The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Fairview on Friday, 17 April 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 17 April 2026
Fairview
Race 2 – 13:10
1600m – www.tab4racing.com Maiden Plate
1 – Monkey’s Wedding
Breeding: Hawwaam – Promise Of Rain by Dynasty
Trainer: Juan Nel
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He has finished in the money in both efforts since joining the Juan Nel stable. The son of Hawwaam steps up to 1600m and the extra distance on offer should suit. He should get a good run in transit from barrier two and we are hoping to see him involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Binda C-2026.02.01. Best MR:72. Two fair local runs. Should earn another cheque.
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Race 2 – 13:10
1600m – www.tab4racing.com Maiden Plate
10 – Ghost Town Road
Breeding: One World – Red Granite by Seventh Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Lunga Gila
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 4 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 80/1
He returns from a 12-week break and is having his first run in the Eastern Cape for Trainer Lunga Gila. The son of One World will enjoy the rise to 1600m and from his good draw of four, we are hoping to see improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Ex De Kock MF/MF-2026.01.24. Rested 12 wks. Blinkers OFF. Poor form in both runs. Needs to improve to feature.
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Race 3 – 13:45
2000m – #Youcanbetonus! Open Maiden
1 – Playmaker
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Facinating Filly by Antonius Pius (USA)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He has finished third in his last two starts, the latest of which was over 2400m on this course. The son of Canford Cliffs has improved since his last outing. He drops to 2000m, and the blinkers are fitted. Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie steps back into the saddle, and he should be involved.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.10.28. Blinkers ON. Best MR:68. Fair last two runs. Is likely to race on the speed and can feature.
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Race 7 – 16:05
1400m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 MR 80 Handicap
3 – Ingqwele
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Dawn Calling by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
The son of Fire Away has won his last two starts, the latest of which was over 1600m on this course. He has been working extremely well heading into this contest and the stable is happy with him. Marco van Rensburg retains the ride, and he is the horse to beat.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Gutsy winner in latest. Hat-trick is on the cards.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1600m – Next Fairview Racemeeting Wednesday 22 April Classified Stakes
8 – Qondanekukhanyeni
Breeding: Global View (USA) – Unconditional (IRE) by Danehill Dancer (IRE)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 2 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She has shown good improvement in her last two starts over this course and distance. The daughter of Global View is doing nicely at home and jumps from a good draw of two. Marco van Rensburg knows her well and she can finish in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Fair last two runs over this C&D. Is well-drawn and can threaten.