All the recent highlights for the Hollywood Syndicate horse racing team, including latest winners, most recent purchases, and other exciting news.

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November 22, 2021
249 – HOPE IS POWER wins the second race at Hollywoodbets Greyville over 1000m this afternoon. He was returning from a 27-week break but with just 51kgs on his back, he won going away, beating the 1/4 favourite Pray For Rain. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and was ridden to victory by Kaidan Brewer.

Horse being led in at Hollywoodbets Greyville

November 20, 2021
The top priced horse of a very buoyant November 2YO BSA Sale was Lot 29, a What A Winter full sister to Gr2 winner Celestial Love, bred and consigned by Hemel ‘N Aarde Stud. She was knocked down to the Hollywood Syndicate for R800 000. This is the family of Donatella, Balance Sheet and Negroamaro.

November 18, 2021
248 – Groomedtowin – He won the lucky last race over 1700m at the Vaal Racecourse this afternoon. It was only his second start for the Syndicate and he was bought to the course in perfect condition by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda. The son of Pomodoro was given a confident ride by S’manga Khumalo and well done to the breeders Klawervlei Stud.

The horse GROOMEDTOWIN wins at the VaalGROOMEDTOWIN being led in after winning at the Vaal for the Hollywood Syndicate

November 14, 2021
247 – KINGS ROAD wins the seventh race over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. He showed good speed under Craig Zackey and kept finding all the way to the line. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda. He is now a six-time winner and well done to the breeders Maine Chance Farms.

November 13, 2021
246 – BLACK THORN was an easy winner in Race 8 over 2400m at Turffontein today. He is now a three-time winner and there is more to come from him. He is trained by Sean Tarry and was ridden to victory by Craig Zackey. Well done to the breeders Klawervlei Stud.

November 10, 2021
245 TIME TO ROLL She won over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. She was settled behind the leader and quickened up well to draw away from the opposition. The daughter of Jackson is trained by Gareth van Zyl and was ridden to victory by Muzi Yeni. Well done to the breeders Boland Stud.

November 8th, 2021
244 – TOP ME UP HOLLY wins the sixth race at Hollywoodbets Greyville over 1800m today. She has now won four races from just eleven starts. The daughter of Master Of My Fate is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Alyson Wright and was ridden to victory by Keagan de Melo.

Horse winning at Greyville Racecourse

Horse with groom at Greyville

November 2nd, 2021
MRS HOTLINE finished 4th in the third race at the Vaal on Tuesday 2nd November 2021, finishing 2.40 lengths off the winner. Jockey Craig Zackey gives us his post race comments. MRS HOTLINE is owned by the Hollywood Syndicate and trained by Candice Dawson.

Jockey S’manga Khumalo provides post-race comments after finishing 4th on GROOMEDTOWIN in the second race at the Vaal. This gelding is trained by Clinton Binda.

October 24, 2021
243 ONE BITE AT A TIME – ONE BITE AT A TIME wins the second race at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. She was taken to the front of the field by Anton Marcus, found another kick at the top of the straight and kept going well to notch up her first career victory. She is trained by Gareth van Zyl. Well Done Team!

The horse ONE BITE AT A TIME winning at Hollywoodbets Greyville

Lead in of the winning horse ONE BITE AT A TIME at Hollywoodbets Greyville

October 22nd, 2021
MAKE IT HAPPEN was having her third run in the Eastern Cape over 1600m on the polytrack. She moved up like a winner, but was outrun in the latter stages. She has definitely turned the corner since relocating to the Windy City and she should shed her maiden tag soon. View comments from jockey Greg Cheyne below.

October 19, 2021
242 GRAPPLER GRAPPLER wins the sixth race at the Vaal Racecourse this afternoon. He was switched off behind the leaders and quickened up well to notch up his third career victory. He is trained by Sean Tarry and was ridden to perfection by Lyle Hewitson. Well Done Team!

The horse Grappler winning at the Vaal.

The horse Grappler being led in at the Vaal

October 15, 2021
241 ZIG ZAG – It has been a good week for the Hollywood Syndicate. ZIG ZAG won the lucky last race at Fairview Racecourse this afternoon under a strong ride from Wayne Agrella. He has now won three races and is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Cliffie Miller. Well Done Team!

The horse ZIG ZAG winning at Fairview on 15th October 2021.

The horse ZIG ZAG being led in by the Hollywoodbets team at Fairview

October 14, 2021
240 LION OF THE DESERT – He showed class to win his first start for the Hollywood Syndicate on the Vaal Classic course today. He is now a two-time winner from just the four starts. The partnership with trainer Sean Tarry has started in the best way possible and may it go from strength to strength. The son of Twice Over was ridden to victory by Winning Form-sponsored Raymond Danielson. Well done to the breeders Klawervlei Grooms Trust.

Horse "Lion of the Desert" winning at the Vaal

Horse being led in at the Vaal - Lion of the Desert

October 13, 2021
239IMBEJEJE – She showed a lot of heart to win the third race over 1000m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack today. She was returning from a 20-week break, showed pace and held on where it matters most. She is trained by Glen Kotzen and was ridden to perfection by Donovan Dillon. She is named by the Hollywoodbets House Keeping Team and it means ‘Love Handles’. Well Done Team!

The horse IMBEJEJE crossing the finish line at Hollywoodbets Greyville

Horse IMBEJEJE being led in after winning at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Jockey saluting.

