Hollywood Racing has two runners carded at Vaal Classic on Thursday, 27 August 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday, 27 August 2026
Vaal Classic
Race 2 – 12:45
1000m – Equus Champion Still Photography: Chase Liebenberg Maiden Plate
11 – The Buffalo
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Milk And Honey (USA) by Belong To Me (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He returns from a 13-week break and Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena rides. The son of Buffalo Bill Cody still needs to strengthen up. We are hoping for an improved performance.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: TAMARISK TREE7g(33: 8,14),FLOWER FESTIVA6m(42: 5,16). Rested 13 wks. Alumites ON. Is nicely bred and has scope.
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Race 6 – 15:05
1600m – Equus Champion Broodmare: Palace Of Dreams MR 88 Handicap
1 – Sky Pilot
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Skye Lane by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He has good consistent form to his credit. The son of Gimmethegreenlight meets a small field and is drawn in Barrier Six. He is sound and well heading into this contest. We are hoping to see him switch off early and he has a winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Holding form well. The 2nd horse in latest has come out and won since.