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The Championships Day 2 Preview
Green Energy may need some wind
Short fields but competitive racing await punters at Hollywoodbets Scottsville next Wednesday, where betting moves could prove significant across the nine-race card.
The opener is particularly intriguing as recent winner Green Energy meets Kazenoyoni again. Green Energy, trained by Adam Azzie, improved sharply to win well at his second start and looks progressive. However, Kazenoyoni produced a stunning late surge to score on debut and should improve further over the extra distance. Pink Skies, carrying a light weight after a solid effort behind Master Magician, also has claims.
Race two features several first-timers, but Royal Crest looks progressive despite taking on older rivals, while Winter Blessing, with blinkers reapplied, should be competitive.
In the first leg of the PA, Quest Of Valor has shown promise against his own age group and now meets older horses, while Mastercrafter is expected to improve after a green debut. Consistent Xiphos could finally find the right opportunity.
Roy’s Grace appeals in the Pick 6 opener after two encouraging comeback runs and benefits from a 4kg claim. Greenlight and last-start winner Lilac In Winter look closely matched at the weights.
Peter Muscutt holds a strong hand in race five with Touched By Angels, Dylan’s Champ and Rollo The Viking all holding winning chances, while consistent filly Forward Motion can earn again despite tougher opposition.
Later on, Donquerari’s consistency and a rating drop make him competitive, though recent winner Circumbendibus and lightly raced Position Of Power pose threats.
The staying handicap over 2400m looks wide open, with Star Of The Future expected to improve over the longer trip alongside Basie Raakvat and Mary Read.
Dean Kannemeyer’s lightly raced Gallic Victor can close the meeting on a winning note, with in-form Next Of Kin the main danger.
Sha Tin Track Spy: Monday, 6 April
The force is with Grant and Des
Jet Force has emerged as an exciting horse to follow after proving he can mix it with top Weight-For-Age performers. His authoritative Listed Jet Master Stakes victory suggests he can make a bold bid in Monday’s Grade 3 Variety Club Stakes over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth.
His standout effort came in the Grade 2 Green Point Stakes, finishing close behind Dave The King and just behind future Grade 1 Cape Town Met winner See It Again, while beating Durban July hero The Real Prince home. Despite a tough draw in the Grade 1 L’Ormarins Kings Plate, he held his own, confirming his rise through the ranks. Trainer Des McLachlan has his yard firing, with Grant van Niekerk booked to ride.
Legal Counsel commands respect after pushing See It Again to under a length in the Cape Town Met and looks set for another strong showing before likely heading to Durban for Champions Season. Viva’s Liberte, eye-catching in the Cape Derby after doing the early work, carries a light weight and could be dangerous against older rivals.
In the Listed Sweet Chestnut Stakes, Stormwatch appears at peak fitness after a win and close second in the Prix Du Cap and may prove hard to beat, though Roccapina is better off at the weights and rates a threat.
Among the supporting races, One Spirit is the runner to beat in the opener after a promising debut, while improving filly Shesgotclass can follow up her recent win. Who Is She looks a winner in waiting after an unlucky last run, and La Pulga drops into calmer company over 1800m.
Noble Hero, thriving with two wins from his last three starts, has strong claims again, while Rattlesnake’s inside draw could prove decisive in the finale, with One Liner the main danger.
The Championships Day 1 Review




CHAMPIONS DAY 2026
4Racing continues its Championships journey on Saturday, 4 April, offering a bumper card of nine feature races for Day 3. There is additional gloss for this year’s event with the Corne Spies-trained Hazy Dazy being a lively contender for the Wilgerbosdrift Bridget Oppenheimer SA Oaks, Triple Tiara honours and that attractive R1 million bonus.
While the Triple Crown saw Mr P Murugasa’s Splittheeights take the TAB Gauteng Guineas for the Mike & Mathew de Kock stable under Raymond Danielson and Mrs Heinrich Kuhn’s Grand Empire (Sean Tarry / Craig Zackey) take the World Pool HKJC SA Classic in a tussle, there will be no series winner this year, but nevertheless, an intriguing field has assembled for the 2026 World Pool HKJC SA Derby. Mr M Havenga’s Diogenes has thrived since moving to the Highveld and the care of Weichong Marwing and the 3yo son of Hawwaam announced himself as a Derby contender when he ran out a fitting winner of the WSB Hawwaam Stakes on 14 March.
