Hollywood Racing has nine runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday 31 December 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday 31 December 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 3 – 14:00
2000m – Tote For The Win Open Maiden
2 – Taste The Rainbow
Breeding: Skitt Skizzle – Celebration by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 2 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He showed good improvement over 1600m last time. He’s doing very well in himself and has come on since his last outing. The son of Skitt Skizzle will appreciate the step up to 2000m and he jumps from a good draw of two. He’s more than capable of finishing in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:75. Is 1kg worse off at the weights with number 12 on latest. Well drawn.
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Race 4 – 14:35
1800m – Bet with Colossus exclusive on www.tote.co.za D Stakes
3 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
His last start was a bit disappointing as he never settled in the early stages and raced wide around the turn. Craig Zackey is booked to ride from draw three and he should get a good run in transit. If seeing out the 1800m, he can fight out the finish on best form shown.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Has dropped steadily in the ratings. Watch.
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Race 5 – 15:10
1800m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za Class 4
2 – Salani Kahle
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Insignis by Go Deputy (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He was an easy winner when shedding his maiden tag over this distance on the turf last time. He’s doing well and he should have no issues with the polytrack surface. The son of Master Of My Fate jumps from a good draw of two and he’s one of the principal contenders.
Winning Form Comment: Easy winner at the second time of asking. Is clearly progressive and can feature.
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Race 5 – 15:10
1800m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za Class 4
3 – Syx Hotfix
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – Kiss For Kate by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Damyan Pillay -2.5kg
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 3 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He’s fit and well heading into this race. 2.5kgs claiming Apprentice Damyan Pillay retains the ride from a good draw of three. He should get a good run in transit and we can expect another honest performance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. Good form before latest run. Chance.
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Race 6 – 15:45
1600m – Race Coast Turf Club Class 5 (F & M)
3 – Curious Girl
Breeding: Futura – Idaho by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
She won her maiden over 1800m on the turf last time. She returns from a 17-week break and the 1600m is likely to be on the short side. The daughter of Futura is likely to need the run and this outing will bring her on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 17 wks. Backed up odds-on status in maiden win. Intro went close next time.
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Race 7 – 16:20
1400m – Bet With Tote Class 4
4 – El Rey Viene
Breeding: William Longsword – Brave Bid by Qui Danzig (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
The stable has opted to drop him back to 1400m as he didn’t quicken up over 1600m last time. He jumps from a handy draw of four and we’re hoping that there’s a decent tempo set up front. If all goes according to plan, he’s more than capable of running into the first four.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 17 wks. Backed up odds-on status in maiden win. Intro went close next time.
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Race 7 – 16:20
1400m – Bet With Tote Class 4
10 – Ibutho
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 10 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He won a good race over 1200m on this course last time. The son of Duke Of Marmalade is ideally suited to this distance. Keagan de Melo does duty and with luck from the widest draw, he can run into the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Has claims on good latest win.
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Race 8 – 16:55
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future D Stakes
3 – Lou Lou The Legend
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Imperial Empress by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He was too far out of his ground turning for home last time and is better than the run suggests. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray rides from a good draw of three. He’s in a good space and should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Is 1.5kgs worse off at the weights with number 9 on latest. Well drawn.
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Race 8 – 16:55
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future D Stakes
5 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He’s back over his favourite course and distance. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa is booked to ride and he jumps from a handy draw of five. He’s fit, well and we can expect a better run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Big chance on good penultimate run.