The Hollywood Syndicate has nine runners carded at Fairview Polytrack on Friday, 27 March 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 27 March 2026
Fairview Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:40
1300m – Welcome To Nelson Mandela Bay Maiden Plate
1 – Turbulent
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Fly Phillippa by Dynasty
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: *Iannish Taka
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returns from a 10-week break and is having his first outing in the Eastern Cape for Trainer Dean Smith. His work has been good, and the stable was happy with his gallop heading into this contest. If taking to the polytrack, he is the horse to beat.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Woodruff L-2026.01.13. Rested 10 wks. Stable debut. Can go close if repeating penultimate run.
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Race 1 – 12:40
1300m – Welcome To Nelson Mandela Bay Maiden Plate
2 – Monkey’s Wedding
Breeding: Hawwaam – Promise Of Rain by Dynasty
Trainer: Juan Nel
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He is having his first run in the Eastern Cape for Trainer Juan Nel. He is doing okay at home, and his work suggests that he will be at his best over further. The stable has opted to start him over 1300m and Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Malesela Katjedi rides. We are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Binda C-2026.02.01. Best MR:72. First run for Nel camp. Can improve on last two runs.
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Race 4 – 14:20
1600m – TAB 4Racing App Maiden Plate
5 – Sabrage
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Cuvee Brut by Count Dubois (GB)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: *Blaine Marx-Jacobson -2.5kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He showed improvement in his first outing for Trainer Cliffie Miller. The son of Canford Cliffs has come on from the run and is working very well at home. He gets the services of 2.5kgs claiming Apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson and we can expect to see further improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Binda C-2026.02.01. Best MR:51. Is held by numbers 1 and 6 on last run. Can improve.
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Race 5 – 14:55
1600m – www.tab4racing.com MR 74 Handicap (F & M)
4 – Umzolozolo
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Our Princess by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She has had excuses in her last two starts and returns from an 11-week break which has done her the world of good. She is working extremely well at home and jumps from pole position. She should get a good run in transit, and we can expect a form return.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Best MR:78. Had excuses in last two starts. Has cracked pole and can feature.
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Race 5 – 14:55
1600m – www.tab4racing.com MR 74 Handicap (F & M)
10 – Potenza
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Dolomiti by Caesour (USA)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: *Bavish Soodoo -2.5kg
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 6 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She was far from disgraced when fourth in the Oaks Plate last time and has taken that race well. The stable is very happy with her, and she is in a good space heading into this contest. She gets the services of 2.5kgs claiming Apprentice Bavish Soodoo and has a winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:76. Creditable last effort in the Oaks Plate. Chance.
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Race 6 – 15:30
1600m – #Youcanbetonus! Classified Stakes
12 – O Space O
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Principessa by Querari (GER)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 9 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He followed up his maiden victory with a good second-place finish over this course and distance. He taken that run well and is in a good space. With a bit of luck from his awkward draw of nine, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Meets number 9 on similar weight terms. Merits inclusion.
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Race 7 – 16:05
1300m – Racing240 MR 66 Handicap (F & M)
9 – Voorsmaakie
Breeding: Gold Standard – Badger’s Gift by Badger Land (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 7 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She ran a decent race when fifth over 1200m on this course last time. The daughter of Gold Standard is in a good space and Marco van Rensburg retains the ride. If all goes according to plan, she should run a good race and can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:73. Was not beaten far last time. Has dropped to a competitive rating.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1300m – Next Fairview Race Meeting: Friday, 3 April MR 74 Handicap
6 – El Capitan
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Baqueira by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 9 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returns from a 21-week break and is working well heading into this race. The son of Rafeef may need the run, and this outing will bring him on nicely for future races. If reproducing his homework, he can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 21 wks. Best MR:87. Has claims on fair post maiden debut run. Can show if fit.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1300m – Next Fairview Race Meeting: Friday, 3 April MR 74 Handicap
14 – Griffin Park
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Pin Turn (GB) by Pivotal (GB)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: *Blaine Marx-Jacobson -2.0kg
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 4 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He was disappointing in his last start over 1200m on the turf. The stable feel that his homework doesn’t reflect what he is showing at the races. He steps up to 1300m on the polytrack and we are hoping to see improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers OFF. Best MR:80. Has lost best form. In-form Apprentice rides and can improve.