There are three entries from KZN – Salani Khale (Gareth van Zyl / Sean Veale), Sword Speed (Alyson Wright / Keagan de Melo) and Reign On Impact (Frikkie Greyling / Athandiwe Mgudlwa). While Gavin van Zyl won the race with Seal in 2011, the horse had been based at his Highveld satellite yard under the care of son Chesney and one has to go all the way back to 1986 when Terrance Millard raided with Potomac to find the last winning raider.
This year has one filly in the race, Hollywood Racing’s Curious Girl from the Mike & Mathew de Kock stable, who will be partnered by Gavin Lerena. While the Derby has been won by fillies in the past, the feat has not been achieved since Noble Lady in 1917.
The SA Derby originates in Port Elizabeth, with the inaugural event, run for a stake of 400 sovereigns, dating back to Saturday, 17 October 1885, when it was won by Mr Hilton Barber’s Oxygen (Plunger). By the turn of the century, Johannesburg had become the racing centre of South Africa in the wake of the gold rush and the race relocated to Turffontein where it has remained ever since and with its rich history and illustrious honour roll, the SA Derby remains one of South Africa’s oldest and most prestigious racing events.
WILGERBOSDRIFT BRIDGET OPPENHEIMER SA OAKS
The South African Oaks over 2450m is the oldest and most demanding classic race for three-year-old fillies in the country and dates back to 1914 when it was won by a filly named Pendant (by Sidus), trained by Fred Murray and ridden by William Watson. Murray was a trainer of some repute – the only one so far to have won four successive Durban July Handicaps (1910-1913).
Like its counterpart, the race has a rich and colourful history, with the 1916 running a particular stand-out. The winner was Opera Cloak, a filly bred by AE Passmore by St Maurice out of Pellerine. The same mating had produced Passmore’s 1912 SA Derby winner, Van Raalte. Opera Cloak was a diminutive individual. So much so that she was eligible for Galloway races. Accordingly, ‘AE’ chose to keep and race her for his own account and trained her himself. After a good win in a Flying Handicap at the Johannesburg Turf Club on 23 December 1916, ‘AE’ entered her for the Oaks, to be run over a mile and a half on 30 December. While it is fairly remarkable for a mare to produce full siblings who both go on to be classic winners, the story gets more remarkable still. ‘AE’, who was in his fifties by now, held a gentleman rider’s license and is down in the history books as the breeder, owner, trainer AND rider of the 1916 Oaks winner, beating in the process, Ike Strydom, the champion jockey of his day.
The late Mrs Bridget Oppenheimer accumulated a phenomenal SA Oaks record, having won it a total of 14 times, so it is fitting that the race carries her name.
With impressive wins in the first two legs, the connections of fairytale filly Hazy Dazy are confident of another good effort and she will be partnered by her regular jockey, apprentice Trent Mayhew.
There have been 5 winners of the SA Triple Tiara to date (Igugu in 2011, Cherry On The Top in 2013, Summer Pudding in 2020, War Of Athena in 2021 and Rain In Holland in 2022) and there will be a R1 million bonus if Hazy Dazy can add her name to the list on Saturday.
There are three Group 1’s on the day’s card, the TAB Empress Club Stakes, the World Pool HKJC Premier’s Champions Challenge and the TAB Computaform Sprint.
TAB Computaform Sprint
The TAB Computaform Sprint is one of only two Group 1 contests on the SA calendar. It was first run as the Castrol National Sprint in 1970, a race which virtually overnight became SA’s premier test of speed and its honour roll is a true embarrassment des riches, littered with the names of SA turf greats such as Sentinel, Senor Santa, Taban, Tommy Hotspur, dual winner Golden Loom, National Colour, J J The Jet Plane and recent winners Shea Shea and Isivunguvungu. Comptutaform added its name to the race and it has stayed there ever since.
