Fairview
Today, July 18, 2025Flat6f
Verdict
Verdict
FLOWER FESTIVAL looks to have narrowly the best credentials. Coastal Path is the pick of the remainder, while Cruzador can scrap it out for third.
Flower Festival
Coastal Path
Cruzador
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Hospices De BeauneJ: Jacey BotesT: Z. Oosthuizen, South AfricaF: 7-6818470- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 75
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictCourse winner. Winner here in March. 40/1, last of 12 in handicap at Fairview (8f, good) 21 days ago.- 2. Coastal PathJ: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South AfricaF: 211-24223
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictCourse winner. 13/10, bit below form third of 13 in minor event at Fairview (6f, good) 21 days ago. 
4. Silver TycoonJ: Gavin LerenaT: WGC Miller, South AfricaF: 133-46645- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 77
VerdictC&D winner. 7/2, bit below form fifth of 9 in minor event at this C&D 77 days ago.
5. Guarding The WallJ: Luyolo MxothwaT: S. B. Kotzen, South AfricaF: 70-120261- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
Verdict2 wins from 6 runs this year. Won 13-runner handicap (7/2) at this C&D 16 days ago by 2¼ lengths from Rototo.
6. GlobetonicJ: Stallone NaidooT: G. D. Smith, South AfricaF: 14214645- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 49
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win here in March. Creditable fifth of 15 in handicap (13/2) at Fairview (7f, good) 49 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
7. RototoJ: Keanen SteynT: J. P. Nel, South AfricaF: 56710-082- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
Verdict25/1, very good 2¼ lengths second of 13 to Guarding The Wall in handicap at this C&D 16 days ago. Stepping back in the right direction.
8. Mr BelvedereJ: Brevan PlaatjiesT: J. P. Nel, South AfricaF: 5251-5807- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictCourse winner. Tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable 3 lengths seventh of 13 to Guarding The Wall in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 16 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.- 9. Flower FestivalJ: Charles NdlovuT: S. B. Kotzen, South AfricaF: 82-236513
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 73
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win here in May. 5/1, creditable third of 16 in minor event at Fairview (8f, good) 21 days ago. Has good chance on form. - 10. CruzadorJ: Calvin HabibT: G. D. Smith, South AfricaF: 41-600944
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictCourse winner. 7/1, bit below form fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (5f) 16 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Can make presence felt. 
11. House Of SussexJ: Jason GatesT: E. Kaknis, South AfricaF: 236-52319- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 59
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictOne win from 21 Flat runs. Winner here in May. 40/1, first run since leaving G. D. Smith when ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f) 14 days ago. Others more persuasive.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
3. Lt AlexanderJ: Nirvan NastiliT: WGC Miller, South AfricaF: 247168-76- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 77
VerdictC&D winner. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (8f, 50/1) 77 days ago. Difficult ask.