October 12, 2021
238MOYA WA LALIGA – He won the opening race at the Vaal Classic course this afternoon over 1200m shedding his maiden tag. He followed up his encouraging debut effort with a victory in impressive fashion by 1.50 lengths. He is trained by Barend Botes and was guided to victory by Ryan Munger. The son of Rafeef is named by our partners, LaLiga. Well done!

The horse MOYA WA LALIGA crossing the finishing post at Vaal Racecourse

The horse MOYA WA LALIGA being led in after winning at the Vaal

October 10, 2021
237 TOP ME UP HOLLY She won the sixth race at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. She was settled in a beautiful position and quickened up well to keep all challengers at bay. The daughter of Master Of My Fate has now won three races. She is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Alyson Wright and was ridden to victory by apprentice Rachel Venniker. Well done to the breeders Lammerskraal Stud.   

 

October 09, 2021
236 WOKONDA – She won her first start for the Syndicate by six lengths in the fourth race on the Turffontein Inside course this afternoon. She was turned out to perfection by Sean Tarry and given a confident ride by Lyle Hewitson. Well done to the breeders Klawervlei Grooms Trust.

   

October 07, 2021
235 PURPLE PANTHER – He won the sixth race on the Vaal Classic course this afternoon. He was settled at the rear of the field and the manner in which he ran on to win was impressive. He has notched up his second career victory and there is definitely more to come. He is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda and was ridden by Gavin Lerena. Well done to the breeders Ridgemont Highlands.  

 

October 03, 2021
234 KINGS ROAD – He made it a lovely double for the Syndicate at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. It was a great training feat from Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda who also saddled the son of Vercingetorix. He has notched up his fifth career victory under Richard Fourie. Well done to the breeders Maine Chance Farms.

October 03, 2021
233 SOWETO ROSE – He won the opening race on the polytrack at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. He got an easy lead from barrier one and kept finding to hold all challengers at bay. He was ridden with confidence by Jason Gates and trained to perfection by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Clinton Binda. Well done to the breeders Mauritzfontein and Wilgerbosdrift.

September 15, 2021
232 – KINGSMEADS KRYSTL – She shed her maiden tag in fine style at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. She was given a confident ride by Anton Marcus and brought to the course in perfect condition by Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Alyson Wright. Well done to the breeders Lammerskraal Stud. Also, a big well done to Krystl at Hollywoodbets Kingsmead and the Hollywoodbets Dolphins Team.

September 13, 2021

231 NOT NOW PUSSYCAT – She won a good race at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse this afternoon. She was settled in a mid-field position and ran on powerfully to notch up her third career victory. She is trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored Gary Rich and ridden to victory by apprentice Thabiso Gumede. Well done to the breeders Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud.

September 10, 2021

230 BHAKKA – He notched up his fifth career victory over 2400m at Fairview Racecourse this afternoon. He did not have much luck in transit, but showed good guts to win going away. Well done to Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Gavin Smith and thank you to Warren Kennedy for getting him past the post in front. Well done to the breeders Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein.

August 30, 2021

229 – You Deserve It – Won her second race within three days and takes her career number of wins to four. It is an incredible training feat from Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Clinton Binda. Warren Kennedy was aboard the daughter of Pathfork once again. Well done to the breeders Ridgemont Highlands.

August 27, 2021

228 – You Deserve It – She won a gutsy race against the males on the Polytrack at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. The daughter of Pathfork has now won three races. She was given a positive ride by Warren Kennedy and trained by Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Clinton Binda. Well done to the breeders Ridgemont Highlands.


August 22, 2021

227 – Who’s That Star – He won a good race at the fourth time of asking at Turffontein Racecourse over 1160m. He showed plenty of pace and kept going well to justify favouritism under Gavin Lerena. Well done and thank you to Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Clinton Binda. Well done to the breeders Ridgemont Highlands.

 

August 21, 2021

226 – Travelling Light – She notched up her third career victory at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. She showed good speed and kept finding all the way to the line under a confident ride by Winning Form-sponsored jockey, Jabu Jacobs. Thank you to Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Garth Puller and well done to the breeders Varsfontein Stud.

 

August 17, 2021

225 – Bhakka – He won a game race on the polytrack at Fairview Racecourse. He was given a positive and strong ride by Warren Kennedy to hold all challengers at bay. Thank you to Hollywoodbets-sponsored trainer Gavin Smith for bringing him to the Racecourse in perfect condition and well done to the breeders Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein.

August 16, 2021

224 – You Deserve It – She won a good race over 2000m on the polytrack at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. She is trained by sponsored trainer, Clinton Binda and was given a confident ride by Richard Fourie. This is her second career victory and there should be more to come from her. Well done to the breeders Ridgemont Highlands.


July 18, 2021
223 – Ralph The Rascal – Was rewarded for consistency winning over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. He has notched up his third career victory under a strong ride by Winning Form-sponsored jockey Serino Moodley. Well done to trainer Alyson Wright and to the breeders Moutonshoek.

July 18, 2021
222 – Sashay Away – She followed up her promising debut effort with an impressive victory over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. The daughter of Var was given a confident ride by Donovan Dillon and trained to perfection by Peter Muscutt. Well done to the breeders Lammerskraal Stud.

July 01, 2021
221  Waya Yire – She showed good guts and determination when winning Race 2 on the Vaal Classic course this afternoon. She was steered to victory by Calvin Habib and brought to the course in perfect order by Mike de Kock. Well done to the breeders Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein as well as our partners, YFM Radio who named the daughter of Querari.


