Hollywood Racing has nine runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday, 24 September 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 24 September 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 4 – 13:42
1600m – Lucky Fish Diamond Rise Open Maiden
5 – Next Of Kin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – My Friend Lee by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 1/1
He ran a good race when second in his first run as a gelding over 1400m on the turf. The son of Canford Cliffs is doing very well at home and should love the rise to 1600m. He should have no issues with the polytrack and he has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.07.24. Best MR:83. Finished close-up with cheekpieces last time. Should love the rise to a mile.
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Race 5 – 14:20
1600m – Gallop Form C Stakes
3 – El Rey Viene
Breeding: William Longsword – Brave Bid by Qui Danzig (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He is exceptionally well in himself and has been holding his form nicely. He has taken to the polytrack well and jumps from a good draw of three. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale rides and he should be right there at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:86. Is racing consistently. Trainer’s only runner today.
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Race 5 – 14:20
1600m – Gallop Form C Stakes
6 – Fish Eagle
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Fish River (AUS) by Canford Cliffs (IRE)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Siyanda Sosibo
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He returns from a 28-week break. The stable would have preferred a 1400m race but unfortunately, the programme did not suit. He is expected to need the run, and this outing will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 28 wks. Best MR:78. The break would have done him the world of good. Likes this course.
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Race 6 – 15:00
2000m – Tote Soccer Bets Apprentice C Stakes
10 – Syx Hotfix
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – Kiss For Kate by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Damyan Pillay -4.0kg
Wgt: 64.0kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He has been disappointing in his last two starts. He jumps from barrier 10 with 4kgs claiming Apprentice Damyan Pillay in the saddle. The son of Flower Alley is ideally suited to this course and distance. With a bit of luck in running, he is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. Two-time winner from three starts over this C&D. Chance with luck.
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Race 7 – 15:35
1200m – Gallop TV C Stakes
9 – Hope Is Power – SCRATCHED (Sore Behind)
Breeding: Soft Falling Rain – Sarasota by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: *Damyan Pillay -4.0kg
Wgt: 64.0kg
Draw: 9 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He is ticking over nicely at home and is in a good space heading into this race. The obvious concern is his wide draw of nine. The switch to the polytrack should suit him and we are hoping to see him return to form.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:89. Moderate latest. Prefers this course and can enter the frame.
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Race 8 – 16:10
1200m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za B Stakes
9 – King Of Spin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Allegoria (IRE) by Spectrum (IRE)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He is better than his last start over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The son of Canford Cliffs won his penultimate effort over this course and distance. With a bit of luck from his awkward draw of nine, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:91. Won penultimate start over this C&D. Chance.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Apprentice D Stakes
6 – Yannakis
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Arissa by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: *Sifisokuhle Bungane -4.0kg
Wgt: 64.0kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
The fitting of the cheekpieces did the trick as he won his last start over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Multiple horses from that form line have come out and won since. He is doing very well at home, and we can expect another honest run from him.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:82. Won latest with cheekpieces and the form has worked out nicely.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Apprentice D Stakes
7 – Lou Lou The Legend
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Imperial Empress by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: *Trent Mayhew -1.5kg
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 7 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He ran a fair race over 1400m on the turf last time. This Apprentice Race should suit him as there is likely to be a good pace which will be ideal. He is in a good space heading into this contest. He will be running on, and we feel that he will run a big race.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:72. Was not disgraced last time. Has peak run and should be cherry-ripe.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Apprentice D Stakes
9 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: *Girish Dookhit -4.0kg
Wgt: 64.0kg
Draw: 9 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He was a tad disappointing over 1400m on the turf last time. The draw should not pose an issue as he will be switched off near the rear of the field and will be running on. The return to the polytrack should suit and we are hoping to see him return to best form.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Three-time C&D winner. Solid back-up for Rich camp.