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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: FAIRVIEW / GREYVILLE@2026.08.28
Fairview, 28.08.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80.000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: FONTE did too much too soon last time out and that run is best ignored. Her jockey gets the opportunity to make amends over a course and distance that should suit and she can bounce back to score. LADY LIMONCELLO has been a bit of a disappointment of late on the Polytrack and could do a lot better back on the grass. TRICKLE CHARGE can show improvement this distance. WITCHING HOUR is another in the race that looks likely to prefer the turf and must be respected. CAMDEN SQUARE has improved of late and is clearly not out of it.
Selections: #2 Fonte, #1 Lady Limoncello, #3 Trickle Charge, #4 Witching Hour
Fairview, 28.08.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R80.000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: MATTER OF TRUST has only been modest in two local starts that were on the Polytrack. Jockey Muzi Yeni rides her this time and improvement looks very likely. GIMMETHEGOLD is in good form and would not be a surprise winner. DEAD POETS SOCIETY has been reliable of late on the Polytrack and is clearly in with a shot at winning. CAPRANICA, LUCA DA WHEELS and LADY OF FATE are capable of bouncing back to score in a very open looking race.
Selections: #2 Matter Of Trust, #1 Gimmethegold, #4 Capranica, #5 Luca Da Wheels
Fairview, 28.08.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R112.000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: ZATARA MAGIC is clearly the class horse of the race but returns from a break so his fitness will need to be taken on trust. BOURNEMOUTH is unreliable but capable of earning some money when in the right mood. FIREALLEY has held form of late and should contest the finish. BAD MEDICINE flopped last time out but can be a real threat this course and distance. WILD FIG has won his last three starts so must be respected for that. HOME REEF is game and is another to be respected. GLOBAL ALLY is also capable of earning some money.
Selections: #1 Zatara Magic, #4 Bad Medicine, #3 Firealley, #6 Wild Fig
Fairview, 28.08.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R82.000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: A very interesting race as we have some fillies that were impressive on the Polytrack last time out. CARNIVAL showed she is improving with a very easy maiden win and can have more to offer. So too could PRETTY AWESOME who won on debut in fine style. They take on some in form horses like BASINGSTOKE, who found good betting support when making all last time out. CAPE CAPRI is in the form of her life and will not go down without a fight. QUEEN OF JAZZ returns to a course and distance that clearly suits and is another to consider.
Selections: #4 Carnival, #2 Pretty Awesome, #3 Basingstoke, #7 Queen Of Jazz
Fairview, 28.08.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R96.000, 14:40GMT+2
Race Summary: SILVAN MISTRESS showed a disliking for the Polytrack in her last two starts. Hopefully that has not soured her to racing as she is talented and quite capable of winning a race. It is an open-looking race. Stable companion SILVA CITY is not reliable but ran a cracker last time out and must be respected. Another Alan Greeff-trained runner, WISHES AND DREAMS, is very consistent and would not be a surprise winner. ONCIDIUM remains in good shape and clearly is not out of it. AQUARIUS and EAST COAST GIRL could also be worth considering.
Selections: #2 Silvan Mistress, #1 Silva City, #5 Aquarius, #6 East Coast Girl
Fairview, 28.08.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R96.000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: PERFECT IMPACT has won both local starts since joining trainer Dean Smith. They were both on the Polytrack but it is worth noting he was runner-up to Miami Summer earlier in his career and that form is good enough for this race. OVERTURE has been crying out for the turf and will have his supporters to beat the selection. STARS IN HEAVEN, WORLD CHOICE and COASTAL PATH are all coming off disappointing runs but can bounce back and contest the finish. JOHNNY DRAMA is also capable of improvement back on the grass.
Selections: #8 Perfect Impact, #5 Overture, #1 Stars In Heaven, #2 World Choice
Fairview, 28.08.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R90.000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: A very open-looking race and it may pay dividends to go very wide in all exotic permutations, especially the Pick 6. KENTUCKY LASSIE could be returning to her best and does like this track and trip. VOLARE E MAMBO is better than her last run would suggest and can bounce back to beat these rivals. ROYAL MERMAID is distance suited and was not beaten far in her recent starts. GREEK HEIRESS and FLEUR DE VILLE have shown improvement of late and could score. ROCK ME MAMA is a recent maiden winner but could have more to offer.
Selections: #3 Kentucky Lassie, #2 Volare E Mambo, #6 Greek Heiress, #5 Royal Mermaid
Fairview, 28.08.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R88.000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: MASTEROFTHEBAROQUE was a well backed recent maiden winner. That was on the Polytrack but he did quicken well and might follow up in this stronger race. SAN QUINTIN and OSMIUM are in good form and should not be far away at the finish. ALADO’S PRIDE could have one more win in him and deserves respect. TERMINAL VELOCITY could show improvement over a course and distance that should suit. ARIVIDICIO is not reliable but is capable of earning some money when in the right mood.
