Hollywood Racing has eight runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Friday, 23 October 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 23 October 2026
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 16:37
1200m – Lucky Fish Plinko Maiden Plate (F & M)
2 – Chooks Kiss
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Trellis by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She is better than her last start over 1600m on the turf. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale suggested that she drops to 1200m. The daughter of Rafeef has had a good preparation for this race and from her good draw of two, she can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:73. Better than moderate latest. Drops in trip and can show.
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Race 1 – 16:37
1200m – Lucky Fish Plinko Maiden Plate (F & M)
13 – Hey Smiley (NZ)
Breeding: Tivaci (AUS) – Caramel Sundae (NZ) by Savabeel (AUS)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: *Reserve Runner 1
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: * (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She needed her debut effort over this course and distance. The imported daughter of Tivaci has come on from the outing and is doing well at home. If getting into the race, she should improve and can finish in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: Has scope to improve on moderate debut. Watch.
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Race 2 – 17:15
1400m – Bet With Colossus Pools Exclusive On www.tote.co.za Maiden Plate
2 – Escape Velocity
Breeding: Malmoos – Arcetri Pink (AUS) by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 2 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He needed his debut effort over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The son of Malmoos has come on from the outing. He is having his first run on the polytrack and is expected to be green around the turn.
Winning Form Comment: Understandably raced green in moderate first run. Can improve.
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Race 6 – 19:35
2000m – Online Form Guide www.galloptv.co.za D Stakes
6 – Preux Chavalier
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Francia by Dynasty
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
He won his maiden over this course and distance. The son of Rafeef came through that race well and is the highest-rated horse in this contest. It won’t be easy having his first run out the maidens, but he is an improving individual. Keagan de Melo rides and we are hoping for an encouraging effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Fought on well for latest win. The booking of de Melo is a big plus.
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Race 7 – 20:10
1600m – Lucky Fish Fortune Cup C Stakes
2 – Pied Piper
Breeding: Potala Palace – Follow The Piper by Tiger Ridge (USA)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He ran a good race when third over 2000m on this course last time. The son of Potala Palace drops back to 1600m and is in a good space. He jumps from a good draw of two and despite his big mass of 61.5kgs, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Decent last effort over further. Chance from a neat draw.
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Race 7 – 20:10
1600m – Lucky Fish Fortune Cup C Stakes
3 – High Queue
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Silver Mountain by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: *Qiniso Ngcobo -4.0kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He has been disappointing in his last two starts. The stable has opted to drop him back to 1600m and Apprentice Qiniso Ngcobo takes the 4kgs off. He jumps from a good draw of three and we are hoping to see signs of a form return.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:76. Better than last two runs. Drops back to a mile and can show improvement.
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Race 7 – 20:10
1600m – Lucky Fish Fortune Cup C Stakes
6 – El Rey Viene
Breeding: William Longsword – Brave Bid by Qui Danzig (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He needed his comeback run over this course and distance. The son of William Longsword is fit and well in himself. He will enjoy the return to the polytrack and on best form shown, he can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:86. Can show if finding best poly form.
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Race 8 – 20:45
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Apprentice D Stakes
1 – Kaapse Klopse
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Jin-Go-Lo-Ba by Tiger Ridge (USA)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: *Anaas Mosaheb -2.5kg
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 1 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He has had a gallop since his last outing and Trainer MJ Odendaal was happy with his work. He is drawn in pole position and gets the services of 2.5kgs claiming Apprentice Anaas Mosaheb. He should get a good run in transit and has a big winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:83. Finished second behind subsequent winner in latest. Big chance.