Hollywood Racing recorded 17 winners in South Africa in April 2026, as well as another Grade 1 victory in the UK with IL ETAIT TEMPS winning at Punchestown! Learn more about the winners below, and the latest news to happen during the month.
APRIL 2026 WINNERS
04/29 – YANNAKIS
04/28 – IL ETAIT TEMPS (Gr1 Champion Chase Punchestown)
04/27 – GIVE IT LALDY
04/26 – KAALVOET (Listed In Full Flight Hdcp)
04/26 – ASIYE PHAMBILI (Gr3 Poinsettia Stakes)
04/24 – TYRCONNELL
04/24 – WALTZING DOLL
04/22 – MYSTICAL BUTTERFLY
04/15 – BLACK NIGHTSHADE
04/12 – MIAMI MOUNTAIN
04/11 – PHUTULICIOUS
04/11 – QHUDE MANIKINIKI
04/10 – CHEERFUL CHARLIE B
04/10 – CRUISE CONTROL
04/04 – CURIOUS GIRL (Gr2 SA Derby)
04/03 – AYUWI YUWI
04/02 – KAALVOET
04/01 – IONA CASTLE
APRIL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
April 29th, 2026
832 – YANNAKIS follows up with another victory over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Apprentice Divesh Ramkhalawon and is now a four-time winner. The son of Erupt is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gary Rich and was bred by Maine Chance Farms and Jagessar Ltd. Race Replay / Interview.
April 28th, 2026
INT – IL ETAIT TEMPS wins his 8th career Grade 1, conquering the Grade 1 William Hill Champion Chase at Punchestown. After winning the Grade 1 BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham last month, he made it a Champion Chase double by winning in Ireland. He was ridden to victory by Paul Townend and is trained by Willie Mullins. Il Etait Temps races in partnership with Barnane Stud. Race Replay & Interview / Article.
April 27th, 2026
831 – GIVE IT LALDY shows speed and holds on to win Race 8 over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon. He was given a well-timed ride by Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie and is now a two-time winner. The son of One World is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Lucinda Woodruff and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay / Interview.
April 26th, 2026
830 – KAALVOET gives Hollywood Racing a feature race double by winning the Listed In Full Flight Handicap, over 1100m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He was given a well-timed ride by SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib and is now a three-time winner. The son of Elusive Fort is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and was bred by Mr P G de Beyer. Race Replay / Interview / Sporting Post Article.
April 26th, 2026
829 – ASIYE PHAMBILI wins the Grade 3 Dennis Drier Poinsettia Stakes over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville with ease. She was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale and is now a 10-time winner. The daughter of What A Winter is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Duncan Howells and was bred by Hemel ‘N Aarde Stud. Race Replay / Interview / Sporting Post Article.
April 24th, 2026
828 – TYRCONNELL shows guts and determination to win Race 8 over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville this evening. He was ridden to perfection by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale and is now a four-time winner. The son of The United States is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview / Sporting Post Article.
April 24th, 2026
827 – WALTZING DOLL sheds her maiden tag over 1000m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. She was given a confident ride by Stallone Naidoo and quickened away at the right time. The daughter of Querari is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Dean Smith and was bred by Boland Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
April 22nd, 2026
826 – MYSTICAL BUTTERFLY wins a good race in her first start for Trainer Juan Nel on the Fairview polytrack over 1200m this afternoon. The daughter of Hawwaam was ridden to victory by Chad Little and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview.
April 15th, 2026
825 – BLACK NIGHTSHADE wins a good race on debut over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon. The daughter of Hawwaam was given a confident ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. She is trained by Vaughan Marshall and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay / Interview.
April 12th, 2026
824 – MIAMI MOUNTAIN gets up on the line to get the better of fellow Hollywood Racing runner Kaalvoet and wins the Non-Black Type Betway Mythical Flight Sprint, over 1100m at Turffontein. The son of Canford Cliffs was given a well-timed ride by SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray. He is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview / Article.
April 11th, 2026
823 – PHUTULICIOUS closes off the first meeting of South Africa’s Champions Season at Hollywoodbets Greyville and gives Hollywood Racing a lovely double. He was given a perfect ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale and is now a four-time winner. The son of Fire Away is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Alyson Wright and was bred by Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview.
April 11th, 2026
822 – QHUDE MANIKINIKI brings up Hollywood Racing’s 129th winner of the 2025/2026 season and breaks our previous record of 128 winners set last season. He was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. The son of Captain Of All is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Wengesai “Vengi” Masawi and was bred by Ten Einde Stud. Qhude Manikiniki was named by Kaya Malotona and means “Fight fiercely – show your spirit”. Race Replay / Interview.
April 10th, 2026
INT 2nd – ONE STRIPE failed by three quarters of a length to catch pacesetter Zulu Kingdom in the 38th running of the $650,000 Gr1 Maker’s Mark Mile at Keeneland on Friday. It was a superb effort in a race where traffic played a major part and One Stripe lost his position on occasion. Jockey Johnny Velasquez said, “Not the trip that I was expecting, but I feel like I ran a good race. I was hoping to be a little closer than that. But I’m proud of him today.” Sporting Post Article. Race Replay.
April 10th, 2026
821 – CHEERFUL CHARLIE B closes the meeting over 1600m at Fairview and gives Hollywood Racing a lovely double. The son of Lancaster Bomber was given a well-timed ride by Apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller and was bred by Varsfontein Stud. This win now equals Hollywood Racing’s record for most winners in a racing season with 128! Race Replay & Interview.
April 10th, 2026
820 – CRUISE CONTROL returns to winning ways over 1000m in the Non-Black Type Fairview Flying Five this afternoon. He was given a well-timed ride by Craig Zackey and is now a 14-time winner. The son of Querari is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Dean Smith and was bred by Boland Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
April 4th, 2026
819 – CURIOUS GIRL wins the Grade 2 TAB SA Derby with fellow Hollywood Racing Salani Kahle completing the exacta. The daughter of Futura was ridden to victory by Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie who has ridden four winners this afternoon. She was trained to perfection by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Riyo Stud. Race Replay & Interview / Article.
April 3rd, 2026
818 – AYUWI YUWI wins her first start in the Eastern Cape over 1200m at Fairview this afternoon. The daughter of Captain Of All was ridden to victory by Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie. She is trained by Alan Greeff and was bred by Riverton Stud. Race Replay (no interview).
April 2nd, 2026
817 – KAALVOET wins a good race over 1000m on the Vaal Classic course this afternoon. He was given a perfect ride by SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib. The son of Elusive Fort is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and was bred by Mr P G de Beyer. Race Replay & Interview.
April 1st, 2026
816 – IONA CASTLE sheds her maiden tag over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon. The daughter of Danon Platina was given a confident ride by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. She is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored James Crawford and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay / Interview.
