Hollywood Racing has eleven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Friday, 5 December 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 5 December 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 3 – 15:50
1800m – Hollywoodbets Life After Racing Maiden Plate
3 – Salani Kahle
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Insignis by Go Deputy (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He ran a creditable race on debut over 1600m on this course. The son of Master Of My Fate goes into this race fit and well. He will appreciate the step up to 1800m and jumps from a good draw of three. We are expecting good improvement, and we are hoping to see him involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Fair debut run over a mile. Should come on nicely with that run under the belt.
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Race 4 – 16:25
1800m – The Festive Flutter D Stakes
9 – Pied Piper
Breeding: Potala Palace – Follow The Piper by Tiger Ridge (USA)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 9 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He was unlucky not to have won his post maiden effort over 1600m on the polytrack. The son of Potala Palace is doing well at home. It is a competitive field, but we are expecting a good run from him. With luck from his awkward draw of nine, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Creditable post maiden debut run on the poly. Chance.
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Race 4 – 16:25
1800m – The Festive Flutter D Stakes
12 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 12 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He is battling to find his best form and the stable have opted to try him over 1800m for the first time. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Cole Dicken does duty from a wide barrier position. With luck in running and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, we are hoping to see him finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Moderate recent form over shorter. Could upset.
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Race 5 – 17:00
1900m – Santa’s July Fever Class 4
2 – High Queue
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Silver Mountain by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He has shown good improvement in his last two starts for the Wengesai Masawi stable. He jumps from Barrier Two with Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa booked to ride. It is a competitive field, and he can finish in the top four.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Binda C-2025.05.29. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:76. Fair last two starts. Has peak run and can show.
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Race 5 – 17:00
1900m – Santa’s July Fever Class 4
4 – Gotta Go Eddie
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Carmalita (AUS) by Commands (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 4 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
He is doing well at home and is in good form heading into this race. The son of Gimmethegreenlight will enjoy the step up to 1900m and jumps from a good draw of four. He is expected to run very well and should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:91. Ultra-consistent form in Class 4. Merits healthy respect.
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Race 6 – 17:35
1200m – Purple Sleigh Sprint Middle Stakes
8 – Hithemhardsunshine
Breeding: What A Winter – Agra by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He is better than his last start over this course and distance. The son of What A Winter is fit and well heading into this race. He will be settled near the rear of the field from his awkward draw of eight and we are hoping to see him running on.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:108. Is held by number 11 on latest run. Chance on best form.
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Race 7 – 18:10
1600m – The July In Christmas Mile Class 4
1 – Ingqwele
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Dawn Calling by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 1 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is doing very well at home. The son of Fire Away will enjoy the return to the turf and he jumps from pole position. He should get a good run in transit, and we can expect an honest performance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Fair recent form. Has cracked pole and can feature.
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Race 8 – 18:45
1600m – The Mistletoe Mile Class 3
2 – Kitchakal
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Daphne Garland by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 2 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is very well in himself and has had two nice comeback runs after a 13-week break. The son of Master Of My Fate is fit, and he jumps from a good draw of two. It is a competitive field, but he can finish in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:93. Drawn nicely in Barrier 2. Will be staying on.
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Race 8 – 18:45
1600m – The Mistletoe Mile Class 3
3 – Capsaicin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Queen Laurie by Great Britain (GB)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He is better than his last start over 1400m on this course. The son of Canford Cliffs has come on since that outing and is a much fitter horse. He will enjoy the rise to 1600m and jumps from a good draw of three. Rachel Venniker takes the 1.5kgs off his back and he is expected to run an honest race.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:94. Has claims if finding form of penultimate run.
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Race 8 – 18:45
1600m – The Mistletoe Mile Class 3
4 – Trois Trois Quatre
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 4 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He returns from an 11-week break and is having his first run for the Siboniso Ngcobo stable. The son of Rafeef is working exceptionally well at home. He is expected to need the outing but won’t disgrace himself.
Winning Form Comment: Ex De Kock MF-2025.09.17. Rested 11 wks. Best MR:94. Stable debut. Chance.
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Race 8 – 18:45
1600m – The Mistletoe Mile Class 3
10 – Tirpitz
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Exotic (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He should have finished closer to the winner over 1600m on the polytrack last time. He jumps from a wide draw, and we are hoping to see him get cover around the turn. The son of Silvano is doing very well at home, and with luck in running, he can earn.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:89. Could upset if finding form of penultimate effort.