Fairview Race 7 - Nelson Mandela Bay Racing Poly Challenge 1600
SILVONIAN (5) gets the nod after a well-supported BM96 win at Fairview, where he beat Montelena by half a length and now comes back to 57kg with a proven record at this distance. His earlier fourth at this venue was sound enough to keep the profile solid, and the setup gives him a strong winning platform. MERCANTOUR (1) is the obvious danger, having beaten ALL SYSTEMS GO by a neck at this track last start and holding an outstanding synthetic record. The 1600m is the one reservation, but his course record and Richard Fourie partnership are major assets. ALL SYSTEMS GO (3) was favourite when narrowly beaten by MERCANTOUR and had won a NPLTE here before that, so he remains a genuine threat if he converts his consistency into another win. INGQWELE (6) was third in that same MERCANTOUR race at big odds and has two wins and two places from six starts at this track and distance, which keeps him firmly in the minor-money picture.

Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Held his form together strongly when winning over 1400m at this track last start, beating All Systems Go by a neck while near the top of betting. He had been a heavily backed favourite when second to Cruise Control at this venue over 1200m the run prior, so the current campaign profile is hard to fault. The mile remains a small question, but his synthetic record and Richard Fourie combination make him a major winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Kabelo Matsunyane | 62kg | 1:20.82 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 21/08/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Aldo Domeyer | 62kg | 1:08.31 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 17/07/2026 | 77 | OPEN | $9,620.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 62kg | 1:21.43 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.91 |
| 1/9 | 01/05/2026 | 42 | OPEN | $9,100.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 62kg | 1:08.94 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/03/2026 | 49 | LR CUP | $14,740.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Soft | Ryan Munger | 59kg | 1:09.77 | - | 7 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | 62 | OPEN | $14,743.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 61.5kg | 1:06.61 | - | 7 |
| 1.9L | $6.50 |
| 9/9 | 29/11/2025 | 43 | OPEN | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Richard Fourie | 56kg | 1:26.70 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/10/2025 | 21 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 62kg | 1:35.91 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.72 |
| 1/8 | 26/09/2025 | 35 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 62kg | 1:22.06 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/7 | 22/08/2025 | 39 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | S'manga Khumalo | 62kg | 1:08.93 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 14/07/2025 | 52 | OPEN | $9,100.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 62kg | 1:21.04 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $2.65 |

Jockey: Kyle Strydom
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished last of five over 1200m at this track a fortnight ago, beaten just over seven lengths by Anuschka's World after being near the top of an open market. His previous fourth to Danish Dynamite was more competitive, and the 1600m record is genuinely useful. Even so, he has been unplaced in all three starts this season, so he appeals more as an outsider than a leading hope.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 02/10/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $17,500.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 62kg | 1:09.11 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 62kg | 0:55.55 | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $4.50 |
| 5/11 | 21/08/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 62kg | 1:08.31 | - | 11 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $9,620.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 62kg | 1:21.43 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/06/2026 | 56 | OPEN | $9,620.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 62kg | 0:55.71 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 01/05/2026 | 42 | OPEN | $9,100.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 62kg | 1:08.94 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 42 | LR CUP | $14,740.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Soft | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:09.77 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/6 | 06/02/2026 | 46 | OPEN | $9,100.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Y | Richard Fourie | 62kg | 1:24.55 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.67 |
| 1/10 | 22/12/2025 | 38 | OPEN | $9,099.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 62kg | 1:09.62 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $1.91 |
| 1/5 | 14/11/2025 | 42 | OPEN | $14,743.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Luyolo Mxothwa | 61kg | 1:23.16 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.87 |
| 3/9 | 03/10/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Y | Richard Fourie | 61kg | 1:06.82 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $1.91 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Went very close at this track last start, finishing second to Mercantour by a neck after firming as a well-supported favourite. That followed a decisive NPLTE win at this venue over 1200m, where he beat Ventura Boulevard by just under three lengths. He has placed twice from three tries at the mile and Craig Zackey stays aboard, so he is a genuine chance to run another bold race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/09/2026 | 56 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:20.82 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 31/07/2026 | 146 | NPLTE | $7,560.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:08.85 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $1.40 |
| 8/9 | 07/03/2026 | 28 | G1 OPEN 3 | $126,370.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:52.61 | - | 4 |
| 14.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/13 | 07/02/2026 | 22 | G2 OPEN 3 | $84,246.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:37.06 | - | 3 |
| 6.9L | $41.00 |
| 2/4 | 16/01/2026 | 48 | PLATE 3 | $7,731.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:23.11 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.91 |
| 3/13 | 29/11/2025 | 36 | G2 HCP 3 | $67,397.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:39.90 | - | 1 |
| 5.1L | $51.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/10/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $21,061.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:36.12 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/10/2025 | 47 | MPLTE | $6,318.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:23.17 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.40 |
| 2/11 | 15/08/2025 | - | MPLATE 3 | $6,320.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.65 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Charles Ndlovu
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran better than his price suggested when fourth to Mercantour at this track last start, beaten just under two lengths at big odds. He had also finished fourth to Cruise Control the run prior after firming from bigger odds, so the recent form is respectable without being dominant. His mile record offers some support, but he still has to find a sharper winning edge against these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/09/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Chase Maujean | 58.5kg | 1:20.82 | - | 8 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/08/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Chase Maujean | 59.5kg | 1:08.31 | - | 3 |
