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Anotherdanceforme to get on track at Fairview

February 26, 2026

Value lurks on the inside track

February 25, 2026

The second Highveld meeting of the week takes place at Turffontein’s Inside track on Thursday 26 February, and while five of the eight races are maidens – including a Work Riders opener – there’s enough exposed form later on to play with confidence rather than hope. This is a card where patience and profile matter. Two runners look primed to atone for narrow defeats, while a long-suffering grinder may finally get his overdue reward. Race 7 is the race that could anchor exotics. Stuart Pettigrew saddles a potent coupling over 1600m, both lightly raced and trending the right way, and it may pay to side with the upward curve of three-year-old Never Never Land. His last-start second over 1450m at the Vaal had “step me up” written all over it. He hit the line with purpose under a three-point penalty and now stretches to 1600m – a move that looks tailor-made. The son of Ideal World reunites with Philasande Mxoli, who partnered him to a debut second and a fluent 1400m maiden win. That familiarity counts. He’d previously justified strong market support when scoring cosily over 1200m under Gavin Lerena, and confirmed his progress when flashing home for second back at the Vaal. A two-point rating rise to a career-high mark shouldn’t halt the momentum. With natural improvement and the extra 200m to suit, Never Never Land is the one they have to beat. Race 6 offers a similar “back me next time” angle with Corne Spies’ Pomodoro mare Golden Aspen. She was desperately unlucky not to follow up her Turffontein Standside win when beaten narrowly over 1450m at the Vaal under a three-point penalty. From a wide draw she was forced to concede ground early, yet still rattled home for a close-up third. Now ideally berthed in gate three over 1600m and racing off an unchanged mark, she looks poised to recapture the winning thread. Marco van Rensburg knows her well, and 1600m on the Inside track should allow her to settle closer without expending petrol. At what should be generous eachway odds in a competitive field, Golden Aspen is a proper value play rather than a sentimental one. Then there’s Race 5, where consistency screams for reward. Bristol Hercules hasn’t won for 596 days, but the market often over-penalises that stat while ignoring the detail. The Mike and Mathew de Kock-trained son of Lancaster Bomber has finished third four times and second on another three occasions in his last 10 starts, and he chased home a highly rated progressive three-year-old over 1450m here last time at level weights. That was no hollow second. Off an unchanged mark and back over 1600m, he meets nothing of that calibre. With Callan Murray booked, this looks a winnable assignment if he reproduces that figure. He’s the type punters often desert out of frustration, and precisely the sort who pops up at an inflated price. Clive Robinson

Autumn Glow Ready to Rule as Autumn Arrives

February 25, 2026

By Scott Bailey Randwick serves up a proper Group 1 this weekend with the TAB Verry Elleeegant Stakes over the mile carrying a million dollars and bringing together an intriguing blend of proven weight for age performers, emerging stars and a couple with genuine spring narratives already attached. Autumn Glow is the obvious focal point and there is no getting around how strong her profile reads. Nine starts for nine wins, a stable that knows how to place them, and James McDonald booked to do the steering from barrier three. At 57kg she is beautifully weighted against the older males and the map looks ideal. She can settle with cover or hold a spot closer if the tempo is moderate and when she has been asked to extend, she has simply put races away. The Apollo Stakes win last start at 1400 metres on a good track was another reminder that she is not just unbeaten, she has been doing it with authority and doing it against quality. The interesting point for punters is that this is a mile again and she has already ticked that box, winning the Epsom at 1600 metres, and doing it in a way that suggested the extra trip was never going to be an issue. From a betting perspective the short price is built on the fact she does not need luck, and she does not need the race run to suit. She can win off different patterns and that is often the separator at weight for age level. But the race is not just a procession and the name that adds genuine intrigue is Sir Delius. It is not often you see a horse with his background arriving in a Randwick Group 1 at this stage of the season with the kind of reputation he carried before injury interrupted the build-up. His record is outstanding and his form line has genuine depth. He has mixed it with high end company, he has won at Group 1 level over 1800 and 2000 metres, and he has proven he can be effective at Randwick, finishing a close second to Lindermann in the Chelmsford over this course and distance. Barrier six is perfectly workable and Craig Williams is the type of rider who will not panic if the favourite turns the screws early. The key with Sir Delius is the mile. His best work has been through the middle distances and beyond and this shapes as a fitness and sharpness test as much as it is a pure class test. If he is ready to sprint at the end of 1600 metres against Autumn Glow, then we may be looking at a horse who can re-enter the spring conversation quickly. If he needs the run and wants further, then he still has the profile to be a major factor later as the distances step out. Lindermann is the other runner who demands respect because he is the mile specialist in this line up and he has already shown he can run a high-level mile at Randwick. Nash Rawiller rides and barrier eight means he may have to do a touch more work early but his recent form around these horses reads well, including that narrow defeat to Fangirl where Ceolwulf was third and Sir Delius is familiar opposition from last spring. He is not the flashy headline act but if the favourite has an off day and the race becomes a genuinely run weight for age mile then Lindermann is the one who can be in the right spot and keep finding. Ceolwulf adds another layer because his recent profile includes a Group 1 win at the mile and he is drawn to get a cosy run from barrier two with Chad Schofield. He comes off a plain run in the Apollo behind Autumn Glow and Aeliana, but his best is good enough and his record at 1600 metres is strong. If he is forward enough and closer in the run than last start, he is capable of being a genuine factor. Even after the drama of his recent run where there was blood found in the nostril and his autumn campaign was in a nervous wait until vets officially declared there no blood in the trachea, so it was external and not internal. Aeliana is drawn the rails and that alone makes her interesting from a map perspective. She ran second to Autumn Glow in the Apollo and Zac Lloyd keeps the ride. From barrier one she should be economical and if the tempo is strong, she is the type who can travel into it. The challenge is that she meets the favourite again and needs to turn the tables at weight for age, but she is consistent and she does not do much wrong. Most roads still lead back to Autumn Glow, and it is easy to see why the market has her pinned as the standout. The draw is kind, the weight is in her favour, and her turn of foot has been decisive. Sir Delius is the horse that creates the talking point and the one that gives the race a narrative beyond the favourite, while Lindermann and Ceolwulf bring the proven Randwick mile form that can keep everyone honest if there is any weakness to expose late.

