Hollywood Racing has six runners carded at Fairview Polytrack on Friday, 31 July 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 31 July 2026
Fairview Polytrack
Race 2 – 12:30
1400m – #Youcanbetonus! Open Maiden
6 – Pretty Boy
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Pretty Young Thing by Jackson
Trainer: Juan Nel
Jockey: Chad Little +1.0kg
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 6 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
This son of Canford Cliffs is having his peak run over 1400m. He has finished off his two races in the Eastern Cape nicely and the stable is hoping to see him build on those efforts. He is doing well at home and jumps from a handy draw of six.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Crawford J-2026.02.04. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:64. Two fair local runs under Little. Must consider.
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Race 4 – 13:40
1000m – TAB 4Racing App MR 96 Handicap
2 – Black Egret
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Water Bird by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Juan Nel
Jockey: Chad Little
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 4 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He ran a creditable race when fifth after two victories in a row. The son of Rafeef is looking and working well heading into this race. He may find 1000m on the polytrack on the short side but he will be doing his best work late.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:97. Was not beaten far in latest. Can return to winning ways.
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Race 6 – 14:55
1200m – Racing240 MR 70 Handicap (F & M)
5 – Whirlybird
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Samarate (AUS) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She ran a fair race over 1400m on this course last time. She drops back to 1200m, and Craig Zackey will ride from a good draw of four. The stable is happy with her and her work has been good. She is expected to run a nice race and can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:88. Fair last effort in this division. Deserves inclusion.
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Race 7 – 15:30
1400m – Racing Today Classified Stakes
1 – Show Off
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Front And Centre by Dynasty
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He had excuses in his local debut and returns from a short eight-week break. The son of Canford Cliffs is working very well at home and the stable is happy with him. He jumps from a handy barrier position and if not in need of the outing, he can finish in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Crawford J-2026.05.03. Best MR:81. Had excuses in local debut. Can improve.
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Race 8 – 16:05
1600m – TAB Telebet 011 074 0300 MR 80 Handicap (F & M)
5 – Potenza
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Dolomiti by Caesour (USA)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 8 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She returns from a 12-week break after a good third-place finish over this course and distance. The daughter of Master Of My Fate has freshened up and is doing well. She does have an awkward draw to contend with but she is a filly that can finish off her race nicely.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 12 wks. Best MR:76. Is 2.5kgs worse off at the weights with number 9 on last run.
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Race 8 – 16:05
1600m – TAB Telebet 011 074 0300 MR 80 Handicap (F & M)
10 – Qondanekukhanyeni
Breeding: Global View (USA) – Unconditional (IRE) by Danehill Dancer (IRE)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 53.0kg
Draw: 6 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She has produced two fair efforts after returning from a 12-week break. She is doing nicely at home and carries a handy galloping mass of 53kgs. If all goes according to plan, she should be in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:84. Has fair recent form to her credit. Merits obvious consideration.