Hollywood Racing has five runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 5 – 15:02
1800m – Bet with Colossus exclusive on www.tote.co.za Middle Stakes
1 – El Rey Viene
Breeding: William Longsword – Brave Bid by Qui Danzig (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 1 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He is very well in himself and has been holding his form exceptionally well. The son of William Longsword does take on stronger opposition, but he carries a handy galloping mass of 53.5kgs and is drawn in pole position. He should run another honest race and is more than capable of finishing in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:86. Won latest over a mile. Has cracked pole and merits respect.
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Race 5 – 15:02
1800m – Bet with Colossus exclusive on www.tote.co.za Middle Stakes
5 – Syx Hotfix
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – Kiss For Kate by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 5 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He won a game race over 2000m on this course last time. The son of Flower Alley has come through that run well and he is a fit horse heading into this race. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa rides and he has a place chance in this small field.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. Won latest and Spectacular has franked the form.
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Race 5 – 15:02
1800m – Bet with Colossus exclusive on www.tote.co.za Middle Stakes
7 – Afropolitan
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Als Secret by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 7 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He ran a good race when third over a distance short of his best last time. The son of Master Of My Fate will enjoy the step up to 1800m. He is working well and is in good condition. The stable are expecting a big run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:86. Is likely to punch forward again. Include this one on good latest run.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future C Stakes
2 – Ibutho
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He ran a good race when third over 1200m on this course last time. The step up to 1400m will suit him and he is ideally drawn in barrier two. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale rides and we are expecting another honest run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Meets number 7 on the same terms.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future C Stakes
4 – Isikwishikwishi
Breeding: Alado (GB) – Varifast by Var (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 64.0kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He should have finished closer in his last start over 1200m on the turf. He does have a big weight to carry but Rachel Venniker takes the 1.5kgs off his back which will assist his cause. The son of Alado is fit and well and he is expected to finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Should have finished closer last time. Is suited to this course and can feature.