Horse Racing Tips

South Africa SmartPlays: Wednesday 17 April

Timeform
17 Apr 2019

Horse silhouette — Timeform pick out their three best bets from South Africa on Wednesday

"...has been given a chance by the handicapper and could be worth another chance to reproduce the pick of her 2018 efforts..."

Timeform on Perfect Air

Timeform pick out their three best bets from Greyville on Wednesday...

#9 EL' ZARA - Greyville R1 (12:50 BST)

EL' ZARA sets a clear standard on the form of her latest third at Scottsville and is quite a confident pick. Variety Concert gets the vote for second, while She's A Crusade is another who could figure.

#6 SPACE MERCHANT - Greyville R4 (14:35 BST)

SPACE MERCHANT arrives here in top form and should again take all the beating if reproducing the form of either of his last two starts, notably when winning narrowly over C&D in February. Sovereign Soldier and The Poet complete the shortlist.

#6 PERFECT AIR - Greyville R5 (15:10 BST)

PERFECT AIR has been given a chance by the handicapper and could be worth another chance to reproduce the pick of her 2018 efforts (recorded a hat-trick during the summer). Silver Raisin and Miesque Sunrise head the list of dangers.

Recommended bets

#9 EL' ZARA - Greyville R1 (12:50 BST)
#6 SPACE MERCHANT - Greyville R4 (14:35 BST)
#6 PERFECT AIR - Greyville R5 (15:10 BST)

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