Fairview Betting Preview – Friday, 16 January 2026 | Tips, Best Bets & Track Guide – WSB
Get expert tips, best bets and a full track guide for Fairview Racecourse on Friday, 16 January 2026. Nine races including the R150,000 Lady’s Bracelet — only at World Sports Betting.
Published by World Sports Betting (WSB)
The excitement is building for a competitive afternoon of racing at Fairview Racecourse this Friday, 16 January 2026, as the popular Eastern Cape venue hosts a nine-race programme on the turf track.
With the first race off at 11:55am, punters can look forward to strong fields, favourable summer conditions, and a compelling feature event that headlines an action-packed card. The meeting shapes as an excellent pre-weekend betting opportunity, offering value across both win markets and exotic pools.
🏆 Feature Race
R150,000 Lady’s Bracelet
The Lady’s Bracelet takes centre stage and promises a quality contest, with several progressive fillies lining up in a race that should be run at a genuine tempo. Expect tactical positioning to play a key role as the field navigates Fairview’s testing turns and long run-in.
🏇 Fairview Track Guide
Track Details
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Surface: Turf (2700m oval)
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Straight races: Up to 1200m
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Run-in: 800m for longer events
Fairview’s layout rewards horses with early balance and sustained finishing power, particularly in races beyond sprint distances.
Draw Bias
Low-numbered draws tend to enjoy a slight advantage around the turn, especially in middle-distance races, where early positioning can be crucial.
🌦️ Weather & Track Conditions
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Conditions: Overcast
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Temperature: 23°C
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Wind: 36 km/h Easterly tailwind
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Going: Good (Penetrometer 23)
False Rail
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1m off zero to the 1200m
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Increasing around the turn to 7m at the 800m mark
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Decreasing to 6m and down the straight with a 1m spur
Wind conditions and rail placement may influence tactics, particularly in races run at a strong gallop.
WSB Top Tips – Horses to Follow
Race 3 – All Systems Go
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Trainer: Dean Smith
Produced an excellent effort in the Dingaans recently, and a repeat of that performance would see him go very close here. The stable knows how to prepare horses for big occasions.
Race 4 – Amanatto
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Has proven costly to follow but her form on paper makes her a serious contender. Capable of rewarding patience if putting it all together.
Race 5 – Danish Dynamite
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Trainer: Dean Smith
A very speedy filly in sparkling form. She returns from a short freshen-up and looks well placed to resume with another strong performance.
Race 7 – Hoerikwaggo
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Trainer: Alan Greeff
A progressive filly who has won her last two starts and continues to improve. She shapes as a major threat once again.
Race 9 – Sesame
Jockey: Chad Little
Trainer: Glen Kotzen
Found only one too good when making her local debut on the Polytrack last time. Now back on turf, she should be right in the finish.
⏰ Race Day Schedule
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First Race: 11:55am
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Last Race: 4:35pm
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Total Races: 9
A compact card that still offers strong betting value across all races.
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Final Thoughts
Friday’s Fairview meeting promises competitive racing, tactical intrigue, and genuine betting opportunities, highlighted by the R150,000 Lady’s Bracelet feature.
Keep an eye on early race patterns, assess the impact of the wind, and be ready to strike when value presents itself.
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