Fairview Betting Preview – Friday, 17 October 2025
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Fairview Betting Preview – Friday, 17 October 2025
Racing fans are in for another exciting afternoon at Fairview Racecourse this Friday as the Polytrack hosts an eight-race card beginning at 12:30pm. The highlight of the day is the R175,000 Nelson Mandela Bay Racing East Cape Poly Challenge (Open) – Leg 3, where the talented MERCANTOUR will be looking to make it a clean sweep after claiming victory in the first two legs.
Track Details
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Surface: Polytrack – 1800m near-oval inside the turf track with a 400m run-in
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Direction: Clockwise
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Draw Bias: Lower draws generally favoured up to 1600m on the Poly

Weather Forecast
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Conditions: Overcast to sunny, around 21°C
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Wind: East North-Easterly crosswind between 30–65kph
Going & Rail Position
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Going: Standard (Poly)
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False Rail: 3m out at the 421m marker
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WSB’s Top Tips for Fairview
Race 3 – Green Isle
🏇 Richard Fourie | Alan Greeff
A proven performer over this course and distance. Looked unlucky not to win last time and can make amends here.
Race 4 – Wishes And Dreams
🏇 Richard Fourie | Alan Greeff
Chasing a hat-trick and remains in top form. Carries a 6-point penalty for her last win but could go in again.
Race 5 – Mercantour
🏇 Richard Fourie | Alan Greeff
The standout of the day. Two commanding victories in the first two legs of the Poly Challenge — looks hard to oppose for the hat-trick.
Race 7 – Guy Gibson
🏇 Richard Fourie | Alan Greeff
Has been knocking on the door with two strong local efforts. Expected to go close again and could finally get his reward.
Race Day Schedule
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First Race: 12:30pm
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Last Race: 4:35pm
Final Thoughts
With an eight-race card featuring plenty of competitive action and the East Cape Poly Challenge – Leg 2 as the main event, Fairview’s Friday meeting promises top-class racing for punters and fans alike.
Keep an eye on Mercantour as he bids for glory, and look out for several strong contenders throughout the card. Bet confidently with World Sports Betting – where expert analysis, value markets, and fast payouts make every race day better.
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