Racing takes place on the polytrack at Fairview Racecourse this afternoon and eight races are carded.
The first is due off at 12h35 and the lucky last is set for 16h40.
Follow Mxothwa today! (Pic – Pauline Herman)
Captain Morne from the Kelly Mitchley stable should give punters a good start to the day. He showed very good improvement in his stable debut over 1000m on the turf, three weeks ago.
He showed good speed and stayed on to finish third. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. The cheekpieces and tongue-tie have assisted the son of Captain Of All and if suited to the polytrack, he can shed his maiden tag.
Trainer Juan Nel saddles Panzanella in Race 3. She ran a decent race in her local debut over 1300m on this course. She had to overcome the widest draw of fourteen, was slow into stride but the manner in which she stayed on at the finish was encouraging.
The daughter of Dynasty will love the rise to the mile and she should strip a much fitter horse. From pole position, she can return to winning ways.
| Weather | Overcast and warm 22 degrees, 21km/h South Easterly Cross Wind | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 10mm | |
| 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 12h35
- The Place Accumulator starts in the second race at 13h10
- The Pick 6 starts in the third race at 13h45
- The first Jackpot starts in the fourth race at 14h20
- The second Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 14h55