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June 26, 2021
220  Platinum Sky – He won a good race over 1400m at Turffontein Racecourse this afternoon. He made the expected natural improvement and won with a ton in hand. Thank you and well done to Lyle Hewitson, Sean Tarry and breeders Maine Chance Farms. This marks the Syndicate’s 50th winner for the season.

 
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June 17, 2021
219  Imbewu – She won with authority at the first time of asking over 1160m at Turffontein Racecourse this afternoon. The manner in which she drew away from the field was eye-catching. She was given a confident ride by Lyle Hewitson and trained by Sean Tarry. Well done to the breeder Mr G J Armitage. ETV named her, meaning ‘Seed’ in Zulu and named after one of their top rated local productions.

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June 8th, 2021
The Sharks team came to visit their horse this morning at Summerveld. In picture Siya Kolisi and BlackWhiteDynamite sharing a loving moment. We hope to see him on the Racecourse soon.


IMAGE – Candiese Lenferna

 

June 04, 2021

218 – Bhakka – He ran on from last when showing good determination to win his first start in the Eastern Cape. He was given a strong ride by Marco van Rensburg and trained to perfection by Gavin Smith. Well done to the breeders Wilgerbosdrift & Maritzfontein.

May 29, 2021

217 – Top Me Up Holly – She followed up her maiden win with an equally impressive victory over 2000m on the turf at Hollywoodbets Greyville. She took the lead at the 250m mark and held on where it matters most. Well done to trainer Alyson Wright and thank you to Lyle Hewitson for a perfect ride. Well done to the breeders Lammerskraal Stud.

 

May 29, 2021

216 – Purple Persuasion – She won in fine style at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. She had to overcome a wide draw of 11, but was ridden to perfection by Richard Fourie. The daughter of Master Of My Fate has now won three races. Well done to trainer Peter Muscutt and the breeders Applewood Trading (Pty) Ltd T/A Ndoro Stud.

May 25, 2021

215 – Zig Zag He ran on powerfully to win over 1600m on the Polytrack at Fairview Racecourse today. The son of Twice Over has now won two races. He was brought to the races in perfect condition by trainer Cliffie Miller and given a peach of a ride by Calvin Habib. Well done to the breeders Maine Chance Farms.

May 23, 2021

214 – Spydas Corner He won an impressive race at Hollywoodbets Scottsville despite carrying a big mass of 60.5kgs. He has won five times from just ten starts. Well done and thank you to trainer Duncan Howells and jockey Keagan de Melo. Well done to the breeders Rathmor Stud. Spydas Corner was named by Brand Ambassador, Brian Baloyi.

 

May 21, 2021

Ahead of her debut run at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this Sunday, the Leventus Events team were treated to a visit to the Peter Muscutt stables to view their Hollywood Synidcate-named filly SASHAY AWAY. Leventus are a supplier and coordinator of all the Hollywood Hotties, cheerleaders, dancers and entertainers for Hollywoodbets.

The horse SASHAY AWAY with the Leventus Team. The horse is owned by the Hollywood Syndicate

May 10, 2021

213 – Agent Murphy He won a good race at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack this afternoon. Alphamikefoxtrot finished second giving the Syndicate another exacta. The son of What A Winter was ridden to perfection by Lyle Hewitson. Well done to trainer Alyson Wright and the breeders Ascot Stud.

May 5, 2021

212 – Simply Russian She won in fine style at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. It was a good race for the Syndicate with Purple Nkanyezi finishing second. The daughter of Captain Of All has notched up her third career victory. Well done to apprentice Jeffrey Syster, trainer Garth Puller and the breeders Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud.

May 2, 2021

211 – Isivunguvungu He was ultra-impressive when winning on debut over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. He was very green in running, but won with authority. He was given a peach of a ride by Richard Fourie and well done to trainer Peter Muscutt. A big well done to Anthony Delpech and Sally Bruss who chose this smashing son of What A Winter. Well done to the breeders Narrow Creek Stud.

April 21, 2021

210 – Purple Nkanyezi – The daughter of Oratorio closes off the meeting in fine style at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon giving the Syndicate a double on the day. She was put into the perfect position by Luke Ferraris and pounced at the right time. Well done to trainer Garth Puller and the breeders Drakenstein Stud.

 

April 21, 2021

209 – Maitland Magic – He was impressive when winning the 7th race at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack under a perfect ride by Richard Fourie. Well done to trainer Peter Muscutt and the breeders Maine Chance Farms.


April 15, 2021

208 – Kings Road – He showed good guts and determination to notch up his fourth career victory under a confident ride by apprentice Kyle Strydom. Well done to trainer Clinton Binda and his team. Also, a big well done to breeders Maine Chance Farms.

April 15, 2021

207 – Top Me Up Holly – The daughter of Master Of My Fate won a very good race to shed her maiden tag over 1800m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack. Thank you to Lyle Hewitson for a professional ride from a wide barrier position. Well done to Alyson Wright and breeders Lammerskraal Stud.

April 11, 2021

206 – Purple Moon’s Up She was ridden to perfection by Muzi Yeni to notch up her second career victory at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. Well done to trainer Alyson Wright and breeders Narrow Creek Stud.

 

March 31, 2021

205 Spydas Corner – It was a great performance from the Duncan Howells trained three-year-old gelding at Hollywoodbets Scottsville notching up his fourth career victory. The horse which was named by Bafana Bafana legend and Hollywoodbets Ambassador Brian Baloyi was ridden to victory in fine style by jockey Keagan De Melo.

 

March 22, 2021
204 Purple Nkanyezi finally lands her well-overdue second career win today, after bolting to victory in the third race at Hollywoodbets Greyville, under a calm and collected performance by jockey Raymond Danielson. Well done to trainer Garth Puller and breeders Drakenstein Stud.

