The Hollywood Syndicate has six runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday 14 January 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 3 – 14:20
1400m – The Football Fever Middle Stakes (F & M)
6 – Tladi Mothwana
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Lizzie Arden by Right Approach (GB)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She was super-impressive when winning on debut over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. She has improved since that outing and is showing good work at home. The daughter of Buffalo Bill Cody faces much stronger and this is no easy task. If all goes according to plan, she can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Easy winner on debut up the straight. Could be anything.
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Race 6 – 16:10
1200m – The Big Match Build Up Sprint Class 4
1 – Clever Trevor
Breeding: Soqrat (AUS) -Dark Journey by Black Minnaloushe (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He fought hard for his last victory over 1400m at Turffontein. The son of Soqrat has relocated to KwaZulu-Natal as there are no races for him on the Highveld. He drops to 1200m and if taking to the polytrack, we can expect another honest performance.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2025.09.08. Best MR:90. Hard-fought latest win. Drops in trip and can show.
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Race 6 – 16:10
1200m – The Big Match Build Up Sprint Class 4
2 – Umzingeli Wenyathi
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Risk All by Captain Al
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: *Sifisokuhle Bungane -4.0kg
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He followed up his maiden victory with a creditable fourth-place finish over this distance at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. His work has been good and he jumps from an ideal draw of two. If taking to the polytrack surface, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.08.06. Best MR:84. Followed up maiden win with a good effort. Chance from a good draw.
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Race 6 – 16:10
1200m – The Big Match Build Up Sprint Class 4
5 – Maphaka
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ghaalla by Var (USA)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He’s been holding his form well and comes off a good second-place finish on the turf. The son of Gimmethegreenlight has taken that race well and he’s in a good space. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale steps back into the saddle and we’re hoping to see him in the winner’s enclosure.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:94. In good form. Veale back in the saddle and he is a threat.
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Race 6 – 16:10
1200m – The Big Match Build Up Sprint Class 4
8 – Moya Wa LaLiga
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Mrs Everest (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 8 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He’s having his first outing for the Wengesai Masawi stable. He’s doing nicely at home and the stable has opted to remove all headgear. This will be a learning experience for the yard and this race will tell us where we are with him.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Van Zyl G-2025.12.14. 3rd run after rest. Pacifiers OFF. Best MR:83. Makes stable debut.
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Race 7 – 16:45
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 5 (F & M)
7 – Whirlybird
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Samarate (AUS) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: *Sifisokuhle Bungane -4.0kg
Wgt: 62.5kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She drops to 1200m and takes a drop in class. The daughter of Canford Cliffs will be settled near the rear of the field from her awkward draw of seven. She gets the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Sifisokuhle Bungane. If not too far out of her ground turning for home, she can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:88. Gauteng raider. Drops in class and the apprentice claim will help.