Hollywood Racing recorded 14 winners in South Africa in September 2026, as well as a winner each in Mauritius and Ireland. We also recorded our 900th career winner! Learn more about the winners below, and the latest news to happen during the month.
SEPTEMBER 2026 WINNERS
09/26 – ROC DINO (Ireland)
09/25 – TOBACCONIST
09/25 – MAPHAKA
09/25 – KWAGGA BLITZ – 900th Winner
09/24 – IZIBULO
09/23 – BOOZY SUSIE
09/22 – ONE EYE ON DUBAI
09/21 – CAPSAICIN
09/20 – PREUX CHAVALIER
09/12 – GIMME A FIREBALL
09/11 – ASINANTANGA
09/09 – MADRA RUA
09/06 – ISIKWISHIKWISHI (Mauritius)
09/05 – I’M A FIREBALL
09/04 – NEXT OF KIN
09/04 – DANCING AMBER
SEPTEMBER 2026 HIGHLIGHTS
September 28th, 2026
PURCHASE – Hollywood Racing has acquired two horses from Argentina, unbeaten three-year-old HAND IN HAND (ARG) along with dual Gr1 winner COLORADO DEL MONTE (ARG). The pair will form the foundation of De Kock Racing’s Dubai string, set to relaunch for the 2027 Dubai International Racing Carnival. Sporting Post article.
September 26th, 2026
INT WINNER – The Willie Mullins-trained ROC DINO was an impressive winner of the Allman Contracts Novice Hurdle at Listowel for jockey Paul Townend. Townend was happy to sit just behind the leaders throughout the contest, and when he asked his mount to extend, he duly obliged and took up the running before the final hurdle. He was ridden out, and kept on well towards the finish, to win by two lengths. Roc Dino is owned in partnership between Hollywood Racing and Barnane Stud. Race Replay.
September 25th, 2026
902 – TOBACCONIST receives a cracking ride from Keagan de Melo to win over the 2200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville and give Hollywood Racing a double for the evening! This son of Flower Alley is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored trainer MJ Odendaal and was bred by Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein. He is now a 5-time winner! Race Replay / Interview.
September 25th, 2026
901 – MAPHAKA makes it a hattrick of wins as he gets the better of a tight finish at Hollywoodbets Greyville this evening. He was ridden to victory by Sean Veale and is trained by Dean Kannemeyer. The son of Gimmethegreenlight was bred by Shadwell Stud and is now a 5-time winner. Race Replay / Interview.
September 25th, 2026
900 – KWAGGA BLITZ leaves it till the lucky last at Fairview to land the big milestone of Hollywood Racing’s 900th winner! He was given a superb ride by Callan Murray and expertly trained by Cliffie Miller. The son of Captain Of All was bred by Walter and Fran Crowe (Black Swan Stud), and is now a 4-time winner. Well done to Team Hollywood Racing (nominee: Anthony Delpech) and everyone who works so hard behind the scenes! Race Replay & Interview.
There were also incentives to the connections that landed the big win! Well done to the following:
💸 R10 000 – Winning Trainer – Cliffie Miller
💸 R10 000 – Winning Jockey – Callan Murray
💸 R2 500 – Winning Groom – Simon Sereko
💸 R2 500 – Winning Commentator – Naqeeb Munshi
September 24th, 2026
899 – IZIBULO pulls off a commanding victory over 1200m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack, with Qhawekazi finishing 2nd to make up the exacta for Hollywood Racing. Izibulo was ridden to victory by Keagan de Melo and is trained by Garth Puller. This daughter of Lancaster Bomber was bred by Dr Ralph Katzwinkel. Race Replay / Interview.
September 23rd, 2026
898 – BOOZY SUSIE pulls off an impressive victory over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, winning by 4 lengths! She was ridden in a positive manner by Sporting Post-sponsored jockey Sean Veale and trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer James Crawford. The daughter of Danon Platina is bred by Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein. Race Replay / Interview.
September 22nd, 2026
897 – ONE EYE ON DUBAI justifies his odds-on price with a convincing 8.50 length victory over 2000m at the Vaal today. He was ridden to victory by Callan Murray and trained by Mike & Mathew de Kock. This son of Almanzor was imported from New Zealand last year and is now off the mark with his maiden victory. Race Replay & Interview.
September 21st, 2026
896 – CAPSAICIN takes advantage of his front running prowess on the soft ground at Hollywoodbets Scottsville to power away to victory over the 1600m distance. He was ridden to victory by Sean Veale, trained by Stuart Ferrie, and is bred by Ridgemonth Highlands. The son of Canford Cliffs is now a 5-time winner. Race Replay / Interview.
September 20th, 2026
895 – PREUX CHAVALIER breaks his maiden at the fourth time of asking, winning over 2000m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack. He was ridden to victory by Sean Veale and trained by Dean Kannemeyer. The son of Rafeef is bred by Ridgemont Highlands. Race Replay / Interview.
September 12th, 2026
894 – GIMME A FIREBALL wins Race 5 over 1200m on the Turffontein Inside course with fellow Hollywood Racing runner Whatsdamatterwithu finishing second. He was ridden to victory by Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike & Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Avontuur Thoroughbred Farm. Race Replay & Interview.
September 11th, 2026
893 – ASINANTANGA ran on from far back to close off the meeting over 1600m on the Fairview turf track this afternoon. He was given a perfect ride by Craig Zackey and is now a two-time winner. The son of Rafeef is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Dean Smith who saddled six winners this afternoon. Well done to the breeders Lammerskraal Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
September 9th, 2026
892 – MADRA RUA sheds his maiden tag in Race 1 over 1300m on the Fairview polytrack this afternoon. The son of Frankel was ridden to victory by SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray. This was his first start for Hollywoodbets-sponsored Trainer Dean Smith and he was bred by Barnane Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
September 6th, 2026
INT – ISIKWISHIKWISHI holds on to give Hollywood Racing their second winner in Mauritius, winning the Blue Marlin Trophy over 1400m at Champ de Mars. He was ridden to victory by Grant van Niekerk. The son of Alado is trained by Jevin Awotar and was bred by the Alado Project. Race Replay / Results Info.
September 5th, 2026
891 – I’M A FIREBALL made all to win over 1450m on the Turffontein Inside course this afternoon. He was ridden to victory by Muzi Yeni and is now a four-time winner. The son of Vercingetorix is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike & Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Klawervlei Stud. Race Replay & Interview.
September 4th, 2026
PURCHASE – Vermaak Equine recently announced the acquisition of three-year-old COLORADO DEL MONTE (ARG), a dual Group 1-winner in Argentina. The athletic grey colt was purchased for Hollywood Racing and is set to spearhead a new chapter for De Kock Racing in Dubai, the scene of the stable’s remarkable success between 2003 and 2020. Colorado Del Monte (ARG) is an exciting and versatile prospect. He is a son of Strategos (Zensational), himself a multiple Group 1 winning Argentine champion who successfully combined blistering sprint speed with middle-distance stamina. Vermaak Equine Article.
September 4th, 2026
890 – NEXT OF KIN shows a good turn of foot to win Race 3 over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville this evening. He was ridden to victory by Apprentice Anaas Mosaheb and is now a two-time winner. The son of Canford Cliffs is trained by Lucky Fish-sponsored Mike and Mathew de Kock, and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay / Interview.
September 4th, 2026
889 – DANCING AMBER wins the first race over 1200m on the Fairview polytrack and sheds her maiden tag. She was ridden to victory by SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray. The daughter of Real Gone Kid is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Dean Smith and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview.