March 14, 2021
203Shampompo Shampizi was ultra-impressive when winning on debut at Hollywoodbets Greyville today under a masterful ride by Lyle Hewitson. The horse was named by our late Brand Ambassador, Kaunda Ntunja. Well done to trainer Alyson Wright and breeders Mr & Mrs CF De Vos.

March 10, 2021
202Shape Of You picked up her maiden win at the fifth time of asking when winning the fourth race at Hollywoodbets Greyville today under a top ride by Anton Marcus. She was followed home by Top Me Up Holly, which made it an exacta for the Hollywood Syndicate. Well done to trainer Gareth van Zyl and breeders Applewood Trading.



February 21, 2021

Kings Road, on the left, finished in third place this afternoon right behind Spydas Corner (2nd), on the right. Both can be considered unlucky losers on this occasion, but we are excited about their next course appearances when they should both be leading contenders.

February 12, 2021 It was a brilliant morning spent with the Hollywoodbets Housekeeping Team, as they travelled to Summerveld Training Centre for an early morning breakfast before spending some time with the filly they named Imbejeje. She runs in race 1, this Sunday 14 February, at Hollywoodbets Scottsville.

February 7, 2021
201Masango Machine picks up his maiden win at the 6th time of asking, when winning the 3rd race at HollywoodbetsScottsville today, under a commanding ride by Donovan Dillon. Well done to trainer Peter Muscutt and breeders Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud.

 

February 2, 2021
200Hope Is Power rounds up winner number 200 for the Hollywood Syndicate. Jason Gates gave this son of Soft Falling Rain a perfect ride to win on debut. Well done to trainer Clinton Binda and breeders Wilgerbosdrift. As part of the well publicized 200th winner incentive, the Hollywood Syndicate will be handing over a cheque of R10 000 to both trainer and jockey, as well as R2 000 to the groom Tinanshe Nasho.

   

January 31, 2021
199Bhakka lands his 2nd career victory, when winning the 5th race at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today. Well done to trainer Darryl Moore, Stuart Randolph for a well judged ride, and breeders Wilgerbosdrift / Mauritzfontein. 1 more to go to the big 200!

January 27, 2021
198Kings Road picks up his 3rd career win, showing a clear affinity for the Hollywoodbets Greyville circuit. It took a peach of a ride under the circumstances by apprentice Gabriel Pieterse, after finding traffic late. Well done to trainer Clinton Binda and breeders Maine Chance Farms.

January 4, 2021
197Arctic Princess lands her 3rd career win for the Hollywood Syndicate, when winning the 4th race at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. Well done to Trainer Gary Rich, jockey Stuart Randolph and breeders Danika Stud.

December 23, 2020
196Simply Russian picks up her long-overdue 2nd career win in the fourth race at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. Trained by Garth Puller and ridden to victory by Winning Form sponsored jockey, Warren Kennedy.

December 18th, 2020
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– Spydas Corner lands his third career victory in just his 5th career start, a serious sprinter in the making. Well done to Muzi Yeni for a perfectly judged ride, trainer Duncan Howells and breeders Rathmor Stud.

December 17th, 2020 Great to sponsor one of the most seasoned trainers in the country, Peter Muscutt. Hollywoodbets are officially sponsors of this game changing stable and we look forward to seeing this team go from strength to strength. Don’t they all look smart in their new kit.

December 15th, 2020
194You Deserve It picks up another win for the Hollywood Syndicate and what a fine ride by young Jason Gates. Named by Hollywoodbets betting clerk Sharon Manganyi, she won at the 6th time of asking in race 5 at the Vaal today. Well done to trainer Clinton Binda and breeders Ridgemont Highlands.

 

December 14th, 2020
193Purple Powahouse lands his 3rd career victory in what was a red-letter day for the Hollywood Syndicate. It took a brilliant ride by Lyle Hewitson under testing circumstances, but he pulled off a fantastic win. Well done to Alyson Wright and breeders Drakenstein Stud.



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Maitland Magic bounces back to pick up his 2nd career win, when cruising to victory in the 6th race at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. Well done to Anton Marcus for a perfectly judged ride, trainer Peter Muscutt and breeders Maine Chance Farms.

 

December 7th, 2020
191Ibutho goes back to back, when picking up his 2nd career victory in the 6th race at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. Ridden by Kyle Strydom, trained by Alyson Wright and bred by Lammerskraal Stud. It was great to have the Amadoda VIP Team on course to watch him in action and lead him into the winners’ enclosure. They are the Team responsible for his name, meaning “A Group of Warriors”. How fitting!

November 30th, 2020
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Arctic Princess makes it two winners on the day for the Hollywood Syndicate, when winning the 3rd race at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. Muzi Yeni guided her to victory under a smart finish, despite our concerns of the 1200m being on the sharp side. Well done to trainer Gary Rich for a great training feat and breeder Danika Stud.



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Spydas Corner picks up his second career win in just his 4th career start when beating his full brother, Purple Powahouse, in the 2nd race at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. Well done to trainer Duncan Howells, Muzi Yeni for a well calculated ride and breeders Rathmor Stud. Named by Brian Baloyi, Spydas Corner looks set for a promising career.

November 27th, 2020
188Time To Roll wins her debut, in the opener at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Ridden to victory by Anton Marcus, trained by Alyson Wright and bred by Boland Stud. Awesome to have our Payroll Team on course, having named her.