Sommerstern expected to stay in right track

February 24, 2026

Ndzilana, Peter pack the punch at the Vaal

February 23, 2026

The Highveld midweek double-header opens at the Vaal Racecourse on Tuesday 24 February, and punters would do well to keep two stables front of mind – Alson Ndzilana and Tony Peter. Between them, they hold a vice-like grip on an eight-race Classic track card bristling with betting opportunities. Ndzilana, who schooled under masters Mike de Kock and Joey Ramsden, has been quietly building momentum and his juveniles look ready to cash in again. He made headlines when winning with his first two-year-old runner back in December 2023 – no small feat – and Race 3, a 1450m Maiden Juvenile Plate sets up as another statement. He saddles four runners and should dominate. Nightshine, a Rafeef colt with two runner-up finishes, has done little wrong in sprint company and shapes as though the extended trip will unlock the improvement needed to win. He’s marginally preferred to Heavenly Blue colt Dear Doc whose third-place finishes in both starts have given every indication that the step up in trip is what he’s been crying out for. Stablemate Ehhfifteenkjoe, twice fourth and by Declarationofpeace, isn’t far behind and can easily round out a stable Trifecta. The stable’s momentum should not stop there, as Blood Of Eden can atone in Race 4 over 2000m. She fluffed her lines with blinkers over 1600m last time but the headgear comes off and the extra 400m looks a plus. Her previous narrow defeat over 1800m on this track reads well, and under Muzi Yeni she has the profile of a filly able to settle, stay the trip and strike late. At the right price, she’s a confident inclusion in all bets. Then there’s Vixeninthevineyard (Race 5) who has been knocking loudly at the door of a maiden career victory. Three consecutive seconds, two of them over this very course and distance, tell you she’s primed. The booking of S’manga Khumalo catches the eye and suggests intent. She won’t get many better chances to shed the maiden tag and can anchor the third and final leg of the Pick 3 if Ndzilana’s earlier runners deliver. Tony Peter, though, is unlikely to wait around. He can strike in the opener with Mrs Stormiatrix over 1000m. The Vercingetorix filly finished second over this course and distance last time, her best Highveld effort since relocating from Candice Bass’ KwaZulu-Natal base. With natural improvement in her peak outing, Mrs Stormiatrix should go one better under work rider Phenisile Mongqawa. Precocious looks the banker for Peter in Race 7. This Ideal World filly has thrived since joining his Turffontein base, winning both Highveld starts with authority. Her handicap debut win over this 1000m strip was particularly taking, and apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson’s 4kg claim once again makes her dangerously well weighted. She’s unbeaten in the province and there’s every chance that record remains intact. Straight bets and rolling exotics should revolve around her. Rafa Bay in Race 6 may need to reverse form with Mover And Shaker, but consistency counts for plenty in these sprints. With Kabelo Matsunyane aboard for the first time, he’s no forlorn hope and can reward each-way players if the favourite stubs a toe. Clive Robinson

