Hollywood Racing has four runners carded at Fairview Polytrack on Friday, 8 August 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 8 August 2025
Fairview Polytrack
Race 4 – 14:10
1000m – Racing240 MR 80 Handicap
1 – Indebe Mayibuye
Breeding: William Longsword – Trophy Wife by Tiger Ridge (USA)
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/10
She is in a good space and is holding her form well. Dubai Hills, who beat her last time, has come out and won again since. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib rides from a good draw of two and a big run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Has consistent form to her credit. Merits healthy respect.
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Race 5 – 14:45
1000m – TAB 4Racing App MR 86 Handicap (F & M)
10 – Happy Wives
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Three Blue Cranes by Captain Al
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Wgt: 53.0kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She produced an encouraging first run in the Eastern Cape over 1200m on this course. She takes a big rise in class but carries a handy galloping mass of 53kgs. The daughter of Canford Cliffs is working well and with luck from her wide draw, she can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Binda C-2025.05.29. Best MR:74. Was not beaten far in local debut run. Rises in class.
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Race 6 – 15:23
1600m – #Youcanbetonus! MR 70 Handicap
1 – Concerto
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Casadesus (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She is much better than her last start over 1400m on the turf. The daughter of Canford Cliffs will love the return to the polytrack. She is working well and jumps from a good draw of three. S’manga Khumalo is booked to ride and she is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Is back on poly and the form of her penultimate run stands out.
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Race 8 – 16:33
1200m – Next Fairview Race Meeting Tuesday, 12 August Classified Stakes
7 – Isn’t She Bonny
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Pretty Woman by Mogok (USA)
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Stallone Naidoo
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 4 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She ran a good race when third over 1000m on the turf last time. She returns from a short nine-week break and has freshened up. She meets a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. Her work has been good, and she can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:80. Decent latest behind subsequent winner and should strip fitter. Chance.