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Friday 22 April 2022

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Next Fairview Racemeeting Friday 29 April Mr 78 Handicap

Off time: 15:10 | Winning time: -

(13)

Captain's Knot^b1¹⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-11| J: Calvin Habib| T: Justin Snaith| D

7/1

Seventh of 11 in minor event at Kenilworth (5.5f, good to soft, 7/1) 16 days ago. Others more persuasive.

Form: 646-237

(8)

Phil's Power³⁸

Age: 8| Weight: 9-10| J: Wayne Agrella| T: Cliffie Miller| D

16/1

Three wins from 13 runs last year. 33/1, eighth of 12 in minor event at Fairview (8f) 38 days ago. Back down in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.

Form: 25-8108

(11)

Herrin²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 9-7| J: Greg Cheyne| T: Alan Greeff| C| D

5/1

Course winner. Latest win here in December. 20/1, respectable third of 10 in minor event at this course (7f, good) 21 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.

Form: 31-8333

(6)

Bad Habit²⁸

Age: 6| Weight: 9-6| J: Charles Ndlovu| T: Alan Greeff| C| D

14/1

Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f, good, 20/1) 28 days ago.

Form: 47-0356

(5)

Slings And Arrows³⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-5| J: J V'd Merwe| T: Gavin Smith

4/1

Tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap (14/1) at Turffontein (5.5f, good to soft) 34 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Dawson. Needs a couple of these to falter.

Form: 205-894

(3)

Storm Chaser³⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 9-4| J: Ryan Munger| T: Zietsman Oosthuizen| CD

4/1

Career best when winning 17-runner handicap at this C&D (good, 4/1) 35 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.

Form: 0-52111

(1)

Jet Mirage^b¹⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: Kaidan Brewer⁽³⁾| T: Gavin Smith| CD

8/1

C&D winner. Tenth of 14 in handicap at Fairview (6.5f, 7/2) 10 days ago. Can make presence felt.

Form: 3-99320

(10)

Vic Falls²²⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-1| J: Luyolo Mxothwa| T: Sharon Kotzen| BF| CD

20/1

C&D winner. 20/7, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good). Off 7 months.

Form: 245726-

(2)

Persica¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-13| J: Marco V'Rensburg| T: Emmanuel Kaknis| D

66/1

Twelve runs since last win in 2020. Last of 13 in handicap at Fairview (5f, 40/1) 10 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.

Form: 9086-00

(4)

Soft Spot³⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-10| J: Sandile Khathi| T: Alan Greeff| CD

50/1

C&D winner. One win from 3 runs last year. 20/1, 13½ lengths thirteenth of 17 to Storm Chaser in handicap at this C&D (good) 35 days ago.

Form: 617-80

(12)

Brass Bell^b³⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 8-10| J: Gavin Lerena| T: Gavin Smith

4/1

Bit below form 4¾ lengths fifth of 17 to Storm Chaser in handicap at this C&D (good, 5/2) 35 days ago. Looks competitive on form.

Form: 38-6225

(9)

Emperors Decree²¹

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Teaque Gould| T: Juan Nel| CD

17/2

C&D winner. Latest win here in January. Respectable eighth of 18 in handicap (4/1) at this C&D (good) 21 days ago. Merits consideration.

Form: 610838

(14)

Sicilian Tiger^b⁸⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 8-5| J: Eldin Webber| T: Montana Turner| D

50/1

Eighth of 10 in handicap at Turffontein (6f, good, 40/1) 87 days ago. First run for yard after leaving A. G. Laird. Must improve.

Form: 51900-8

Non-Runners

(7)

Isn't It Bliss¹⁸⁹

Weight: 8-3| Age: 5

T: Emmanuel Kaknis J: Yuzae Ramzan

Forecasts

Brass Bell (4/1), Slings And Arrows (4/1), Storm Chaser (4/1), Herrin (5/1), Captain's Knot (7/1), Jet Mirage (8/1), Emperors Decree (17/2), Bad Habit (14/1), Phil's Power (16/1), Vic Falls (20/1), Soft Spot (50/1), Sicilian Tiger (50/1), Persica (66/1), Isn't It Bliss (100/1)

BRASS BELL failed to justify market support last time out, but edges it as the selection once again. Jet Mirage seems the most likely to capitalise if the selection fails to deliver, while Emperors Decree can't be ruled out.