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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: FAIRVIEW POLYTRACK / GREYVILLE@2025.09.26
Fairview Polytrack, 26.09.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1300m, Poly, R71.000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: CAPTAIN CLEVER ran some fair races in KwaZulu-Natal. He should do well on local debut trying blinkers for the first time. PLAYMAKER did not show much on debut but does have Richard Fourie aboard so could improve. PIBE DE ORO has not finished off his races so it is of no surprise that blinkers have been reached for but he did not shine with this equipment earlier in his career. STAND UP is threatening to win a race and can do so if given a soft lead this time. RIVER FERN is better than the last run would suggest and could be a threat.
Selections: #3 Captain Clever, #5 River Fern, #2 Pibe De Oro, #4 Stand Up
Fairview Polytrack, 26.09.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R75.000, 13:10GMT+2
Race Summary: AMANATTO ran a decent race from a bad draw last time out. She has improved with blinkers and should make a bold bid at scoring from this draw. ROYAL MERMAID was unreliable in KwaZulu-Natal but will probably like this shorter distance and could be a threat on local debut. GENOVEFA and OCEAN FLAME are capable of vast improvement on their local debuts. ELUSIVE BOMBA is improving and would not be a surprise winner.
Selections: #1 Royal Mermaid, #3 Amanatto, #7 Elusive Bomba, #4 Genovefa
Fairview Polytrack, 26.09.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R100.000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: SILVA CITY was not disgraced in a better race than this last time out. She won well on handicap debut before that and can bounce back to beat these rivals. SPEED RACER is not reliable but is also capable of running well in a race like this. MASKED VIGILANTE showed a return to form last time out and likes the Polytrack so should be a threat. DONNY TEE, SWISS WALT and HAIR TRIGGER are all capable of getting involved with the finish.
Selections: #2 Silva City, #3 Masked Vigilante, #1 Speed Racer, #4 Donny Tee
Fairview Polytrack, 26.09.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 2000m, Poly, R94.000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: HOME REEF has shown good improvement of late but might need luck in running over this course and distance. MASTER FORESTER is consistent and has a place chance. FEW DOLLARS MORE may have just needed his local debut and can do better. HEEMSTEDE has won both his starts on this surface and could be a threat. GEORGE HANDEL is at the top of his game but does run earlier in the week so that run will need to be looked at. LOTUS ISLAND and ROLL OF THE DICE could also be included.
Selections: #9 Home Reef, #5 George Handel, #2 Few Dollars More, #3 Heemstede
Fairview Polytrack, 26.09.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R79.000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: WISHES AND DREAMS is improving and was an easy winner last time. That runner-up has won since then and this does look a modest race so she may well be better than these rivals. CHRONICLESOFNANIA is in good shape and should be right there at the finish yet again. TAKE YOUR TIME takes a while to find her stride in the straight but can be a threat once again. VOORSMAAKIE, DUCHESS OF SEVILLE and COLORAMA are capable of earning some money.
Selections: #4 Wishes And Dreams, #5 Chroniclesofnania, #6 Take Your Time, #8 Colorama
Fairview Polytrack, 26.09.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R95.000, 15:30GMT+2
Race Summary: BIG BOY BRUCE was not disgraced on local debut. He should strip fitter and could score this time. DOWSER is not reliable but did run well last time out and could be a lively danger. IGUGULETHU is clearly better than his last run and could contest the finish. READY is in good form and is clearly not out of it. Stable companions BEECHAMWOOD BOY and COASTAL PATH are both recent winners and are capable of scoring again. GRAND ALLEGRO is back on the Polytrack and has a place chance.
Selections: #7 Big Boy Bruce, #5 Beechamwood Boy, #6 Coastal Path, #4 Ready
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.09.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R110,000, 15:45GMT+2
Race Summary: BELLIGERENT takes on males but has not been far back in her last three and has a handy weight what with her sex allowance and Rachel Venniker’s extra 1.5kg allowance. CAPTAIN’S DYNASTY improved second time out from a wide draw and could possibly show more. HEART TO HEART is a four-year-old with only one run to his name and can improve on a fair debut. Hollywood Racing’s stable rider Sean Veale will have had the choice of three first timers and goes with GREATEST HIT for Vengi Masawi.
Selections: #2 BELLIGERENT, #9 CAPTAIN’S DYNASTY, #8 HEART TO HEART, #5 GREATEST HIT
Fairview Polytrack, 26.09.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R175.000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: MERCANTOUR has won three of his last four starts and has every chance of winning again. This course and distance suits him well. GOLDEN LINK has ability but this is a tough race. YAMADORI has run well on this surface and could be the surprise package of the race. GUY GIBSON lost on local debut at a very short price but can make amends on best form. THE AFRICA HOUSE won well on local debut and is not out of it. USA’S HOPE, CHAMPONELLE and EYJAFJALLAJOKULL are all capable of taking home some prize money.
Selections: #1 Mercantour, #4 Guy Gibson, #5 Usa’s Hope, #6 The Africa House
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.09.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R110,000, 16:20GMT+2
Race Summary: TARGARYEN looks to be the pick of Wendy Whotehead’s three runners. He was a close-up second on this course last run and has the best of the draw. Paul Matchett raids with CARNARVON who shows steady Highveld form and has run well on the Greyville poly. BOURBON’S BEAST has been consistent and was not far back in a competitive maiden last time out. EASTERN HIGHLANDS returns from a lengthy break but showed up well on debut and is one to watch in the betting.
