Hollywood Racing has ten runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Sunday, 12 October 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 12 October 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 1 – 12:05
1200m – Welcome To The Natal Nomads Raceday Maiden Plate
3 – Place Of Practice
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Full Regalia by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 3 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
Debut run. He is a very nice Vercingetorix colt who has put up some decent work at home. He is a horse that will be at his best over further. However, if not too green in running, he is more than capable of finishing in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: SCOTTADITO7m(35: 3,10),HUGS ACCEPTED8m(13: 3, 3). *Vercingetorix colt(Cost R400000).
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Race 2 – 12:40
1600m – Natal Nomads – Andrew Mentis Maiden Plate
5 – Salani Kahle
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Insignis by Go Deputy (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 5 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
Debut run. He is a nice, big son of Master Of My Fate who is still maturing. He has beautiful action and races over 1600m in his first effort at the races. If not too green in running around the turn, it would be no surprise to see him in the first four at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: *Master Of My Fate colt(Cost R400000).
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Race 2 – 12:40
1600m – Natal Nomads – Andrew Mentis Maiden Plate
6 – Pied Piper
Breeding: Potala Palace – Follow The Piper by Tiger Ridge (USA)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 6 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He was disappointing in his last outing over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He finished third in his penultimate run over this course and distance. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray is booked to ride. We are hoping to see him put his best foot forward and he is capable of finishing in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:76. Below par in latest. Murray rides and cannot be discounted.
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Race 2 – 12:40
1600m – Natal Nomads – Andrew Mentis Maiden Plate
13 – Cheerscheerscheers
Breeding: Hawwaam – Cherry Orchard by Horse Chestnut
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 13 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He finished third over 1800m on this course last time. The son of Hawwaam drops to 1600m and the stable have opted to fit him with blinkers which should keep his mind on the task at hand. He is drawn wide in barrier 13 and with luck in running, we are hoping to see him involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: FORCE EIGHT4f(17: 4, 7). Blinkers ON. Improved in second run. The blinkers could do the trick.
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Race 3 – 13:15
1600m – Natal Nomads – Furtherance Of Golf Class 4 (F & M)
6 – Spinmyangelsspin
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Pearl Emblem by National Emblem
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/1
She won a game race when shedding her maiden tag over 1400m on this course. That was her first outing in KZN for Trainer Vengi Masawi. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight has improved since that run and a good first effort out of the maidens is expected. She has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Van Zyl G-2025.01.15. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:77. Won stable debut with blinkers and will strip fitter. Chance.
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Race 4 – 13:50
1200m – Smart Gas Class 4
4 – Cognac
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Tiffindell by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
He was super-impressive when winning his debut over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. This is going to be a test out the maidens and he meets a competitive field. The son of Rafeef is doing well at home and the stable are very happy with him. He jumps from a good draw of four and he should run a good race.
Winning Form Comment: Showed talent in first run. Could be anything.
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Race 5 – 14:25
1200m – Merlog Foods A Stakes
8 – Imilenzeyokududuma
Breeding: Dynasty – Chevauchee (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale is happy with his work heading into this race. The 1200m is on the short side for him and this outing will bring him on for the feature races coming up. The son of Dynasty is in a good space and he will be finishing off his race strongly.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:114. Showed grit last time. Chance.
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Race 5 – 14:25
1200m – Merlog Foods A Stakes
9 – I Am Giant
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Vars Honour by Var (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 9 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He returns from an 11-week break and is making his seasonal debut. The son of Querari is working well in the lead up to this race. He may just need the run but the stable feels that he has done enough work and we are hoping to see him involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Best MR:119. Is loaded with ability. Chance if repeating penultimate run.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1600m – Adventure Sports Exchange Class 4
2 – Buddy Boy
Breeding: What A Winter – Monte Carlo Girl by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 2 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He was an impressive winner when shedding his maiden tag over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He has had a good preparation for this race, and he is a straight forward type. He was given a merit rating of 90 and it is tough for three-year olds at this time of the year. He jumps from barrier two and we can expect a good first run out the maidens.
Winning Form Comment: Is progressive. Won with a ton in hand last time and the form line has been franked.
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Race 10 – 17:20
1600m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
1 – Gotta Go Eddie
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Carmalita (AUS) by Commands (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 1 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He has produced two good runs since winning his maiden over this distance on the polytrack. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is in a good space and jumps from pole position. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale retains the ride, and he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.04.02. Best MR:88. Two decent post maiden runs. Can feature from a plum draw.