Race Overview
 
SAF - FAIRVIEW   20 February 2026
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 12:30 WELCOME TO NELSON MANDELA BAY JUVENILE PLATE 1200m
DAFFODIL DELIGHT (1) wasted no time getting off the mark as favourite on debut over 1000m at this track three weeks ago. Sure to be further improved and can make it back-to-back wins. RUNGSTEDLAND (7) is a filly by Canford Cliffs from the stakes-winner Dinesen on debut. Profiles nicely for this and bold showing expected. OBSIDIAN STAR (4) is a well bred two-year-old filly lining up for the first time. By Hawwaam from Eternal Sunshine who has produced a winner at stakes level. ROCK ME MAMA (6) was safely held last start on debut over 1000m at this track. Should appreciate the longer journey now. Worth another chance with race experience now in the locker.
2 01:05 IBHAYI STAKES 1400m
POMP IT UP (3) is a progressive type who was solid fresh and unbeaten second-up from two tries. Big improver expected to go close. BUFFALO BILL (1) is yet to miss the frame from eight starts including four wins. Won only try course and distance last time. Go close again. ROYAL KINGDOM (2) is yet to miss the frame here and won three on end before placing behind Buffalo Bill latest. Hard to beat again. SILVA CITY (5) brings the right form to the table after taking out a 1300m contest at Fairview All Weather last time out by half a length. Hard to knock.
3 01:40 #YOUCANBETONUS! MAIDEN PLATE 1400m
RACHETTU (1) is yet to break through after four career starts. Managed to find the placings at Kenilworth two starts back before finishing ninth over 1000m at Kenilworth last start. Found the trip too sharp last time. Extra journey a plus and can break through in this suitable contest. SUSURRANDO (3) is a seven-start maiden who finished fifth at his most recent appearance over 1400m at this track. Likely to be in the finish in this suitable assignment. KHICHDI (6) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1400m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths after being in the firing line on the bend. Looks well placed so expect another big run. MAKAJIMA (7) was beaten 8 lengths into eighth in a 1500m contest at Kenilworth last time out. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.
4 02:15 WWW.TAB4RACING.COM OPEN MAIDEN 1400m
TRULY MAGICAL (6) is worth another try. Yet to hit the frame but has ability and looks well placed here. Gets chance to break through. LANA VIEW (4) is overdue for a win. Not far from winner at her last appearance and rates highly. CHAMPAGNE BLAZE (3) has placed fresh and leading rider goes aboard. Sure to be ready to run well. KENTUCKY LASSIE (2) has placed two of four and looks close to a win. This is well within her grasp.
5 02:50 HEAR THE DRUMS BAR AND TOTE OPENS EVERY SATURDAY FOR FEB PINNACLE STAKES 1800m
ZINOVI (1) is the one to beat. Scored a big win fresh and goes even better when second-up. Expected to measure up. ZATARA MAGIC (2) is well back in trip. Best form is here and this much easier. Expected to run well. GET IMPRESSED (6) just missed last time when ran on well but was out-bobbed on the line. Worth following up. LANCIAFIAMME (9) goes best this circuit with all four career wins here. Form sound and looks to have the right credentials.
6 03:25 RACING240 MR 100 HANDICAP 1200m
GUY GIBSON (2) just missed last time and this easier. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance. ROMAN AGENT (4) is super consistent lately and unbeaten course and distance. Lifted to score last time and is sure to go well again. ANUSCHKA'S WORLD (1) just missed behind Roman Agent latest and fitter again. Meets the winner far better at the weights and could well turn the tables. JOKER MAN (3) has been a long time out of the winners list but has the ability. Back in trip but is a two time winner this journey. Worth another chance.
7 04:00 LADY'S PENDANT 1200m
SYMPHONY IN WHITE (1) was Grade 3 placed two back then safely held in Grade 2 company latest. Well placed this far easier company and expected to go close. SONG OF MYSELF (3) has won her last three including fresh-up over 1000m. Has won 3/4 here. Sure to run well. SWEETIE DARLING (4) was beaten just a length behind Song Of Myself latest but better off at this longer trip. One of the better chances. WILD APPLAUSE (8) should be ready to fire after two runs back. Best form is at this trip. Fitter again and strong winning hope.
8 04:40 NEXT FAIRVIEW RACEMEETING FRIDAY 27 FEBRUARY FM 78 HANDICAP 1600m
LADY BOMBER (1) is yet to win here but placed 2/3 tries. In sparkling form and should prove hard to beat. BACK FOR MORE (2) turned in a decent effort last start to finish second over 1600m at Fairview All Weather after being in contention on the bend. Likely improver with strong prospects. SAIGON SUZIE (4) finished 3.5 lengths away in fifth last time out over 1400m at Fairview All Weather six weeks ago as $3 favourite. Steps up in journey today. Right in this. VOLARE E MAMBO (5) built on a nice third two starts back at Fairview All Weather with success over 1400m at this track two weeks ago, getting home by 1.3 lengths. Well placed and there is no reason she cannot score again.