Hollywood Racing has eight runners carded at the Vaal on Thursday, 8 October 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday, 8 October 2026
Vaal
Race 1 – 12:35
1000m – 4Racing Welcomes You Maiden Plate
1 – Dog In The Fog
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Trickster by What A Winter
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
The stable are happy with the four-year-old’s work at home heading into this contest. He shows a lot of speed, but lacks experience to overcome on debut. If he reproduces his homework, he has an each-way chance.
Winning Form Comment: *Vercingetorix gelding.
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Race 2 – 13:10
1000m – #Youcanbetonus! Maiden Plate (F & M)
9 – Beautiful Rosie
Breeding: Maurice (JPN) – Bella Rosa (AUS) by Snitzel (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
She’s been working very well at home, showing a lot of speed in her work. She returns from a break and will improve for the run, but is expected to be very competitive. A good each-way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 17 wks. Fair debut run. Would have strengthened up nicely during the break.
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Race 3 – 13:45
1800m – Betway Summer Cup 28 November Maiden Plate
2 – Dreadnought
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – On My Mind (IRE) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/10
SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib reunites with the three-year-old. The stable are happy with his work and he looks well. He tries 1800m for the first time, but the distance is expected to suit. A big run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: ON MY HONOUR5g(12: 4, 4). Placed in all three runs and recent form line has been franked.
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Race 4 – 14:20
1200m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Novice Handicap
5 – Cool Gambler
Breeding: Hawwaam – Espumanti (GB) by Dansili (GB)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 11 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
The stable are happy with his well-being as he returns to the scene of his course and distance success. On pedigree he will need more ground, but he has been freshened up for this contest and should run a forward race. The run will bring him on for future races over more ground.
Winning Form Comment: Won maiden well at the second time of asking. The gelding did the trick.
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Race 4 – 14:20
1200m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Novice Handicap
6 – Evening Parade
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Evening Breeze by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
His form was good before his layoff. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib reunites with the three-year-old, and the stable are happy with his well-being. He is expected to run a forward race and he will improve for the run.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 13 wks. Best MR:85. Fair post maiden debut run. Reunites with Habib and can feature.
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Race 5 – 14:55
1100m – Tickets @ Howler for the Betway Summer Cup Pinnacle Stakes
3 – Ziyasha
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Kelly’s Olympics (USA) by Kingmambo (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 11 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He returns from a rest and is expected to need the run. A tough contest with Buffalo Storm Cody in the field. He will improve for the run.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 14 wks. Best MR:119. Fair last effort in a Grade 3.
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Race 5 – 14:55
1100m – Tickets @ Howler for the Betway Summer Cup Pinnacle Stakes
4 – Kaalvoet
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Ideal Lady by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 8 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He returns from a rest. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib rides and he is expected to run a forward race, but it will be hard to beat Buffalo Bill Cody. He will improve for the run.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Best MR:111. Meets Number 7 on similar weight terms.
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Race 5 – 14:55
1100m – Tickets @ Howler for the Betway Summer Cup Pinnacle Stakes
7 – Chapbook
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Leaves Of Grass (AUS) by Poet’s Voice (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 7 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He returns from a rest and gelding. A tough contest with Buffalo Storm Cody in the field. He will improve for the run.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Gelded 2026.08.03. Best MR:106. Was not beaten far in a Listed event last time.