Fairview Race 1 - Welcome To Nelson Mandela Bay Open Mdn
DESTREGA (3) has the best exposed profile, with two seconds from two starts at this track and at the distance. She was beaten a length by Lightscameraaction last start after being near the top of betting, and the third-up set-up gives her a strong platform to break through. GREEN POINT (7) has been around the mark in stronger recent maiden company, beaten just under three lengths by Ain'T No Sunshine last time, and the drop to 55kg keeps him firmly in the winning mix despite a long-standing maiden record. POWDER DAY (4) brings the unknown factor on debut for Alan Greeff, whose debut figures are solid, and Richard Fourie riding adds further weight to the early case. NORSE WARRIOR (8) comes through a close third to Greenlight Jet only a week ago and is genuine enough to keep in calculations, though 27 starts without a win makes him easier to place than to declare.
Jockey: Charles Ndlovu
Weight: 60kgs
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Debuts from a wide barrier with 60kg, so the task is not made simple at his first public race appearance. Alan Greeff has a solid debut record and the Heavenly Blue pairing has produced enough winners to respect the stable, while half-brother Ruby Rebel did win a race. Even so, with no exposed race form to assess, he will have to show above-average racecraft immediately to trouble the better-credentialled runners.
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Weight: 60kgs
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Makes his first start for Juan Nel and has to overcome a fairly light set of debut indicators. The stable has one win from 12 first-starter attempts in the supplied record, and there is no sibling performance profile to give added direction. Barrier eight is workable, but with 60kg and no race experience, he looks one who may improve with the outing rather than be ready to win straight away.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns off a five-week let-up after finishing second to Lightscameraaction at this track, beaten a length in a FM MPLTE when near the top of betting. She had also run second on debut behind Makeover Magic after firming noticeably, so there is substance to both starts. Placed two from two at this distance and venue, and third-up she gets the right chance to convert that consistency into a maiden win.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/09/2026 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Stallone Naidoo | 58kg | 1:09.97 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/7 | 14/08/2026 | - | MPLTE F 3 | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Stallone Naidoo | 60kg | 1:08.80 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 58kgs
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Debuts for Alan Greeff with Richard Fourie booked, and that stable-rider combination gives her profile immediate interest. The trainer's first-starter record is sound, while the Real Gone Kid pairing has produced four wins from 10 starts in the supplied data. Barrier nine leaves some work to do, but she is one of the more appealing unraced runners and can make a strong impact if professional early.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Has been safely held at his past two, finishing second last behind Ain'T No Sunshine at this track last start after drifting from opening levels. His previous run was also plain, beaten just over eight lengths over 1400m when close enough in the market to do better. The class drop and weight relief are positives, but one placing from eight starts says he has to find a sharper finish.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 25/09/2026 | 56 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:09.89 | - | 1 |
| 7.7L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 31/07/2026 | 42 | MDN | $6,870.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Chad Little | 56kg | 1:23.46 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 19/06/2026 | 39 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:22.16 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 11/05/2026 | 96 | MDN | $5,980.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Chad Little | 56kg | 1:10.29 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 0:59.43 | - | 9 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 10/14 | 13/01/2026 | 38 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 60kg | 0:58.66 | - | 13 |
| 9.4L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:13.86 | - | 7 |
| 23.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Nicola Yuen | 57.5kg | 1:00.29 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a four-month break with a 19-start maiden record, but he has placed seven times and that gives him some minor-money appeal. His latest run before the break was a well-beaten fifth to Sabrage at this track, following another fifth behind Osmium. He has placed once from three attempts around this distance and twice from four with Chase Maujean, so a placing looks more realistic than a win.
