Maiden Plate)
GOTCHA BUZZ showed good improvement with the cheekpieces. She is taking on males but gets a sex allowance of 2.5kgs. Carded to run with 57.5kgs, she can sneak into the money.
Suggested Bet – GOTCHA BUZZ EW @ 10/1❌
Race 2 – 1600m (Open Maiden)
MAXIGIRL is better than her last start and should love being back on the Poly. She gets the blinkers fitted and carries a low mass of 51.5kgs. For those reasons, she represents the EW value in this race.
Suggested Bet – MAXIGIRL EW @ 18/1 Void-Scratched
Race 3 – 1200m (MR 68 Handicap)
ABSOLU NOIR will love being back on the Poly, and he’s a massive threat at big odds. He has a good draw and runs with just 52kgs, so he should be competitive with some luck.
Suggested Bet – ABSOLU NOIR EW @ 33/1✅ EW Place
Race 4 – 1300m (Middle Stakes)
PURPLE OPERATOR has run three good races in Fairview, with a win and a third. He is a leading contender to continue his impressive form at his new home.
Suggested Bet – PURPLE OPERATOR EW @ 7/1❌
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Race 5 – 2000m (Classified Stakes)
PUERTO PLATA has consistent form and strong form lines. He has been running against stronger and takes a drop in class. On the best form, he should beat this field.
Suggested Bet – PUERTO PLATA EW @ 4/1✅ EW Place
Race 6 – 1600m (Eastern Cape Poly Challenge – 3rd Leg)
KING REGENT won the first two legs of the Eastern Cape Poly Challenge over 1200m and 1400m. He now is going for the hat trick of wins and earn his connections the big prize of winning all three legs and the subsequent bonus. He will love the rise to the mile and should take a power of beating.
Suggested Bet – KING REGENT to win @ 12/10✅
Race 7 – 1600m (FM 80 Handicap)
LADY WRITER has strong form lines and never runs a bad race. She is weighted to beat most of her rivals, and I will be shocked if she does not run into the money.
Suggested Bet – LADY WRITER EW @ 4/1✅ EW Place
Race 8 – 1600m (FM 64 Handicap)
I am taking a chance on a big-priced runner in the lucky last. COLORAMA has dropped to a competitive mark and can return to winning form. With some luck in running, she can run into the money at nice EW odds.
Suggested Bet – COLORAMA EW @ 16/1❌
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I have been in the iGaming industry for a decade and am an avid sports bettor and fan. I have expanded my betting knowledge to create articles on the iGaming industry focusing on online casino content and sports betting analysis for several regions, including South Africa. I cover various sports, including Soccer, Cricket and Horse Racing. All my predictions, tips and insights are thoroughly researched and I aim to help fellow punters in beating the bookies!