Corne Spies ward, 7yo William Robertson, teams up with jockey Ryan Munger to defend their 2025 title, but there will be plenty trying to deny them the double, including Buffalo Storm Cody, one of the highest rated horses in the country, and East Cape raider Kingdundee, who is currently on a four race winning streak.
TAB Empress Club Stakes
The Empress Club Stakes, previously run as the Turffontein Fillies and Mares Stakes, was renamed for one of the greatest female talents to grace the South African turf. Bred in Argentina by Haras Abolengo, Empress Club was foaled in 1988. She was a daughter of Farnesio out of the El Gran Capitan mare Elysee, making her a half-sister to Gr1 fillies, Ecurie and Epoque. Empress Club raced in the interests of Laurie and Jean Jaffee and was trained in South Africa first by Terrance Millard and from her 3yo career onwards by his son, Tony.
Nicknamed ‘The Galloping Goldmine’, she was nothing short of a phenom on the track, concluding her career with 16 wins – which included a staggering nine Gr1s – from 26 starts in South Africa and the USA. She was ARCSA Champion 3yo Filly as well as SA Horse Of The Year for 1992 and ARCSA Champion Older Female in 1993, retiring with record earnings of R3.1 million.
The 2026 renewal of the TAB Empress Club Stakes has attracted a high quality 10 horse field representing some of the best distaff talent from around the country. There is a dual threat from the Western Cape comprising SA Champion Trainer Justin Snaith’s recent Majorca Stakes winning charge Double Grand Slam and Candice Bass’s narrow Majorca Stakes bridesmaid, Rainbow Lorikeet. From the Eastern Cape, Alan Greeff returns his Equus Champion 2YO filly Golden Palm, while Gareth van Zyl represents KZN with Past Is Prologue. The Highveld is represented by big race heavyweight Sean Tarry who saddles stablemates Callmegetrix and Rodeo Drive, the Candice and Tammy Dawson training team with Minogue, Tony Peter saddles Kisshoten, David Nieuwenhuizen fields Famous Lady and Fanie Bronkhorst completes the field with Scarlett Heart.
World Pool HKJC Premier’s Champions Challenge
The Premier’s Champions Challenge is something of a melting pot, having evolved from remnants of the ‘old’ Summer Handicap. It has been run as a conditions race and latterly at WFA plus penalties, has moved around the calendar and even alternated venues between Turffontein and the old Gosforth Park before disappearing from the calendar completely for a number of years. When the calendar was restructured in the late 1990’s, the race was reimagined as the Champion Stakes (WFA) and included as part of the newly launched Champions Day line-up. It underwent a few more changes before finally settling as the Premier’s Champions Challenge.
This year’s event promises a clash for the ages and features defending champion Fire Attack (Alec Laird / Calvin Habib), 2025 Premier’s Champions Challenge runner up Royal Victory who will be aiming to go one better for his new conditioner Weichong Marwing, 2026 WSB Cape Town Met hero See It Again (Justin Snaith / Craig Zackey), 2024 Betway Summer Cup victor Atticus Finch (Alec Laird / Gavin Lerena), 2025 Betway Summer Cup runner up Olivia’s Way (Roy Magner / Marco van Rensburg) and Sean Tarry’s 2026 TAB SA Classic winner Grand Empire (Ryan Munger) among others.
And it doesn’t end there. The card also offers the Gr2 Hawaii Stakes (named for George Azzie’s globetrotting champion – read more about him in last week’s edition of Off The Record – https://news.4racing.com/off-the-record-115), the Gr2 SA Nursery, Gr2 SA Fillies Nursery and 2850m Caradoc Gold Cup (Listed), named for another George Azzie star whose big race wins included the 1966 Summer Cup and 1968 Gold Cup. He retired to become a lead horse at Turffontein and was fittingly laid to rest in the Champions Graveyard in the Turrfontein infield.

JP Can Hammer It Home
Darryl Moore’s JP’s Palace stayed competitive until the closing stages of the Listed Kings Cup at Hollywoodbets Scottsville and looks well placed under another favourable weight in Sunday’s World Sports Betting Sledgehammer at the same venue. With slightly weaker opposition, he is expected to produce another bold showing.
