Hollywood Racing has seven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Friday, 16 October 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 16 October 2026
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 3 – 17:50
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3 – Trois Trois Quatre
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: *Qiniso Ngcobo -4kg
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/2
He is better than his last start over 1600m on the turf. The son of Rafeef is working very well at home and jumps from a good draw of three. 4kgs claiming Apprentice Qiniso Ngcobo steps back into the saddle and he has a place chance.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:94. Placed in only C&D attempt. Watch.
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Race 3 – 17:50
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8 – Mvelelo
Breeding: What A Winter – Orchid Island by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 8 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He returns from a 10-week break and is working well at home. He has not finished too far off the winner in recent efforts. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa rides and he can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Best MR:85. Not too far off the winner in recent runs. Can show.
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Race 4 – 18:25
1000m – Lucky Fish Fortune Cup B Stakes
1 – Umzingeli Wenyathi
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Risk All by Captain Al
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/10
He makes his way to KwaZulu-Natal and has won on the polytrack previously. This is a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. He is doing well and from pole position, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:96. Honest type. Drops back to minimum trip and can go close.
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Race 7 – 20:10
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2 – King Of Spin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Allegoria (IRE) by Spectrum (IRE)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He ran an improved race over this course and distance last time. The son of Canford Cliffs does take on stronger company. He is doing well at home and from a good draw of two, we are hoping for a competitive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:91. Fair effort in latest run. Is likely to race on the speed and can feature.
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Race 7 – 20:10
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5 – Cognac
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Tiffindell by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
His last two starts over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville have been good. The son of Rafeef is doing well at home and jumps from Barrier Five. He is having his first run on the polytrack and should have no issues with the surface. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Tristan Godden rides and he is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.12.23. Best MR:98. Decent last two runs over this distance. Godden rides.
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Race 7 – 20:10
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7 – Thisiswhatitmeans
Breeding: What A Winter – Shufoog (AUS) by Star Witness (AUS)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: *Anaas Mosaheb -2.5kg
Wgt: 63.5kg
Draw: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He has come through his preparation for this race very well and he is feeling good. He gets the services of 2.5kgs claiming Apprentice Anaas Mosaheb which will assist his cause. The son of What A Winter will be given a patient ride, and we can expect a big run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:106. Better than latest. Loves this course and can go close on previous form shown.
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Race 8 – 20:45
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4 (F & M)
10 – Qhawekazi
Breeding: William Longsword – Warnies Babe by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She found one too good in the form of Izibulo last time. This is her third run after a rest, and she is working well. The obvious concern is her wide draw but with luck in running, she can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:84. Second best in latest. Steps up to 1400m and Matsunyane rides.