November 12th, 2020
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Purple Merchant makes it two out of two, when winning the 7th race at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. Well done to Alyson Wright, Lyle Hewitson for a polished ride and breeder Ms M Patterson.



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Ibutho lands his maiden victory in his 5th career start, when winning the 3rd race at Hollywoodbets Greyville today, under a smart ride by Anton Marcus. Well done to Alyson Wright and breeder Lammerskraal Stud.

November 8th, 2020
185Kings Road picks up his 2nd career win when winning the 8th and final race on the card at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. Well done to trainer Clinton Binda, Anton Marcus for solid ride and Maine Chance Farms for breeding him.

November 4th, 2020
184Ralph The Rascal picks up his 2nd career win in dominating fashion, in the 5th race at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse today. Well done to Lyle Hewitson for timing his ride perfectly, the Alyson Wright Stable for training him and breeders Moutonshoek Stud. A 4-year old son of Gimmethegreenlight out of the Toreador mare Ice Link, he looks destined for a few more visits to the winners’ enclosure.

October 25th, 2020
183Binary Star picks up his second career win when winning the 9th race at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon, at a starting price of 16/1. Well done to apprentice Cole Dicken for an incredible ride on this son of Querari, as well as the Alyson Wright stable for a top training feat. Bred by Riethuiskraal Stud, he makes it our 2nd winner this weekend and 7th for the month so far. It was also a third place finish for Alphamikefoxtrot in the same race.

October 24th, 2020
182Purple Panther wins the opener at Turffontein under a commanding ride by Calvin Habib. Well done to the Clinton Binda stable and breeder Ridgemont Highlands. After finishing runner up in his first three starts, its great to see him get the job done today.

October 21st, 2020
181Purple Persuasion landed her 2nd career win this afternoon in the 5th race at Hollywoodbets Greyville. This is her 2nd run back after injury, so she is only starting to reach her true potential now. Well done to the Brett Crawford Stable, jockey Jabu Jacobs and breeders Ndoro Stud. See the replay here.

October 11th, 2020
180Purple Merchant wins the 2nd race at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse under a solid ride by Lyle Hewitson today. She was expected to be green on debut, but stayed on nicely to win in commanding fashion at a SP of 16/1. Well done to the Gee Racing team, and breeders Lammerskraal Stud.

October 7th, 2020
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Purple Powahouse makes it a double for the Hollywood Syndicate, when winning the 8th and final race on the programme at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. He is certainly becoming a progressive handicapper. Well done to Lyle Hewitson for a well judged ride, Alyson Wright and breeders Drakenstein Stud.

178Mrs Hotline picks up her 2nd career win at a starting price of 25/1, when winning the 4th race at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. She looked a picture in the ring and this is a fitting result for the Brett Crawford stable. Well done to Peter Muscutt and his KZN team, jockey Donovan Dillon and breeder Bruce Le Roux. It was great to have Hollywood Ambassador Mike Proctor on course to lead her in.

October 4th, 2020
177Spydas Corner, named by Hollywoodbets Brand Ambassador Brian Baloyi, wins the opener at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse this afternoon at a starting price of 25/2. With this being just his second career start, he looks destined for a few more visits to the winner’s enclosure. Well done to the Duncan Howells stable, jockey Luke Ferraris and Rathmor Stud for breeding him.

September 24th, 2020
176Phinda Mzala makes it two in a row when picking up his 2nd career win on his handicap debut at Turffontein today. Ridden to victory by apprentice Jeffrey Syster, trained by Clinton Binda and bred by Ridgemont Highlands. It was also nice to see stable companion King’s Road run a cracker to finish 2nd.

September 23rd, 2020
175 – Maitland Magic gets the job done in fine style, when picking up his maiden win on his local debut at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse this afternoon, under a solid ride by Anton Marcus. A well bred son of the recently retired Silvano, out of the National Assembly mare Mocha Java, he looks destined for a few more visits to the winners enclosure. Well done to the Brett Crawford stable and breeders Maine Chance Farms.

September 9th, 2020
174Purple Moon’s Up smashes the opposition to pick up her maiden victory in just her second start at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. Well done to the Alyson Wright stable and breeder Narrow Creek Stud. Lyle Hewitson gave her a spectacular ride to overcome a tricky situation when caught out wide in the early stages, but managed to deliver the win in fine style.

September 6th, 2020
It was a great experience to have Brian Baloyi on course with the team today, to shout home the horse he named Spydas Corner. We were also lucky enough to get a few snaps at stables, prior to the run.

 

September 1st, 2020
173Phinda Mzala wins the 2nd race at the Vaal in emphatic style today. Well done to the Clinton Binda stable, apprentice Jeffrey Syster and breeders Ridgemont Highlands. Great to kick off spring on a winning note.

August 24th, 2020
Great having Hollywoodbets ambassador Nomzamo Mbatha on course this afternoon, to support Zulu Citation.

August 12th, 2020
172Purple Powahouse breaks the maidens at the 6th time of asking under a commanding ride by Lyle Hewitson. Well done to the Alyson Wright stable and breeders Drakenstein Stud. By What A Winter, he looks destined to pick up a few more wins over the course of his career.

August 5th, 2020
171Candy Galore makes it a winning debut in the Hollywood Syndicate silks in the 8th race at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon. Well done to jockey Warren Kennedy, trainer Gareth van Zyl and breeders Wilgerbosdrift. This win was made even more special with the Hollywood Syndicate silks filling the 2nd spot in the form of Travelling Light.

