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2026/27 SA SEASON
RUNS: 61
WINS: 11
2NDS: 7
3RDS: 10
Lifetime Hollywood Racing Winners: 883
(Last updated 17th August 2026)
AUGUST 2026 WINNERS
08/16 – RECKLESS ABANDON
08/14 – O SPACE O
08/12 – VOORLOOPERTJIE
08/10 – SABRAGE
08/10 – SLASH ‘N BURN
08/07 – MAPHAKA
08/07 – SKIPPER ZIP
08/06 – TWELFTH OF NEVER
08/06 – COOL GAMBLER
08/03 – UMOYAWOKUBAMBELELA
08/02 – CULTURATI
AUGUST 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
August 16th, 2026
883 – RECKLESS ABANDON wins on debut over 1200m on the Turffontein Inside track this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray. The son of Rafeef is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview.
August 14th, 2026
882 – O SPACE O shows determination to win Race 3 over 1400m on the Fairview Polytrack this afternoon. The son of Vercingetorix was given a well-timed ride by Marco van Rensburg and is now a two-time winner. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller who is celebrating his birthday today. Well done to the breeders Maine Chance Farms. Race Replay& Interview.
August 12th, 2026
881 – VOORLOOPERTJIE returns from a 33-week break and finds his way into the winner’s enclosure. He was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. The son of Vercingetorix is trained by Eric Sands and was bred by Maine Chance Farms. Race Replay / Interview.
August 10th, 2026
880 – SABRAGE closes off the meeting on the Fairview polytrack and wins the Hollywood Foundation sponsored race over 1600m. He was ridden to victory by Kyle Strydom and gives Hollywood Racing a lovely double. The son of Canford Cliffs is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview.
August 10th, 2026
879 – SLASH ‘N BURN wins Race 3 over 1000m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Andrew Fortune. The son of Mehmas is trained by Alan Greeff and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview.
August 7th, 2026
878 – MAPHAKA gives Hollywood Racing a lovely double over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville this evening. The son of Gimmethegreenlight was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale and is now a three-time winner. He is trained by Dean Kannemeyer and was bred by Shadwell Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
August 7th, 2026
877 – SKIPPER ZIP wins the first race of Lucky Fish Night Racing over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville this evening. He was given a perfect ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. The son of Rafeef is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Stuart Ferrie and was bred by Narrow Creek Stud. Named after Devin’s father-in-law. Referring to Zip’s work on the tugboats. Also, a character name from a Dr Seuss book. Race Replay / Interview.
August 6th, 2026
876 – TWELFTH OF NEVER gives Hollywood Racing a lovely double over 2000m at the Vaal this afternoon. She was given a confident ride by Keagan de Melo and sheds her maiden tag. The daughter of Canford Cliffs is trained by Lucky Houdalakis and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview.
August 6th, 2026
875 – COOL GAMBLER wins a good race and sheds his maiden tag at the second time of asking over 1200m at the Vaal this afternoon. The son of Hawwaam was given a perfect ride by SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray. He is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay & Interview.
August 2nd, 2026
874 – Imported from Australia, UMOYAWOKUBAMBELELA wins well on debut over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. She was ridden with confidence by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena. The daughter of The Autumn Sun is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Wengesai “Vengi” Masawi and was bred by Arrowfield Group Pty Ltd, NSW & Jungle Pocket Pty Ltd. Well done to Craig Ramsay who bought the filly at the 2025 Inglis Premier Yearling Sale. Named by Babongile Mkhize, Umoyawokubambelela means “The Spirit of Holding On”. Upon arriving from Australia, she survived two massive colic operations. Race Replay / Interview.
August 1st, 2026
873 – CULTURATI gets the upper hand late to give Hollywood Racing their first winner of the 2026/27 South African racing season. He was given a well-timed ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena over 2000m at Turffontein. The son of New Predator is trained by Grant Maroun and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay and Interview.
2025/26 SA SEASON
RUNS: 1231
WINS: 179
2NDS: 147
3RDS: 139
Lifetime Hollywood Racing Winners: 872
(Last updated 1st August 2026)
JULY 2026 WINNERS
07/29 – SPARROW MAN
07/29 – GIMME A FIREBALL
07/29 – SCOTS WAE HAE
07/24 – REMIND ME OF YOU
07/22 – TROMBOLINES
07/22 – PRIZED POSSESSION
07/21 – WHATSDAMATTERWITHU
07/17 – TASTE THE RAINBOW
07/11 – BOMBARDIER BOY (Mauritius)
07/08 – YANNAKIS
07/08 – HIGH QUEUE
07/05 – SKY PILOT
07/05 – WHATSDAMATTERWITHU
07/03 – IONA CASTLE
07/01 – SABRAGE
07/01 – SWEET JULIA
JULY 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
July 29th, 2026
872 – SPARROW MAN gives Hollywood Racing and Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike and Mathew de Kock a genuine hat-trick of wins at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He was given a confident ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena over 1400m. The son of Gimmethegreenlight was bred by Ridgemont who celebrated a lovely double today. Race Replay / Interview.
