Fairview Race 8 - Betway Middle Stakes
WILD FIG (1) is the one to beat after edging out TERMINATOR over this track and trip three weeks ago, with the market firmly behind him and his 2000m profile reading strongly. He had also been second to Bad Medicine at this venue the run before, so the form base is reliable. TERMINATOR (4) is the immediate danger because he got within a nose of WILD FIG at long odds and is now third-up, though he still has to prove he can convert his consistent 2000m efforts into a win. GEORGE HANDEL (5) brings the steadier place profile, having run second at his past two on the all-weather and with two wins from three attempts at this track and distance. HOLLANDIA BAKKERIJ (6) has a win two back and solid 2000m credentials, but his last-start third as favourite was well below the top pair's latest form.

Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a determined win at this track, beating Terminator by a nose as the well-supported favourite after firming. That backed up a solid second to Bad Medicine at this venue, beaten a length, and his record around 2000m is a major asset with four wins and one placing from six attempts. With Richard Fourie back aboard and proven strength at this track and distance, he sets the standard again.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Y | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 2:04.14 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $2.30 |
| 2/7 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $9,620.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 2:03.49 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 07/08/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Neutral | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 2:00.60 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 17/07/2026 | 23 | BM86 | $8,930.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 55kg | 2:00.44 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 1/14 | 24/06/2026 | 26 | OPEN | $7,560.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 60.5kg | 2:00.33 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 5/8 | 29/05/2026 | 21 | BM80 | $7,580.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 58kg | 1:34.78 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $2.70 |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3 | $29,490.00 | Fairview | 2200m | Neutral | Charles Ndlovu | 59.5kg | 2:12.99 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | PLATE 3 | $7,920.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Good | Kendall Minnie | 56kg | 2:03.26 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 20/03/2026 | 56 | BM86 | $8,420.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 55kg | 1:40.31 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 56.5kg | 1:23.46 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 02/01/2026 | 28 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 58kg | 1:23.68 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held in a Benchmark 96 over 1600m at Turffontein Inside last start, finishing seventh and beaten over 11 lengths without a clear excuse. His G3 fifth at Turffontein Standside two back reads better on paper, but he was still beaten just under eight lengths. Steps back to 2000m, where his only previous attempt produced no placing, so a sharp turnaround is required.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 05/09/2026 | 62 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:40.96 | - | 9 |
| 10.7L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 05/07/2026 | 36 | G3 OPEN 3 | $21,480.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 58kg | 1:51.14 | - | 1 |
| 7.9L | $15.00 |
| 11/11 | 30/05/2026 | 30 | G1 OPEN 3 | $171,820.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | 2:02.25 | - | 10 |
| 14.2L | $101.00 |
| 1/9 | 30/04/2026 | 35 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | 1:53.94 | - | 2 |
| 2.7L | $2.40 |
| 1/12 | 26/03/2026 | 14 | BM84 | $10,530.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | 1:49.85 | - | 11 |
| 1.7L | $4.00 |
| 3/7 | 12/03/2026 | 32 | HCP 3 | $9,270.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:38.55 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 08/02/2026 | 21 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 53kg | 1:46.04 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 8/14 | 18/01/2026 | 30 | C4 | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55kg | 1:35.60 | - | 9 |
| 6.4L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 19/12/2025 | 24 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55.5kg | 1:39.06 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 10/12 | 25/11/2025 | 121 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Dezahn Louw | 52.5kg | 1:10.46 | - | 10 |
| 5.6L | $21.00 |
| 12/14 | 27/07/2025 | 18 | G1 OPEN 2 | $126,370.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:37.63 | - | 6 |
| 9.9L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Went very close behind Wild Fig at this track last start, beaten a nose after being sent out at long odds. That was a sizeable lift from his previous last at Fairview Aw over 1600m, and he now reaches peak fitness third-up. He has placed at 2000m and his turf record is sound, so a repeat of the latest effort puts him right in the winning mix.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 11/09/2026 | 32 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Y | Chad Little | 58kg | 2:04.14 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/08/2026 | 108 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:33.86 | - | 6 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 24/04/2026 | 54 | BM96 | $13,900.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Y | Serino Moodley | 55kg | 1:58.03 | - | 10 |
| 21.2L | $13.50 |
| 7/10 | 01/03/2026 | 72 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | Y | Serino Moodley | 55.5kg | 1:30.82 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 19/12/2025 | 89 | OPEN | $12,637.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | Tristan Godden | 57kg | 1:56.77 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 21/09/2025 | 60 | BM80 | $10,110.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:35.99 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/7 | 23/07/2025 | 24 | HCP0-101 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Y | Serino Moodley | 54kg | 1:35.86 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/15 | 29/06/2025 | 29 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:35.82 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/14 | 31/05/2025 | 31 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good Soft | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:35.65 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 30/04/2025 | 38 | BM80 | $12,220.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Y | Andrew Fortune | 59.5kg | 1:36.91 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | C4 | $10,470.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59kg | 1:39.52 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has put together consecutive seconds on the all-weather, the latest in a Benchmark 80 when beaten five and a half lengths behind Policy Of Truth. His previous second to Kleinzee was sharper, beaten just over a length after attracting some support despite long odds. Weight relief and two wins from three at this track and distance give him a solid place platform, though barrier 8 makes the win case less clear.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 04/09/2026 | 25 | BM80 | $8,050.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 62kg | 2:01.47 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 10/08/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:33.86 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $13.50 |
| 3/10 | 24/07/2026 | 35 | BM86 | $8,930.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:33.95 | - | 2 |
| 4.6L | $8.50 |
| 8/8 | 19/06/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Fairview | 1800m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | 1:48.66 | - | 4 |
