The Hollywood Syndicate has six runners carded at Fairview Polytrack on Friday, 8 May 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 8 May 2026
Fairview Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:00
1000m – wsb.co.za Maiden Plate
1 – Turbulent
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Fly Phillippa by Dynasty
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He produced a good first run in the Eastern Cape over 1300m on this course. The stable has opted to fit him with a tongue-tie and his work with the equipment fitted has been very good. Craig Zackey will do duty, and he is a big runner.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Woodruff L-2026.01.13. 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2025.10.21. Best MR:81. Good local debut. Winning chance.
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Race 4 – 13:45
1200m – WSB Racing At Its Best MR 78 Handicap (F & M)
2 – Happy Wives
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Three Blue Cranes by Captain Al
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 4 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She has been disappointing in her last two starts. The stable has opted to remove the blinkers. The daughter of Canford Cliffs will enjoy the rise to 1200m and we are hoping to see a form return.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers OFF. Best MR:80. Below par in last two runs. Place chance on best form.
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Race 4 – 13:45
1200m – WSB Racing At Its Best MR 78 Handicap (F & M)
7 – Whirlybird
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Samarate (AUS) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 9 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
Her two efforts in the Eastern Cape have been fair. The stable has opted to remove the blinkers, and she will be fitted with a tongue-tie. The daughter of Canford Cliffs is in a good space and with luck in running, she can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Binda C-2026.01.14. Best MR:88. Was not beaten far in both local runs. Can earn.
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Race 7 – 15:30
2200m – World Sports Betting East Cape Derby (Listed)
4 – Stokesy
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Bountiful Harvest by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 3 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He returns from a short eight-week break and is having his first run for Dean Smith. The stable has opted to fit him with blinkers as he is laid back in his work. He is in a good space and if taking to the polytrack, he can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Ex De Kock MF/MF-2026.03.12. Gelded 2025.12.19. Blinkers ON. Best MR:81. Stable debut. One to consider.
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Race 8 – 16:10
1600m – WSB Home Of Rewards MR 74 Handicap
7 – Asinantanga
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Zante by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 4 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He was running on when third over this distance on the turf last time. The son of Rafeef is ideally drawn in Barrier Four and is in a good space. He is at his best on the turf, but we can expect an honest run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Meets number 11 on similar weight terms. Is a threat.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1600m – Next Fairview Race Meeting: Monday, 11 May MR 66 Handicap (F & M)
1 – Potenza
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Dolomiti by Caesour (USA)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: *Girish Dookhit -4.0kg
Wgt: 63.0kg
Draw: 2 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
She is better than her last start over this course and distance. She was carded to carry 63kgs and the stable has opted to put a 4kgs claiming Apprentice on her to assist. The daughter of Master Of My Fate drops in class, and we are expecting to see a form return from Barrier Two.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:76. Better than latest. Has claims on fair previous form.