Hollywood Racing has twelve runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Friday, 1 August 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 1 August 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 15:10
1200m – Race Coast – Bright Future For SA Horse Racing Open Maiden
10 – El Capitan
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Baqueira by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
The stable would have preferred if this race was run over 1400m but there were no races available. 1200m on the polytrack may be too quick for him and he will have to overcome a wide draw. His work on the sand has been good and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2024.08.13. Best MR:87. Below par in latest. Chance if suited to the polytrack.
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Race 2 – 15:45
1600m – Gallop Form Open Maiden
4 – Gotta Go Eddie
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Carmalita (AUS) by Commands (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 4 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/10
He was touched off in his last start over 1200m on this course. He steps up to 1600m which should suit him well according to his breeding and the way he has been finishing off his races. From his good draw of four, he has a good each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.04.02. 3rd run after rest. Just touched off in latest. Is edging closer to first win.
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Race 2 – 15:45
1600m – Gallop Form Open Maiden
11 – O Space O – SCRATCHED (Bruised Off Fore Heel)
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Principessa by Querari (GER)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 11 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He has lost his best form in recent outings. The son of Vercingetorix is drawn widest of all, but he has the early gatespeed to get across without using up too much energy. This is his first run on the polytrack and we are hoping to see improvement.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:78. Moderate recent form. Can improve if suited to the polytrack.
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Race 4 – 16:55
1600m – www.galloptv.co.za D Stakes
1 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 64.0kg
Draw: 1 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He lost his best form since winning over 1400m on the turf five runs ago. He carries a big weight of 64kgs which will be no easy task. The son of Var is doing well at home. He jumps from pole position and can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Moderate recently. Can upset on best form shown.
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Race 5 – 17:28
1600m – Gallop TV YouTube Channel Class 4
10 – El Rey Viene
Breeding: William Longsword – Brave Bid by Qui Danzig (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He won a good race over this course and distance last time. The son of William Longsword is very well in himself. The obvious concern is his wide draw. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa rides and with luck in running, he is capable of finishing in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:86. Lucky to escape with minimum penalty for recent win. Can repeat.
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Race 5 – 17:28
1600m – Gallop TV YouTube Channel Class 4
11 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 11 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is a winner of his last three starts on this course. He has no issues with the drop to 1600m as three of his career victories have come on the trip. The stable have freshened him up and with luck in running, he should have an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Reeled off hat-trick in latest. Loves the polytrack.
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Race 6 – 18:05
2000m – Tote – Speed. Power. Glory Class 4
13 – Syx Hotfix
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – Kiss For Kate by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 63.5kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He has got into the race. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale rides and he jumps from a good draw of three. He ran a much-improved race 1800m on this course last time. He is fit and well heading into this race. The obvious concern is his big weight of 63.5kgs and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. Unbeaten over this C&D. Would not be a shock winner.
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Race 7 – 18:40
1400m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za Class 4
7 – Mvelelo
Breeding: What A Winter – Orchid Island by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He returns from a 26-week break and is having his first run for Wengesai Masawi. The son of What A Winter has had a couple of gallops heading into this race and he shows nice work. However, he is expected to need the outing and this run will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Ex De Kock MF/MF-2025.01.31. Rested 26 wks. Best MR:82. Makes stable debut. Watch.
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Race 8 – 19:15
1200m – Gallop TV Progress Plate
5 – King Of Spin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Allegoria (IRE) by Spectrum (IRE)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He has had to overcome wide draws in recent outings and has lost best form. The son of Canford Cliffs jumps from a handy draw of five in a small field with nine runners. He is doing nicely at home, will be running on and we are hoping for a form return.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:88. Has lost best form. Drops back to 1200m and needs improvement.
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Race 9 – 19:50
1200m – Tote For The Win D Stakes
6 – Yannakis – SCRATCHED (Elevated Temperature)
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Arissa by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: *Damyan Pillay -4.0kg
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 6 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He has been battling to find best form and continues to drop in the ratings. Apprentice Damyan Pillay takes the 4kgs off his back and he gets the cheekpieces fitted. He is doing nicely at home and we are hoping for an improved effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Continues to drop in the ratings. Watch.
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Race 10 – 20:25
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future C Stakes
1 – Isikwishikwishi
Breeding: Alado (GB) – Varifast by Var (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 64.0kg
Draw: 1 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He ran a good race when second over 1400m on this course last time. The main concern is his big weight of 64kgs. The son of Alado is fit and well heading into this race. He jumps from pole position, Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale knows him well and he is expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2024.11.13. Best MR:83. Only beaten a length last time. Chance if settles.
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Race 10 – 20:25
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future C Stakes
6 – Wissa’s On Fire
Breeding: Captain Of All – Generous Anna (AUS) by General Nediym (AUS)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He returns from a short 10-week break and is having his first run on the polytrack. His work at home has been good and he is well in himself. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray rides and he is a lively contender.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Gelded 2024.04.24. Best MR:82. Was not beaten far in latest. Chance if suited to the polytrack.