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Timeform South Africa SmartPlays: Friday 22 March

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Timeform pick out three bets in South Africa on Friday

"...a repeat of his standout effort, to finish fourth at Kenilworth back in December, would make him very difficult to beat."

Timeform on Captain Carlos

Timeform pick out their three best bets from Fairview on Friday...

Viking Moon - Fairview R1, 11:00 GMT

Viking Moon created a very good impression when winning on debut over C&D last month, winning by three lengths, and the form of that run leaves him some way clear of the remainder of the field. A repeat would make him very hard to beat, and he's fancied to get the better of Hooves of Troy, another who made a winning start here last time out.

Thokzine- Fairview R2, 11:30 GMT

While Thokzine was below par on her most recent run over C&D at the beginning of the month, she had been shaping well in her two starts prior to that this year, and in what looks a particularly tight maiden, she's the percentage call to open her account. Pashtoosh ran her best race of the season when second over C&D last time and is feared, while Fashion Force is another to consider.

Captain Carlos - Fairview R3, 12:05 GMT

Captain Carlos is still a maiden after nine starts, but the pick of his form is strong in the context of this lowly contest, and a repeat of his standout effort, to finish fourth at Kenilworth back in December, would make him very difficult to beat. Tommy The Builder and Jadeed head the dangers.

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