I Salute You, returning from a successful Western Cape campaign, must concede 9.5kg to JP’s Palace which may prove decisive. Bruh, fitted with first-time blinkers and carrying a light weight, could surprise, while Field Marshal should improve after a promising comeback run behind Okavango and JP’s Palace.
In the fillies and mares’ WSB Scarlet Lady, Ice Rain carries top weight but meets Rahhabba on 1.5kg better terms after a narrow defeat and can reverse the result. Ladyofdistinction should improve on firmer ground, while Miss Twinkle also enjoys a pull at the weights, though stable rider Serino Moodley’s choice of Ice Rain is notable.
The Scottsville straight often suits inexperienced runners, and both opening races feature large juvenile fields where betting will be key. De Gulden impressed when third on debut in the Cape and could be the one to beat, while Iceberg Rose, Sei Bella, and Liz Hurley are capable of improvement. In race two, Predator’s Crown and Bison Warrior bring strong form, while Tommy Greaney is expected to progress from a green debut.
Lilting Song looks a solid Place Accumulator option after consecutive runner-up finishes, with Lolly Willowes and improving Chooks Kiss among the dangers.
Quarter Master can open the Pick 6 despite a wide draw, while Good Omen is overdue a win and Taylor’s Version, with blinkers reapplied, can bounce back.
Over 2400m, Continentalexpress has strong course-and-distance form but faces serious threats from Royal Invitation and in-form Plum Pudding, while Son Of Raj adds class despite recent struggles.
Arverni Princess rates a chance in a competitive eighth, alongside last-start winner Jane’s Vision.
The meeting may conclude with City Of Love, who drops sharply in class and is well suited to course and distance, though Who Blinked and Military Command could challenge.
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April 5 Selangor Preview By Mark Lydeamore
Master Du Rouvray can pull off a performance
Punters face a competitive programme on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack on Friday evening, where an early highlight could come in race 1 with Dean Kannemeyer’s Flying Fate. The daughter of Master Of My Fate showed greenness on debut but finished strongly and is expected to improve. Peace Rose, who has progressed with each run and was narrowly beaten last time, looks the main danger, while Siyabamelela and Vaan’s Spirit also hold claims from favourable circumstances.
Dream Decision can start the Place Accumulator after consistent runner-up finishes in open handicaps and now meets modest opposition. Can We Start may improve switching to the poly, while Cali Bullet has place prospects.
Master Du Rouvray is a strong contender in the first Pick 6 leg. Despite top weight, he is consistent and suited to course and distance. High Queue is ultra-reliable, while Sesame steps up after a solid win but must overcome a ratings rise.
Competitive handicaps follow. Magic Maverick looks well weighted with an apprentice allowance and top rider aboard, though Takeyourbestshot and Chasing Gold remain threats. National Dream, now fitted with blinkers, could surprise.
Race 5 is wide open. My Lucky Charm impressed on local debut and drops in class, while Ragnar The King could feature at odds and Deandre’s Dream returns to more suitable company.
In race 6, Thought Control makes her poly debut after a promising post-maiden effort and meets Spirit Of Shimla on better terms. Oklahoma Girl is improving, while lightweight Oh My Gucci Girl could attempt to dictate from a good draw.
Queen is well suited in race 7 over her preferred course and distance, with consistent Grue Of Ice, improving Time In Paris, and Rafeef’s Choice all in contention.
The meeting may conclude successfully for Catch A Penny, who brings solid Cape form and was narrowly beaten last start. Magical Sky, a dual course-and-distance winner, along with Summer Winter and Ruby Rising, complete the main chances.
Champions Day showdown at Turffontein

Time Is Precious for Winds Of Change
Teflon Man to stick them away in Easter Sprint
The Non Black-Type Easter Sprint over 1100m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Wednesday pits progressive three-year-olds against seasoned older sprinters in an intriguing contest.
Teflon Man looks the one to beat. The four-year-old has held his own during the Cape Summer Festival features and now drops into a more suitable assignment. Trained by Dean Kannemeyer and ridden by Craig Zackey, he finished a solid fourth in the Grade 2 Cape Merchants before chasing home promising sprinter All The Rage. His latest seventh in the Diadem Stakes reads better than it looks given the dominance of winner Questioning, and this race appears a realistic target.