Tight finishes likely order of the day

February 22, 2026

Sha Tin Track Spy: Sunday, 22 February

February 21, 2026

Silver Slipper Day: Where Juvenile Stars Announce Themselves

February 20, 2026

History Beckons for Ka Ying Rising

February 20, 2026

February 22 Selangor Preview By Mark Lydeamore

February 20, 2026

Malaysia’s best performed galloper from two seasons ago, ANTIPODEAN will be making his racetrack return and will be clashing with a couple of group winners in Sunday’s main event, the 1300m Charity On The Turf Trophy at the Selangor Turf Club. ANTIPODEAN resumes and is first up since finishing unplaced in the 2000m G1 Piala Emas Sultan Selangor contested on December 7 last year when caught deep throughout. Entering Sunday’s feature with ten ratings points clear of his nearest rival, the five-year-old will be reacquainted with senior jockey R Shafiq, who has ridden the gelding on two previous occasions. G1 Ipoh Gold Vase winner, FILIAL DRAGON resumes from a bleeding attack sustained in November and his recent trial at the February 3 session suggests he will be primed first up. Last year’s G1 Tunku Gold Cup winner, NOAH KHAN received every chance when placed 5th, beaten three lengths behind Platinum Emperor when resuming last month and will strip fitter despite coming from the outside gate. PLATINUM FORT ran third in that same race despite being winless from ten starts in the country, the six-year-old is on the way back to his best form. Four-year-old performer, SMART CAT is a chance to atone for recent defeats when he lines up in the 1275m Class 4B contest (Race 2). With two wins from seven starts locally, the Ricky Choi trained gelding has been racing well in the grade recently and the descent to the “B” Division is a distinct advantage. Sometimes it is difficult to gauge the performances of maiden winners rising to Class 4 territory at their next start. One horse which fits the bill is MIRAGE PEGASUS who was dominant when scoring by 4.25L on his debut last month. However, it wasn’t the strongest of Open Maidens contested here recently which does raise the question mark whether he will be competitive at this level. Considering the ease and manner of his first victory, a win would not surprise for the UK bred three-year-old. There is a big chance that the winner emanating from the 1150m Open Maiden (Race 3) could be one of seven debutants plus a former Australian with race experience on local debut. From the trials, the Jason Ong trained three-year-old YES BOSS YES has displayed the traits of a talented type in the making with his sheer ability and willingness to compete against experienced opposition. Well prepared with several trials under his belt, he is a definite watch on debut. BANKER’S DREAM was placed twice from eight starts in Australia and is coming off an impressive trial win here last Tuesday week. First up since July, the four-year-old can continue the good run for trainer Johnny Lim and the Banker’s Stable. FORTUNE MAGIC and PRIME PEGASUS have both performed well at the trials recently and are likely to make the grade with race experience. MAXIMUS PEGASUS is yet to miss a place in four starts and finally gets his chance to break through in the 1400m Open Maiden (Race 8). The Nick Selvan trained galloper has started favourite in three of those runs but looks likely of returning a dividened to his loyal followers come Sunday. BANKER’S GOOD, placed three from four locally, has also attracted market support in the past and was a fraction unlucky when finishing third after an awkward jump last start. LUCKY MEGA did not disgrace when placed third on debut and will derive a lot of benefit from that performance.

Foudre to keep on winning

February 20, 2026

‘Justice’ to make currency count

February 20, 2026

Speed is the currency that matters on Turffontein’s Standside track this Saturday when the three-year-olds line up in the Grade 3 TAB National Currency Sprint (Race 7) looking to cash in over a sharp 1100m. Run in honour of National Currency – the Equus Champion Sprinter whose blistering pace earned two domestic Grade 1 wins and a brave second to Silent Witness in the 2003 Hong Kong Sprint – this is a race that demands raw speed and the nerve to use it. The 2026 renewal has drawn a quality mix from the Highveld, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, but the one who makes immediate betting appeal is the KZN raider Wild Justice. Trained by Gareth van Zyl and to be ridden by S’manga Khumalo, the son of Vercingetorix has won four of his five starts, improving with each outing. His latest win over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville was that of a colt going places. He pinged the gates, dictated throughout and beat subsequent winner Talk To The Master with something in hand. Dropping to 1100m is no negative. If anything, it sharpens his greatest weapon, tactical speed. He’s three from three under Khumalo, and tellingly, he is Van Zyl’s only runner on the Turffontein card. This is no tourism exercise, it’s intent. At the right price, Wild Justice is the bet! The Non-Black Type Bidvest Bauhinia Stakes (Race 6) over 1000m looks tailor-made for Rifle Queen, and it would be a surprise if she doesn’t start a warm order. Trained by Tony Peter, the daughter of Buffalo Bill Cody was unbeaten in two juvenile starts and lost little in defeat when second after a five-month break in January. She bounced back in style over 1160m on this track earlier this month, leading throughout against male opposition under Gavin Lerena. The six-point penalty is the assessor’s nod to quality, but her natural gate speed should offset it. Dropping to 1000m, she may be even more potent. If she jumps cleanly, her same-sex rivals could be chasing shadows. Lerena’s book of rides suggests a race-to-race double is well within reach earlier on the card. In Race 3, he partners Buffalo Storm Cody, officially the country’s highest-rated sprinter, over 1160m. Class horses win sprints like this on ability alone, and while he concedes fitness questions to some (after a trip to Cape Town for a Grade 1), sheer quality often tells over this trip. Then comes Poets Warrior, trained by Mike Azzie, in Race 4. This Wylie Hall gelding made every post a winning one over the same 2400m course and distance last time, again under Lerena. Standside can favour those who control the tempo, and if allowed to dictate, he’s dangerous. Saturday’s nine-race card has depth, but the betting angles are clear – side with proven speed in the features and trust established rider-horse combinations elsewhere. Clive Robinson