July 27th, 2020
170Alphamikefoxtrot enjoyed the step up in trip when winning the 8th race at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. A top ride by Sean Veale to get him home. Well done to trainer Darryl Moore and breeders Ridgemont Highlands.

 

July 21st, 2020
169Blow Me Down proved his progressive qualities when landing the lions’ share of the prize money, in the 8th race at the Vaal today. Well done to the Clinton Binda team as well as apprentice Jeffrey Syster for a perfectly judged ride. Bred by Bush Hill Stud, he is a small, compact son of Toreador out of the Var mare, She-Var.

July 20th, 2020
168Chief Officer leaves the maidens in fine style when stepping out for the Cliffie Miller stable on his first run for the yard, at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. Well done to apprentice Jabu Jacobs for a polished ride and breeder Terry Andrews.



July 1st, 2020

167Mrs Hotline (Irish Flame x Galingale by National Emblem) outstayed the opposition in the 6th race at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. She produced the expected improvement to land her maiden victory at just the 3rd time of asking, under a well judged ride by Tristan Godden. Well done to the Alyson Wright stable for overcoming the odds to get her this far, and to breeders Spring Valley Stud.

June 27th, 2020
166 – Ramchandani Road (Pathfork x The Taj by National Assembly) showed plenty of speed and stayed on smartly to win the 2nd Race out at Turffontein today, under a top ride by Piere “Striker” Strydom. Congratulations to the Clinton Binda stable and breeders Ridgemont Highlands. A great start to the weekend.

June 24th, 2020
165Anika The Angel (3f Wylie Hall x Cochineal by Fort Wood) was an emphatic winner of the 4th race at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today. That was just her 7th career outing and she should have plenty more to come. Well done to the Alyson Wright stable, Tristan Godden for a perfect ride and breeders Boland Stud. Thanks to Candiese Lenferna for the great photos.

June 13th, 2020
Bhakka (Wylie Hall x Golden Island by Selkirk) finishes with a wet sail but had too much to do over the last 200m today. A great handicap debut, he will be ready to win over a bit more ground next time.

June 7th, 2020 Such a gutsy effort by this filly today. Anika The Angel (Wylie Hall x Cochineal by Fort Wood) happened to find one better on the day, but it won’t be long before she leaves the maidens.

June 1st, 2020 Great to be back racing in South Africa. Despite the novelty of it all, it is business as usual for all stakeholders, illustrated in these beautiful snaps by Candiese Lenferna at Hollywoodbets Greyville today.

White Cedar – Pre-Race Parade

Kevin Wright and Tristan Godden

March 25th, 2020
164 – After 5 second place finishes in  a row Hollywood Thunder finally goes one better to find the winners enclosure, albeit by the smallest of margins. Well done to MJ Byleveld for a perfectly judged ride, the Gavin Smith stable and breeders Klawervlei Stud.

March 18th, 2020
163Not Now Pussycat wins the 6th race at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon, under a nicely timed ride by Jarred Lee Samuel. The daughter of Oratorio was having her 19th career outing, her 2nd for the Hollywood Syndicate. Well done to the Gary Rich Racing stable and breeders Hemel ‘N Aarde Stud.

March 15th, 2020
162 – After a minor setback a few weeks ago, it was great to see Bhakka back to himself again. He won the opener on the program at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon, another winner for Wylie Hall. Well done to the Alyson Wright stable, Ashton Arries for a well judged ride and breeders Wilgerbosdrift / Mauritzfontein.

February 23rd, 2020
161 – Winner number 3 for the weekend and 2 for the day. Agent Murphy closed off the meeting with a fine ride by Tristan Godden at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. Well done to Alyson Wright for training him and breeders Ascot Stud. This son of What A Winter deserves this.

February 23rd, 2020
160Jozi Hustle arrives as expected in the opener on the card, at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon. Well done to Clinton Binda and his team for this emphatic win, Winning Form sponsored Warren Kennedy for riding him and breeders Mr and Mrs J Martin. Great to have a few of the Hollywoodbets ladies on course to lead him in, looking fabulous as always. Chief Officer ran a cracker to finish 2nd in the same race, to make it a first and second for the Hollywood Syndicate and his winning chance is just around the corner.

February 22nd, 2020
159Blow Me Down blows them them away in the 4th race at Turffontein today. Despite being slow out the stalls, he ran on like a train to put the field to bed. Well done to Clinton Binda, Nooresh Juglall for a top ride and breeders Bush Hill Stud. It should be upwards from here for the son of Toreador.

February 9th, 2020
158Kings Road does it the hard way to win his maiden. The son of Vercingetorix raced awkwardly and almost missed the turn, but he dug down deep to stay on in the closing stages. Well done to Jason Gates for getting the job done, the entire Clinton Binda team and breeders Maine Chance Farms.

February 2nd, 2020
157
Ralph The Rascal won the 3rd race at Hollywoodbets Greyville today, at just the second time of asking. That made it two wins on the day for the Hollywood Syndicate. A beautifully timed ride by Tristan Godden, he picked off the opposition one-by-one and this son of Gimmethegreenlight looks destined for more. Well done to the Alyson Wright team and breeders Moutonshoek.

156 – Arctic Princess wins her first start under the ownership of the Hollywood Syndicate, in the 2nd race at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. Ridden to perfection by Anton Marcus. Well done to trainer Glen Kotzen and his KZN team, as well as the breeders Danika Stud. She looks like another versatile What A Winter filly in the making.

January 17th, 2020 We managed to pick up two cracking colts at this years CTS Cape Premier Yearling Sale, which took place at the CTICC last Thursday 16th January 2020. See the photo’s below and more about them here.

