Hollywood Racing has eight runners carded at Fairview Polytrack on Friday, 3 July 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 3 July 2026
Fairview Polytrack
Race 3 – 13:35
1600m – #Youcanbetonus! MR 68 Handicap
11 – O Space O
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Principessa by Querari (GER)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 5 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He ran a good race when third over this course and distance last time. He is very well in himself and is jumping out of his skin. The son of Vercingetorix jumps from a handy draw of five. If reproducing his homework, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Is 3kgs better off at the weights with number 4 on last run.
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Race 4 – 14:10
1400m – Racing Today Open Maiden (F & M)
3 – Burning Desire
Breeding: Potala Palace – Icy Fire by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Juan Nel
Jockey: *Bongani Makhubo -4.0kg
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She returns from a 10-week break and is having her first outing for Trainer Juan Nel. The daughter of Potala Palace gets the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Bongani Makhubo. We are hoping to see her running on and this outing will bring her on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Woodruff L-2026.04.27. Rested 10 wks. Best MR:70. Makes stable debut. Is still lightly raced and can improve.
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Race 6 – 15:20
1200m – www.tab4racing.com Novice Plate (F & M)
1 – Make Believe
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Fee Fi Foe Fum by Duke Of Marmalade (IRE)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She returns from a short eight-week break, and the stable believes that she will enjoy racing fresh. Her work has been good. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib rides and we can expect to see a competitive effort.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:81. Finished close-up in latest. Has peak run and Habib rides.
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Race 6 – 15:20
1200m – www.tab4racing.com Novice Plate (F & M)
3 – Mystical Butterfly
Breeding: Hawwaam – Baltia by Var (USA)
Trainer: Juan Nel
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She followed up her maiden victory with an encouraging fourth-place finish over this course and distance. The daughter of Hawwaam is doing well at home and we can expect another honest performance.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Binda C-2026.02.10. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:77. Fair post maiden debut effort. Must include.
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Race 6 – 15:20
1200m – www.tab4racing.com Novice Plate (F & M)
5 – Iona Castle
Breeding: Danon Platina (JPN) – Joking by Querari (GER)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Yuzae Ramzan
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 2 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She returns from a 10-week break and is having her first run in the Eastern Cape for Trainer Dean Smith. She has shown nice work and the stable feels that she will enjoy racing on the polytrack. She jumps from a good draw of two and we can expect a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Crawford J-2026.04.27. Rested 10 wks. Best MR:79. Has joined a top local conditioner. Chance.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1200m – Racing240 MR 96 Handicap
5 – Black Egret
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Water Bird by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Juan Nel
Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 9 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is a winner of his last two starts over this course and distance. The son of Rafeef is in good form at home and Kyle Strydom retains the ride. With a bit of luck in running, we are hoping to see him notch up the hat-trick.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:97. Won well under Strydom in latest. Hat-trick chance.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1200m – Racing240 MR 96 Handicap
8 – Champonelle
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Varsity Belle by Var (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: *Girish Dookhit -2.5kg
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He finished behind Black Egret over this course and distance last time and is 6kgs better off at the weights. The son of Querari is very well in himself. With a bit of luck in running, we can expect to see him involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:90. Ran a cracker last time. Is nicely weighted and can go close.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1200m – Racing240 MR 96 Handicap
9 – Stars In Heaven
Breeding: Danon Platina (JPN) – Star Evolution by Var (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 2 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He produced a good effort when second behind Black Egret last time. The stable is happy with him, and he is in a good space. This is his peak outing and with Marco van Rensburg back in the saddle, he can finish in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Van Zyl G-2025.11.25. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:87. Finished runner-up in latest. Chance.