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FAIRVIEW 17 April 2026
Friday 17th April
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Racing240 Mr 96 Handicap(Open) Racecard
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- Distance: 7f
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Flat
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Racecard
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Runner
Best Odds
Was tailed off in a stakes race two months ago; grade looks suitable; a likely player if replicating the best of his form.
00/7-0
Age: 6
Weight: 9-7
OR: 97
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 26 | Fai Fairview | 9f | 8-12 | 14/14 | Lanciafiamme (68L) | 125/1 | 97 | - | |
| 2 Jan 25 | Vaa Vaal | 10f | 9-3 | 7/9 | Tamarisk Tree (6½L) | 20/1 | 101 | 67 | |
| 30 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 16f | 9-2 | 10/12 | Poets Warrior (64L) | 20/1 | 101 | - | |
| 11 Nov 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | 8-0 | 11/14 | Greeting My Master (15½L) | 20/1 | 101 | 26 | |
| 26 Oct 24 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | 9-6 | 2/9 | Marauding Horde (¾L) | 25/2 | 101 | 72 | |
| 3 Oct 24 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | 7-12 | 1/7 | Master Christmas (¾L) | 14/1 | 95 | - |
Towards the rear of 13 over 1m at Turffontein (Listed race) six weeks ago; proven that she knows how to get her head in front (seeking a fifth career win); drops in class.
14-230
Age: 4
Weight: 9-4
OR: 94
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mar 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 8-7 | 11/13 | Care Forgot (6½L) | 14/1 | 94 | 34 | |
| 1 Feb 26 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-6 | 3/8 | Warning Sound (1¾L) | 2/1 | 94 | 48 |
| 8 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 9-0 | 2/9 | Littlemissmillion (½L) | 17/2 | 94 | 43 |
| 4 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-6 | 4/8 | Boom Boom (1L) | 5/1 | 94 | - |
| 11 Nov 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 8-9 | 1/6 | Avoontoast (½L) | 2/1 | 91 | 21 |
| 28 Sep 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | Hc | 9-4 | 5/9 | Twostep Queen (5L) | 11/2 | 91 | - |
Useful in this grade; out of the frame (beaten just under 5l in fifth) over 1m at Vaal (handicap) in February.
1240-5
Age: 4
Weight: 9-0
OR: 90
Days: 71
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 26 | Vaa Vaal | 8f | Hc | 8-10 e/s | 5/7 | Birthright (4½L) | 5/1 | 91 | 62 |
| 11 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 9f | Hc | 9-1 e/s | 10/10 | Hawkbill (8L) | 5/2 | 92 | - |
| 29 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | 8-4 e/s | 4/14 | Aladdin's Lamp (7L) | 14/1 | 92 | 52 | |
| 26 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 9-6 e/s | 2/5 | The Equator (2L) | 9/2 | 92 | 79 |
| 4 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Hc | 9-6 e/s | 1/9 | Zip Code (4¼L) | 10/1 | 85 | 54 |
| 20 Sep 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | Md | 8-12 e/s | 9/10 | Count Huhtikuu (5¼L) | 25/1 | 86 | 56 |
Went close when runner-up five months ago; looks well treated on the pick of his form; returning from a layoff here.
76002-
Age: 5
Weight: 9-0
OR: 90
Days: 163
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Nov 25 | Fvw Fairview | 7f | Hc | 8-11 | 2/8 | Dubai Hills (shd) | 17/2 | 88 | 63 |
| 26 Sep 25 | Gre Greyville | 7f | 8-11 | 10/11 | Imposing (6¾L) | 33/1 | 88 | 31 | |
| 29 Aug 25 | Gre Greyville | 7f | 9-1 | 10/12 | Imposing (10½L) | 33/1 | 89 | 40 | |
| 30 Jul 25 | Sco Scottsville | 7f | 9-3 | 6/9 | Rosh Kedesh (4½L) | 10/1 | 90 | 64 | |
| 28 May 25 | Gre Greyville | 7f | 9-3 | 7/11 | Thisiswhatitmeans (5L) | 9/2 | 91 | 70 | |
| 27 Apr 25 | Sco Scottsville | 7f | 9-1 | 3/14 | Icy Blast (1¼L) | 7/1 | 91 | 73 |
Course specialist who has won three times here; beaten seventh of nine last month in a stakes race.
651-37
Age: 4
Weight: 8-11
OR: 88
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 26 | Fai Fairview | 8f | 8-9 b | 7/9 | Zinovi (10L) | 66/1 | 88 | 31 | |
| 23 Jan 26 | Fvw Fairview | 8f | 9-6 b | 3/8 | Global Ally (4L) | 9/4 | 88 | 68 | |
| 19 Dec 25 | Fvw Fairview | 8f | Hc | 9-2 b | 1/10 | Few Dollars More (2¼L) | 33/10 | 82 | 81 |
| 28 Nov 25 | Fvw Fairview | 7f | Hc | 8-10 b | 5/11 | Buffalo Bill (7L) | 25/2 | 82 | 44 |
| 17 Oct 25 | Fvw Fairview | 9f | 9-2 b | 6/9 | George Handel (1½L) | 25/2 | 82 | 70 | |
| 1 Oct 25 | Fvw Fairview | 8f | Nv | 9-3 b | 1/8 | One Scotch (shd) | 14/1 | 82 | 66 |
A winner over this C&D; not far behind New Mexico when seventh over 1m here (handicap) four weeks ago; can be in the thick of things with the potential to save ground from this gate.
7-1117
Age: 7
Weight: 8-11
OR: 88
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 26 | Fai Fairview | 8f | Hc | 9-3 b | 7/10 | Ingqwele (5½L) | 8/1 | 88 | 33 |
| 27 Feb 26 | Fai Fairview | 7f | Hc | 9-5 b | 1/14 | Cheeky Laddie (1¼L) | 17/2 | 81 | 62 |
| 3 Feb 26 | Fvw Fairview | 8f | 9-0 b | 1/12 | Curtiss Condor (shd) | 9/4 | 76 | 63 | |
| 6 Jan 26 | Fvw Fairview | 8f | Hc | 8-9 b | 1/9 | Hollandia Bakkerij (hd) | 7/2 | 72 | 53 |
| 22 Dec 25 | Fvw Fairview | 7f | Hc | 9-11 b | 7/10 | Teerex (4¾L) | 18/10 | 72 | 39 |
| 5 Dec 25 | Fvw Fairview | 8f | Hc | 9-4 b | 1/10 | Wild Fig (4L) | 11/2 | 64 | 67 |
Came home eighth, beaten 14l, when close behind Global State in a stakes race last month; this is his grade; has winning form at this track.
25-328
Age: 6
Weight: 8-10
OR: 87
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Mar 26 | Fai Fairview | 8f | 8-9 b | 8/9 | Zinovi (14L) | 25/2 | 85 | 18 | |
| 27 Feb 26 | Fai Fairview | 7f | Hc | 9-9 b | 2/14 | Porfirio (1¼L) | 5/1 | 85 | 60 |
| 6 Feb 26 | Fai Fairview | 7f | 8-9 b | 3/6 | Fairy Knight (½L) | 25/1 | 85 | 64 | |
| 3 Oct 25 | Fai Fairview | 7f | 9-2 b | 5/6 | Final Try (6L) | 5/1 | 86 | 54 | |
| 11 Jul 25 | Fai Fairview | 8f | Hc | 9-2 b | 2/11 | Innamorare (½L) | 14/1 | 86 | 59 |
| 9 May 25 | Fai Fairview | 8f | 9-2 | 12/12 | Golden Peace (18½L) | 7/2 | 86 | 24 |
Has winning C&D form to his name; consistent performer; finished sixth last month albeit only beaten just under 3l over 1m (handicap); should be on the premises as the handicapper has given him a chance and he's no stranger to the winners' enclosure.
117-36
Age: 6
Weight: 8-6
OR: 83
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 26 | Fai Fairview | 8f | Hc | 9-4 | 6/10 | Ingqwele (2¾L) | 17/2 | 84 | 39 |
| 27 Feb 26 | Fai Fairview | 7f | Hc | 9-8 | 3/14 | Porfirio (2¾L) | 4/1 | 84 | 54 |
| 10 Oct 25 | Fai Fairview | 7f | Hc | 9-11 | 7/9 | Igugulethu (1¾L) | 91/100 | 84 | 57 |
| 19 Sep 25 | Fai Fairview | 7f | Hc | 9-12 | 1/12 | Das Gute (1¼L) | 5/1 | 79 | 58 |
| 15 Aug 25 | Fai Fairview | 7f | Hc | 9-6 | 1/10 | French Flame (1¼L) | 10/1 | 74 | 66 |
| 29 May 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Hc | 9-6 | 16/17 | Sea Shanty (20L) | 7/1 | 74 | - |
Held in eighth here over 5f (handicap) on debut outing for new trainer last month; useful at this level.
077-78
Age: 6
Weight: 8-4
OR: 81
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 26 | Fvw Fairview | 5f | Hc | 9-5 | 8/12 | Ravilious (5¾L) | 25/1 | 81 | 62 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-5 | 7/12 | Vibe Sa (8¼L) | 33/1 | 83 | 44 |
| 18 Dec 25 | Vaa Vaal | 6f | Hc | 9-4 b | 7/8 | Fully Loaded (5L) | 10/1 | 84 | 37 |
| 6 Sep 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-7 b | 7/10 | Juniper Green (8¾L) | 25/1 | 85 | 37 |
| 23 Aug 25 | Tur Turffontein | 7f | 8-3 b | 10/13 | Pressonregardless (11L) | 20/1 | 85 | 35 | |
| 10 Jul 25 | Tur Turffontein | 6f | Hc | 9-4 b | 2/9 | Ensuing (1¾L) | 25/2 | 82 | - |
Verdict
This is a tight race on the figures. Home Of The Brave is interesting while the well drawn Porfirio is a potential player. However, NEW MEXICO is put forward as the selection. He has '1's in the formstring and can't be faulted for consistency.
New Mexico
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