Hollywood Racing has five runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Friday 26 December 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Friday 26 December 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 4 – 14:50
1600m – www.galloptv.co.za Open Maiden (F & M)
2 – Chooks Kiss
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Trellis by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She’s making progress with each run and will appreciate the step up to 1600m. The daughter of Rafeef is fit, well and in a good space heading into this race. She jumps from a good draw of two and is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Improved in second run and should enjoy the step up to a mile.
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Race 5 – 15:30
1400m – Join The Passion! www.racecoast.co.za B Stakes
7 – Mike’s Mazarin
Breeding: Futura – San Trip by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 7 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He returns from a 17-week break due to an injury. He’s a sound horse and is very well in himself. The 1400m is on the short side and he’s expected to need the run. This outing will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 17 wks. Gelded 2025.02.03. Best MR:90. Has lost best form. Will need this outing.
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Race 7 – 16:40
1600m – Christmas Handicap (Listed)
3 – Capsaicin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Queen Laurie by Great Britain (GB)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He ran a good race when third under Rachel Venniker over this course and distance last time. The son of Canford Cliffs carries a handy galloping mass of 52kgs and jumps from a good draw of three. If getting his own way in front, he can fight out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:94. Decent latest run in Class 3. Comes in with a light weight and can feature.
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Race 7 – 16:40
1600m – Christmas Handicap (Listed)
8 – Imilenzeyokududuma
Breeding: Dynasty – Chevauchee (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 62.5kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He’s in a good space and is working well. The son of Dynasty won the Listed Christmas Handicap last year. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale rides from an awkward draw of eight. He’s a happy horse heading into this race and the stable expects him to put up his best effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:114. Won this race last year. Merits respect.
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Race 7 – 16:40
1600m – Christmas Handicap (Listed)
11 – Isivivane
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Rodeo Sioux by Casey Tibbs (IRE)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 11 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He’s in very good order heading into this race. His gallop heading into this race was solid and he’s come through that workout well. It’s a competitive field and he jumps from the widest barrier position. The son of Erupt carries a handy galloping mass of 53.5kgs with the services of Muzi Yeni. We’re hoping to see him running on and if all goes according to plan, he can be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:98. Placed in last two runs over shorter. Chance if staying.