The last meeting of the season in the Eastern Cape takes place on a heavy Fairview turf track today and nine races are carded.
Trainer Alan Greeff is two winners behind Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Gavin Smith heading into this meeting.
There are two feature races including Listed Port Elizabeth Gold Cup and the Listed Champion Juvenile Cup. The first is due off at 11h25.
Alan Greeff (Pic- Pauline Herman)
Heathcliff from the Alan Greeff stable takes his place in the Listed Port Elizabeth Gold Cup. He was an easy winner of his last start over 2700m on this course. He was bumped leaving the start but ran on well and won with a ton in hand.
The son of Canford Cliffs settles well in his races and should have no issues with the rise to 3200m. Jockey Richard Fourie retains the ride from his good draw of three and he should notch up his fifth career victory.
Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Gavin Smith sends out Eyjafjallajokull in Race 8.
He has produced two encouraging efforts since relocating to the Eastern Cape. He should have finished closer to the winner last time as he was awkwardly placed in the latter stages.
The son of Erupt should enjoy the longer run-in on the turf and with a bit of luck in running, he may be the one to beat.
| Weather | Sunny, 23 degs, 14-15 km/h Northerly becoming Southerly Crosswind | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 40mm | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: Nil | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 33 | ||
| Track Condition | Heavy | ||
| False Rail | 4m from 1800m to 1200m reducing to a 3m spur at 800m | ||
- The Bipot starts in the second race at 11h55
- The Place Accumulator starts in the third race at 12h25
- The Pick 6 starts in the fourth race at 13h05
- The first Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 13h45
- The second Jackpot starts in the sixth race at 14h25