| 3.9L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $9,620.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Malesela Katjedi | 59.5kg | 1:21.43 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 03/07/2026 | 41 | BM96 | $9,450.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Malesela Katjedi | 61.5kg | 1:08.53 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/05/2026 | 71 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 61.5kg | 1:36.76 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/03/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $9,100.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58kg | 1:35.97 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/13 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | HCP | $9,100.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59.5kg | 1:07.73 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/02/2026 | 63 | OPEN | $9,100.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Y | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:24.55 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/10 | 05/12/2025 | 49 | TRPHY | $14,743.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 55.5kg | 1:34.48 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 1/9 | 17/10/2025 | 21 | GPLATE | $7,245.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:23.15 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.46 |
| 2/8 | 26/09/2025 | 16 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Luyolo Mxothwa | 61kg | 1:22.06 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Yuzae Ramzan
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after winning a BM96 at Fairview, where he was well backed and beat Montelena by half a length over 1400m. He comes back from 60kg to 57kg, has already won at around 1600m, and was only beaten just under three lengths at this venue the start prior. With the class drop in his favour and the recent win confirming his form, he looks the runner to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 11/09/2026 | 32 | BM96 | $9,450.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:23.52 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/7 | 10/08/2026 | 24 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 62kg | 1:33.86 | - | 7 |
| 2.9L | $4.30 |
| 3/7 | 17/07/2026 | 39 | OPEN | $9,620.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:21.43 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/10 | 08/06/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:35.38 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $4.30 |
| 2/9 | 11/05/2026 | 73 | BM78 | $7,580.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Girish Dookhit | 60kg | 1:21.61 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/14 | 27/02/2026 | 49 | BM82 | $8,000.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Soft | Girish Dookhit | 58kg | 1:24.72 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/01/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $7,919.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Yuzae Ramzan | 58kg | 1:23.25 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 29/12/2025 | 17 | HCP | $7,582.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 61kg | 1:24.01 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/12 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $6,740.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 61kg | 1:22.32 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/11 | 21/11/2025 | 16 | HCP | $7,161.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 61kg | 1:10.65 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/7 | 05/11/2025 | 35 | GPLATE | $7,245.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Yuzae Ramzan | 57kg | 1:09.42 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Worked into the placings behind Mercantour at this track last start, finishing third and beaten just under two lengths despite being unwanted in the market. The run prior was only fair when fourth in a BM88, but his record at this track and distance is a genuine asset. With Muzi Yeni back aboard and suitable mile credentials, he profiles as a sound place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 25/09/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 54kg | 1:20.82 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/09/2026 | 19 | BM88 | $8,930.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 60.5kg | 1:33.96 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $2.80 |
| 3/11 | 21/08/2026 | 11 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 55kg | 1:08.31 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/08/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $8,590.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:33.86 | - | 1 |
| 1.4L | $6.50 |
| 5/10 | 24/07/2026 | 56 | BM86 | $8,930.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 61.5kg | 1:33.95 | - | 1 |
| 6.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/05/2026 | 70 | BM80 | $7,580.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 62kg | 1:34.78 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 20/03/2026 | 35 | BM86 | $8,420.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Soft | Marco V'rensburg | 57.5kg | 1:40.31 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 13/02/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $7,160.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 61.5kg | 1:35.46 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 23/01/2026 | 49 | OPEN | $7,919.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 54kg | 1:36.37 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/12/2025 | 10 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 58.5kg | 1:35.54 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/11/2025 | 18 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:35.26 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Eldin Webber
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished sixth behind Mercantour at this track last start, beaten just over three lengths and unwanted in betting. That was an improvement on his previous last placing behind Cruise Control, but the market has offered little encouragement in either run this campaign. He gets in light and has won at the distance, yet others bring stronger recent credentials.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/09/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 51kg | 1:20.82 | - | 3 |
| 3.2L | $34.00 |
| 11/11 | 21/08/2026 | 302 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Kaidan Brewer | 52kg | 1:08.31 | - | 7 |
| 7.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/13 | 23/10/2025 | 83 | HCP | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 58.5kg | 1:35.72 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/08/2025 | 20 | MPLTE | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | R A Venniker | 57.5kg | 1:35.73 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $11.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/07/2025 | 37 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 59.5kg | 1:39.80 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/14 | 05/06/2025 | 47 | RBH84 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:37.49 | - | 9 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/12 | 19/04/2025 | 51 | RBH93 | $12,220.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 56.5kg | 1:27.17 | - | 7 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/02/2025 | 65 | RBH84 | $10,590.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 62kg | 1:39.21 | - | 12 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/12/2024 | 24 | HCP0-106 | $14,870.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Y | R A Venniker | 57kg | 1:26.65 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 30/11/2024 | 35 | RBH96 | $13,000.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:38.98 | - | 11 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/10/2024 | 28 | OPEN | $11,290.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 54kg | 1:53.15 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |