Hollywood Racing has three runners in Mauritius at Champ de Mars on Saturday, 29 August 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 29 August 2026
Champ de Mars (Mauritius)
Race 2 – 11:05 (SA Time)
The WePlay Trophy (0-25 Handicap)
Distance: 990m
Surface: Turf
Runners: 5
2 – Simbine
Trainer: Vincent Allet
Jockey: Ryan Curatolo
Breeding: What A Winter – First Whistle by Whistling Wood
Weight: 61.5kg
Draw: 1 (5 runners)
Predicted Betting: 15/10
He ran a good race when third in his Mauritian debut over this distance. Holds The Key finished ahead of him that day and he is the biggest danger. The son of What A Winter is doing well and with the services of Ryan Curatolo, we are hoping for a big effort.
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Race 4 – 12:15 (SA Time)
The Triple One Trophy (Benchmark 46)
Distance: 1400m
Surface: Turf
Runners: 6
3 – Mfethu
Trainer: Vincent Allet
Jockey: Ryan Curatolo
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Fiorella by Captain Al
Weight: 61.0kg
Draw: 6 (6 runners)
Predicted Betting: 22/10
He has produced two good efforts over 1365m in Mauritius. The son of Vercingetorix is having his peak run and has had a good preparation. Ryan Curatolo will do duty and with a bit of luck in running, we are hoping to see him in the winner’s enclosure.
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Race 4 – 12:15 (SA Time)
The Triple One Trophy (Benchmark 46)
Distance: 1400m
Surface: Turf
Runners: 6
6 – Old Fashioned
Trainer: Jevin Awotar
Jockey: Rye Joorawon
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Cuvee Brut by Count Dubois (GB)
Weight: 57.0kg
Draw: 3 (6 runners)
Predicted Betting: 66/1
He has been disappointing in both his efforts over 990m in Mauritius. The son of Canford Cliffs steps up to 1400m and is drawn in Barrier Three. Rye Joorawon is booked to ride, and we are hoping for an improved performance.