Hollywood Racing has ten runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday 07 January 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday 07 January 2026
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 13:20
1400m – Welcome To Hollywoodbets Greyville Open Maiden
1 – Rock Me Baby
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Solinski (ZIM) by Fencing Master (GB)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Siphesihle Hlengwa
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 1 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He has needed his first two career starts. The son of Canford Cliffs steps up to 1400m and jumps from pole position. He has shown improvement at home and has come on nicely. We are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Poor form in both runs. Is trying further and can show improvement from pole.
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Race 2 – 13:55
1400m – Race Coast – Bright Future For SA Horse Racing C Stakes
3 – Ibutho
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 3 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He was running on when fourth over this course and distance, last week Wednesday. He has taken that run well and is a fit horse heading into this race. Keagan de Melo retains the ride, and we can expect another honest run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Ran on to finish fourth over this C&D, last week Wednesday. Respect.
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Race 3 – 14:30
1600m – Join The Social Squad Syndicate Today www.socialsquad.co.za B Stakes
1 – Gotta Go Eddie – SCRATCHED (Insufficient Recovery Time)
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Carmalita (AUS) by Commands (AUS)
Trainer: Mike & Mathew de Kock
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -0.5kg
Wgt: 52.5kg
Draw: 1 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:91. Finished second over this distance on the turf, last week Friday. Chance if this run has not come too soon.
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Race 3 – 14:30
1600m – Join The Social Squad Syndicate Today www.socialsquad.co.za B Stakes
3 – Isivivane
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Rodeo Sioux by Casey Tibbs (IRE)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He ran a good race when second in the Listed Christmas Handicap last time. The son of Erupt has taken that run well and is eating up. Keagan de Melo will do duty from a good draw of three. We are hoping to see him notch up his third-career victory.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:98. Decent recent form. Finished second in a Listed event last time.
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Race 3 – 14:30
1600m – Join The Social Squad Syndicate Today www.socialsquad.co.za B Stakes
4 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 4 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is a winner of his last two starts, the latest of which was over this course and distance. The son of Elusive Fort is working very well at home and S’manga Khumalo is booked to ride. He does take a rise in class and has a place chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Khumalo up. Hat-trick chance.
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Race 3 – 14:30
1600m – Join The Social Squad Syndicate Today www.socialsquad.co.za B Stakes
7 – Syx Hotfix – SCRATCHED (Overreached Left Fore)
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – Kiss For Kate by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 7 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. Finished sixth over 1800m last week Wednesday. Watch.
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Race 5 – 15:40
1000m – Bet With Colossus Exclusive On www.tote.co.za D Stakes
6 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
We were expecting a better run from him over 1200m, last week Wednesday. The son of What A Winter has taken that run well and he is a fit horse. He drops back to 1000m, and we are expecting a better run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:77. Is better than latest over 1200m, last week Wednesday. De Melo rides.
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Race 5 – 15:40
1000m – Bet With Colossus Exclusive On www.tote.co.za D Stakes
7 – Kaapse Klopse
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Jin-Go-Lo-Ba by Tiger Ridge (USA)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 7 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He showed some signs of a form return over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last time. He is looking well and is in a good space heading into this race. S’manga Khumalo will do duty, and he has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:83. Was not beaten far last time. Khumalo may be able to coax a little bit extra out of him.
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Race 6 – 16:20
1200m – Live It. Love It. Own It. www.racecoast.co.za B Stakes
3 – Mvelelo
Breeding: What A Winter – Orchid Island by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 3 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He is a winner of his last three starts, the latest of which was over 1400m on this track. The son of What A Winter is fit and well heading into this race. He does take a step up in class but is expected to finish in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Is unbeaten over this C&D. Goes for 4 in-a-row.
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Race 7 – 16:55
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 5 (F & M)
11 – Izibulo
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Talitha Borealis by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 11 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
Her last three starts have been good. The daughter of Lancaster Bomber is doing very well at home and Keagan de Melo is booked to ride. The obvious concern is the widest draw. With a bit of luck in running, she should have a big chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Has entered the frame in her last three starts. Can show if overcoming the wide draw.