Promising youngster North Point is capable of bouncing back after a below-par Durbanville effort and is favourably weighted to reverse recent form. Kaiboy, lightly raced but talented, could represent value for the places in a competitive field.
Earlier on the card, Sparkling Star sets the standard in race one after a strong debut second and should prove hard to beat for the in-form Candice Bass yard.
Race two may finally see one of the consistent fillies score, with Swift Serenity narrowly preferred to Iona Castle over 1000m.
Sommerstern drops back to a preferred 1400m in race three and has strong winning claims, while Pentolina looks competitive in race four following several encouraging near misses.
William’s Woman should be in the mix in race five despite strong opposition from Final Call. Race six is open, but recent winner Country Time could follow up.
In race eight, Whirlwind gets a chance to make amends after a narrow defeat and can return to winning ways over 1100m.
Punters can live in a Rich Man’s World on Monday
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France Express Form & Race Previews (Marseille-Borely/Saint-Cloud) – Friday, April 10
RACE 1: DE LA MADRAGUE DE GIGNAC STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 3) – 2000M – TIME: 18:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20100
Kovrov (FR) Only beaten 3.25 lengths when fourth in a Listed over 2000m at Cagnes on 24 January. Has a win at the track and drops in class so looks the runner to beat. Les Petits Princes (FR) Finished sixth in a Condition over 1600m at Chantilly on 13 February. Did not appear to enjoy racing on the sand and should do a lot better back on the turf. Master Cath (FR) Beaten 1.5 lengths into second in a Condition over 2200m at Fontainebleau on 17 March. Is proven over both course and distance and should be competitive again. Colonel Mitch (FR) Finished sixth in a Handicap over 1600m at Saint-Cloud on 24 March. He has three wins and two seconds in five runs at this course, all over either 2000m or 2100m, so must be considered.
RACE 2: DE CAMARGUE MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 4) – 2000M – TIME: 18:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Dissemble (FR) A promising third over this course and distance on 18 March. She finished strongly in that debut run and should do even better this time. Al Ma’ida (IRE) A decent third in a Maiden over this track and trip on 18 March. Beaten just two lengths in his second start and could progress even further this time. Look (FR) Disappointed when ninth in a Maiden over this course and distance on 18 March. However, her trainer reported she was in season and the run is best ignored. Can turn the table around. Persianromy (FR) A decent fourth in a Maiden over this course and distance on 18 March. Finished just behind.
RACE 3: DE LA CANEBIERE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 5) – 2600M – TIME: 19:01 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Boogie (FR) A firm winner in a Class 3 Handicap over 2600m at Marseille Borely on 18 March. Bold winning chance. Zilya (FR) Hearty sixth in a Class 3 Handicap over 2400m at Lyon La Soie on 11 March. Can be involved in the placings. La Mazzi Gogo (FR) Positive second in a Class 3 Handicap over 2600m at Marseille Borely on 18 March. Good each way chance. Il Capo (FR) Good third in a Class 3 Handicap over 2600m at Marseille Borely on 18 March. Include in all plays.
RACE 4: DE BOUC-BEL-AIR MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 6) – 1200M – TIME: 19:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Pink Roche (FR) Solid second in a Maiden over 1500m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 9 March. Strong winning chance. Rock Of Rosha Credible fourth in a Maiden over 1600m at Clairefontaine on 25 August. If the run is not needed, she can run well fresh. Possi (FR) Pleasant third in a Handicap over 1400m at Chantilly on 31 October. Minor each way shout. Rasseni Chop (FR) Trying seventh in a Maiden over 1300m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 26 January. One for the placings.
RACE 5: DE SUGITON HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 7) – 2100M – TIME: 20:03 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Tender Thoughts (FR) Pleasant fourth in a Class 4 Condition over 2600m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 22 March. Bold winning chance. Eastman Finished seventh in a Class 3 Handicap over 2000m at Saint- Cloud on 3 April. Well-entered and can run well. Jagda (FR) Ran fourth in a Class 4 Handicap over 2000m at Lyon Parilly on 29 March. One for the placings. Dragon Love (FR) Finished sixth in a Class 4 Condition over 2600m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 22 March. One for the exotics.