Selections: #1 TARGARYEN KNIGHT, #3 CARNARVON, #6 BOURBON’S BEAST, #7 EASTERN HIGHLANDS
Fairview Polytrack, 26.09.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R76.000, 16:40GMT+2
Race Summary: THUNDER MASTER is threatening a win with three runner-up performances in a row and can go one better over a course and distance that suits. WISSA’S ON FIRE was not disgraced on local debut and could have more to offer. ROTOTO could be the surprise package of the race over this track and distance. PRINCE ANTONIO and MANEKI NEKO have both shown a liking for the Polytrack and hold claims. ICE CAP and KING’S SAILOR are both capable of earning some minor money.
Selections: #1 Thunder Master, #4 Prince Antonio, #6 Maneki Neko, #8 Ice Cap
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.09.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100,000, 16:55GMT+2
Race Summary: MISS TWINKLE has improved with each outing and looks ripe for this event. MS GALORE showed good speed before being out-paced late last time out. This is her third run after a break and the step up in trip should suit. REJUVENATE has been knocking on the door. She has gone close on the poly so should be familiar with her surroundings. RED LHASA enjoyed the step up in trip last run on the poly. She has the best of the draw back on turf.
Selections: #7 MISS TWINKLE, #6 MS GALORE, #10 REJUVENATE, #1 RED LHASA
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.09.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R80,000, 17:30GMT+2
Race Summary: SPRING KISS seldom runs a bad race and was not far back last run. She is over her optimum trip. BEAUTIFUL RANIA has shown recent improvement in blinkers and is down in class. SALLY PORT was a recent maiden winner but is lightly raced and has improved with each outing. Further improvement can see her home again. LAST GINGER has steady Highveld form and can feature prominently in this line-up. HOT STRIKE is not the easiest to catch right but is smart on her day. Serino Moodley stays with the ride.
Selections: #2 SPRING KISS, #5 BEAUTIFUL RANIA, #9 SALLY PORT, #6 HOT STRIKE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.09.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R110,000, 18:05GMT+2
Race Summary: RANI TARABAI has hard put a foot wrong in her seven starts. The form of her last win has been soundly franked and a repeat should see her close in a competitive field. There should be very little between RADU and GREENHOUSE with a neck between them when last they met. The meet on the same weight terms. PRINCESS PALACE held on gamely to win last time out. This shorter trip could be more to her liking.
Selections: #7 RANI TARABAI, #5 RADU, #8 GREENHOUSE, #1 PRINCESS PALACE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.09.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R90,000, 18:45GMT+2
Race Summary: BLAZING LIGHT has not been far back at recent outings. He is down in class and also takes a slight drop in the ratings. MOHANDAS was much improved in blinkers last run and this shorter trip should be more to his liking. SLYTHERIN caught the eye last run and he should appreciate the rise in trip. ATTABOY has been consistent of late and the step up in trip could finally see him home to his second win.
Selections: #1 BLAZING LIGHT, #6 MOHANDAS, #2 SLYTHERIN, #11 ATTABOY
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.09.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R120,000, 19:20GMT+2
Race Summary: CONTINENTALEXPRESS won well over the distance last time out. He was jump9ng in trip but was well supported in the market. He is up in the handicap but looks capable again. ESCAPOLOGIST is something of a Hollywood Scottsville specialist but stays well. However, she meets her rival on exactly the same weight terms. DANCING ON A CLOUD was just over three lengths back to Continentlexpress last time out but is 3kg better off so should finish a little closer. CORRUPT goes this trip for the first time but won well enough last time out and is relatively lightly raced.
Selections: #4 CONTINENTALEXPRESS, #2 ESCAPOLOGIST, #6 CORRUPT, #5 DANCING ON A CLOUD
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.09.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R125,000, 19:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Mike Miller holds a strong hand with three runners, best of which could be the lightly raced INFINITY EDGE the choice of stable rider Tristan Godden. She was a beaten favourite last run behind two stable companions but can make amends given expected improvement. However, stable companion SOVEREIGN GRANT was a length in front of Infinity Edge when last they met and is now 2.5kg better of at the weights and has the best of the draw. ONE SMART COOKIE is always dangerous and improved back in blinkers. MALCOLM’S DREAM is likely having her last outing before heading to stud but did put in a strong should behind One Smart Cookie last time out.
Selections: #4 INFINITY EDGE, #1 SOVEREIGN GRANT, #10 ONE SMART COOKIE, #11 MALCOLM’S DREAM
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.09.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R135,000, 20:25GMT+2
Race Summary: THE SHEPHERD has his third run after a lengthy break and was not far back in both starts. He has a big weight but is down in class and looks primed for this. ROSH KEDESH did not get the best of passages last run and the outing is possibly best ignored as he had consistent form prior to that run. IMPOSING ran out a comfortable winner if his last start over course and distance and can feature again carrying just 1kg more. VOLDEMORT is seldom far off. He is up in class but does have a corresponding drop in the weights.
Selections: #10 THE SHEPHERD, #8 ROSH KEDESH, #6 IMPOSING, #5 VOLDEMORT
Best Win: #1 MERCANTOUR #10 THE SHEPHERD
Best Value Bet: #7 RANI TARABAI
Best Longshot: #7 BIG BOY BRUCE #6 MS GALORE
