Hollywood Racing has five runners carded at Fairview Polytrack on Friday, 20 December 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 20 December 2024
Fairview Polytrack
Race 2 – 13:05
1300m – Racing240 For Racing. For You Maiden Plate
2 – World Soprano
Breeding: One World – Dynamic Diana by Dynasty
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/10
He’s shown very good improvement in his last two starts for Gavin Smith. The son of One World is in a good space and he’s working well. Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie is booked to ride, which is a big plus. With a bit of luck from his awkward draw of eight, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Marshall VH-2024.10.26. Gelded 2024.08.29. Best MR:67. Improved in Gqeberha. Genuine chance.
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Race 2 – 13:05
1300m – Racing240 For Racing. For You Maiden Plate
4 – Champonelle
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Varsity Belle by Var (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He’s been disappointing in his last two starts at Hollywoodbets Durbanville and has relocated to the Eastern Cape. He’ll be fitted with blinkers and he’s working very well at home. The stable is very happy with him and expect him to go close to winning.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Woodruff L-2024.10.26. Blinkers ON. Best MR:82. Stable debut. Can show good improvement.
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Race 5 – 14:50
1200m – 4Racing.TV MR 66 Handicap (F & M)
2 – Iqembulabesifazane
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Captain’s Catch by Captain Al
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Stallone Naidoo
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She needed her last two starts after returning from a 12-week break. She’s doing well and will be at her peak. This is the right type of race for her and she’s expected to be competitive from her handy draw of five.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:72. Needed last two starts. Has peak run and can feature.
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Race 7 – 16:00
1600m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 MR 86 Handicap
11 – Final Edition
Breeding: Dynasty – Final Approach by Jet Master
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He was disappointing in his last start over 1400m on the turf. He returns from a 10-week break and has been working nicely and doing well . Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Gareth Wright is booked to ride and he’s expected to produce an improved performance.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Best MR:78. Finished second in both C&D attempts. Include.
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Race 8 – 16:35
1600m – Next Fairview Racemeeting Friday 27 December MR 70 Handicap
2 – Meetatthewindsor
Breeding: Pomodoro – Flight Zone by Jet Master
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Xolani Ndlovu
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
His last three starts over this distance have been good. The stable is happy with his condition and work heading into this race. The son of Pomodoro is knocking on the door and with luck in running, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Decent form. The 2nd horse in latest has come out and won since.