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2026/27 SA SEASON
RUNS: 50
WINS: 10
2NDS: 5
3RDS: 9
Lifetime Hollywood Racing Winners: 882
(Last updated 14th August 2026)
AUGUST 2026 WINNERS
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 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.
JUNE 2026 WINNERS
06/29 – TROJAN HORSE
06/26 – STOKESY
06/26 – CRUISE CONTROL
06/21 – TROIS SEPT HUIT
06/20 – KAAPSE KLOPSE
06/19 – ISIVUNGUVUNGU (INT – USA)
06/19 – SONG OF MYSELF
06/14 – EVENING PARADE
06/12 – BLACK EGRET
06/11 – WILD CLARY (INT)
JUNE 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
June 29th, 2026
857 – TROJAN HORSE makes the natural improvement to win Race 2 over 1600m on the Turffontein Inside this afternoon. The son of Malmoos was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena. He is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike & Mathew de Kock and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview.
June 26th, 2026
856 – STOKESY gives Hollywood Racing a lovely double as he is victorious in Race 6 over 1400m on the Fairview polytrack. The son of Fire Away kept finding under Jockey Craig Zackey and is now a two-time winner. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Dean Smith and was bred by Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein. Race Replay & Interview.
June 26th, 2026
855 – CRUISE CONTROL shows his class and brings up his 15th career victory over 1000m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. He was given a confident ride by Craig Zackey. The son of Querari is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Dean Smith and was bred by Boland Stud. Race Replay and Interview.
June 21st, 2026
854 – TROIS SEPT HUIT holds on where it matters most to win Race 8 over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Apprentice Eduan Muller and is now a two-time winner. The son of Rafeef is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Lucinda Woodruff and was bred by Narrow Creek Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
June 20th, 2026
853 – KAAPSE KLOPSE closes off the meeting over 1200m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack. He was given a confident ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. The son of Rafeef is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored MJ Odendaal and was bred by Narrow Creek Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
June 19th, 2026
INT – ISIVUNGUVUNGU makes a winning return to the races over 1100m at Laurel Park (USA). He was ridden to victory by Jorge Ruiz and is trained by Graham Motion. The son of What A Winter was bred by Narrow Creek Stud. Photo credit to Jim McCue/Maryland Jockey Club.
June 19th, 2026
852 – SONG OF MYSELF wins the Non-Black Type East Cape Breeders Stakes over 1200m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. She was ridden to victory by SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib and is now a six-time winner. The daughter of Canford Cliffs is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Dean Smith and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview.
June 14th, 2026
851 – EVENING PARADE made the natural improvement and showed a good turn of foot to win Race 4 over the 1000m at Turffontein this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib. The son of Rafeef is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and was bred by Mr G J Armitage. Race Replay & Interview.
June 12th, 2026
850 – BLACK EGRET shows a good turn of foot and gives Hollywood Racing their 850th lifetime winner. He was ridden to victory by Kyle Strydom and fellow Hollywood Racing runner Stars In Heaven completed exacta. The son of Rafeef is trained by Juan Nel and was bred by Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein. Race Replay and Interview.
June 11th, 2026
INT – WILD CLARY wins for Hollywood Racing and Barnane Stud at Newbury over 6 furlongs (1200m) in the Tonight’s Super Boost Live At BetVictor Handicap. He was ridden to victory by Sean Levey and is trained by Richard Hannon. This is his 2nd career victory, but first in the silks of Hollywood Racing. Race Replay.
June 6th, 2026
INT – ONE STRIPE runs 3rd in the Grade 1 Resorts World Casino Manhattan Stakes at Saratoga Racecourse in Saratoga Springs, New York. He was given another game run by South African stable jockey for Hollywood Racing, Gavin Lerena, who made a late run down the outside as the fastest finisher in the race, but running out of track. One Stripe finished 3rd behind the winner Deterministic, who broke the track record, and stablemate Test Score (confirming the form from the Pegasus World Cup Turf). This makes it three places from three consecutive Grade 1s, finishing 2nd, 2nd and 3rd. Race Replay / Sporting Post report – One Stripe gallant in defeat.
MAY 2026 WINNERS
05/29 – INGQWELE
05/29 – EUGENIUS
05/28 – SKY PILOT
05/26 – GREEN MACHINE
05/23 – ASIYE PHAMBILI (Gr1 SA Fillies Sprint)
05/20 – PLACE OF PRACTICE
05/17 – CAPSAICIN (150th Winner for the Season)
05/16 – UMZINGELI WENYATHI
05/16 – ZIYASHA
05/15 – BLACK EGRET
05/13 – QHAWEKAZI
05/11 – WORLD SOPRANO
05/09 – ISIVIVANE (Gr3 WSB 1900)
05/09 – HOP HOP SPINNEKOP
05/08 – ROC DINO
05/07 – GREEN MACHINE
05/04 – FASHION NEWS
05/02 – DIRECTOR
MAY 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
May 29th, 2026
849 – INGQWELE notches up the hat-trick and gives Hollywood Racing a lovely double over 1600m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. He was given a well-timed ride by Marco van Rensburg. The son of Fire Away is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller and was bred by Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein. Race Replay & Interview.