RACE 6: DE LA VALENTINE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM MARSEILLE-BORELY RACE 8) – 2100M – TIME: 20:34 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Pearl Spirit (FR) Solid third in a Class 4 Handicap over 2000m at Marseille Borely on 18 March. Good winning chance. Celanoken (FR) Polished into second in a Maiden over 2000m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 9 March. Bold each way chance. Linaria (FR) Finished fifth in a Class 3 Handicap over 2200m at Lyon Parilly on 29 March. Can contest at the finish. Ridwaan (FR) Decent third in a Class 3 Handicap over 2000m at Compiegne on 27 March. Include in all plays.
RACE 7: CANOT STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 1) – 1600M – TIME: 21:07 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Anakova (IRE) Fair fifth last time in a Listed at this track over 2000m on 9 November. Placed in a Listed over the track and trip before that in October. Key chance of scoring. Zoom (FR) Finished fifth last time over 1800m at Deauville in a Class 1 on 12 December. Capable performer who can make an impact. Clavus (FR) Recent success over 1600m in a Class 2 Handicap at Saint-Cloud on 24 March. One to pay close attention to. Alem (FR) Fair fifth last time over 1400m at La Teste in a Class 1 on 21 March. Useful performer who cannot be ruled out.
RACE 8: DU CHEMIN DU MOULIN HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 2) – 1600M – TIME: 21:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Parisian Belle (FR) Two solid runs this year, a win two runs back at Chantilly in a Class 4 Handicap in late February, and a third at this track over 1500m in a Class 3 Handicap on 19 March. Viking D’aumont (FR) Fifth on the latest start over 1600m at Chantilly in a Class 4 Handicap on 9 December on the PSF. Among the leading chances. Shamabend (FR) Two placed runs this year, fourth on the most recent over 1400m at Senonnes in a Class 4 Handicap on 13 March. One to pay close attention to. Weekend Warrior (FR) Five unplaced runs this year, the latter over 1500m at this track in a Class 3 Handicap on 19 March. Has dropped in the handicap to a reasonable rating and can be involved.
RACE 9: DU LIEU MANCHON HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 3) – 1600M – TIME: 22:17 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Caregiver (FR) Two unplaced runs of late, the most recent over 2000m at Compiegne in a Class 3 Handicap on 27 March. Can be competitive on a track he seems to like. Samagace Du Vivien (FR) Recent success over 1400m at Fontainebleau in a Class 3 Handicap on 31 March, and second before that at this track on 19 March over 1500m. Ought to be thereabouts. Les Trois Vallees (FR) Unplaced last time, second before that over 1800m at Fontainebleau in a Class 3 Handicap on 13 March. Among the leading each-way options. Lord Post Office (FR) Three unplaced runs of late, eighth on the latter over 1400m at Chantilly in a Class 3 Handicap on 26 March. Can make the top four.
RACE 10: DU LIEU MARMION HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 4) – 1600M – TIME: 22:52 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100
Rekhale (FR) Two unplaced runs of late, the latter over 1800m at Chantilly in a Class 3 Handicap on 3 March on the PSF. Back on turf and can bring out a better performance. Bolzano (IRE) Fair third last time out over 1600m at Chantilly in a Class 3 Handicap on the PSF on 21 January. Capable of being competitive and can feature. Benimaru (IRE) Three unplaced runs recently, the latter over 2000m at this track in a Class 4 on 5 March. Can bounce back to form and be involved. Whiland (FR) She has been out of form with numerous unplaced efforts, the latter over 1500m at this track in a Class 3 Handicap on 19 March. Place chance at best.
RACE 11: DU PARC DE BECON HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 5) – 2400M – TIME: 23:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100
Kensilver (FR) Victorious in a Handicap at Fontainebleau over 2600m on 13 March. Consistent and picked up a confidence-boosting win so could follow up. Over The Clouds Needed the last run when sixth in a Handicap at Pornichet-La Baule over 2400m on 25 March. Fitter this time and should be a threat back on the grass. Myriade Mag (FR) Showed some improvement when runner-up in a Condition at Lignieres over 3200m on 7 March. Can be competitive once again. Cartaam (FR) Consistent and was third in a Handicap at Fontainebleau over 2600m on 13 March. Should be right there at the finish once again.
