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Dean Smith with his sixth winner Asinantanga and the horse's groom Sanele Mtiyose.

Six of the best for Smith at Fairview

Dean Smith, a 26-year-old horse trainer, achieved six wins from eight races at Fairview, marking a standout moment early in his career.

  • Henk Steenkamp
Mauritian-born apprentice jockey Bavish Soodoo

Soodoo’s 23 wins seal apprentice title amidst setback

Mauritian-born apprentice jockey Bavish Soodoo capped off the 2025/2026 racing season at Fairview with 23 wins, earning titles as Champion Apprentice Jockey and Champion East Cape-based jockey.

  • Henk Steenkamp
Jockey Yuzae Ramzan and trainer Jacques Strydom with the Gold Cup. Picture:

Don’t ever laugh at the Gold Cup King

Don’t laugh when trainer Jacques Strydom tells you he is going to win the most prestigious long-distance horse race in the Eastern Cape.

  • Henk Steenkamp
Trainer Alan Greeff and jockey Richard Fourie with the derby trophy

Widespread praise for Fairview racing

The Fairview team earns widespread praise from across the racing fraternity for producing a high-quality race day at the annual WSB Derby Day meeting in Greenbushes

  • Henk Steenkamp
The Master Of My Fate filly Anotherdanceforme tops the 15 entries for this year’s R350,000 (Listed) East Cape Derby.

Greeff filly eyes East Cape Derby

The Master Of My Fate filly Anotherdanceforme tops the 15 entries for this year’s R350,000 (Listed) East Cape Derby.

  • Henk Steenkamp
Kyle Paddock, Muzi Yeni and Sandile Khathi with trainer Kelly Mitchley, who recently celebrated her 50th winner of the season at Fairview.

Young guns firing at Fairview

Trainers Kelly Mitchley and Dean Smith are excelling at Fairview, each scoring trebles

  • Henk Steenkamp
Horse trainer Dean Smith.

Who will be the master at Fairview?

Trained by Dean Smith, Master Mtoto is the favourite to win this weekend’s race

  • Henk Steenkamp