Doubles For Lerena, De Melo As Zackey Pulls Rank

February 18, 2026

The Highveld’s nine-race fixture on Turffontein’s Inside track on Thursday 19 February is compact, competitive and relatively light on guesswork. On paper, it revolves around three riders: Craig Zackey, Gavin Lerena and Keagan de Melo. Between them, they should account for the bulk of the card. Lerena and Zackey hold the early aces, and it may be Lerena who strikes first. Battleground in Race 1 over 2600m looks primed to capitalise on a workable mark. The Lucky Houdalakis-trained son of Futura has been holding his own in stronger company, finishing a close-up third over 2000m on Vaal’s Classic track before another solid runner-up effort over 2400m on Turffontein’s Standside track – performances that read well in this context. Back on the Inside track against slightly lesser opposition, he gets his chance. Zackey should respond immediately in Race 2 over 1600m aboard Galaxy Queen for Sean Tarry. The Declarationofpeace filly has found the frame in all four starts and was a career-best second last time. First-time blinkers suggest intent. She has the form, the draw and the right rider, so this looks like her breakthrough moment. Race 3, over 1600m, presents Lerena with another live chance on Gimmethespotlight. The Gimmethegreenlight gelding improved sharply from a promising debut fourth over 1400m to finish fast for second over 1600m after a break. With natural progression in just his third start, he sets a solid standard and appeals as one to keep on side before the handicapper catches up. The Zackey-Lerena duel could be level again by Race 4 (1450m) where Pressonregardless brings Listed-winning form into play. He shoulders a penalty for his Wolf Power 1600 success under Zackey, but David Nieuwenhuizen’s Lancaster Bomber gelding is in the zone and proven over course and distance. A five-point rise is no gift, yet momentum counts for plenty around here. Keagan de Melo enters the fray in Race 5 (1450m) and his mount Fostinovo looks a banker for many. Johan Janse van Vuuren’s Flower Alley gelding chased home the highly regarded Quickfreeze last time and now meets a similar field off the same mark. That form is strong for this level. If he reproduces it, he could go one better. Van Vuuren and De Melo are poised to close out the meeting in Race 9 (2000m) with Force Publique. The well-related Querari gelding stayed on strongly to finish second over 1800m and shapes as though the extra 200m will suit. Cheekpieces go on, and improvement is expected. He’s the right type for the finale. In between, the Zackey-Tarry axis is represented by Sakura Hanami in Race 6 (1200m). An authoritative last-start winner, she now makes her handicap debut. With further improvement on the cards, she ought to handle the rise in class, so she’s another that keeps Zackey firmly in the day’s narrative. Clive Robinson

Selangor Track Spy: Wednesday, 18 February

February 17, 2026

Sesame to plant the seed

February 17, 2026

Forever Young Shines Once More For Second Straight Saudi Cup

February 15, 2026

Forever Young (JPN) made sporting history at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Saturday as he became the first two-time winner of the Group 1 USD$20m Saudi Cup.

Yoshito Yahagi’s undisputed dirt champion found a perfect gap along the inside rail turning into the home straight and he used his will, class and determination to fend off a brave challenge from Nysos (USA) by one length in a final time of 1:51.027.

Banishing (USA) and Thundersquall (GB) had led the field along the backstretch with Nysos tracking. Meanwhile, Forever Young and jockey Ryusei Sakai sat just behind those horses, but hugging the rail in a tactical move that ultimately worked out perfectly.

Forever Young and Nysos went head-to-head in the last 400m, but this incredible globetrotting 5-year-old, who took The Saudi Cup 12 months ago in a gripping encounter with Romantic Warrior (IRE) and went on to land the G1 Breeders’ Cup Classic on his final start of 2025, is an almost impossible horse to pass when in front and with the bit between his teeth. Tumbarumba (USA) came from off the pace to claim third ahead of Bishops Bay (USA).

It was actually a third victory out of the seven renewals of this meeting for Forever Young, who also has a Saudi Derby success to his name and continues his progression towards legendary status.

Quotes

Ryusei Sakei, jockey, Forever Young, 1st: “He’s an amazing horse, two times in the Saudi Cup, and I just trust him. I had no worries, there was no pressure, this is my job, the same every time. I’m very proud of him and I want to thank everyone who supported all the team.”

Yoshito Yahagi, trainer, Forever Young: “He gave me an unbelievable feeling all the time through the race. Of course I had a lot of pressure on me before the race as he was the best in the field. I think it’s not my training that makes him this great horse, I think the horse is just made like a champion and I have little to do with it.

“Of course our next target is the Dubai World Cup, so that is what we have to concentrate on now. And then, well I have no idea. Last year, it didn’t work out in the Dubai World Cup, he just wasn’t good enough. We will try our best to win it this year. Ryusei Sakai was my apprentice, my stable jockey and he developed and improved as he grew up. And he has become a really good jockey for us.”

Bob Baffert, trainer Nysos 2nd, Nevada Beach, 12th: “This race is almost like the Kentucky Derby because unless you win, second isn’t that exciting. The good thing, though, is that Nysos showed up. Forever Young is just so good.

“Irad [Ortiz] said Nevada Beach never really got engaged in it. He said he didn’t pick up his feet, at all. I was really disappointed in him because he was really going over this track very well.”

James Doyle, jockey, Tumbarumba, 3rd: “Delighted with him, he’s put in another big performance. I’m very proud of the horse and his young team who are getting going. For them, to have a horse run well here is brilliant.”

