Best bets and value tips for racing from Fairview on Friday 9th February with selections provided by Winning Form as well as their back page tipster, Magic Tips.

Winning Form Best Bets

Race 1: DANCING RUGA(3)
Race 2: SECRET WARNING(3)
Race 3: LIMERICK RIDGE(3)
Race 4: RATSO RIZZO(3)

Magic Tips Best Bets

TOP BET

Race 1: ICARUS FLIGHT(2)

Jockey: J Penny - Trainer: C Spies

ICARUS FLIGHT could have been given a better ride but still caught the eye on his local debut on the grass earlier this month and today's extra furlong should suit him well. The lightly raced bay colt is plagued with issues so the switch to this forgiving surface could be to his liking.

Race 2: TREES OF GREEN(6)

Jockey: R Munger- Trainer: Laing Tara

TREES OF GREEN is versatile and brings solid form into this contest. He was narrowly defeated over the mile recently and was in turn just over two lengths clear of the next placed entrant Varistar. The six year old entire should easily cope with today's stronger rivals and he can go one better from the best draw.

Race 3: SEARCHING(2)

Jockey: G Cheyne - Trainer: A Greeff

SEARCHING is progressing smartly and she was gaining at the finish when runner-up over shorter on this course late last month. The equipping of blinkers should aid the daughter of Jay Peg who will enjoy the extra furlong.

Race 8: JOKING DICE(9)

Jockey: C Zackey- Trainer: C Spies 

JOKING DICE runs well for this in-form jockey and the pair improved in their creditable last effort behind male rivals over a similar trip on this course. The runner-up Just Too Early boosted that form when winning twice subsequently and this well-drawn daughter of Crusade can stake a huge claim after a three pound dock in her merit rating.

VALUE BET

Race 5: TUBULAR BELL(2)

Jockey: L Hewitson  - Trainer: Y Bremner

This is an intriguing novice contest where the merit ratings may not necessarily be the best guide but the three-year olds should still dominate the outcome. TUBULAR BELL loved racing on this surface as he produced a powerful burst to narrowly win his local debut over a mile four weeks ago. He had some decent form entrants behind him and that effort indicated that the son of Oratorio will relish this step-up in distance. The bay gelding could certainly be better than his current assessment, particularly on this surface.

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