The Hollywood Syndicate has six runners carded at Fairview Polytrack on Friday 9 January 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Friday 9 January 2026
Fairview Polytrack
Race 2 – 13:00
1200m – #Youcanbetonus! Conditions Plate (F & M)
1 – Smashing
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Wrecking Ball by Great Britain (GB)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (6 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She’s better than her last start over this course and distance. The daughter of Rafeef is doing well at home and is working nicely. Marco van Rensburg does duty and she should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Is held by number 4 on latest. Chance on penultimate run.
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Race 2 – 13:00
1200m – #Youcanbetonus! Conditions Plate (F & M)
4 – Happy Wives
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Three Blue Cranes by Captain Al
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 2 (6 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She was given a well-timed ride when winning her last start over this course and distance. The daughter of Canford Cliffs has taken that race well and she’s in a good space. She always gives of her best and we can expect another honest performance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Given a well-timed ride to win latest. Respect.
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Race 3 – 13:35
1200m – Racing Today MR 74 Handicap
5 – Cadenza
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Casadesus (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 3 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He’s much better than his post maiden effort over 1400m on this course. He jumps from a good draw of three in a small field. The son of Rafeef drops to 1200m and we can expect a much better effort from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:68. Had excuses in latest. Teerex has come out and won again since.
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Race 5 – 14:45
1400m – TAB 4Racing App Middle Stakes
2 – Mr Fox
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Quick Brown Fox (AUS) by Foxwedge (AUS)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 5 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He’s better than his last start over 1200m which is a distance short of his best. The son of Canford Cliffs will enjoy the step up to 1400m and Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie steps back into the saddle. We’re expecting a much better effort from him and he should have a say.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:96. Had excuses in latest over shorter. Runs well for Fourie.
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Race 6 – 15:25
1000m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 MR 68 Handicap
6 – Griffin Park
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Pin Turn (GB) by Pivotal (GB)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 7 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He’s been disappointing in his two runs in the Eastern Cape. He takes a slight drop in class and is working well heading into this race. We’re hoping to see improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Odendaal MJ-2025.08.06. Best MR:80. Well-beaten in last two. Drops in the ratings.
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Race 8 – 16:35
1400m – Next Fairview Racemeeting Friday 16 January MR 74 Handicap (F & M)
5 – Umzolozolo
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Our Princess by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 8 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
Her last start is best ignored as she was reported to be not striding out and coughing. She’s in a good space and is working very well at home. With a bit of luck from her awkward draw of eight, she can finish in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Had excuses in latest. Can feature on previous form.