The Hollywood Syndicate has nine runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday, 13 May 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 3 – 13:50
1400m – Live It. Love It. Own It. www.racecoast.co.za Middle Stakes (F & M)
5 – Ubukhwebezana
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Felicity Flyer by Noordhoek Flyer
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
Her last two starts have been good, and she is extremely well heading into this race. The daughter of Vercingetorix is at her best on the grass but has finished third on the polytrack previously. She will be finishing strongly, and we can expect another honest performance from her.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:93. The 4th horse in latest has come out and won since. Respect.
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Race 4 – 14:25
1400m – Join The Race Coast Turf Club Today! Class 4
3 – Clever Trevor
Breeding: Soqrat (AUS) -Dark Journey by Black Minnaloushe (USA)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 3 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He is much better than his last start. The son of Soqrat has come on from the run and he is working exceptionally well at home. He is a smart horse and from his ideal draw of three, we can expect a much better run.
Winning Form Comment: Ex De Kock MF/MF-2026.02.06. Gelded 2025.09.08. Best MR:90. Better than last two runs. Can improve.
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Race 4 – 14:25
1400m – Join The Race Coast Turf Club Today! Class 4
8 – Ibutho
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 8 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is much better than his last start as he didn’t enjoy racing from a handy position. He loves racing over this course and distance. The son of Duke Of Marmalade is fit and well. Keagan de Melo steps back into the saddle, and we can expect a much better run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Game veteran. Chance.
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Race 5 – 15:00
1000m – Greyville Convention Centre C Stakes
2 – Hope Is Power
Breeding: Soft Falling Rain – Sarasota by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He was squeezed leaving the starting stalls in his stable debut over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last time. He has shown improvement in his work at home. The son of Soft Falling Rain jumps from an ideal draw of two and we can expect a much better effort.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Van Zyl G-2025.08.31. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:89. Ignore last run. Can improve.
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Race 6 – 15:35
1200m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za Class 4 (F & M)
2 – Qhawekazi
Breeding: William Longsword – Warnies Babe by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She was running on when second over this course and distance last time. The daughter of William Longsword is doing well. She has cracked a good draw of two and should get an ideal run in transit. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale rides and she has a good winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Has cracked a good draw. Recent form line has been franked.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1200m – Lucky Fish Destiny Draw B Stakes
2 – Black Eagle
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Pan Amm by Jet Master
Trainer: Vaughan Marshall
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He won a gutsy race over this distance at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth last time. He is doing extremely well, and his work has been exceptional. He is ideally drawn in Barrier Two and if taking to the polytrack, he is the horse to beat.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Gelded 2025.11.25. Best MR:95. Gutsy winner in latest. Respect.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1200m – Lucky Fish Destiny Draw B Stakes
5 – King Of Spin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Allegoria (IRE) by Spectrum (IRE)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He is much better than his last start over 1400m and returns from a 24-week break. He does meet a competitive field and may need the outing. This run will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 24 wks. Best MR:91. The form of his penultimate run catches the eye. Can show if fit.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1200m – Lucky Fish Destiny Draw B Stakes
6 – Maphaka
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ghaalla by Var (USA)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He won a good race over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last time. It is a competitive race with numerous horses having decent winning chances. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is doing well at home and he is expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:94. Given a peach of a ride to win latest. Include.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 5
7 – Lions Eye
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Sea Cat by Var (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returns from a 19-week break. He has been ready to run for a while but has had no luck with getting a decent draw. The stable is happy with his work heading into this contest. With luck in running, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 19 wks. Best MR:74. Fair latest run before the break. Drops back into Class 5 and can feature.