 

January 12th, 2020
155 – That was impressive. Gail Force gets the job done at the second time of asking, at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. Well done to Alyson Wright for working so hard with this filly, considering her well documented temperament issues. A solid ride by Tristan Godden got her home in fine fashion and not forgetting the breeders Lammerskraal Stud.

January 2nd, 2020
154 – Wow! What a win by this incredibly talented sprinter. Look To The Sky went start to finish in the 8th race at the Vaal today, winning by an impressive 4,25 lengths. He is not an easy horse at home and this win is a great reward for all the hard work that goes into this horse behind the scenes. Well done to Clinton Binda, his entire team at home, Jeffrey Syster for a professional ride and not forgetting the breeders Ridgemont Highlands.

December 30th, 2019
A great site seeing three jockeys walk into the parade ring on Sunday at Hollywoodbets Greyville, wearing the Hollywood Syndicate silks. From left to right, they are: Donovan Dillon – Athandiwe Mgudlwa – Luke Ferraris.

December 6th, 2019
A solid Barrier Trial by Ralph The Rascal tonight. He would’ve enjoyed the introduction to the racecourse and the experience will benefit him immensely. As his pedigree suggests (3g Gimmethegreenlight x Ice Link by Toreador), he showed plenty of speed throughout. He moved up effortlessly as they travelled through the 500m mark, gearing down over the final furlong to win the trial. We are looking forward to his debut in a few weeks.

November 28th, 2019
153Look To The Sky made it two wins from eight starts for the son of Pathfork, when winning the 7th race out at the Vaal today. What a ride by S’manga Khumalo and well done to Clinton Binda and his team for making it three wins from six runners, on the day. Bred by Highlands Farm Stud, he looks destined for an exciting three-year old career.

November 18th, 2019 
Some of our Trainers, Grooms and Horses sporting their newly arrived Hollywoodbets sponsored gear. Don’t they all look smart. Look forward to seeing them leading in the winners.

Gavin Smith Stables

Clinton Binda Stables

Team – Alyson Wright

Stuart Pettigrew Stables

November 14th, 2019
152Syx Shooter continues a fantastic run of form for the Hollywood Syndicate this week, landing his maiden victory out at the Vaal in Race 2 today. He was an unexpected winner, with this being his first run back after a rest. Our second winner from four runners this week, well done to trainer Clinton Binda, breeders Nadeson Park Stud , the groom Wanderford Tambala and to S’manga Khumalo for a solid ride. He is a graduate off the 2018 BSA KZN Yearling Sale.

November 1st, 2019
150 – Purple Nkanyezi makes it a winning debut in the first race at Hollywoodbets Greyville tonight, a 1200m on the poly for Maiden Fillies. That brings up the Syndicates 150th winner, since it all started back in 2002 with Splendid Night. What a milestone! Well done to Garth Puller for turning her out so well, Luke Ferraris for a competent ride, breeders Drakenstein Stud and the groom Mandla Patrick Ndaba.

Purple Nkanyezi – winner number 150!

October 23rd, 2019
149 –  Mighty Smart gets the job done at the 7th time of asking. A well-deserved win and a great ride by Sean Veale, in the 6th race at Hollywoodbets Greyville racecourse today. Lucky number 7 / Orange saddle cloth, may have been the lucky charm here. Well done to trainer Paul Lafferty, breeders Ascot Stud and winning groom Simnikewe Ngwane, who does a great job looking after him on a daily basis. Exciting times ahead for this progressive looking son of Archipenko. Purchased at the 2018 Bloodstock South Africa National Yearling Sale. Thanks to Candiese Marnewick for the beautiful photos.

October 18th, 2019 Great fun having Team Finance visit a few of our future stars in the making, on Friday. Pictured below, the team shared a warm moment with former Champion Juvenile – Kochka. Now 8-years old, he performs a sterling job as the lead horses for the Alyson Wright yard.

October 3rd, 2019
A real privilege to host the Hollywoodbets Dolphins, at Summerveld this morning. It was a great opportunity to interact with the team and show them a the side of the industry that many had never seen before. A big thanks to Alyson and Kevin Wright for extending a tremendous amount of hospitality, as always.

During their visit, it was great to see Sunny Bill Du-Toy extending himself again and he appears to be on the right track for a return to racing in the next 6-8 weeks. He has been off with a tendon niggle, for over 12 months and that extended leave has been more precautionary than anything else. He is certainly starting to look magnificent. Seen below, with young apprentice Jason Gates up.

September 29th, 2019
Alphamikefoxtrot lands his 3rd career win in the 6th Race, out at Hollywoodbets Greyville today. A top ride by S’manga Khumalo to get him home. Well done to Darryl Moore and Breeders Ridgemont Highlands Stud.

September 22nd, 2019
A positive start to her career – Lady Boulogne showed plenty of speed in her Barrier Trial today. She is still very soft and nowhere near ready for her debut, but this certainly gives us an idea of what to expect when she does step out in a few weeks. See the replay below:

September 18th, 2019
Binary Star – an impressive winner of the first race at Hollywoodbets Greyville, on Wednesday 18th September 2019. The flashy dark bay Querari colt did it the hard way and went start to finish over the 1400m on turf. Thanks to Alyson Wright for turning him out so impressively and well done to Riethuiskraal Stud and  Raymond Danielson for a beautifully judged ride.

September 12th, 2019 A fun morning spent with the Starfactory Team yesterday. It’s always a thrilling experience getting up close to the horses. We are looking forward to having the team on course for Ralph The Rascal’s debut soon.

