Hollywood Racing has five runners carded at Fairview Polytrack on Monday, 14 July 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Monday, 14 July 2025
Fairview Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:30
1200m – Welcome To Nelson Mandela Bay Maiden Juvenile Plate
6 – Waltzing Doll
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Eurythmics by Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Stallone Naidoo
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 6 (6 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
Debut run. She’s shown lots of speed in her work and has galloped on the polytrack in the lead up to this race. She may be green in running and this outing will bring her on nicely for future races. We’re hoping for a positive start to her career.
Winning Form Comment: Sister to:*CRUISE CONTROL5g(28:13, 6). *Querari filly(Cost R140000).
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Race 4 – 14:15
1600m – TAB Telebet 0861 000 822 MR 66 Handicap (F & M)
1 – Iqembulabesifazane
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Captain’s Catch by Captain Al
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Stallone Naidoo
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She’s been disappointing in her last two starts after returning from a 19-week break. This is her peak run and she jumps from a good draw of four. She’s doing well at home and we’re hoping for a positive run.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:72. Will strip much fitter but prefers shorter.
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Race 4 – 14:15
1600m – TAB Telebet 0861 000 822 MR 66 Handicap (F & M)
4 – Voorsmaakie
Breeding: Gold Standard – Badger’s Drift by Badger Land (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 10 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She returns from a 27-week break due to an injury. She’s working very well and is in a good space heading into this contest. With a bit of luck from the widest draw, she’s capable of finishing in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Gila L-2024.08.31. Rested 27 wks. Best MR:73. Better than latest. The break may have done her the world of good.
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Race 6 – 15:25
2000m – Racing240 MR 86 Handicap
2 – Mr Fox
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Quick Brown Fox (AUS) by Foxwedge (AUS)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 4 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/10
This is his first run for Hollywood Racing. The son of Canford Cliffs has won his last two starts well, the latest of which was over 1900m on the turf. The stable is happy with him heading into this contest and we’re hoping to see him bring up the hat-trick.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Crawford BJ/JI-2025.02.15. Best MR:85. Won last two well. The fourth horse in latest has won since.
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Race 7 – 16:00
1400m – TAB 4Racing App Pinnacle Stakes
10 – Champonelle
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Varsity Belle by Var (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He’s unbeaten from three starts on this course and comes off two impressive victories. The son of Querari is taking his racing well and he’s in a good space. He does take a big rise in class but the stable feels that he’s the horse to beat.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Woodruff L-2024.10.26. Best MR:84. Unbeaten from three starts on this course. Hat-trick chance.