Selections: #2 Masterofthebaroque, #4 San Quintin, #5 Osmium, #6 Alado’s Pride
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 28.08.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R100,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: CRIMSON TYPHOON was a close-up second over course and distance last time out. She has improved in a tongue-tie and Keagan de Melo replaces the apprentice in the saddle. Biggest threat is likely top weight NOCTAMBULIST who was a beaten favourite over course and distance last time out. Richard Fourie, fresh from a trip to Japan, takes over from the apprentice. FUTURE PROSPECT is a lightly raced mare who has come good at recent outings. She gets weight from the above mentioned and should be competitive. AFTER THE FIRE shows some promise and has a handy weight. She can upset.
Selections: #1 CRIMSON TYPHOON, #6 NOCTAMBULIST, #3 FUTURE PROSPECT, #4 AFTER THE FIRE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 28.08.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R175,000, 17:20GMT+2
Race Summary: LANDOFTHERISINGSUN has run smart races over shorter in his two local starts. He stays this trip well and at best should be a strong contender. SALANI KAHLE has only once finished out of the money in six outings and is well regarded by his connection. He got a big jump up the ratings for his second place behind the filly Curious Girl in the Gr1 SA Derby and may well have needed his come-back run. CAPTAIN WEST has shown up well in two starts over a mile at recent outings. He must be a contender on his best form. PRINCE OF TROY made steady improvement leading into his latest win. He does step up in class but gets weight all round.
Selections: #7 LANDOFTHERISINGSUN, #9 SALANI KAHLE, #2 CAPTAIN WEST, #1 PRINCE OF TROY
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 28.08.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R100,000, 17:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Wide open handicap. WOOD WORLD is a Fairview visitor who drops in class. He has also taken a seven-point drop in the handicap and along with a 4kg apprentice up he should have a strong chance. LET IT ROLL is an improving three-year-old who showed up well first run out of the maidens and the trip will suit. JAZZ FESTIVAL has been knocking at the door for some time now and is due a change of fortune. He is 1kg better off with POWER STAR who beat him last time out. RUN TO RIO is seldom out of the money and can turn the tables on Power Star and Jazz Festival.
Selections: #12 WOOD WORLD, #6 LET IT ROLL, #11 RUN TO RIO, #14 JAZZ FESTIVAL
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 28.08.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R135,000, 18:30GMT+2
Race Summary: VAANS SPIRIT has not been further back than second in her three outings since shedding her maiden. The extra will suit and she has a strong winning chance. ZENA ROSE has been trying further of late but not genuinely staying the trip. This shorter trip should suit. GOLDEN ANGEL was upstaged by stable companion Sesame in spite of the turnaround in the weights but is holding form well and should be a contender. PRINCESS TRIPPI showed up well first time out of a weak maiden event but is lightly race and gets first time blinkers with Richard Fourie aboard.
Selections: #2 VAANS SPIRIT, #10 ZENA ROSE, #4 GOLDEN ANGEL, #9 PRINCESS TRIPPI
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 28.08.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R200,000, 19:05GMT+2
Race Summary: ESTEEMED is lightly raced but made a smart return to racing after over a year’s break. He looks to be more than useful from a top stable and off a handy weight may be the one to beat. MALMESBURY MISSILE has been racing in the highest echelons of late and takes a big drop in class. If anywhere his best he will be a strong contender. KAIBOY steps up in trip but was much improved last time out and could be a factor if staying the extra. GO GRAYSON GO is likely to set a searching pace and with a light weight he could surprise.
Selections: #4 ESTEEMED, #9 MALMESBURY MISSILE, #3 KAIBOY, #5 GO GRAYSON GO
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 28.08.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 19:40GMT+2
Race Summary: BISON WARRIOR was a comfortable maiden winner last time out and the form of that win has panned out well. THE SWAN SONG looks held by Bison Warrior on their first encounter but looks progressive and capable of turning the tables with expected improvement. KAAPSE KLOPSE is holding form well but all of his recent starts have been on the poly which may be a concern. CONNOISSEUR made sudden improvement when down in class and back on the turf. He has a money chance again.
Selections: #8 BISON WARRIOR, #10 THE SWAN SONG, #7 CONNOISSEUR, #5 KAAPSE KLOPSE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 28.08.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R135,000, 20:15GMT+2
Race Summary: RUBY RISING is seldom out of the money and goes well over this trip. Given some luck in running she should be in the firing line. FLEUR DE LING has consistent form in blinkers and has only been out of the money once in nine starts. She has a handy galloping weight and there should not be much between the top two on their last meeting. FACINATION has been runner up at her last two. She has had a two-point raise in the handicap but is a contender. SUMMER WINTER and MAGICAL SKY have shown their best on the poly but both go very well this trip.
Selections: #5 RUBY RISING, #7 FLEUR DE LING, #8 FASCINATION, #9 SUMMER WINTER
Best Win: #2 FONTE #4 ESTEEMED
Best Value Bet: #2 MATTER OF TRUST #12 WOOD WORLD
Best Longshot: #2 MATTER OF TRUST #12 WOOD WORLD
