The Hollywood Syndicate has four runners carded at Fairview Polytrack on Friday 31 March 2023. See what we are expecting here.
Friday 31 March 2023
Fairview Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:45
1900m – Welcome To Nelson Mandela Bay Maiden Plate
2 – Vuvuzela Umlilo
Breeding: William Longsword – Caitlin (NZ) by Dylan Thomas (IRE)
Trainer: Juan Nel
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (17 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He has produced five decent efforts since relocating to the Eastern Cape. The son of William Longsword steps up to the 1900m for the first time and we are hoping that he can get into a nice rhythm in the race. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie is booked to ride and he is expected to be involved in the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Has been consistent recently. Fourie may be able to coax extra out of him.
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Race 4 – 14:30
1200m – TAB 4Racing App MR 66 Handicap
17 – Spanish Fort – SCRATCHED (Reserve Runner)
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Spanish Rhapsody by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: *Reserve Runner 1
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 13 (18 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He is much better than his last start on the turf and will enjoy the return to the polytrack. He is very well in himself and if getting into the race, we are expecting to see a form return from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:75. Ideally prefers 1000m but has claims on good penultimate run.
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Race 6 – 15:35
1000m – 4Racing.TV MR 82 Handicap
8 – Vegas Gold
Breeding: Var (USA) – Bichette by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Luyolo Mxothwa
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 1 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He returns to the polytrack and Luyolo Mxothwa who has won on him in the past, steps back into the saddle. He is doing very well at home and his work has been good. The son of Var jumps from pole position and he is expected to put up a bold showing.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Much better than latest. Drawn pole and can return to winning ways.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1600m – Next Fairview Race Meeting Friday 07 April MR 77 Handicap
6 – Ushuaia
Breeding: Pomodoro – Indescribable by Al Mufti (USA)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Teaque Gould
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 8 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He is looking well and is working nicely at home. He has dropped in the ratings and will be at peak fitness for this race. If putting his best foot forward, he is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:81. Moderate recent form over a mile. Has peak run and can improve.