Hollywood Racing has five runners carded at Fairview Polytrack on Friday, 26 September 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 26 September 2025
Fairview Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:35
1300m – Welcome To Nelson Mandela Bay Open Maiden
1 – Playmaker
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Facinating Filly by Antonius Pius (USA)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (6 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He lost three lengths leaving the start on debut and never got into the race. The son of Canford Cliffs has come on from the run and will enjoy the extra 100m on offer. Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie rides and we can expect an improved performance.
Winning Form Comment: Stable Jockey up. Should have good improvement to come.
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Race 5 – 14:55
1600m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 MR 68 Handicap (F & M)
3 – Voorsmaakie
Breeding: Gold Standard – Badger’s Gift by Badger Land (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She has been disappointing since winning her maiden over this course and distance. This is her peak run and she is doing nicely in the lead up to this race. The stable feels that she can improve to finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:73. Moderate form. Has peak run and could improve to find a place.
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Race 6 – 15:30
1400m – #Youcanbetonus! MR 82 Handicap
3 – Igugulethu
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Divine Inspiration (USA) by Medaglia D’Oro (USA)
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Luyolo Mxothwa
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 7 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
His last start is best ignored as he was not striding out. The stable have freshened him up and he is doing well at home. He does have to contend with an awkward draw of seven but gets the services of Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Luyolo Mxothwa. He will be doing his best work late and we can expect a good run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Had excuses last time. Mxothwa takes the ride and can enter the frame.
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Race 7 – 16:05
1400m – Nelson Mandela Bay Racing East Cape Poly Challenge
7 – Champonelle
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Varsity Belle by Var (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is much better than his last effort in the first leg of the Nelson Mandela Bay Racing East Cape Poly Challenge. The son of Querari is doing well in the lead up to this race and we can expect a good run. We are hoping to see him involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Below par in latest. Is unbeaten over this C&D and can feature.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1400m – Next Fairview Race Meeting Wednesday, 1 October MR 66 Handicap
2 – 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: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He ran a decent race in his first run for Cliffie Miller over 1200m on the turf. He is working extremely well and is in a good space heading into this race. He steps up to 1400m on the polytrack. If all goes according to plan, he should be in with a big chance.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Van Zyl G-2025.08.01. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:82. Fair latest run. Ravilious has come out and won again since.