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January 2024

Jack Milner

In search of his first jockeys’ championship title, jockey Richard Fourie opted to split with trainer Justin Snaith and go solo, a move that could go either way.

While he still rides for Snaith he now has a free pick of not only for whom he will ride but which meetings at which he will ride.

On Monday at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Fourie has some interesting rides for different trainers and could pick up a few winners and add to his 139 winners so far this season. He currently has a 38-winners advantage over Muzi Yeni.

Fourie climbs back aboard Heknows in Race 3, an Open Maiden over 1400m, after Piet Steyn's charge finished an improved second over 1600m last time out. Fourie had previously ridden this son of Ideal World to finish fourth over 2000m and he may have something to do with Steyn's decision to run his five-year-old gelding over an even shorter distance.

While Heknows may be vulnerable to less-exposed rivals, his experience and recent improvement in form will stand him in good stead in a field lacking depth.

Paddy Kruyer-trained F Eight fits a similar profile in Race 4, a Maiden for fillies and mares over 1400m, but it should pay to follow the progress of this four-year-old filly in whom Fourie retains his confidence.

She ran on well for a fast-finishing third over 1400m last time out and a return to the course and distance ought to open her account.

Despite having to jump from a wide No 11 draw, best of the lot could be Vaughan Marshall-trained Slurricane in Race 6, also over 1400m.

This lightly raced Vercingetorix gelding returned from a lengthy break to finish third over 1600m in his most recent outing. He holds re-opposing market rival Liketheclappers on the form of that meeting.

 

Jack Milner’s selections

Race 1: 5 Tequila Sky, 3 Pushing Limits, 4 Dame Of Trix, 6 Lucy Rocket

Race 2: 5 Tambourine Man, 4 Simply Beautiful, 8 Mc Dazzler, 14 Golden Grey

Race 3: 3 Heknows, 9 Join The Dots, 1 Explosive Speed, 7 Go It Alone

Race 4: 5 F Eight, 9 True Horizon, 10 Mad World, 4 Cosmic Energy

Race 5: 10 English Mistress, 12 Approach Shot, 13 Analytic, 7 Fairfield

Race 6: 11 Slurricane, 7 Liketheclappers, 9 Veronique, 6 Youreyesonly

Race 7: 3 Flying V, 8 Mia's Harper, 2 Winter Rainfall, 7 Knockout

Race 8: 4 Palo Queen, 1 Tibetan Voyage, 5 Easy Money, 7 Querandi

 

BEST BET

Race 6: 11 Slurricane

VALUE BET

Race 7: 3 Flying V

BEST SWINGER

Race 6 7x11

 

BIPOT

R162

Leg 1: 3, 4, 5

Leg 2: 4, 5, 8

Leg 3: 3, 9

Leg 4: 5, 9, 10

Leg 5: 10, 12, 13

Leg 6: 11

 

PLACE ACCUMULATOR

R324

Leg 1: 4, 5, 8

Leg 2: 3, 9

Leg 3: 5, 9

Leg 4: 10, 12, 13

Leg 5: 11

Leg 6: 2, 3, 8

Leg 7: 1, 4, 5

 

PICK 6

R1152

Leg 1: 1, 3, 9

Leg 2: 4, 5, 9, 10

Leg 3: 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13

Leg 4: 11

Leg 5: 2, 3, 7, 8

Leg 6: 1, 4, 5, 7

 

JACKPOT 1

R96

Leg 1: 4, 5, 9, 10

Leg 2: 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13

Leg 3: 11

Leg 4: 2, 3, 7, 8

 

JACKPOT 2

R96

Leg 1: 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13

Leg 2: 11

Leg 3: 2, 3, 7, 8

Leg 4: 1, 4, 5, 7

 

 

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