Hollywood Racing has eleven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 2 – 13:15
1600m – Lucky Fish Rising Star Open Maiden (F & M)
3 – Peggy Sue Shake
Breeding: Soqrat (AUS) – Scarlet Chill by What A Winter
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: *Mxolisi Mbuto -2.5kg
Wgt: 53.0kg
Draw: 3 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She showed improvement when fourth in her first start for the Wengesai Masawi stable over 1500m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The daughter of Soqrat has come on since the outing and has shown improvement at home. She will be at her best over further, but she should have more to come in this contest.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Kannemeyer D-2025.09.26. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:59. Improved in stable debut last time. Watch.
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Race 2 – 13:15
1600m – Lucky Fish Rising Star Open Maiden (F & M)
6 – Chooks Kiss
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Trellis by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She did not settle in her last start over this distance on the turf. Her work heading into this race has been okay. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale retains the ride, and she can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Three moderate runs. Has scope for improvement in this field.
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Race 3 – 13:50
1800m – Greyville Convention Centre Maiden Plate
7 – Director
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Villa Paloma (IRE) by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He steps up to 1800m and the stable feel that he will appreciate the extra distance on offer. The son of Master Of My Fate is doing well at home and is in a good space. He is a temperamental individual and if switching off early, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.09.02. Best MR:77. Fair last effort and the form line has worked out nicely. Consider.
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Race 4 – 14:25
1400m – Join The Passion! www.racecoast.co.za Class 5
3 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 3 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
His last start is best ignored as he was reported to be not striding out. The son of Var drops back to 1400m and jumps from an ideal draw of three. He is a horse that needs cover and to be switched off early. If all goes according to plan, we should see improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Is capable of finding a form return in this line-up.
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Race 5 – 15:00
1400m – Join The Race Coast Turf Club today! Class 5
7 – Lou Lou The Legend
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Imperial Empress by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He was touched off in his last start over 1200m on this course. The son of Ideal World is flying at home and will love the step up to 1400m. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale knows him extremely well. He will be finishing strongly and has a good each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Touched off in a tight finish last time. Respect.
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Race 6 – 15:35
1400m – www.galloptv.co.za 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 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He won a game race over this course and distance, four weeks ago. The son of William Longsword is very well in himself, and he jumps from a good draw of three. He always gives his best and is expected to be competitive once again.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:86. Narrow latest win and the form line has been franked.
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Race 6 – 15:35
1400m – www.galloptv.co.za C Stakes
5 – Mvelelo
Breeding: What A Winter – Orchid Island by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: *Divesh Ramkhalawon -4.0kg
Wgt: 64.0kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He is better than his last start over 1200m on this course. The son of What A Winter has gone up in the ratings, and it is not easy to find suitable races for him. He gets the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Divesh Ramkhalawon which should assist his cause. We are hoping for a positive effort from a handy draw of five.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Reeled off hat-trick before last start. Chance.
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Race 6 – 15:35
1400m – www.galloptv.co.za C Stakes
11 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: *Dezahn Louw -4.0kg
Wgt: 64.0kg
Draw: 11 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He was not disgraced when fourth against stronger company over 1600m last time. He drops to 1400m and is drawn widest of all. The son of Elusive Fort is working very well at home, and with luck in running, he can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Fair latest after back-to-back wins. Place chance with luck.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1200m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za C Stakes
2 – Rafa’s Boy
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Flame Cat (AUS) by Tale Of The Cat (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
The stable has done physio work on him since his last outing. He has put up some nice work heading into this race. The son of Rafeef is an honest horse, and from his good draw of two, we can expect another good run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:81. Fair form. The 4th horse in latest has come out and won since.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1200m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za C Stakes
6 – Ibutho – SCRATCHED (Elevated Temperature)
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Dezahn Louw -4.0kg
Wgt: 63.0kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He won a good race over 1400m on this course last time. The son of Duke Of Marmalade has taken that run well and he is a fit horse. Apprentice Dezahn Louw takes the 4kgs off his back which will assist his cause, and we are expecting another honest run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Is clearly in a good space. Merits respect.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1000m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future D Stakes
10 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He ran a much better race with the blinkers fitted when fourth over this course and distance last time. He is fit and well heading into this contest. He does have a wide draw to overcome but we can expect him to be running on at the business end.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Ran on nicely with blinkers last time. Chance.