15:25 Fairview

Friday 22 August 2025

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Nelson Mandela Bay Racing East Cape Poly Challenge

  • 3YO plus  |   5f 212y  |   Standard  |   7 Runners  |   Polytrack  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:26  |   Winning time: 1m 8.93s
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Odds
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Horse A-Z
1
(5)
Horse silk
Fairy Knightb83
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-11| J: Luyolo Mxothwa| T: Alan Greeff| CD
15/8
3-time C&D winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win here in March. 8/1, 10¾ lengths thirteenth of 16 to Tenango in Gr 2 at Scottsville (6f, good to soft) 83 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
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Timeform
2
(7)
Horse silk
Mercantour39
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-11| J: S Khumalo| T: Alan Greeff| BF| CD
3/1
C&D winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Latest win here in May. 33/20, bit below form 1½ lengths third of 10 to Champonelle in minor event at this course (7f) 39 days ago. Not taken lightly.
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Timeform
3
(1)
Horse silk
Usa's Hopeb18
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-9| J: Craig Zackey| T: Gavin Smith| CD
16/1
C&D winner. 15/2, 4 lengths seventh of 11 to Dubai Hills in handicap at Fairview (6f, soft) 18 days ago.
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Timeform
4
(6)
Horse silk
Dubai Hillsb18
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-5| J: Charles Ndlovu| T: Alan Greeff| CD
11/1
3-time C&D winner. 4 wins from 9 runs this year. 28/10, career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Fairview (6f, soft) 18 days ago.
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Timeform
5
(4)
Horse silk
Pas De Nomb114
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-5| J: C Maujean| T: Jacques Strydom| OR:  97
50/1
Seventh of 9 in minor event (4/1) at this course (8f) 14 days ago. Back down in trip.
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Timeform
6
(2)
Horse silk
2/1
4-time course winner. 3 wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 10-runner minor event (9/2) at this course (7f) 39 days ago. Uphill task.
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Timeform
7
(3)
Horse silk
Golden Pavilion35
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-2| J: Calvin Habib| T: Gavin Smith| OR:  68| CD
15/2
3 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap (6/1) at this course (5f) 35 days ago.
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Timeform

Forecasts

Fairy Knight (15/8), Champonelle (2/1), Mercantour (3/1), Golden Pavilion (15/2), Dubai Hills (11/1), Usa's Hope (16/1), Pas De Nom (50/1)

15:25 Fairview - 22 August 2025 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life

MERCANTOUR can take an open contest. Fairy Knight is likely to be waiting in the wings, while Dubai Hills can win the battle for minor honours.

Prize Money

1st: R103,897.002nd: R33,257.003rd: R16,617.004th: R8,320.005th: R4,148.00

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