RACE 12: DU PAVILLION DES INDES HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 6) – 2400M – TIME: 00:02 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Seculier (FR) Has shown improvement and was runner-up in a Handicap at Fontainebleau over 2600m on 13 March. Can go one place better. Aristos (FR) Did not show his best when seventh in a Handicap at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 2400m on 9 February. Capable of doing better and could contest the finish. Marie De Prusse (IRE) Has some fair form and finished fifth in a Handicap at Toulouse over 2400m on 18 March. Can be competitive in this line-up. Shiva Flower (IRE) Yet to win a race but was fifth in a Condition at Montlucon over 2300m on 22 March. Could improve and make the frame.
RACE 13: JEAN MASSARD CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 7) – 1400M – TIME: 00:37 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200
Ananke (FR) Probably needed her only run of the year when ninth in a Condition at Chantilly over 1300m on 8 March. Can bounce back to beat these rivals if at her best. Nashoba (FR) Has struggled this year and was eleventh in a Handicap at this course over 1600m on 5 March. Capable of improvement in this division and is not out of it. Rubenesque (FR) Not reliable but was fourth in a Claimer at Chantilly over 1600m on 23 March. Can get involved with the finish once again. Run Victoria (FR) Unreliable but did finish third in a Claimer at Chantilly over 1600m on 23 March. Can be competitive once again.
RACE 14: PENTHESILEE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 8) – 2000M – TIME: 01:12 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16500
Caramelito (FR) Struggled in Dubai this year and finished seventh in a Handicap at Meydan over 1800m on 6 February. Capable of bouncing back to score. Magellan (FR) Returned from a lengthy break and finished third in a Condition at Fontainebleau over 2200m on 17 March. Fitter now and could contest the finish. Eugene Smith (IRE) Consistent last year and finished fourth in a Condition at Pau over 2000m on 13 November. Better on the grass and can be a danger if fit from a break. Everillo (FR) Finished seventh last time out in a Handicap at Deauville over 2400m on 25 November. Returns from a break but could make the frame.
South Africa Express Form & Race Previews (Fairview) – April 10
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: FAIRVIEW@2026.04.10
Fairview, 10.04.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R78.000, 12:00GMT+2
Race Summary: FYFIELD LEGEND is clearly a lot better than his last run would suggest. He deserves a first victory after some very good earlier performances. OLAF THE STOUT has only found once better in both of his starts and can go one place better. DIGITAL WARFARE did not show much on debut but is capable of improvement. MAESTRO AZUL and RED BIRCH look the two newcomers that could threaten if finding betting support. SILVA STREAKER is a Heavenly Blue colt making his debut and must be respected as well.
Selections: #2 Fyfield Legend, #4 Olaf The Stout, #6 Red Birch, #3 Maestro Azul
Fairview, 10.04.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R78.000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: RUNGSTEDLAND has run two decent races behind star filly Marchland and should prove the right one for this race. MALIBU ICE attracted a lot of betting support on debut and ran well. She is the obvious danger. ON THE OUTSIDE and ROCK ME MAMA both need to improve to win but are capable of playing minor roles. WILD STAR is clearly better than she showed last time out and can earn some money.
Selections: #6 Rungstedland, #2 Malibu Ice, #9 Wild Star, #5 Rock Me Mama
Fairview, 10.04.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R75.000, 13:10GMT+2
Race Summary: A weak race and there are many with chances. GALACTIC BEAUTY quickened nicely in both her starts so far. She may be looking for further but gets the narrow vote to score. AURELIAN makes her local debut and can improve. DELAROCHE was not disgraced on local debut and has claims in this line-up. ONE SUMMER seems better than her last run and can contest the finish. PRICELESS TREASURE has been very consistent on the Polytrack and can be competitive once again. STONE OF SCONE could like this course and distance and must be included in all bets. TOTAL ERUPTION and WORLD OF DIAMONDS are the two outsiders to consider for Quartets.
