Hollywood Racing has five runners carded at Fairview Polytrack on Monday, 30 December 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Monday, 30 December 2024
Fairview Polytrack
Race 2 – 12:55
1600m – Racing 240 For Racing. For You Maiden Plate
7 – Cheerful Charlie B
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Wild Date by Judpot (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 1 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
This will be his first run in the Eastern Cape for Trainer Cliffie Miller. He has worked on the polytrack and seems to enjoy the surface. The stable has opted to fit him with a pair of blinkers. He is expected to run an improved race and can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Woodruff L-2024.11.26. Blinkers ON. Poor form in both runs. First run for Miller camp and can improve.
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Race 3 – 13:30
1300m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 MR 76 Handicap (F & M)
7 – Concerto
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Casadesus (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
She was squeezed when leaving the starting stalls over 1400m last time and never got into the race. She is working nicely, and she is in a good space. With a bit of luck in running, she should finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Moderate latest from a wide draw. Include in quartets.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1200m – Racehorse Owners Association Pinnacle Stakes
1 – Cruise Control
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Eurythmics by Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 8 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/10
This race forms part of his preparation for his race in Cape Town at the end of January. He is flying at home, and he is doing well. Five of his thirteen victories have come on this course. He is the class horse in the race, and he has a good winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:118. Classy individual. Merits respect.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1200m – Racehorse Owners Association Pinnacle Stakes
3 – Cliff Top
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Baqueira by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He has finished third in his last two starts, the latest of which was over this course and distance. He is working nicely and is ideally suited to this course. It is a competitive field but the stable feel that he will be right there at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:116. Is suited to this C&D. Place chance.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1200m – Racehorse Owners Association Pinnacle Stakes
7 – Teatro
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Casadesus (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Kendall Minnie
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He wasn’t disgraced when fourth over 1400m on this course last time. He is doing well at home and jumps from a handy draw of five. It is a competitive field, but he is a horse who always gives of his best and we are hoping for another positive run.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:97. Is 2.5kgs better off at the weights with number 9 on latest. Place chance.