Fairview Turf Friday 17 April 2026 – Comments by Devonne Govender

PUBLISHED: 16 April 2026

RACE 1

Watch betting on unraced runners. (5) RUNGSTEDLAND is knocking on the door and will have a massive winning chance with the experience under the belt. (2) CHATTERBOX was fancied on debut and ran well enough, she would have benefited from her debut effort and is sure to be sharper now, massive chance here. (4) KITANA’S JOY ran well at huge odds on debut and will be right there. (7) THIS OR THAT gets an eye catching jockey booking in the form of Kyle Strydom, she comes from a yard who do extremely well with juveniles and any betting support should be respected. (Devonne Govender 5-2-4-7)

RACE 2

(1) MONKEY’S WEDDING wasn’t far in his last start, he now goes over the 1600m trip which should be exactly what he’s looking for and possibly further in time. (7) MONT TREMBLANT has been well tried but is holding consistent form and another honest run is expected. (3) SIXTYZERO is holding good recent runs and should be in the mix once again. (4) BUGLE hasn’t been far in recent starts and can run into the money once again. (Devonne Govender 1-7-3-4)

RACE 3

(5) SATELLITE WORLD ran well in the last start and will be a massive contender here. (10) TOTAL ERUPTION ran a cracker in the last start at big odds. (2) PICK A POMODORO can do much better and should be included in all bets. (8) STRAIGHT RED is capable of running into the quartets. (Devonne Govender 5-10-2-8)

RACE 4

(1) INSTAWORTHY returns after a short break however has class on her side, she will be a serious contender here and needs to be respected. (2) DANISH DYNAMITE is on the up and has competed in strong company, it will be no surprise to see her go very well here. (4) HOT SAUCE gets Richard Fourie aboard which speaks volumes, she ran a cracker in the last start and will be in the firing line. (3) VIRGIN RIVER is holding solid form, her last win was very impressive and is another who can certainly challenge here. (Devonne Govender 1-2-4-3)

RACE 5

(4) MASTER MTOTO looks to be a very smart colt in the making and will be the firm first selection, he is expected to remain unbeaten here. (5) U S RANGER will be the obvious second selection based on collateral form. (1) FIRST OFFICER ran well in his last start and can be included for the placings. (2) INTO RED SPACE was very impressive on debut and could be anything here, it will be interesting to see how he goes in this contest. (Devonne Govender 4-5-1-2)

RACE 6

(6) PORFIRIO is holding solid form overall and will be the top selection here. He gets a decent enough draw and should go very close. (8) NEW MEXICO is very capable on his day and needs to be respected, he is capable of a big finish on his day and things could map out well for him. (4) NELSON BAY ran a cracker in the last start and repeat showing will see him in the firing line here. (3) BEYNAC is a horse that cannot be discounted based on his recent numerical form, he capable of much better and can pop up. (Devonne Govender 6-8-4-3)

RACE 7

(3) INGQWELE is holding excellent form and will be massive runner here. (6) GLOBETONIC was very impressive in his last win and is capable of repeating that, he will be a serious contender if things map out well for him. (7) PRINCE FLORIAN won a gutsy race in the last start and another bold run is expected. (2) TRIPPING THUNDER is capable of much better and can get involved. (Devonne Govender 3-6-7-2)

RACE 8

(5) KLEINZEE won a gutsy race in her last start and could take come beating here in this field respectfully. (11) AMANATTO hasn’t been far in recent runs and another honest run is expected. (10) SUN SPECTACULAR is capable on her day and can go into larger perms. (7) NIGHTJAR gets the claimer up but has a tough draw to negotiate, with some luck in running he can get closer. (Devonne Govender 5-11-10-7)