Case Clay, racing manager, Tumbarumba: “It was a big result for us. We’re proud of the horse. He came over here and stepped up in trip in the Al Maktoum Challenge and finished second and finished strong there. He was suited to the track well here. He looked a picture and Tommy Allen and Hamad Al Jehani were saying that he’s been going over the track well in the morning. We were confident going in and to be able to run third here, that has us possibly looking to the Dubai World Cup after this. We’ll regroup after this and decide.”

Brad Cox, trainer, Bishops Bay, 4th: “He was training well. I loved how he presented himself in the paddock. I thought he would run his race and I think he did. Junior [Alvarado] was happy with him and I was very happy with the performance. Turning for home, I thought we had a shot. At the eight-pole, it was looking more like maybe we would be third and ultimately he was fourth. He’s a hard-trying horse and I love the effort he showed, I thought we got a good trip and I’m proud of what he did here. I’m not usually happy with running fourth very often, but we’ll take it here.”

Joao Moreira, Luxor Cafe, 5th: “He ran well. He didn’t jump very well, we came from a recovery situation, but I was happy.”

Oisin Murphy, Sunrise Zipangu, 6th: “Great run. He didn’t have the speed early but it was a pretty good result.”

Joel Rosario, Rattle N Roll, 9th: “He ran his race, it was a tough race but he did his best.”

