Fairview Friday Racing Preview: Jockey Club Stakes Highlights the Day
Get ready for an exciting day of racing at Fairview this Friday! The eight-race card kicks off at 12:25, with the highlight being the Jockey Club Stakes, a Listed race over 2000m. Here’s everything you need to know to get the most out of the day.
Track Information
- Turf Track: A 2700m near-oval track with races up to 1200m run on a straight course. Races beyond 1200m take place on a clockwise round turn with an 800m run-in.
- Polytrack: An 1800m near-oval circuit on the inside of the turf track with a 400m run-in, with all races run clockwise around the turn.
Turf Tips: Low-number draws are slightly preferred around the turn.
Polytrack Tips: Low numbers are preferred for races up to 1600m.
Weather Watch
- Conditions: Sunny with a temperature of 18°C.
- Wind: 28 km/h East North Easterly cross/headwind, which could impact the racing tactics.
Going & Rail Setup
- Going: Good, with a penetrometer reading of 23.
- False Rail: 6m from the 1200m mark, decreasing to 1m around the turn and 2m at the 800m mark, with a 2.5m spur.
WSB Best Bets
Race 1: Stu’s Girl
Trainer: C Bass-Robinson / Jockey: A Domeyer
Cape raider with solid form, making her the one to beat in this opener.
Race 4: Gimme S Laddie
Trainer: G D Smith / Jockey: C Zackey
In great form and looks poised to complete a hat-trick today.
Race 7: Joy And Peace
Trainer: A C Greeff / Jockey: R Fourie
Stepping up in trip has done wonders for her form. A five-timer is well within her grasp today.
Don’t Miss Out!
Race Start: 12:25 PM – Final Race: 16:35 PM
It’s set to be a fantastic day of racing at Fairview! Click here to place your bets and make the most of the action.
