Hollywood Racing has eight runners carded at Fairview Polytrack on Friday, 24 July 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 24 July 2026
Fairview Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:30
2200m – Welcome To Nelson Mandela Bay Open Maiden
1 – Monkey’s Wedding
Breeding: Hawwaam – Promise Of Rain by Dynasty
Trainer: Juan Nel
Jockey: Chad Little
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He finished fifth over 1600m on this course last week Friday. He has taken that run well and the stable has opted to fit him with a tongue-tie. He steps up to the 2200m for the first time and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, we are hoping for a competitive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers OFF. Best MR:72. Is a likely frontrunner from Barrier Two. Chance.
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Race 2 – 13:05
1000m – #Youcanbetonus! Maiden Plate (F & M)
17 – Remind Me Of You
Breeding: Real Gone Kid (AUS) – Strong Scent by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 8 (17 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
She made the natural improvement when second over 1200m on this course last time. The daughter of Real Gone Kid drops to 1000m and is very well in herself. Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie retains the ride, and we are hoping to see her in the winner’s enclosure.
Winning Form Comment: Sister to: BOUQUET6m(23: 2, 7),WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE7m(23: 2, 4). Is trending towards a win. Strong chance.
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Race 3 – 13:40
1200m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Pinnacle Stakes (F & M)
1 – Instaworthy
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Hashtag Strat by Great Britain (GB)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Yuzae Ramzan
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 9 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
The stable is very happy with her heading into this race, and she seems to be back to her best. We are hoping to see her switched off as she finishes her race nicely. This outing will bring her on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:107. Would have come on from last outing. Merits respect.
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Race 3 – 13:40
1200m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Pinnacle Stakes (F & M)
2 – Song Of Myself
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Leaves Of Grass (AUS) by Poet’s Voice (GB)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 12 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She won a good race in the Non-Black Type East Cape Breeders Stakes last time. She is in a very good space, and the stable is happy with her. This is the right type of race for her, and she is the horse to beat.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:103. Won the East Cape Breeders Stakes in style. Can repeat.
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Race 3 – 13:40
1200m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Pinnacle Stakes (F & M)
12 – Indebe Mayibuye – SCRATCHED (Change Of Surface)
Breeding: William Longsword – Trophy Wife by Tiger Ridge (USA)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Stallone Naidoo
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 50/1
She returns from a 19-week break. The daughter of William Longsword carries a handy galloping mass of 53.5kgs, and Stallone Naidoo will do duty. The stable is happy with her, and we can expect a much better effort.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 19 wks. Best MR:82. Had excuses in latest. Can improve if fit.
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Race 5 – 14:50
1600m – Racing240 MR 86 Handicap
3 – Ingqwele
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Dawn Calling by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 1 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is a winner of his last three starts, the latest of which was over this course and distance. The son of Fire Away is working very well and is drawn in pole position. Marco van Rensburg knows him well, and he is the horse to beat.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:89. Reeled off hat-trick in latest and the form has worked out well.
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Race 6 – 15:25
1600m – Racing Today MR 70 Handicap
1 – Asinantanga – SCRATCHED (Change Of Surface)
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Zante by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 9 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He returns from an 11-week break and is much better than his last start on this course. The stable is happy with the son of Rafeef. With a bit of luck from his awkward draw, we can expect an honest performance.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Best MR:77. Is 3.5kgs better off at the weights with number 9 on penultimate run.
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Race 6 – 15:25
1600m – Racing Today MR 70 Handicap
9 – Cheerful Charlie B – SCRATCHED (Change Of Surface)
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Wild Date by Judpot (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 3 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
His last two starts on the polytrack have been fair. The son of Lancaster Bomber will love the return to the turf track. He is doing well at home and is ideally drawn in Barrier Three. Marco van Rensburg steps back into the saddle and he is a big runner.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Best form has come over this C&D. Has a say.