July 29th, 2026
871 – GIMME A FIREBALL wins Race 2 over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville with ease and gives Hollywood Racing a lovely double. The son of Gimmethegreenlight was given a confident ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. He is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Avontuur Thoroughbred Farm. Race Replay / Interview.
July 29th, 2026
870 – SCOTS WAE HAE wins the first race over 1000m Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He was given a perfect ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena. The son of Malmoos is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay / Interview.
July 24th, 2026
869 – REMIND ME OF YOU sheds her maiden tag at the third time of asking over 1000m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. She was ridden to victory by Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie. The daughter of Real Gone Kid is trained by Alan Greeff and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview.
July 22nd, 2026
868 – TROMBOLINES gives Hollywood Racing a lovely double over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena and is now a two-time winner. The son of Querari is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Cheveley Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
July 22nd, 2026
867 – PRIZED POSSESSION sheds his maiden tag in impressive fashion over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. The son of Vercingetorix was given a confident ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Wengesai “Vengi” Masawi and was bred by Maine Chance Farms. Race Replay / Interview.
July 21st, 2026
866 – WHATSDAMATTERWITHU followed up his maiden win with a hard-fought victory over 1160m at Turffontein this afternoon. The son of Fire Away was given a well-timed ride by SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and was bred by Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein. Race Replay & Interview.
July 17th, 2026
865 – TASTE THE RAINBOW sheds his maiden tag over 1200m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Marco van Rensburg. The son of Skitt Skizzle is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller and was bred by Heuningsfontein. Race Replay & Interview.Race Replay & Interview.
July 11th, 2026
INT – BOMBARDIER BOY gives Hollywood Racing their first winner in Mauritius. He was given a well-timed ride by Ryan Curatolo over 990m. The son of Heavenly Blue is trained by Vincent Allet and was bred by Narrow Creek Stud. Race Replay.
July 8th, 2026
864 – YANNAKIS closes off the meeting and gives Hollywood Racing a lovely double over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Apprentice Divesh Ramkhalawon who celebrates his birthday today. The son of Erupt is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gary Rich and was bred by Maine Chance & Jagessar Ltd. Race Replay / Interview.
July 8th, 2026
863 – HIGH QUEUE fought back well to win Race 7 over 2000m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena and is now a three-time winner. The son of Master Of My Fate is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Wengesai Masawi and was bred by Maine Chance Farms. Race Replay / Interview.
July 5th, 2026
862 – SKY PILOT closes off the meeting at Turffontein and gives Hollywood Racing a lovely double. He was given a confident ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena and is now a two-time winner. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and was bred by Nadeson Park Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
July 5th, 2026
861 – WHATSDAMATTERWITHU shows good improvement to shed his maiden tag over 1160m at Turffontein this afternoon. Fellow Hollywood Racing runner Pole Position produced an encouraging debut and completed the exacta. The son Fire Away was ridden to victory by SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and was bred by Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein. Race Replay & Interview.
July 3rd, 2026
860 – IONA CASTLE finishes strongly to get the better of fellow Hollywood Racing runner Make Believe over 1200m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. The daughter of Danon Platina was given a well-timed ride by Yuzae Ramzan. She is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Dean Smith and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview.
July 2nd, 2026
SALES – Hollywood Racing purchased one horse at the KZN sale Thursday 2nd July. Lot 107 – HENRY MCCARTY – Real Gone Kid x Shufoog (Star Witness). Bred by Hopes and Dreams Sud. He is a half-brother to THISISWHATITMEANS (What A Winter). He arrived at Ashburton Pre Training this morning 3rd July.
July 1st, 2026
859 – SABRAGE wins with ease and gives Hollywood Racing a quick double over 1600m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. He was given a confident ride by Kyle Strydom and sheds his maiden tag. The son of Canford Cliffs is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview.
July 1st, 2026
858 – SWEET JULIA returns to winning ways over 1000m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. She was given a perfect ride by Craig Zackey and is now a three-time winner. The daughter of What A Winter is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Dean Smith and was bred by Varsfontein Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
2024/25 SA SEASON
RUNS: 934
WINS: 128
2NDS: 105
3RDS: 97
Lifetime Hollywood Racing Winners: 693
(Last updated 31st July 2025)