Hollywood Racing has six runners carded at Fairview on Monday, 1 September 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Monday, 1 September 2025
Fairview
Race 1 – 12:35
1000m – Welcome To Nelson Mandela Bay Maiden Plate (F & M)
9 – Tanzanite
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Royal Blue by Dynasty
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
She was in need of her debut effort over 1200m on this course. The daughter of Canford Cliffs has come on from the run and she is doing very well at home. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib rides and she is expected to be in the top three with a winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: The form of her debut run has been franked. Should make natural improvement.
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Race 2 – 13:10
1200m – Racing Today Maiden Plate
7 – Stalagmite
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Icy Winter Air by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 13 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
This son of Canford Cliffs makes his debut here over 1200m. The stable are hoping to see him finish his race off nicely. This run should bring him along and he will improve with racing.
Winning Form Comment: *Canford Cliffs gelding.
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Race 3 – 13:45
1400m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate
1 – El Capitan
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Baqueira by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He makes his Eastern Cape debut here on the turf. He shows very good work at home but the stable are concerned about a possible virus in the yard, as their horses have not been reproducing their form at the racecourse over the past week.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Van Zyl G-2025.08.01. Gelded 2024.08.13. Best MR:87. First run for Miller camp. Watch.
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Race 6 – 15:35
1600m – #Youcanbetonus! MR 68 Handicap
3 – Cheerful Charlie B
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Wild Date by Judpot (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is holding his form since his maiden win. He shows very good work at home but the stable are concerned about a possible virus in the yard, as their horses have not been reproducing their form at the racecourse over the past week.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Fair last effort over this C&D. Must be considered.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1200m – TAB Telebet 0861 000 822 MR 66 Handicap
5 – Wissa’s On Fire
Breeding: Captain Of All – Generous Anna (AUS) by General Nediym (AUS)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 10 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He makes his Eastern Cape debut here on the turf. He shows good work at home but the stable are concerned about a possible virus in the yard, as their horses have not been reproducing their form at the racecourse over the past week.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Van Zyl G-2025.08.01. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:82. Stable debut. Should have good improvement to come.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1200m – Next Fairview Race Meeting Friday, 5 September MR 80 Handicap
5 – Igugulethu
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Divine Inspiration (USA) by Medaglia D’Oro (USA)
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 14 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He has good recent form lines on the turf track. The stable has opted to drop him back to 1200m and he has freshened up for this race. The son of Erupt is doing well at home and Craig Zackey is back in the saddle. A big run is expected and is capable of a top three finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Solid recent form over 1400m. Is competitive in this grade and can threaten.