Racing in the Windy City takes place at Fairview Racecourse on the polytrack and eight races are carded.
The first race is off at 12h15
Jockey Luyolo Mxothwa had a full book of rides with a couple of decent winning chances, but due to flight complications he will only take up his last four engagements. They could all be worth following.
- Vegas Gold(5)
- Cane Lime ‘N Soda(6)
- Miss Millstream(7)
- Var’s Boy(8)
Flight issues for Luyolo Mxothwa today! (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
Indy View from the Sharon Kotzen stable should give punters a good start to the day. He moved up like a winner over 1600m last time, but was outrun late by Matsuyamo.
The son of Global View drops to 1400m which should suit him well. Mpumelelo Mjoka takes the ride and the combination can go one better.
Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Cliffie Miller saddles Naval Secret in the lucky last. He ran a good race when finishing fourth in his local debut over 1300m on this course.
He has won once and finished third twice from seven starts over this distance. He does have the widest draw to overcome, but has early gate speed and should get across without using up too much energy.
General Information as at 12 August 07:41
| Weather | Overcast 18 degrees, 35 km/h West South Westerly Cross Wind | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 20mm | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: Nil | |
| Penetrometer Reading | |||
| Track Condition | Standard | ||
| False Rail | 3m out at the 421m Mark | ||
- The Bipot starts in the first race at 12h15
- The Place Accumulator starts in the second race at 12h50
- The Pick 6 starts in the third race at 13h25
- The first Jackpot starts in the fourth race at 14h00
- The second Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 14h40
