Hollywood Racing has four runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Friday, 21 August 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 21 August 2026
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 2 – 16:45
1400m – In The Box Seat Podcast Brought To You By Gallop TV C Stakes
5 – Next Of Kin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – My Friend Lee by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 5 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He was touched off in his last start over this distance on the turf. The son of Canford Cliffs is doing very well at home and is in good form. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale rides and with luck in running, he should go close.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Touched off in a tight finish last time. Trainer’s only runner tonight.
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Race 3 – 17:20
1400m – Tote For The Win B Stakes
5 – Maphaka
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ghaalla by Var (USA)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He won his last start over 1200m on the turf. The son of Gimmethegreenlight finished second over this course and distance in his penultimate run. It is a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. He is in good shape, and we are hoping to see him follow up with another big effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:94. Won latest easier than the margin suggests. Can follow up.
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Race 3 – 17:20
1400m – Tote For The Win B Stakes
6 – King Of Spin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Allegoria (IRE) by Spectrum (IRE)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He hasn’t finished too far off the winner in his last two starts. The son of Canford Cliffs is doing nicely at home and is in a good space. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa retains the ride, and we are hoping to see him finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:91. Moderate recent form on this course. Small chance.
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Race 7 – 19:40
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Apprentice D Stakes
1 – Lions Eye
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Sea Cat by Var (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: *Jacey Botes -2.5kg
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 1 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He has been disappointing in his last two starts after returning from a 19-week break. The son of Silvano is drawn in pole position and should get a good run in transit. We are hoping for an improved performance.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:74. Better than moderate last two starts. Has peak run and should be cherry-ripe.