Hollywood Racing has nine runners carded at Fairview Polytrack on Friday, 9 October 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 9 October 2026
Fairview Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:15
1000m – Welcome To Nelson Mandela Bay Maiden Plate
10 – Uncut Gem
Breeding: Malmoos – Natural Jade by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 10 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She showed good improvement when third in her first outing for the Cliffie Miller stable over 1200m on this course. The daughter of Malmoos should have no issues with the drop to 1000m. She is drawn widest of all but with luck in running, she should go close.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Marshall VH-2026.08.12. Improved in local debut run. Must include.
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Race 2 – 12:50
1000m – www.tab.co.za MR 86 Handicap
4 – Slash ‘N Burn
Breeding: Mehmas (IRE) – Chevauchee (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 3 (6 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
He won his last start over this course and distance. The son of Mehmas has come through that run well. He meets a similar line-up, and we are hoping to see him follow up with another victory.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Won latest narrowly over this C&D. Can repeat.
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Race 4 – 14:00
1400m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 MR 80 Handicap
7 – Taste The Rainbow
Breeding: Skitt Skizzle – Celebration by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
He steps up to 1400m and the stable feels that he will enjoy the extra distance on offer. The son of Skitt Skizzle is doing nicely at home. It is a competitive field, but he can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:75. Moderate post maiden debut. Place chance.
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Race 6 – 15:10
1200m – #Youcanbetonus! Classified Stakes
5 – El Capitan
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Baqueira by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 5 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 9/2
He was a tad disappointing over 1400m on the turf last time. The son of Rafeef drops back to 1200m and is doing very well at home. The stable feels that he has a massive chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. Meets Number 1 on the same weight terms. Don’t ignore.
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Race 7 – 15:45
1200m – TAB Telebet 011 074 0300 MR 86 Handicap (F & M)
3 – Iona Castle
Breeding: Danon Platina (JPN) – Joking by Querari (GER)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 8/1
She is better than her last two starts suggest. The daughter of Danon Platina is fit and well heading into this contest. The stable has opted to fit her with cheekpieces, and we are hoping that the equipment does the trick. We can expect a form return from her.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Is held by a couple on last run. Chance if repeating local debut run.
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Race 7 – 15:45
1200m – TAB Telebet 011 074 0300 MR 86 Handicap (F & M)
4 – Make Believe
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Fee Fi Foe Fum by Duke Of Marmalade (IRE)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: JP van der Merwe
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 8 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She was a tad disappointing in her last start over this course and distance. She is in a great space and JP van der Merwe will do duty. She will be settled near the rear of the field from her awkward draw and is expected to be running on at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:81. Is 3kgs better off at the weights with Number 3 on penultimate run.
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Race 7 – 15:45
1200m – TAB Telebet 011 074 0300 MR 86 Handicap (F & M)
6 – Mystical Butterfly
Breeding: Hawwaam – Baltia by Var (USA)
Trainer: Juan Nel
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She has had a good preparation for this race, and the stable is happy with her. She does take a rise in class but carries a handy galloping mass of 54.5kgs. We are hoping to see her jump on terms and if all goes according to plan, she will be a lively runner.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Is 2kgs better off at the weights with Number 2 on 08.06.2026 effort.
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Race 7 – 15:45
1200m – TAB Telebet 011 074 0300 MR 86 Handicap (F & M)
7 – Umzolozolo
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Our Princess by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: *Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 9 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/2
She returns from a 16-week break and drops to 1200m. It is a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. The daughter of Elusive Fort is working well, and we can expect an encouraging return.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 16 wks. Best MR:78. Had excuses in latest. Chance on attractive previous form.
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Race 8 – 16:20
1200m – Next Fairview Race Meeting: Friday, 16 October MR 70 Handicap (F & M)
11 – Voorsmaakie
Breeding: Gold Standard – Badger’s Gift by Badger Land (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: *Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 1 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She has not finished too far off the winner in her recent efforts. The daughter of Gold Standard is doing very well at home and carries a handy galloping mass of 52kgs. She is drawn in pole position and should have a say.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:73. Has fair recent form lines to her credit. Can earn another cheque for Hollywood Racing.