Hollywood Racing has five runners carded at Fairview Polytrack on Friday, 22 August 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 22 August 2025
Fairview Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:55
2000m – Welcome To Nelson Mandela Bay MR 68 Handicap (F & M)
1 – Lizwile Ilali
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Tonya by Dynasty
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 62.5kg
Draw: 2 (6 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She needed her first start for the Cliffie Miller stable over 1600m last time. The daughter of Lancaster Bomber has come on since the outing and she’s doing well at home. The stable feels that she’ll enjoy the step up to 2000m and a big improvement is expected in a small field.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Roberts ML-2025.05.24. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:84. Faced stronger rivals in local debut run. Can improve.
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Race 4 – 14:40
1400m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 MR 83 Handicap (F & M)
8 – Concerto
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Casadesus (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She ran a good race when third against male company over 1600m on this course last time. The stable has opted to fit her with blinkers for the first time. She’s doing nicely at home. S’manga Khumalo rides and she’s expected to run a creditable race.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:77. Finished third against males last time. Blinker strike.
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Race 5 – 15:15
1400m – #Youcanbetonus! MR 100 Handicap (F & M)
5 – Catch Your Breath
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Icy Winter Air by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 3 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She needed her last run on the turf and her best form has come on the polytrack. She’s doing nicely at home and her work has been good. The daughter of Canford Cliffs meets a competitive field and we’re hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:94. Needed latest. Chance if repeating penultimate run.
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Race 7 – 16:25
1200m – Nelson Mandela Bay Racing East Cape Poly Challenge (Non-Black Type)
6 – Champonelle
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Varsity Belle by Var (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 2 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He’s a winner of his last three starts and is unbeaten on the Fairview polytrack. The son of Querari is doing very well at home and this race has been his mission. He’s unbeaten under Marco van Rensburg and the stable feels that he’s the horse to beat.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Is unbeaten on this course. Expect big run.
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Race 8 – 17:00
1000m – Next Fairview Racemeeting Monday 25 August MR 72 Handicap (F & M)
4 – Stroopsoet
Breeding: Pomodoro – Konfessional by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 4 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She returns from a 14-week break and the stable has freshened her up. She’s doing very well at home but the 1000m may be on the short side for her. The daughter of Pomodoro jumps from a good draw of four and if all goes according to plan, she should be in with a shout.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Sage RR-2024.11.14. Rested 14 wks. Best MR:80. Improved last run under Habib. Consider.