Hollywood Racing has seven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Friday, 5 September 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 5 September 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 1 – 15:45
1400m – Welcome to Hollywoodbets Greyville Maiden Plate
7 – Next Of Kin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – My Friend Lee by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He was disappointing in his last outing over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He has been gelded since that effort and his work heading into this race has been okay. The son of Canford Cliffs is expected to need the run and this outing will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.07.24. Last run was clearly below par. The gelding should do the trick.
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Race 2 – 16:20
1800m – Bet With Tote Maiden Plate (F & M)
2 – Curious Girl
Breeding: Futura – Idaho by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
She produced a promising debut effort over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The daughter of Futura has come on since the outing and she will love the rise to 1800m. She jumps from a good draw of two and has a strong each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Sister to: IDEAL VIEW7g(33:10,14). Promising debut performance. Should love the rise to 1800m.
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Race 7 – 19:15
1400m – Lucky Fish Winning Streak Class 5
9 – Kaapse Klopse
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Jin-Go-Lo-Ba by Tiger Ridge (USA)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 9 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He returns from a lengthy 50-week break due to an injury. He is going through his paces very well in the lead up to this contest. The stable are of the opinion that he will need the run and this outing will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Sands AE-2024.04.30. Rested 50 wks. Gelded 2023.12.06. Best MR:83. Two moderate runs in KZN. May need this.
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Race 8 – 19:50
1400m – www.galloptv.co.za Class 5
1 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: *Mxolisi Mbuto -2.5kg
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 1 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He showed some signs of a form return over 1600m on the polytrack last time. His last victory came over this course and distance in this class. The son of Var is doing very well at home and jumps from pole position. Apprentice Mxolisi Mbuto takes the 2.5kgs off his back, and if all goes according to plan, he should run a good race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Carried a hefty mass and was not disgraced last time. Can feature.
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Race 8 – 19:50
1400m – www.galloptv.co.za Class 5
5 – Lions Eye
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Sea Cat by Var (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He ran a good race when third over 1000m on this course last time. There looks to be a lot of pace in the race which should suit him well. He is doing nicely at home and if Craig Zackey can switch him off early, he should produce another honest effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:74. Decent latest behind subsequent winner. Chance.
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Race 8 – 19:50
1400m – www.galloptv.co.za Class 5
8 – Lou Lou The Legend
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Imperial Empress by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He finished strongly to win his last start over 1200m on the polytrack. He is in a very good space and will be settled near the rear of the field from his awkward draw of eight. He will be running on and we are hoping to see him involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:72. Won latest from a wide draw and should strip fitter. Chance.
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Race 9 – 20:25
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
14 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 14 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He is better than his last start over 1600m on the polytrack. He is putting up very good work at home and gets the services of Craig Zackey. His record on this course is a concern and he is drawn widest of all. We are hoping that he gets luck in running and to see him produce a decent effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Is yet to place on this course. Prefers poly.