Fairview Tips on July 17th - Best Bets and Predictions

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Last updated: Fri 17 Jul 2026 08:39

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We bring you Magic Tips' best betting tips at Fairview on Friday 17th July
Mercantour and Wait For Me are tipped to win

South Africa all-weather racing. (Getty)

Fairview racecourse hosts its usual Friday meeting today, and the first race is set to go off at 11:30am (UK Time). To help you try and find a few winners, here are Magic Tips' South African Horse Racing selections for today.

Fairview Tips - Friday 17th July

Race 4 - MAKHACHEV (2)

MAKHACHEV tried hard when third over 1800m on this course last time. He has won twice and finished second once from five starts over this C&D. It is encouraging that Muzi Yeni steps back into the saddle and the combination may find themselves in the winner’s enclosure.

Race 5 - KINGS AGAIN (1)

KINGS AGAIN has good recent form to her name. She ran a creditable race when third in the Non-Black Type East Cape Breeders Stakes last time. The daughter of One World gets the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Bongani Makhubo which will assist her cause. If all goes according to plan, she can notch up her fourth-career victory.

Race 6 - MERCANTOUR (2)

MERCANTOUR was given a peach of a ride when winning his last start over 1200m on this course. He has won twice and finished third once from as many starts over this C&D. The 6yo gelding is the stable elect with Richard Fourie aboard. He has cracked a good draw of two and may be the one to beat.

Race 7 - ARABIAN RED (6)

ARABIAN RED set the pace over 1400m last time and stayed on to finish third. She has won three times and finished third once from eight starts over this C&D. Richard Fourie is likely to use her early gate speed to overcome the awkward draw and the combination may be hard to peg back.

Race 8 - WAIT FOR ME (2)

WAIT FOR ME was an easy winner when shedding her maiden tag in her local debut over 1200m on this course. She was reported to be cut into and to have spread a shoe that day which makes the victory that much more encouraging. The daughter of Vercingetorix should have no issues with the rise to 1600m. She is in a good space and can follow up.

Verdict

Mercantour (Race 6) Magic Tips' best bet of the day at Fairview on Friday.

Mercantour

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