Last Starts 114 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 | 01/07/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:34.92 | - | 3 |
| 13.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1800m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:49.66 | - | 8 |
| 7.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 29/05/2026 | 18 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:35.86 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/13 | 11/05/2026 | 10 | MDN | $5,980.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Mickaelle Michel | 56.5kg | 1:36.76 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | MDN | $5,980.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 57.5kg | 1:23.32 | - | 8 |
| 4.4L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Soft | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:39.38 | - | 5 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Fairview | 1300m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:16.25 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | MDN | $5,980.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Soft | Chase Maujean | 57kg | 1:38.73 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/14 | 20/02/2026 | 42 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:24.09 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/01/2026 | 18 | MDN | $5,981.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:24.87 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/12/2025 | 17 | MPLTE | $6,318.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59kg | 1:37.56 | - | 5 |
| 4.1L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 55kgs
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Worked within range when fifth to Ain'T No Sunshine at this track last start, beaten just under three lengths in an MPLTE and well found in an open market. He was favourite the run prior over 1400m before finishing fourth, so the market has kept respecting him. Weight relief and a drop in grade suit, and with two placings from four starts at this distance he has a genuine winning profile.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/09/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 60kg | 1:09.89 | - | 4 |
| 2.9L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 21/08/2026 | 14 | MDN | $6,870.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 55.5kg | 1:22.56 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/10 | 07/08/2026 | 35 | MDN | $6,870.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Soft | Marco V'rensburg | 55kg | 1:10.22 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 03/07/2026 | 9 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:10.18 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 6/10 | 24/06/2026 | 26 | MDN | $6,870.00 | Fairview | 1300m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 53.5kg | 1:14.24 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $3.25 |
| 5/10 | 29/05/2026 | 18 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:35.86 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/13 | 11/05/2026 | 24 | MDN | $5,980.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 58kg | 1:36.76 | - | 1 |
| 1.6L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 17/04/2026 | 48 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Soft | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:39.38 | - | 11 |
| 4.5L | $13.50 |
| 6/9 | 28/02/2026 | 24 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56kg | 1:43.22 | - | 8 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 10/11 | 04/02/2026 | 31 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60.5kg | 1:28.12 | - | 6 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/01/2026 | 32 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 60.5kg | 1:12.86 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 55kgs
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Backs up quickly after a better third at this track, beaten a length and a half by Greenlight Jet at long odds. That was a clear return to more competitive form after finishing fifth behind Alesian Beau the start prior. The class drop and weight relief are useful, and he has placed four times with Jason Gates, but 27 starts without a win makes him a sound place chance rather than a strong winning play.
Last Starts 7 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 | 16/10/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $8,750.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:23.52 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | MPLTE | $8,750.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:10.80 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/09/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:09.89 | - | 9 |
| 2.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/09/2026 | 14 | MDN | $6,870.00 | Fairview | 1300m | Neutral | Jason Gates | 53kg | 1:15.97 | - | 3 |
| 1.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/08/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1300m | Neutral | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:16.46 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 10/08/2026 | 3 | MPLATE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Bongani Makhubo | 56kg | 1:22.43 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/08/2026 | 28 | MDN | $6,870.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Soft | Jason Gates | 53kg | 1:10.22 | - | 3 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/07/2026 | 9 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Neutral | Bavish Soodoo | 57.5kg | 0:57.47 | - | 5 |
| 12.5L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 01/07/2026 | 7 | MDN | $6,870.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Jason Gates | 54.5kg | 1:08.32 | - | 1 |
| 12.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/06/2026 | 12 | MDN | $6,870.00 | Fairview | 1300m | Neutral | Bongani Makhubo | 48kg | 1:14.24 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Neutral | Eduan Muller | 56kg | 0:59.21 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 54kgs
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Has put two thirds together, the latest at this track when beaten just under three lengths by Alesian Beau after drifting from opening levels. Her previous third at Fairview came over 1000m on yielding ground and was backed by some market support at odds. She has placed twice from two rides with Muzi Yeni, so another honest showing is likely, though the winning edge remains to be proven.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 02/10/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $8,750.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:10.80 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/11 | 11/09/2026 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:57.18 | - | 9 |
| 2.6L | $17.00 |
| 5/5 | 26/08/2026 | 26 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1300m | Neutral | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | 1:16.46 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 31/07/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Neutral | Tristan Godden | 57.5kg | 0:57.06 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/07/2026 | 25 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Chase Maujean | 57.5kg | 1:10.18 | - | 10 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 08/06/2026 | 17 | MPLTE FM | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Neutral | Yuzae Ramzan | 60kg | 0:57.77 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $13.50 |
| 7/11 | 22/05/2026 | 131 | MPLTE FM | $6,320.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Stallone Naidoo | 60kg | 1:10.77 | - | 11 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
| 14/15 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Deryl Daniels | 60kg | 1:09.82 | - | 9 |
| 18.6L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2025 | 65 | MPLATE FM | $8,425.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Deryl Daniels | 60kg | 1:12.96 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/9 | 22/10/2025 | 19 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Deryl Daniels | 58.5kg | 1:26.82 | - | 4 |
| 6.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 03/10/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Deryl Daniels | 60kg | 1:25.88 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Wilmien Fourie
Weight: 53kgs
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Comments
Returns off a five-week let-up after running third behind Lightscameraaction at this track, beaten four lengths in a small-field FM MPLTE at long odds. She finished behind Destrega there and had earlier been fifth to Eternal Spirit at Fairview, again unwanted in betting. Weight relief is in her favour, but one placing from six starts and exposed market doubt leave her with ground to make up.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 18/09/2026 | 7 | MPLTE FM | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:09.97 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $101.00 |
| 5/11 | 11/09/2026 | 52 | MPLTE FM | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Y | G Sham | 56kg | 0:57.18 | - | 2 |
| 5.6L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 21/07/2026 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:41.41 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $126.00 |
| 12/12 | 27/06/2026 | 23 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | 1:07.66 | - | 8 |
| 17.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/06/2026 | 89 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:12.90 | - | 8 |
| 16.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Denis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:10.39 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $101.00 |