Turffontein Tips on March 18th - Best Bets and Predictions

FREE MOVEMENT was running on too late when third over 1450m on the Inside course last time. The manner in which he finishes off his races suggests that he will love the step up to the mile. He is likely to be switched off near the rear of the field from his widest draw and will be mowing down the frontrunners.

TRIDENT KING is a winner of his last two starts over 1400m on this course. He raced from a handy position last time, quickened up well and won with a ton in hand. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked. The son of Pathfork should have no issues with the step up to the mile and he can notch up the hat-trick.

LUNAR BALLADE finished 0.5 lengths behind BEE IN MY BONNET last time. She is 1.5kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. The daughter of Querari will strip a much fitter horse today. With a bit of luck from her awkward draw of nine, she may be the one to beat.

CHYAVANA got up where it matters most to win his last start over 1160m on this course. He returns from a well-deserved 10-week break. The son of Flower Alley gets the blinkers fitted for the first time. If not too far out of his ground at the halfway mark, he should notch up his sixth career victory.

CIAN THE CONQUEROR followed up his debut victory with a good fourth-place finish over 1160m on this course. The manner in which he finished off his race that day was eye-catching. The son of William Longsword will strip a much fitter horse. He looks to be above average and should take a power of beating.