Hollywood Racing has nine runners carded at TAB Fairview Polytrack on Friday, 16 October 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 16 October 2026
TAB Fairview Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:15
1600m – Welcome To Nelson Mandela Bay Open Maiden (F & M)
2 – Burning Desire
Breeding: Potala Palace – Icy Fire by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Juan Nel
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 8/1
She is better than her last start over 2000m and the stable has opted to drop her back to 1600m. The daughter of Potala Palace is looking well and with a bit of luck from her awkward draw, we are hoping to see her involved.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:70. Didn’t see out 2000m in latest. Chance.
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Race 2 – 12:50
1400m – Betway Summer Cup 28 November Maiden Plate
1 – Monkey’s Wedding
Breeding: Hawwaam – Promise Of Rain by Dynasty
Trainer: Juan Nel
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/2
He has finished third in his last three starts. He drops back to 1400m, and the stable has opted to remove the blinkers. He is doing well at home, and we are hoping to see him shed his maiden tag.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers OFF. Best MR:72. Placed in both C&D attempts. Is a threat.
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Race 2 – 12:50
1400m – Betway Summer Cup 28 November Maiden Plate
3 – Playmaker
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Facinating Filly by Antonius Pius (USA)
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returns from an 18-week break. The stable has opted to drop him to 1400m as he is not going on with his races over further. Richard Fourie does duty and we are hoping for an improved performance.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 18 wks. Gelded 2025.10.28. Best MR:68. Is returning from a break. Chance if fit.
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Race 3 – 13:25
2200m – Tickets @ Howler for the Betway Summer Cup Open Maiden
2 – Scott’s Bar
Breeding: Malmoos – Picadilly Miss by London News
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 7 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 15/10
He is having his first run in the Eastern Cape for Trainer Dean Smith. The stable is happy with him and his gallop with the blinkers and tongue-tie was good. The son of Malmoos will enjoy the rise to 2200m and he can finish in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Ex De Kock MF/MF-2026.09.11. Gelded 2026.06.01. Blinkers ON. Best MR:77. Stable debut. Has claims on fair latest run.
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Race 3 – 13:25
2200m – Tickets @ Howler for the Betway Summer Cup Open Maiden
7 – Taranaki Nomad (NZ)
Breeding: Savabeel (AUS) – Samoon (AUS) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Kelly Mitchley
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 3 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
He is having his first outing in the Eastern Cape for Trainer Kelly Mitchley. He is doing very well at home, and the stable is happy with his work heading into this contest. He should enjoy the rise to 2200m and has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Ex De Kock MF/MF-2026.09.11. Stable debut. Is 1.5kgs better off at the weights with Number 2 on last run.
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Race 6 – 15:10
1200m – #Youcanbetonus! MR 80 Handicap
2 – Stokesy
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Bountiful Harvest by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Dean Smith
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 62.5kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He has finished second in his last two starts, the latest of which was over 1400m on this course. He is fit and well heading into this contest. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray retains the ride, and he has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Boasts solid recent form on poly. Should be one of the leading contenders.
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Race 6 – 15:10
1200m – #Youcanbetonus! MR 80 Handicap
3 – Champonelle
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Varsity Belle by Var (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: *Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 2 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returned to form when third over this course and distance last time. He is looking and working well heading into this contest. He jumps from a good draw of two and we can expect a competitive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Decent last effort despite excuses. Has a shout.
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Race 6 – 15:10
1200m – #Youcanbetonus! MR 80 Handicap
4 – Kwagga Blitz
Breeding: Captain Of All – African Honey by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He won a good race over this course and distance last time. The son of Captain Of All has come through that run well and is in a good space. Chase Maujean will do duty, and he is expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Binda C-2026.02.21. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:84. Justified favouritism in latest. Respect.
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Race 7 – 15:45
1600m – Nelson Mandela Bay Racing Poly Challenge 1600 (Non-Black Type)
6 – Ingqwele
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Dawn Calling by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 6 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 6/1
He ran a good race when third behind Mercantour in the second leg of the Nelson Mandela Bay Racing Poly Challenge last time. The son of Fire Away is well in himself and will love the rise to 1600m. He carries a handy galloping mass of 54kgs, and we can expect a competitive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:89. Consistent form. Is suited to this C&D and can enter the frame.