Hollywood Racing has six runners carded at Fairview on Friday, 7 August 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 7 August 2026
Fairview
Race 3 – 13:25
1600m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Open Maiden
2 – Burning Desire
Breeding: Potala Palace – Icy Fire by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Juan Nel
Jockey: Chad Little
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/2
She needed her first outing for the Juan Nel stable. The daughter of Potala Palace has come on from the run and she is doing well at home. The stable feels that she is looking for further, but she should show improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Woodruff L-2026.04.27. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:70. Can improve on moderate local debut run. Watch.
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Race 5 – 14:35
1400m – www.tab.co.za MR 66 Handicap
9 – Cheerful Charlie B
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Wild Date by Judpot (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 8 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 11/2
His last two starts on the polytrack have been fair. The son of Lancaster Bomber will enjoy the return to the turf. He is working well and with luck in running from the awkward draw, we should see him involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Was not disgraced in latest. Drops back to 1400m and can show.
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Race 7 – 15:45
1200m – Racing Today MR 82 Handicap
3 – Stars In Heaven
Breeding: Danon Platina (JPN) – Star Evolution by Var (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 62.5kg
Draw: 6 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 6/1
He has produced three creditable efforts since relocating to the Eastern Cape. The stable feels that he will enjoy racing on the turf. This outing will bring him on nicely for future races, but we can expect a competitive run.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. Decent last two runs on the polytrack. Has a say.
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Race 7 – 15:45
1200m – Racing Today MR 82 Handicap
4 – Champonelle
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Varsity Belle by Var (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 9 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 8/1
He has run well on the turf previously. The son of Querari is working very well heading into this contest. This outing will bring him on for the East Cape Poly Challenge, but we can expect him to be running on and in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:90. The form of his penultimate run is appealing. Chance.
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Race 7 – 15:45
1200m – Racing Today MR 82 Handicap
5 – Stokesy
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Bountiful Harvest by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 6/1
He won a good race over 1400m on the polytrack last time. His work has been good, and the stable is happy with him. The son of Fire Away drops to 1200m and we can expect another honest run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.12.19. Best MR:83. Went from gun to tape in latest. Vila Vicosa has given the form line a boost.
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Race 8 – 16:25
1000m – Next Fairview Race Meeting: Monday, 10 August MR 66 Handicap
3 – Waltzing Doll
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Eurythmics by Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Stallone Naidoo
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 9 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/2
She produced a creditable comeback run over this distance on the polytrack last time. She has come on from the outing, and her work has been good. The stable has opted to remove the headgear, and we can expect a positive effort from her.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:65. Meets number 6 on similar weight terms. Should strip fitter.