The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Fairview on Friday, 31 October 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 31 October 2025
Fairview
Race 4 – 14:10
1000m – TAB Telebet 0861 000 822 Pinnacle Stakes
1 – Cruise Control
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Eurythmics by Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Luyolo Mxothwa
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 6 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returns from a 17-week break and makes his seasonal debut. The classy son of Querari has won four times from five starts over this course and distance. He runs well for Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Luyolo Mxothwa, and we can expect a good return to the races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 17 wks. Best MR:118. Loves this C&D. Big runner if fit.
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Race 4 – 14:10
1000m – TAB Telebet 0861 000 822 Pinnacle Stakes
4 – Cliff Top
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Baqueira by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 4 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He meets a small but competitive field. He was disappointing in his last outing over 1200m and drops back to 1000m. Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie steps back into the saddle and we are hoping to see him return to best form.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:116. Better than recent form. Has upset potential.
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Race 5 – 14:45
1000m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 MR 84 Handicap (F & M)
7 – Smashing
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Wrecking Ball by Great Britain (GB)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Xolani Ndlovu
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 5 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She is better than her last start over 1100m on the polytrack. The daughter of Rafeef is ideally suited to this course and distance. It is a small but competitive field. If all goes according to plan, she can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:76. Is 5.5kgs better off at the weights with number 6 on penultimate run.
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Race 6 – 15:20
1400m – Racing240 MR 68 Handicap
1 – El Capitan
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Baqueira by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 5 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He followed up his maiden win with a creditable fourth-place finish over 1600m on the polytrack. He is in a good space and is working well heading into this race. The son of Rafeef will enjoy the return to the turf, and he can finish in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Van Zyl G-2025.08.01. Best MR:87. Fair latest run in a Novice Plate. Won maiden over this C&D.
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Race 8 – 16:35
1600m – Next Fairview Race Meeting Wednesday, 5 November Classified Stakes
8 – Cheerful Charlie B
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Wild Date by Judpot (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
The stable are very happy with him, and he is working well in the lead up to this race. The way he finished off his last start over 1400m was encouraging. Marco van Rensburg knows him well and he has a first four chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Was running on nicely last time. Is capable on form.