  September 12th, 2019
Mighty Smart went close to winning again, on Wednesday 11th September 2019. Unfortunately, the wide draw meant he had a bit too much ground to make up in the closing stages. He fought on gamely and his immaturity cost him in the finish. With that said, he will keep getting better and better and he looks a nice staying type in the making.

September 7th, 2019 Hollywoodbets Training Team visited Summerveld on Friday 6th September 2019 and took a warm liking to Ice Rink, a son of Gimmethegreenlight purchased at the 2018 BSA Ready To Run Sale. The team will be following his career keenly and we look forward to having them on course for his debut.

September 5th, 2019 Travelling Light in front and Simply Russian behind, enjoying a spell on the farm after a solid campaign over the winter. They will both have a short break before returning to full training, later on this spring.

September 2nd, 2019
Happy birthday to Drakenstein Studs champion Stallion, What A Winter. It would be remiss of us not to make mention of him on such a day, considering we have invested into him as a stallion as far as buying a number of his off-spring over the past 18 months. Namely: Agent Murphy, Purple Powahouse, Nordic Winter, Moonlight Drive, Red Tuesday, Winter Twilight and Child Of Winter See the clip below of one of What A Winters most memorable victories, when winning the Computaform Sprint Gr1 over a 1000m, in 2013.

August 22nd, 2019
Muster Up (Silvano x Mocha Java by National Assembly) on the grass for the 2nd time and he clearly loved every second of it. He has really turned the corner and will more than likely have one more gallop next week, before we nominate him for his debut. See a clip of his gallop out at Durbanville Racecourse – in the blue, closest to the camera.

August 21st, 2019
Travelling Light does the business and shows her worth in the 2nd race at Hollywoodbets Greyville today, showing plenty of guts to bounce a small but quality field of fillies and mares. Well done to Serino Moodley for a perfect ride and many thanks and congratulations to trainer Garth Puller. Finally, well done to breeders Varsfontein Stud. She will now have a well deserved rest, before she comes back for a summer campaign.

August 16th, 2019
It doesn’t get closer than this, Whiteleaf Hills goes down a “short-head” in 2nd, in the 4th Race at Fairview Racecourse today. Muzi Yeni gave him every chance and he should win again soon.

August 4th, 2019
Lovely run by the flashy grey Archipenko gelding, Mighty Smart, out at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today. A bit more luck in running and a better draw and he wins it. Definitely one to follow next time out. Bred for a bit more ground, but delighted to see him throwing his “hat into the ring” over the mile.

See the Replay below:

July 30th, 2019
Update from Paul Lafferty Racing on our runner Mighty Smart who runs in the 4th race on Sunday 4th August 2019, at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Watch here:

July 16th, 2019
Muster Up is strengthening up nicely and is starting to look like the horse we imagined he would become. He is still getting over a bit of a back complication, but the Brett Crawford team has done an excellent job at managing it and the outlook is very good for him. His work will be stepped up after his AHS vaccinations and we look forward to a three year old career, from this son of Silvano.

July 12th, 2019
Whiteleaf Hills finally gets the job done in the Hollywood colours, under a superbly judged ride by Winning Form sponsored Muzi Yeni in the 6th Race at Fairview today. Well done to trainer Gavin Smith and breeder G J Armitage. A son of Ashaawes out of the Fort Wood mare Forest Joy, he should have a few more in the tank.

July 10th, 2019
Simply Russian lands a well deserved win in the 3rd Race out at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today. Well done to trainer Garth Puller, jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa and breeder Hemel ‘n Aarde Stud. The result was made even better, having Hollywood Syndicate owned Anika The Angel finishing in third place. She will certainly be gunning for the winners enclosure soon.

July 5th, 2019
The Hollywood Syndicate has three runners entered for the 10th Race – KZN Yearling Sale Millions – at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Vodacom Durban July Day 2019. PURPLE PERSUASION and LOOK TO THE SKY will start, while SYX SHOOTER is currently a reserve runner. Read more about their chances here, and watch their profile videos taken recently at Summerveld below. PURPLE PERSUASION https://youtu.be/HeQrEgt9ENc LOOK TO THE SKY https://youtu.be/szxjQLS6_2Q SYX SHOOTER https://youtu.be/J5PHjYJtHEo June 16th, 2019 Winter Twilight wins on his handicap debut to land the double under a well judged ride by Calvin Habib. Well done to trainer Clinton Binda and breeders, Daytona Stud. Uncle Charlie put up a barnstorming finish to run 2nd in the same race, to make it a Hollywood Syndicate first and second. He needed the run and will go close next time.

June 1st, 2019

A gutsy win by Winter Twilight to break the maidens and secure 1st prize in the 3rd Race at Greyville, on Saturday 1st June 2019. Well done to trainer Clinton Binda, Jockey Jason Gates and breeders Daytona Stud.

 

May 24th, 2019
Mighty Smart has come on in leaps and bounds in the past month, since his barrier and subsequent gelding. We will be nominating him soon for his debut where he should give a good account of himself. Watch this space.

May 22nd, 2019
Alphamikefoxtrot confirms his affinity for the Poly Track, winning race 7 at Greyville Racecourse today. Well done to Trainer Darryl Moore, Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa and Breeders Ridgemont Racing. See the replay here:

May 12th, 2019
Travelling Light does what we expected and trounced the opposition on debut. She is certainly above average and is one to follow. Well done to Garth Puller and the team for getting her to this stage and congrats to Serino Moodley for a solid ride.