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February 26, 2026

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RACE 1: DU COEUR DES PRINCES STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 1) – 1600M – TIME: 18:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25600 Do For Love (IRE) A facile winner of a Maiden over this course and distance on 5 February. She was in total control when winning that race and could easily do it again. Nurlat (FR) A decent third in a Condition over 1800m at this course on 31 January. He faced stronger in that race and looks a real threat. Zade Did well to run third in a Condition over 1300m at Deauville on 16 January. He has been consistent and based on his debut win, will appreciate the longer trip. Miss Talvard (FR) Winner over 1600m in Zurich, Switzerland on 19 October. Ran third in a Listed in Germany in her penultimate race so needs to be considered. RACE 2: LEON FLAVIEN CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 2) – 1900M – TIME: 19:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15400 Gaillard (FR) A moderate seventh in a Handicap over this course and distance on 13 February. Has not been in the best of form but will be suited by the drop in class. Paco (IRE) Despite finishing ninth, he was not beaten that far in a Handicap at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 18 February. Did win a Claimer at that course in January. Liseo (IRE) Well beaten when fourth in a Claimer over 1800m at Deauville on 7 February. He is consistent and should be in the mix once again. Holy Wooded (FR) A decent fourth in a Claimer over 1600m at Chantilly on 19 December. She tries a little further this time and could be an interesting competitor. RACE 3: PRIX DE MONTSOULT MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 3) – 1400M – TIME: 19:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16500 Pennsylvania (FR) Not beaten far when second in a Maiden over 1200m at Fontainebleau on 21 Sep- tember. Has finished runner-up in her last two starts and looks due a win racing fresh. Wit A competitive second in a Maiden over 1600m at Vichy on 14 May. Comes back from a lengthy layoff but has run well on this track and should fight out the finish. Vibrato (FR) A 1-length second in a Condition over 1600m at this course on 12 February. Has finished runner-up in both of his starts this year and should feature prominently again. Kimbia (FR) A decent sixth in a Condition over 1600m at Pornichet on 24 January. That was his first run since October and progress can be expected. RACE 4: DU FOUR A TUILE MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 4) – 1900M – TIME: 20:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700 Dormez Vous (IRE) A 0.5 lengths second in a Maiden over 1800m at Deauville on 7 February. An excellent return from a lengthy break and further improvement is expected. Vatican (FR) Had an excellent debut when going down less than a length in a Condition over 1600m at Chantilly on 12 February. Ran in a decent field and looks the main threat. Rusair Fal (FR) Well-beaten fifth in a Condition over 1800m at Deauville on 30 January. He ran in a field of unraced horses, and one can expect improvement. Bleu Nuit (IRE) Not beaten too far when fourth in a Maiden over 1800m at Chantilly on 21 January. Has run well in both of his starts so far and is one to consider for a place. RACE 5: DE LA GRANDE GLACIERE MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 5) – 1900M – TIME: 21:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700 Turbulente (IRE) Unraced daughter of Australia out of the excellent Kendargent mare, Armoricaine. She is entered for the Prix de Diane and can make a winning debut. Persian Grace (IRE) Finished second on debut over 1600m at Deauville in a Conditional Unraced on 19 August. Christophe Soumillon rides and she is one of the leading contenders. Very Pretty Produced a good debut when second over 1800m at Deauville in a Conditional Unraced on 30 January. With the natural improvement that is expected, she should be competitive. Roskiva Fal (FR) Finished fifth over 1800m at Deauville in a Conditional Maiden on 7 February. She has experience on her side and can finish on the podium. RACE 6: DE LA CHAPELLE SAINT-LAURENT CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 6) – 1300M – TIME: 21:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100 Run Victoria (FR) Finished fourth over 1600m on this course in a Conditional Maiden on 5 February. She clearly has scope and may be the one to beat. Le Landin (IRE) Finished third over 1500m at Deauville in a Claimer on 23 January. He is drawn in pole position and should go close. Lochness (FR) Finished fourth over 1600m at Cagnes-sur-Mer in a Conditional Maiden on 9 February. He is a progressive type and should be right there. Une Aventure (FR) Decent last three starts. Finished third over 1300m at Deauville in a Claimer on 6 February. Anthony Crastus knows him well and the pair merit respect. RACE 7: DU CHEMIN DE HALLAGE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 7) – 1600M – TIME: 22:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100 Orangerie Finished fifth over 1600m on this course in a Class 3 Handicap on 5 February. She can go close on best form shown. Pokrov (FR) Finished third over 1600m on this course in a Class 3 Handicap on 5 February. Cristian Demuro rides and he is a big runner. Modern Spirit (FR) Finished second in last two starts, the latest of which was over 1600m at Pau in a Class 3 Handicap on 20 February. Merits obvious consideration. Ambra Antica (FR) Finished behind MODERN SPIRIT (4) when fifth over 1600m on this course in a Class 3 Handicap on 5 February. She may have to settle for the same result. RACE 8: DU CHEMIN DU BAC HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM CHANTILLY RACE 8) – 1600M – TIME: 22:45 PRIZE MONEY: EUR28800 Duty (FR) Victorious over 1600m on this course in a Class 3 Handicap on 10 January. He is in a good space and should be competitive. Bin Zarak (FR) Finished third over 1600m on this course in a Class 3 Handicap on 5 Febru- ary. Can go close with luck in running. Marooned (FR) Won over 1600m on this course in a Class 3 Handicap on 5 February. Tony Piccone retains the ride and chance with luck from the wide draw. Anothermine (FR) Finished third over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 3 Handicap on 2 January. She should have a say in the outcome of this contest. RACE 9: DES VACANCES D’HIVER HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 1) – 1700M – TIME: 23:20 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12500 Mara Wood (FR) Unplaced last time, second before that over this track and trip in a Class 4 on 19 January. Track and trip winner in 2025 off a much higher handicap mark. Player. Toocoolforschool (FR) Placed fourth over the track and trip in a Class 4 Handicap on 5 February last time out. Course form has been reasonable. Among the leading chances. Perfecto (FR) Finished third over the track and trip in a Class 4 Handicap on 5 February. Previous track and trip winner. Warrants respect. Zaahir (FR) Finished fifth last time over the track and trip in a Class 4 handicap on 5 February. Ought to be involved at the finish. RACE 10: DU CHATEAU LE CARDINAL HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 2) – 1700M – TIME: 23:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400 Kim Karala (FR) Solid efforts of late, two wins and three seconds, the latest second at Deauville over 1800m in a Class 3 Handicap on 23 January. Key chance of scoring. El Meastro (FR) Placed third over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 3 Handicap on 30 January when last seen. Holds leading claims. Califano (FR) Unplaced last time, third before that over the track and trip in a Class 4 on 19 January. One to pay attention to. Picanes (FR) Unplaced last time, second previously over 1300m at Deauville in a Class 4 Handicap on 18 December. Capable of making an impact from a basement rating. RACE 11: DU CHATEAU DE LA GROULAIS HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 3) – 1700M – TIME: 00:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300 Sleipnir Normandy (FR) Recent success by two lengths over the track and trip in a Class 4 Handicap on 5 February. Capable of following up from a good draw. Iscreamforicecream (FR) Three solid efforts this year, fourth on the latter over this track and trip in a Class 4 Handicap on 5 February. One to pay close attention to despite a wide draw. Golfeur Placed on both runs this year, third on the most recent over this track and trip in a Class 4 Handicap on 5 February. Ought to be in the shake-up. Druide (FR) Finished fifth over this track and trip in a Class 4 Handicap on 5 February last time out. Among the leading each way options. RACE 12: DU CHATEAU DE LA BRETESCHE MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 4) – 1700M – TIME: 01:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200 Self Control (FR) Two second placed efforts this year, the latter over the track and trip in a Maiden on 5 February. Leading chance of scoring. Saraghar (IRE) Finished a credible fifth over 1800m in a Maiden at Deauville on 7 Febru- ary last time out. Can have a say in the finish. Silvarole Fal (FR) Encouraging first-up run when finishing third over 1600m. Should improve and strip fitter. Napka Fal (IRE) Finished seventh on her second start over 1500m at Deauville on 2 December in a Maiden. One to pay attention to. RACE 13: DU CHATEAU DE BREHET MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 5) – 2100M – TIME: 01:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11900 Quiet Sea (FR) Ignore his last run when finishing eleventh in a Handicap over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 19 September. Returns after a lengthy break and can be lethal. Pomme Surette (FR) Forgivable eighth in a Condition over 2400m at Pornichet on 27 January. Second over course and distance in December and has each way chance. Katie Light (FR) Pleas- ant fifth in a Condition over 2400m at Machecoul on 10 February. Good place chance. North Coast (FR) Improved into fourth in a Condition over 2000m at Pornichet on 5 February. Include in all plays. RACE 14: DU CHATEAU DU CAREIL HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) (FROM PORNICHET RACE 6) – 2100M – TIME: 02:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200 Villa Adrienne (IRE) Forgivable seventh in a Claimer over 1800m at Chantilly on 12 February. Can bounce back to winning ways. Glam Light (FR) Improved third in a Maiden over 2000m at Pornichet on 24 January. Can get closer in this field. Opensola Fal (FR) Trying seventh in a Handicap over 1600m at Pornichet on 27 January. Can polish up on last run here. Kitsune (FR) Warm sixth in a Maiden over 2000m at Pornichet on 24 January. Has the opportunity to run into the places.

