Hollywood Racing has four runners carded at Fairview on Friday, 23 May 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 23 May 2025
Fairview
Race 4 – 14:10
1200m – #Youcanbetonus MR 64 Handicap (F & M)
3 – Smashing
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Wrecking Ball by Great Britain (GB)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 6 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
She has done well since relocating to the Eastern Cape. She ran a good race when third over 1000m last time and steps back up to 1200m. The daughter of Rafeef is working well and with Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie retaining the ride, she is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Finished well against the boys last time. Strong chance.
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Race 4 – 14:10
1200m – #Youcanbetonus MR 64 Handicap (F & M)
4 – Hugsandhighfives
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Forest Lecture by Lecture (USA)
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 10 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She won a good race when returning from a 24-week break last time. Gavin Lerena picks up the ride and she meets a similar line-up. The daughter of Master Of My Fate is doing very well at home and she is in with a big shout.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:75. Won latest at a nice price. Can follow up.
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Race 5 – 14:45
1000m – Racing240 For Racing. For You MR 96 Handicap
3 – Cliff Top
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Baqueira by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 15/10
He has dropped in the ratings and returns to handicap company. The son of Canford Cliffs loves racing on the polytrack. He is working nicely, and he can fight out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:116. Some fair form. Is suited to this course.
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Race 8 – 16:30
1600m – Next Fairview Race Meeting Friday 30 May MR 72 Handicap (F & M)
8 – Concerto
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Casadesus (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She was slow out the gates last time and finished off her race nicely. The stable are happy with her work heading into this contest. The daughter of Canford Cliffs jumps from a good draw of three and if getting away on terms, she would not be a shock winner.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Cost herself at the start last time. Has a say.