May 29th, 2026
848 – EUGENIUS sheds his maiden tag over 1200m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. He held on where it matters most under Chad Little. The son of Vercingetorix is trained by Juan Nel and was bred by Dr M Thomson, Ambiance Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
May 28th, 2026
847 – SKY PILOT quickens away from the field to give Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer Clinton Binda his 500th career winner. The son of Gimmethegreenlight was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena over 1400m at the Vaal. He was bred by Nadeson Park Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
May 26th, 2026
846 – GREEN MACHINE wins a good race over 2400m on the Vaal Classic course is afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena and wins two on the trot. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike and Mathew de Kock and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview.
May 23rd, 2026
845 – ASIYE PHAMBILI gets her well-deserved Grade 1 victory in the South African Fillies Sprint brought to you by The Witness over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. She was given a well-timed ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. The daughter of What A Winter is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Duncan Howells and was bred by Hemel ‘N Aarde Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
May 20th, 2026
844 – PLACE OF PRACTICE found more to win Race 2 over 1600m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack this afternoon. He was given a perfect ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena. The son of Vercingetorix is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gareth van Zyl and was bred by Oldlands Stud. Place Of Practice was named by Alistair Cohen. Race Replay / Interview.
May 17th, 2026
843 – CAPSAICIN keeps finding to give Hollywood Racing their 150th winner of the 2025/2026 season. The son of Canford Cliffs was ridden to victory by Sean Veale, trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Stuart Ferrie and was bred by Ridgemont. Well Done to Racing Manager Anthony Delpech, retained Jockey Sean Veale and the whole Hollywood Racing Team. Thank you to all the trainers, jockeys, breeders and grooms that have helped Hollywood Racing in getting us to this milestone. Race Replay / Interview.
Incentives for landing the Hollywood Racing 150th season winner:
💜 R10,000 – Winning Trainer – Stuart Ferrie
⭐️ R10,000 – Winning Jockey – Sean Veale
💜 R2,500 – Winning Groom – Xolise Ndelebe
⭐️ R2,500 – Winning Commentators – Sheldon Peters and Sanele Mchunu
May 16th, 2026
842 – UMZINGELI WENYATHI closes the Turffontein meeting over 1000m with a fantastic win. He was ridden to victory by Rachel Venniker and is now a three-time winner. The son of Buffalo Bill Cody was bred Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein and trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda. Race Replay & Interview.
May 16th, 2026
841 – ZIYASHA wins a good race over 1100m. He was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena and is now an eight-time winner. The son of Rafeef was bred by Ridgemont and trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda. Race Replay & Interview.
May 13th, 2026
839 – QHAWEKAZI returns to winning ways over 1200m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack this afternoon. She was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Sean Veale and is now a four-time winner. The daughter of William Longsword is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Wengesai Masawi and was bred by Daytona Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
May 11th, 2026
838 – WORLD SOPRANO fought back well to shed his maiden tag over 1200m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Craig Zackey. The son of One World is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Dean Smith and was bred by Mr E A Braun. . Race Replay & Interview.
May 9th, 2026
837 – ISIVIVANE wins the Grade 3 World Sports Betting 1900 at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. The son of Erupt was trained to perfection by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Peter Muscutt and was bred by Narrow Creek Stud. Race Replay / Interview.
May 9th, 2026
836 – HOP HOP SPINNEKOP wins Race 3 over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. She was given a confident ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. The daughter of Flower Alley is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Lucinda Woodruff and was bred by Millstream Farm. Hop Hop Spinnekop is “Jump jump spider” in Afrikaans, and a song made popular by artist Kurt Darren. Race Replay / Interview.
May 8th, 2026
INT – ROC DINO comfortably breaks his maiden by winning the Randox Maiden Hurdle at Downpatrick (Ireland). He was ridden to victory by Paul Townend and is trained by Willie Mullins. Race Replay / Interview.
May 7th, 2026
835 – GREEN MACHINE made all to win Race 3 over 2000m on the Turffontein Inside course this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray and sheds his maiden tag. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Ridgemont.
May 4th, 2026
834 – FASHION NEWS wins a good race on debut over 1450m on the Vaal Classic course this afternoon. She was ridden to perfection by work rider Chamu Mabaya. The daughter of Futura is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored James Crawford and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview.
May 2nd, 2026
833 – DIRECTOR shed his maiden tag in Race 4 over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. The son of Master Of My Fate was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale and is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gareth van Zyl. Well done to the breeders 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)