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February 26, 2026

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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: FAIRVIEW / GREYVILLE POLYTRACK@2026.02.27 Fairview, 27.02.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R78.000, 11:50GMT+2 Race Summary: JUST CARTER has only found one better in two of his three starts. That experience should serve him well and he is the one to beat. Trainer Alan Greeff has beaten that rival twice so should know the strength of his form. He sends out a few newcomers and the best of them could the Richard Fourie ridden OLAF THE STOUT, an Erik The Red colt. FLYING SKITT did not show much on debut but is capable of improvement. Selections: #6 Just Carter, #7 Olaf The Stout, #8 Plan Of Action, #4 Flying Skitt Fairview, 27.02.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R75.000, 12:25GMT+2 Race Summary: PANJANDRUM has been costly to follow but is long overdue a first success and she really should beat these rivals. STONE OF SCONE has some fair form and does look the main danger. FOCAL POINT has a place chance in this line-up. ENGELANDPARK has improved of late and would not be a surprise winner. LADY LIMONCELLO has held form and could make the frame. Selections: #1 Panjandrum, #2 Stone Of Scone, #7 Lady Limoncello, #4 Engelandpark Fairview, 27.02.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R71.000, 13:00GMT+2 Race Summary: BLAME IT ON ME is threatening to win and this may well be his day. HONORINE’S GIMMIE makes a local debut and would not be a surprise winner. ALESIAN BEAU likes it back on the turf and could do even better this time. HERE COMES JOHNNY has shown improvement of late and should contest the finish. Selections: #5 Blame It On Me, #4 Here Comes Johnny, #2 Honorine’s Gimmie, #3 Alesian Beau Fairview, 27.02.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R81.000, 13:35GMT+2 Race Summary: GREEN ISLE has improved in her new yard and is clearly the one to beat if as good on turf. FLIGHT DISPLAY has won a couple times on the grass and has held her form nicely on the Polytrack so would not be a surprise winner. SPOIL YOURSELF showed what she is capable of with a good win last time out and can double up. CHRONICLESOFNANIA broke a long losing run when flying up late to win her latest start and could earn some money. Selections: #2 Green Isle, #1 Flight Display, #4 Spoil Yourself, #7 Chroniclesofnania Fairview, 27.02.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R200.000, 14:10GMT+2 Race Summary: ANOTHERDANCEFORME is a class act and has only suffered one defeat in 7 starts. That was in her latest start when she did not handle the HWB Kenilworth bend. She returns from a break but it would come as a shock if she did not beat these rivals. ROYAL CITY GIRL and EAST COAST GIRL have done their best on the Polytrack but are not bad on the grass. MATCH THAT has been unreliable but could be the main threat to ANOTHERDANCEFORME. Selections: #1 Anotherdanceforme, #4 Match That, #2 Royal City Girl, #3 East Coast Girl Fairview, 27.02.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R95.000, 14:45GMT+2 Race Summary: LAGUNA VERDE has a very bad draw to overcome but is in good form and can score. SILVONIAN was caught very late last time out and can go one better. CHEEKY LADDIE does not always show his best form but is distance suited and would not be a surprise winner. EXQUISITE have been good of late and is others to consider. Selections: #2 Laguna Verde, #3 Silvonian, #4 Cheeky Laddie, #6 Exquisite Fairview, 27.02.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80.000, 15:20GMT+2 Race Summary: WISSA’S ON FIRE quickened nicely to win his latest start and can follow up under a penalty. CORAL CREEK showed a form return and could go one better. SUN SPECTACULAR and PEDRO are both effective over this track and trip and should be included in all of the exotics. XPLICIT CONTENT has improved on the Polytrack but has also won on the grass so is another to respect. Selections: #3 Wissa’s On Fire, #2 Coral Creek, #5 Sun Spectacular, #11 Xplicit Content Fairview, 27.02.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80.000, 15:55GMT+2 Race Summary: KING CELTILLUS has only been modest of late but is back on the grass and could score on local debut. DAS GUTE bumped a tough field last time out but is more at home in a race like this and should contest the finish. IZANAMI has been good on the Polytrack of late but will need to show that form on the turf. GLOBETONIC is capable of getting involved with the finish. Selections: #8 King Celtillus, #1 Das Gute, #6 Izanami, #7 Globetonic HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 27.02.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R100,000, 16:15GMT+2

Race Summary: MIDNIGHT HOUR is making giant strides of improvement and with the valuable weight off her back, should go close to winning. WATERMELON SUGAR gets a cozy draw on debut and could be competitive first up, watch the betting trends as race time nears. WINTER BLESSING has a strong place chance as does BELLIGERENT.

