SAF - FAIRVIEW 17 Apr 2026
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RACING240 MR 96 HANDICAP 1400m Track: GOOD Rain (Max: 22) |
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Cheeky Laddie should find the front with Nelson Bay and Porfirio on his heels. BEYNAC (3) finished fifth over 1600m at Vaal at his most recent appearance on February 5. Has switched to the Alan Greeff yard. Resumes in easier class with leading rider engaged. Looks a winning chance. NELSON BAY (4) was last at the races when he finished second over 1400m at Fairview All Weather on November 5. Runner-up in tougher grade before a spell. One of the genuine hopes in the race. PORFIRIO (6) was comfortably accounted for when seventh last time out over 1600m at this track, beaten 5.5 lengths. That followed a win at this track at the previous outing. Likely improver with strong prospects. CHEEKY LADDIE (7) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a eighth over 1600m at this track. Has a good record at this course and distance, including a win and three minor placings. Likely improver with strong prospects.
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HOME OF THE BRAVE
CLIFFIE MILLER 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Mr W H Ackerman Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after 14 months ran last of 14 at this track on February 20 over 1800m, 46 len behind Lanciafiamme carrying 56.5kg at $126. Previously second-up 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Standside on October 26 2024 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Marauding Horde carrying 60kg at $13.50. Must improve significantly. |
7 NIRVAN NASTILI |
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| 2 | 14230 |
ACCEPT COOKIES
ALAN GREEFF 4YO BAY FILLY 59.0KG Varsfontein Stud (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr J S Kalmanson) Comes off a 41 day let-up. Most recently 11th of 13 at Turffontein Standside in the LR Acacia Handicap on March 7 over 1600m, 6 len behind Care Forgot with 54kg at $15. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Turffontein Standside on February 1 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Warning Sound with 60kg at $3. Genuine chance this time around. |
2 KENDALL MINNIE |
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| 3 | 2405x |
BEYNAC
ALAN GREEFF 4YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha) Is first-up after a break of ten weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Vaal February 5 over 1600m, 5 len behind Birthright carrying 55.5kg at $6. Previously first up; second last of 10 at Turffontein Inside September 20 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Count Huhtikuu with 56.5kg at $26. Placed 2/4 fresh. Resumes in easier class with leading rider engaged. Expect a forward showing. |
5 RICHARD FOURIE |
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| 4 | 6002x |
NELSON BAY
DEAN SMITH 5YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG Messrs G C Cornwall, G F Mamet & SMB Insurance Brokers CC (Nom: Mr M A Brackett) Gelding back from a spell of five-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at Fairview All Weather November 5 over 1400m, a nose behind Dubai Hills with 56kg at $9.50. First up last campaign sixth of 9 at Scottsville July 30 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Rosh Kedesh carrying 58.5kg at $11. Runner-up in tougher grade before a spell. Winning hope. |
3 CHASE MAUJEAN |
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| 5 | 65137 |
GLOBAL STATE
DEAN SMITH 4YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mr B Wagner Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start 7th of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1600m, 10 len behind Zinovi carrying 55kg at $67. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Fairview All Weather on January 23 over 1600m, 4 len behind Global Ally with 60kg at $3.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
8 STALLONE NAIDOO |
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| 6 | 71117 |
PORFIRIO
KELLY MITCHLEY 7YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG Mr Mervin Govender At the latest run 7th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1600m, slow going 5.5 len behind Ingqwele with 58.7kg at $9. Before that won by 1.3 len at this track February 27 over 1400m in soft going defeating Cheeky Laddie carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Goes well course and distance. Expected to finish much closer. |
4 MUZI YENI |
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| 7 | 5x328 |
CHEEKY LADDIE
DEAN SMITH 6YO GREY GELDING 55.0KG Khaya Stables (Pty) Ltd Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently second last of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1600m, 13 len behind Zinovi carrying 55kg at $13.50. Before that 2nd of 14 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 1.3 len behind Porfirio carrying 61.5kg at $6. Genuine chance this time around. |
6 CALVIN HABIB |
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| 8 | 17x36 |
NEW MEXICO
TARA LAING 6YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Mr G A Triggol Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming 3rd of 14 at this track on February 27 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Porfirio with 61kg at $5. Last start 6th of 10 at this track on March 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Ingqwele with 59kg at $9.50. Racing well and is nicely placed. |
9 MALESELA KATJEDI |
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| 9 | 7x778 |
CIAN THE CONQUEROR
D A MCKENZIE 6YO BAY GELDING 52.0KG Mr G W Jooste Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last start 8th of 12 at Fairview All Weather on March 10 over 1000m, 6 len behind Ravilious with 59.5kg at $26. The race before that 7th of 12 at Vaal on January 29 over 1200m, 8 len behind Vibe Sa with 59.5kg at $34. Fully tested under these conditions. |
1 MARCO V'RENSBURG |
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