Hollywood Racing has three runners carded at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on Wednesday, 8 October 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 8 October 2025
Hollywoodbets Durbanville
Race 1 – 12:20
1250m – Hollywoodbets Durbanville Welcomes You Open Maiden
1 – Eugenius
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Cockney Pride by Querari (GER)
Trainer: Vaughan Marshall
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 1 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He was badly in need of his debut run over 1000m on this course. The son of Vercingetorix has shown good improvement at home since that outing. He jumps from pole position and the stable are very happy with him heading into this race. Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie rides and he can improve to finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Needed debut. Fourie takes the ride and can show improvement.
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Race 4 – 14:10
1500m – www.racecoast.co.za Maiden Plate
12 – Beware
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Andiazi (AUS) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Lucinda Woodruff
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 12 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 1/1
He produced a promising debut effort over 1250m on this course. The son of Rafeef has come through that run well and is in a good space. The obvious concern is his wide draw of 12 but he gets the services of Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie. With luck in running, we are hoping to see him involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Was not beaten far in first run. Should love the rise to 1500m.
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Race 9 – 17:00
1250m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 5
3 – Chapbook
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Leaves Of Grass (AUS) by Poet’s Voice (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 3 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He won a good race when shedding his maiden tag over 1100m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last time. He returns from a 14-week break and is doing well at home. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray is booked to ride from a good draw of three. We are hoping for a positive first run out of the maidens.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 14 wks. Easy winner in KwaZulu-Natal last time and the form line has been franked.