Hollywood Racing has eleven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday, 05 July 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 05 July 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 1 – 11:45
1200m – Hollywoodbets Punters Challenge Class 4 (F & M)
4 – Whirlybird
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Samarate (AUS) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 8/1
S’manga Khumalo felt that she didn’t have enough pace last time and the blinkers have been fitted. She’s doing nicely at home and jumps from a good draw of four. The daughter of Canford Cliffs will be running on and we’re hoping to see her in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:88. Decent last effort at Turffontein. Can run into the money.
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Race 1 – 11:45
1200m – Hollywoodbets Punters Challenge Class 4 (F & M)
15 – Izibulo
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Talitha Borealis by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: *Reserve Runner 3
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: * (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 50/1
She’s doing very well and has been working nicely. She’s reserve runner 3 and there’s a good chance that she won’t get a run. If getting into the race, we’re hoping that she’ll get a good barrier position. We’re hoping for a positive outing.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Moderate post maiden form. Needs improvement.
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Race 6 – 15:00
1400m – Omoda Golden Horseshoe (Grade 2)
9 – I’m A Fireball
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Gibraltar Blue (IRE) by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
Trainer: Mike de Kock & Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
He over raced in the early stages of the Grade 1 Gold Medallion last time but stayed on nicely at the finish. The stable has opted to remove the blinkers as he steps up to 1400m. The son of Vercingetorix is doing nicely at home and with a bit of luck from his awkward draw of nine, we’re hoping for a positive run.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers OFF. Is held by a couple on latest run. Can feature if settled.
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Race 8 – 17:00
1600m – Ridgemont Garden Province Stakes (Grade 1)
14 – Asiye Phambili
Breeding: What A Winter – Cast A Spell by Rambo Dancer (CAN)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 14 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
She’s exceptionally well in herself and has come on since her last two good second place finishes. The daughter of What A Winter has had an ideal preparation for this race. She’ll need luck from the widest draw but can run an honest race.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:116. In good form. Should love the rise to 1600m.
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Race 9 – 17:40
1200m – Post Merchants (Grade 3)
3 – Cruise Control
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Eurythmics by Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He’s come on from his last outing and he’s exceptionally well in himself. He put up a very good grass gallop heading into this race. His work at home has been good and from barrier three, he can fight out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:118. Speedy sort. Include in quartets.
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Race 9 – 17:40
1200m – Post Merchants (Grade 3)
7 – I Am Giant
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Vars Honour by Var (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 7 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 40/1
He ran a creditable race when fourth in his first run for the Stuart Ferrie yard. He’s come out of that outing well and has come on from the run. It’s a competitive Grade 3 contest and we should see him run a good race under Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Crawford BJ/JI-2025.01.11. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:118. Needed first run for Ferrie camp. Watch.
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Race 9 – 17:40
1200m – Post Merchants (Grade 3)
8 – Ziyasha
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Kelly’s Olympics (USA) by Kingmambo (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
It’s a competitive Grade 3 field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. He’s in a good space and is working well. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Raymond Danielson retains the ride and if getting away to a clean start, we’ll be in the hunt.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:119. Is unbeaten on this course and cannot be ignored.
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Race 9 – 17:40
1200m – Post Merchants (Grade 3)
17 – Hithemhardsunshine
Breeding: What A Winter – Agra by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Reserve Runner 3
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: * (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He’s reserve runner 3 and will be lucky to get into the race. The son of What A Winter is fit and well heading into this contest. He has work to do at the weights and it’s a competitive field. If getting a run, we’ll be hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:108. Is 1.5kgs better off at the weights with number 8 on penultimate run.
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Race 11 – 19:00
1600m – Race Coast B Stakes
7 – Kitchakal
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Daphne Garland by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He’s come out of his last run well and has improved since. The son of Master Of My Fate is an honest type and Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale steps back into the saddle. With a bit of luck from his awkward draw of seven, he’s more than capable of running into the first three.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:93. Honest type. Kept finding to win latest and can repeat.
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Race 11 – 19:00
1600m – Race Coast B Stakes
17 – Tobacconist
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – La Linea by Dynasty
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 4 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He was unlucky not to have won his last start over 1800m on this course. The son of Flower Alley gets into the race and jumps from a good draw of four with Marco van Rensburg up. He’s doing well at home, is showing very good work and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:83. Followed up recent win well. The 2nd horse has come out and won since.
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Race 12 – 19:40
1400m – Gagasi FM Class 4
4 – Isikwishikwishi
Breeding: Alado (GB) – Varifast by Var (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
The stable feels that he didn’t enjoy racing on the pace last time and the effort is best ignored. He’s fit, well and his work has been very good heading into this contest. The son of Alado jumps from a good draw of four and a much better run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2024.11.13. Best MR:83. The form of his penultimate run stands out. Should be cherry-ripe.