| 3.2L | $8.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/06/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 58kg | 1:35.38 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 29/05/2026 | 21 | BM80 | $7,580.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 62kg | 1:34.78 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/05/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $7,920.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Neutral | Charles Ndlovu | 58kg | 2:01.14 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/04/2026 | 14 | BM84 | $8,000.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Good | Chase Maujean | 61kg | 2:03.65 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $7,920.00 | Fairview | 1800m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:53.32 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 10/15 | 06/03/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $7,920.00 | Fairview | 2400m | Soft | Charles Ndlovu | 58kg | 2:31.23 | - | 1 |
| 15.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/01/2026 | 20 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Fairview | 2400m | Good | Charles Ndlovu | 57.5kg | 2:30.14 | - | 6 |
| 4.9L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished third in a four-runner Benchmark 80 at Fairview Aw last start, beaten seven and a half lengths as the well-supported favourite, so that result was underwhelming. The run prior was stronger, winning a Benchmark 76 from Sabrage at the same venue. He drops sharply in weight and has two wins and two placings from six around 2000m, making him a legitimate place chance if he rebounds.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 04/09/2026 | 9 | BM80 | $8,050.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 61kg | 2:01.47 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/9 | 26/08/2026 | 19 | BM76 | $7,900.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Neutral | Chad Little | 60.5kg | 2:00.62 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 07/08/2026 | 49 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 54kg | 2:00.60 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $4.30 |
| 4/8 | 19/06/2026 | 42 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Fairview | 1800m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 54kg | 1:48.66 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/05/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $7,920.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 54kg | 2:01.14 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/13 | 10/04/2026 | 31 | BM68 | $6,400.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Good | Chad Little | 60.5kg | 2:02.93 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/12 | 10/03/2026 | 25 | OPEN | $6,740.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Neutral | Chad Little | 58kg | 2:02.88 | - | 9 |
| 3.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 13/02/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $7,160.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58.5kg | 1:35.46 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 16/01/2026 | 10 | BM68 | $6,403.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Good | Chad Little | 59kg | 1:38.43 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 06/01/2026 | 32 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Chad Little | 56kg | 1:38.18 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/13 | 05/12/2025 | 30 | MDN | $5,981.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | S'manga Khumalo | 56kg | 1:35.71 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns after five weeks following a plain fifth in an FM Benchmark 80 at Fairview Aw, beaten over 11 lengths after firming from a bigger opening quote. She was also seventh behind Wild Fig two back in Benchmark 86 company. The weight relief and winning rider returning are positives, but recent margins are a concern and she must produce a much stronger finish to threaten.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 26/08/2026 | 40 | BM80 FM | $8,080.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Neutral | Chase Maujean | 62.5kg | 2:02.64 | - | 7 |
| 10.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/8 | 17/07/2026 | 35 | BM86 | $8,930.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Neutral | Chase Maujean | 59.5kg | 2:00.44 | - | 6 |
| 7.1L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2026 | 28 | HCP FM | $15,030.00 | Fairview | 2200m | Neutral | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 2:14.88 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 3/7 | 15/05/2026 | 56 | HCP FM | $12,640.00 | Fairview | 1800m | Neutral | Chase Maujean | 54kg | 1:48.79 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/03/2026 | 77 | OPEN | $7,920.00 | Fairview | 1800m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 56kg | 1:53.32 | - | 3 |
| 16.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 02/01/2026 | 28 | PLATE FM | $7,919.00 | Fairview | 1900m | Neutral | Luyolo Mxothwa | 56.5kg | 1:56.98 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/12/2025 | 21 | HCP FM | $7,161.00 | Fairview | 1900m | Neutral | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60.5kg | 1:56.57 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/11/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $6,740.00 | Fairview | 2200m | Neutral | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58.5kg | 2:16.05 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/10/2025 | 24 | HCP FM | $7,414.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57kg | 1:36.32 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 23/09/2025 | 51 | HCP FM | $7,160.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:23.59 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/08/2025 | 53 | BM80 FM | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:51.35 | - | 1 |
| 7.9L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Stallone Naidoo
Weight: 50kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for five weeks since finishing third over 2400m at this track, beaten five lengths after firming from bigger odds. That was an improvement on his second-last at Fairview Aw, but the drop back to 2000m is no simple fix given he is winless and unplaced in repeated attempts at the trip. The light weight helps, yet his overall record leaves others looking safer.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $7,560.00 | Fairview | 2400m | Y | Stallone Naidoo | 54kg | 2:30.26 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $9.50 |
| 11/12 | 14/08/2026 | 62 | OPEN | $7,560.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Neutral | Girish Dookhit | 49.5kg | 2:00.15 | - | 10 |
| 8.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/12 | 13/06/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 2400m | Y | Nicholas Patel | 52.5kg | 2:32.17 | - | 11 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/11 | 03/06/2026 | 28 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Neutral | Nicholas Patel | 52kg | 2:01.56 | - | 7 |
| 8.1L | $67.00 |
| 4/12 | 06/05/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Neutral | Nicholas Patel | 57kg | 2:02.28 | - | 8 |
| 2.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 08/04/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Neutral | Mickaelle Michel | 51kg | 2:02.34 | - | 1 |
| 7.6L | $8.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/03/2026 | 35 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 2:04.53 | - | 3 |
| 9.1L | $81.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/02/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Scottsville | 2400m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 51kg | 2:32.24 | - | 4 |
| 4.1L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 25/01/2026 | 25 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Scottsville | 1950m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 51kg | 2:00.24 | - | 5 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 31/12/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Neutral | Jacey Botes | 59.5kg | 1:51.26 | - | 2 |
| 15.5L | $67.00 |
| 10/14 | 05/12/2025 | 163 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 58kg | 1:50.76 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $101.00 |