Hollywood Racing has seven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Friday, 14 August 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 14 August 2026
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 16:07
1000m – Champion Two-Year Old-Colt/Gelding And Champion Two-Year Old Filly Open Maiden
2 – Enjoy The Ride
Breeding: Real Gone Kid ((AUS) – Fly By by Dynasty
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is better than his last two starts over 1200m. The son of Real Gone Kid is working very well at home and drops back to 1000m. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena rides from a good draw of two. He has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Has claims on promising debut run. Lerena rides.
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Race 1 – 16:07
1000m – Champion Two-Year Old-Colt/Gelding And Champion Two-Year Old Filly Open Maiden
8 – Calliope
Breeding: One World – Centimes (GB) by Shamardal (USA)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Jabu Jacobs
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 8 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She needed her debut effort over 1200m on this course. The daughter of One World returns from an 11-week break and drops to 1000m. She is expected to need the outing, and this run will bring her on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Had excuses on debut. Has scope for better.
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Race 2 – 16:45
1400m – Champion Three-Year-Old Filly And Champion Sprinter Maiden Plate
7 – Whisky Soul
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Ever Fair by Captain Al
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
The son of Rafeef makes his debut over 1400m with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena aboard. He is a big individual who will be at his best over further. This outing will bring him on nicely and we are hoping for an encouraging introduction.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: GOOD LIVING5g(19: 2, 9). *Rafeef colt(Cost R900000).
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Race 2 – 16:45
1400m – Champion Three-Year-Old Filly And Champion Sprinter Maiden Plate
9 – Taranaki Nomad (NZ)
Breeding: Savabeel (AUS) – Samoon (AUS) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Jabu Jacobs
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 9 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
The son of Savabeel is imported from New Zealand and makes his debut over 1400m with Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Jabu Jacobs aboard. He has not shown much at home and is expected to need the experience.
Winning Form Comment: *Savabeel colt.
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Race 3 – 17:20
1400m – Champion Middle Distance And Champion Stayer Open Maiden (F & M)
6 – Chooks Kiss
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Trellis by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
She has had a good preparation heading into this race. The daughter of Rafeef is fit and well. She drops to 1400m which may suit her well. If all goes according to plan, she should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:73. Placed in last two runs. Drops back to 1400m and may be the one to side with.
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Race 5 – 18:30
1200m – Champion Jockey And Champion Apprentice D Stakes
8 – Kaapse Klopse
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Jin-Go-Lo-Ba by Tiger Ridge (USA)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is better than his last start over 1000m. He jumps from an awkward draw, and we are hoping that there is a decent pace. The son of Rafeef is fit and well heading into this contest. With all the rain this week, it has interrupted his work programme. However, with luck in running, he will be a big runner.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:83. Is unbeaten over this C&D and can feature.
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Race 6 – 19:05
1000m – Champion Trainer And Champion Breeder B Stakes
10 – Hithemhardsunshine
Breeding: What A Winter – Agra by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 10 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He produced an encouraging comeback run over this course and distance. He is doing well at home and Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena rides. The widest draw is an obvious concern but with luck in running, he should be involved.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:108. Is 4.5kgs better off at the weights with number 7 on last run.