Selections: #8 MIDNIGHT HOUR, #2 WATERMELON SUGAR, #3 WINTER BLESSING, #5 BELLIGERENT

Fairview, 27.02.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R88.000, 16:35GMT+2 Race Summary: NORTH STAR is better than she showed last time out and could bounce back to beat these rivals. Stable companion HAPPY WIVES has been in good form of late and is not out of it. HOPE CHEST won a good race on the Polytrack so it will be interesting to see if she is as good on the grass. CHERRY OH BABY. WHIRLYBIRD, ALEX MILLER and BLOWIN IN THE WIND are all capable of running well this course and distance. Selections: #9 Alex Miller, #2 North Star, #6 Whirlybird, #1 Happy Wives HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 27.02.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1800m, Poly, R90,000, 16:55GMT+2

Race Summary: DREAM DECISION has been accepting the blinkers, gets a neat draw, weight off again and rates the one to beat. BLACK PLATINA keeps running second but will surely get it all right one of these days – big runner. CAPTAIN’S DYNASTY is starting to learn what racing is all about and can go very close. Respect and include for all bets. WONDERFUL TONIGHT could be the value for the quartet as he can build on the last run which was his local debut.

Selections: #3 DREAM DECISION, #5 BLACK PLATINA, #8 CAPTAIN’S DYNASTY, #2 WONDERFUL TONIGHT

HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 27.02.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1800m, Poly, R90,000, 17:30GMT+2

Race Summary: ETZEBETH did well to get going again in the race last time to go close in third place. He is excellently bred and clearly still learning what racing is all about. This is his third run of his life and he gets cranked up to a distance he should relish. Sparkling winning chance. WANDER SKITT is the interesting runner and could represent some value and give some cheek all the way home, respect and include. DEVIL’S PEAK can start doing a touch better and could be the value for the places. MANIKONGO is probably the best-bred horse on the card but he has not realized that just yet. His run on the poly last time was his best thus far – do not ignore this one as surely, he is better than his form suggests.

Selections: #5 ETZEBETH, #4 WANDER SKITT, #3 DEVIL’S PEAK, #1 MANIKONGO

HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 27.02.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1800m, Poly, R120,000, 18:05GMT+2

Race Summary: HIGH QUEUE comes from an in-form stable that are running at a very good strike rate! This gelding is taking time for the next victory but is running well and could be ready for the winner’s box again. HARUN AL RASHID is a massive player for top honors. Ignore his last run, that puts him right near the top in the pecking order, go close. MOHAVE PRINCE and TEE DOG can never be dismissed from any quartet perm.

Selections: #5 HIGH QUEUE, #2 HARUN AL RASHID, #1 MOHAVE PRINCE, #3 TEE DOG

HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 27.02.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R125,000, 18:40GMT+2

Race Summary: DRICUS has won two out of his last three starts. His last win showed guts and determination and off his rating of 75, he could be generously rated. He is the firm first suggestion as he has progression stamped all over him! WINTER WAVES is always in form and always has strong each way claims. EVENTIDOR is seven years old but winning and performing like a three-year-old – obvious chance and pretty much the same comment can be made for IBUTHO, customary very competitive efforts should come from them.

Selections: #2 DRICUS, #3 WINTER WAVES, #9 EVENTIDOR, #8 IBUTHO

HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 27.02.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R110,000, 19:15GMT+2

Race Summary: DE VLUGGE clicked through the gears smartly to win cozily last time under Keagan De Melo whom has stuck with the ride. There is no reason to suggest she cannot follow up. QHAWEKAZI has solid form and solid each way claims. SPINMYANGELSPIN clearly has some ability and can put her last run behind her. Chance as she seems very capable but it must be noted that stable rider Sean Veale has gone with the horse. Must have been a tough call as both have bright chances. SIBERIAN WINTER is one to take seriously.

Selections: #7 DE VLUGGE, #10 QHAWEKAZI, #1 SPINMYANGELSSPIN, #2 SIBERIAN WINTER

HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 27.02.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R125,000, 19:50GMT+2

Race Summary: FATE OF FORTUNE brings solid form into the contest, finished second to Magic Surprise last time and is confidently selected to go one more. UNITED NATION needs not much introduction as his winning form on the surface is there for all to see. Ignore the last run and he can easily bounce right back to winning ways. CHARA SANDS and SMORGASBOARD need to be included on the shortlist.

Selections: #7 FATE OF FORTUNE, #1 UNITED NATION, #6 CHARA SANDS, #2 SMORGASBORD

HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 27.02.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R100,000, 20:25GMT+2

Race Summary: PROFESSOR LUPIN starts from the ace gate and comes into the race with high confidence after beating The Mask last time and can follow up. His overall form is ultra-consistent. Stable mate, ULTRA QUICK is the exacta selection and he can never be dismissed from any bets. ILHA DA ORANGE should be in the first four and INDECENT PROPOSAL is never far off the action and the same can be expected today, chance.

Selections: #1 PROFESSOR LUPIN, #9 ULTRA QUICK, #5 ILHA DA ORANGE, #2 INDECENT PROPOSAL

Best Win: #1 ANOTHERDANCEFORME #2 DRICUS Best Value Bet: #1 MANIKONGO Best Longshot: #2 LAGUNA VERDE #1 MANIKONGO

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