Hollywood Racing has ten runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Tuesday, 7 October 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Tuesday, 7 October 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:30
1000m – Race Coast – Bright Future For SA Horse Racing Open Maiden
5 – Bombardier Boy
Breeding: Heavenly Blue (AUS) – Miracle Flight by Var (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/10
He produced a promising debut effort when second over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The son of Heavenly Blue is doing very well at home and should have no issues with the polytrack. He is expected to make the natural improvement and has a winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Promising debut when runner-up. Should come on nicely with that run under the belt.
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Race 2 – 13:05
1200m – Bet With Tote Open Maiden (F & M)
8 – Ovation Star
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Targaryan by Var (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/10
Debut run. She has shown good work at home and should have no issues with racing on the polytrack. The daughter of Rafeef may be green in her first racecourse appearance but we are expecting a positive run from her.
Winning Form Comment: Sister to: AVERNIAN GODDESS4f(14: 2, 8). *Rafeef filly(Cost R450000).
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Race 3 – 13:40
1400m – Lucky Fish Chilli Heat Open Maiden
1 – O Space O
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Principessa by Querari (GER)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He returns from an 11-week break and the stable have opted to re-fit the blinkers. The son of Vercingetorix is doing well at home and from pole position, he has a good each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Blinkers ON. Best MR:78. Better than recent form. Can show if settles.
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Race 5 – 14:50
1600m – Live It. Love It. Own It. www.racecoast.co.za Middle Stakes
3 – Tirpitz
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Exotic (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He was unlucky not to have won his last start over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He is doing very well at home. He is having his first run on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack and if taking to the surface, we can expect a forward run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:89. Meets number 2 on the same weight terms. Respect.
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Race 5 – 14:50
1600m – Live It. Love It. Own It. www.racecoast.co.za Middle Stakes
4 – Ingqwele
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Dawn Calling by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He was not beaten far when third in his last start over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Dawn Till Dusk should have won that day and he is the horse to beat in this line-up. The son of Fire Away is in a good space and from his good draw of four, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Tried hard last time. Both wins have come over this distance.
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Race 5 – 14:50
1600m – Live It. Love It. Own It. www.racecoast.co.za Middle Stakes
5 – Capsaicin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Queen Laurie by Great Britain (GB)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 5 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He returns from a 26-week break and gets the services of Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa. The son of Canford Cliffs is doing nicely at home but the stable feels that he will need this outing. The run will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 26 wks. Best MR:94. Two-time winner from four starts over this distance. May need this outing.
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Race 5 – 14:50
1600m – Live It. Love It. Own It. www.racecoast.co.za Middle Stakes
7 – The Shepherd
Breeding: Captain Of All – Pepperdine by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He has taken his last run over 1400m on the turf well and is eating up. The son of Captain Of All has won on the polytrack previously. There seems to be pace in the race which should ensure that he gets a good run in transit. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Serino Moodley rides and we can expect another honest performance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:98. Won only attempt on the polytrack. Trainer’s only runner today.
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Race 5 – 14:50
1600m – Live It. Love It. Own It. www.racecoast.co.za Middle Stakes
9 – Afropolitan
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Als Secret by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: *Damyan Pillay -4.0kg
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 9 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He returns to his favourite surface after a fair fourth-place finish over 2000m on the turf last time. The 1600m may be on the short side for him. He has come on from his last outing and gets the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Damyan Pillay. If all goes according to plan in running, he is capable of being competitive.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:86. Likes to dictate matters. May be hard to peg back.
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Race 7 – 16:05
1200m – Tote – Speed. Power. Glory Class 4 (F & M)
8 – Qhawekazi
Breeding: William Longsword – Warnies Babe by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 8 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She ran a good race when second over 1400m on this course last time. The blinkers remain fitted for this outing. She is doing nicely at home and with a bit of luck from her awkward draw of eight, she is expected to run another honest race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Finished second with blinkers last time. Murray rides.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1000m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 5
11 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Damyan Pillay -4.0kg
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 11 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He jumps from a wide draw and gets the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Damyan Pillay. He is fit and well heading into this race. The son of What A Winter will need luck in running and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. All five wins have come on this course. Include.