Fairview Race 1 - Welcome To Nelson Mandela Bay Open Mdn (F & M)
AMERICAN GEM (3) Right up there last time around here and goes down in weight. Better hope. AMONG THE WILLOWS (5) Ran 4th last run at this track. Capable of bouncing back and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Richard Fourie and Alan Greeff are usually a competitive duo. Winning hope. EL COHETE (7) Competitive effort when 3rd last time at Durbanville and suited by the weight drop. Won't be far away during the run. First race for a new trainer. Could be a value selection. TAKEACHANCEONME (2) Ran 7th last run at this track. Giving another chance here and can find a nice position from the draw. Down in distance. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds.
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Backs up quickly after a fair fifth over 1000m at Fairview, beaten two and a half lengths after firming from bigger odds. The run prior was tougher reading in FM BM68 grade at this track, beaten just over seven lengths at long odds. Carries only 52kg and draws well, but a maiden record of one placing from 17 starts makes her a place hope only if she lifts off that latest run.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 06/11/2026 | 154 | MDN FM | $7,830.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Y | Chase Maujean | 53.5kg | 0:57.48 | - | 14 |
| 2.4L | $15.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/06/2026 | 21 | BM68 FM | $7,040.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Jason Gates | 52.5kg | 1:35.53 | - | 11 |
| 7.1L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/05/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $6,320.00 | Fairview | 1900m | Neutral | Jason Gates | 56.5kg | 1:56.02 | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 24/04/2026 | 35 | MDN FM | $5,980.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Jason Gates | 56kg | 1:37.26 | - | 2 |
| 2.6L | $9.50 |
| 3/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | MPLTE FM | $6,320.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:40.96 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/12 | 13/03/2026 | 21 | BM66 FM | $6,660.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Good | Jason Gates | 55kg | 1:37.34 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | MDN FM | $5,980.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Good | Jason Gates | 54.5kg | 1:25.20 | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $126.00 |
| 7/12 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | MDN | $5,980.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Y | Malesela Katjedi | 54kg | 0:57.06 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/01/2026 | 10 | MPLTE FM | $6,318.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Good | Jason Gates | 59kg | 1:24.42 | - | 9 |
| 8.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 06/01/2026 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $6,318.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:12.69 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 05/12/2025 | 21 | MDN | $5,981.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Malesela Katjedi | 51.5kg | 1:10.61 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/11/2025 | 9 | MDN FM | $5,981.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Yuzae Ramzan | 52.5kg | 1:24.21 | - | 7 |
| 14.3L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing seventh over 1600m at this track, beaten eight and a half lengths when easing near the top of betting. Her previous third at Vaal in FM MPLTE company was stronger, beaten just over two lengths as a firming favourite. Back in trip is a query on her 1200m record, but she is race fit, drawn well in barrier 2 and gets the class drop to rebound strongly.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 02/10/2026 | 44 | MPLTE | $8,750.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Bongani Makhubo | 53kg | 1:36.33 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/11 | 19/08/2026 | 41 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:24.17 | - | 11 |
| 2.1L | $2.80 |
| 5/12 | 09/07/2026 | 42 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:30.92 | - | 2 |
| 2.1L | $4.50 |
| 5/14 | 28/05/2026 | 49 | MPLTE FM | $9,270.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:22.96 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:40.00 | - | 1 |
| 13.4L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/03/2026 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:14.38 | - | 6 |
| 5.4L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 07/03/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 1:10.39 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Keeps finding the placings, most recently third at Fairview when beaten a neck by Stone Of Scone after firming into favourite. She had also run third at this venue the start prior, beaten two lengths, so the recent form is holding up. The 1.5kg claim helps and she has four placings from eight tries around 1200m, though the 13-start maiden record stops her being a standout winning play.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | 30/10/2026 | 7 | MDN FM | $8,050.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:09.85 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/10/2026 | 21 | MDN | $8,050.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 54kg | 1:10.09 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 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 |
Jockey: Charles Ndlovu
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a plain sixth at this track, beaten just over six lengths despite being well-supported near the top of betting. Her debut fifth in MPLTE grade offered little market confidence at long odds, and she remains unplaced from two starts. Top weight and a first try around 1200m leave her with plenty to find against more reliable maiden form.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 09/10/2026 | 70 | MDN FM | $8,050.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Charles Ndlovu | 61kg | 1:24.80 | - | 4 |
| 6.4L | $2.80 |
| 5/8 | 31/07/2026 | - | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Neutral | Kendall Minnie | 57.5kg | 0:57.06 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Yuzae Ramzan
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after being beaten over 19 lengths at Vaal in July, when sent out at big odds. The start prior at Turffontein Inside was also heavy, finishing last and beaten over 20 lengths, again unwanted in betting. She is unplaced from three starts and has no placing from two tries around 1200m, so race-day improvement has to be substantial.
Last Starts 110 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 | 23/07/2026 | 49 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Nkosithandile Ngqwangi | 57kg | 0:59.64 | - | 5 |
| 18.8L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 04/06/2026 | 19 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57kg | 1:12.90 | - | 4 |
| 19.9L | $126.00 |
| 10/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $8,850.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | 1:07.44 | - | 5 |
| 14.6L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week freshening after a solid third over 1000m at Durbanville, beaten just over two lengths by Nadia Nerina in FM MPLTE grade. That was a clear step back in the right direction from her previous seventh, and she now gets both weight relief and a class drop. With two placings from three runs around 1200m and Craig Zackey taking the ride, she has the strongest winning profile in the race.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 04/10/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $8,750.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 0:58.77 | - | 2 |
| 2.2L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | MDN | $7,730.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 58.5kg | 1:01.02 | - | 4 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 02/09/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $7,730.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 56.5kg | 1:00.23 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 7/9 | 05/08/2026 | 43 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 55.5kg | 1:01.17 | - | 1 |
| 5.4L | $3.80 |
| 4/11 | 23/06/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 1:04.11 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:02.10 | - | 9 |
| 2.2L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 19/05/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:17.03 | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 03/05/2026 | 34 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:13.88 | - | 9 |
| 6.4L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 30/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:14.94 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-month break after finishing seventh at this track, beaten over 12 lengths at long odds. Her debut at this venue was also well held, finishing second last and beaten over 11 lengths after easing near the top of an open market. The leading stable is respected, but top weight and two plain runs leave her with a sizeable task.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 24/06/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $7,560.00 | Fairview | 1300m | Neutral | Kendall Minnie | 60kg | 1:14.76 | - | 2 |
| 11.8L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/06/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 0:57.77 | - | 6 |
| 11.0L | $6.50 |