Fairview Race Day Preview – Friday, 10 January
Racing enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting day at Fairview this Friday, 10 January. With an eight-race card kicking off at 12:20 pm, the turf track will host some thrilling action. Here’s everything you need to know to make informed betting decisions, including track insights, weather conditions, and top tips from World Sports Betting.
Track Information
Turf Track
- Length: 2700m near-oval.
- Race Configuration:
- Straight for races up to 1200m.
- Clockwise around a turn for races beyond 1200m, featuring an 800m run-in.
Polytrack (Not in use for this meeting)
- Length: 1800m near-oval, inside the turf track.
- Race Configuration: Clockwise, with a 400m run-in.
Track Tips
- Turf: Horses with lower draw numbers have an advantage around the turn.
- Polytrack: (When in use) Lower-number draws favour races up to 1600m.

Weather Watch
- Conditions: Overcast and warm, with a high of 25°C.
- Wind: 23 km/h south-westerly crosswind.
Going & Rail Setup
- Going: Good, with a penetrometer reading of 20.
- False Rail: Positioned 4m out from zero to the 1200m mark, decreasing to 2m around the turn to the 800m mark, with a 2.5m spur.
World Sports Betting’s Top Tips
Race 1: Global Reef
- Trainer: K Mitchley
- Jockey: R Fourie
- Analysis: Strong performer on turf, with solid recent runs, including a good showing at Kenilworth. Should be hard to beat if suited to the trip.
Race 4: Gimme More Time
- Trainer: J S Snaith
- Jockey: K Matsunyane
- Analysis: Won easily over course and distance during the last visit to Fairview. Stable is in form, with two winners here last weekend.
Race 5: Catch Your Breath
- Trainer: A C Greeff
- Jockey: R Fourie
- Analysis: Outstanding performer, winning her last two races on the Polytrack. Looks poised to complete a hat-trick on turf today.
Race 7: Wordsworth
- Trainer: W Miller
- Jockey: C Little
- Analysis: In excellent form and a previous course-and-distance winner. The distance suits perfectly, and another win looks imminent.
Race Day Schedule
- First Race: 12:20 pm
- Final Race: 4:28 pm
Place your bets early and gear up for an action-packed day of racing at Fairview. With top-class contenders and favourable weather, it’s a day you won’t want to miss!
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