Selections: #4 Galactic Beauty, #3 Delaroche, #11 Stone Of Scone, #1 Aurelian
Fairview, 10.04.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R150.000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: ANOTHERDANCEFORME has only been beaten once in her 9 starts and that was in the Western Cape. This is her first time this distance but she wins her races full of running so should have no problem. EAST COAST GIRL may be at her very best on the Polytrack but could also like this longer distance and has a place chance. AUGUSTA ROSSO has been runner-up behind stable companion ANOTHERDANCETOME in her last two starts and should like this longer distance. HOMING PIGEON was an impressive winner on local debut but did take 9 starts to get a first success.
Selections: #1 Anotherdanceforme, #5 Homing Pigeon, #2 East Coast Girl, #3 Augusta Rosso
Fairview, 10.04.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R76.000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: A very open looking handicap and it is best to go wide in this leg of the Pick 6. KING CELTILLUS did too much too soon on local debut. He could be a threat in a race of this nature. HOLLANDIA BAKKERIJ tends to lack a strong finish but is not out of it. FLASH LIGHTNING is not reliable but he has improved this season and can follow up on a good last win. TERMINAL VELOCITY and MYSTIC VISION are arriving for this after solid maiden wins and could be better than rated. GOLDEN GREY, PARDON ME and AMAZING COLOURS are also capable of winning.
Selections: #2 King Celtillus, #3 Hollandia Bakkerij, #4 Flash Lightning, #5 Terminal Velocity
Fairview, 10.04.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R94.000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: SILVAN MISTRESS does not always show her best form but was an impressive winner last time out and could follow up. ABOVE THE HORIZON looked an unlucky loser last time out. He could like this longer distance and deserves respect. SUPREME JUDGE tends to lack a strong finish but could do better trying this distance. WILD FIG is very consistent and should be right there at the finish once again. ACTION AMERICA and DRIELANDENPUNT both seem better than their modest recent runs and could play minor role.
Selections: #3 Silvan Mistress, #1 Above The Horizon, #4 Wild Fig, #2 Supreme Judge
Fairview, 10.04.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R175.000, 15:30GMT+2
Race Summary: A decent race. CRUISE CONTROL returns from a break but is a class act and the one to beat. CLIFF TOP probably prefers the Polytrack these days but has beaten that rival on a couple of occasions in their younger days. ROMAN AGENT has been unlucky of late and should be right there at the finish yet again. JOKER MAN has enjoyed it in the Eastern Cape of late and has a chance with Richard Fourie in the irons. PARIS LASS, KING PRAWN and JOHNNY APPLESEED are all capable of running into the money over this distance.
Selections: #1 Cruise Control, #4 Roman Agent, #5 Joker Man, #8 Johnny Appleseed
Fairview, 10.04.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80.000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: A very open race. More was expected from GREEN PLANET on local debut and he could bounce back to score in a big field handicap. BLACK PATH runs on Friday 3 April and can be a threat in this race as well. TEEREX has struck a purple patch of form and can win again. PANJANDRUM was a very easy maiden winner on local debut and could have more to offer. RHYTHM is very consistent and should be right there at the finish once again. CHIEF RUNNER and FLIGHT ENGINEER are unreliable but are hinting as being upset material.
Selections: #14 Green Planet, #17 Black Path, #10 Teerex, #6 Originator
Fairview, 10.04.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R90.000, 16:40GMT+2
Race Summary: PYRO EDITION proved in need of his first run back from a break. He can do a lot better this time around. Stable companions BURNING MAN and GLOBAL SPEAK put up improved performances in their latest starts and are also not out of it. THUNDER MASTER is having his best year ever and runs on Friday 3 April but is a threat for this as well. CORAL CREEK has been consistent of late and would not be a surprise winner. PEDRO is not reliable but is also not out of it if he is in the right frame of mind.
Selections: #10 Pyro Edition, #2 Thunder Master, #7 Coral Creek, #4 Burning Man
Best Win: #1 ANOTHERDANCEFORME
Best Longshot: #2 KING CELTILLUS





























